Ask the experts

“Many of our partners across Africa are leading the way in luxury ecotourism, and first-hand conservation efforts offer a chance to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact. One of the most rewarding experiences we can arrange is a front-line role in a rhino dehorning operation – a vital initiative to protect rhinos from poaching. Guests can take to the skies in a helicopter for an aerial perspective or get right into the action on the ground with the veterinary team. It’s a deeply transformative experience.”

“Every milestone trip we plan is as unique as our members. One of my all-time favourite itineraries was for a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary with a nostalgia-fuelled journey from Paris to Istanbul aboard the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Another couple marked the occasion with a grand Italian odyssey – skipping from private boat trips through hidden coves to dining at an impossibly romantic cliffside restaurant on the Amalfi Coast.”

“We hear this all the time. Travel should feel seamless, whether that means hopping on a high-speed train or swapping a long airport transfer for something more thrilling. For one member travelling around South Africa, we transformed a routine journey into a bucket-list adventure – a private helicopter trip with an aerial safari, whale watching along the coastline, a mountain-top picnic accessible only by air, and finally touching down right on the grounds of their winelands retreat.”

“Absolutely. From front-row seats at the Olympics to behind-the-scenes access to British summer highlights such as the Henley Royal Regatta, we ensure our members experience the action in the most exhilarating way. Many are already planning ahead for 2025 and 2026 – staying aboard the ultra-luxurious Explora II yacht for the Monaco Grand Prix, securing prime seats at Wimbledon or booking the ultimate stargazing retreat for the next big Solar Eclipse over Iceland and the Balearic Islands.”

“Personalising every detail is key, especially when travelling with multiple generations. One of my members’ daughters was obsessed with mermaids, so as a fun surprise we arranged swimsuit sets with mermaid tails for them to wear in the pool. They were over the moon!”

“Unique, private shopping experiences happen to be something of a specialty of ours. Wherever in the world our members are travelling, we can reach out to our black book of contacts to open doors to private collections, master craftspeople, and bespoke ateliers. For one member visiting Bordeaux, we arranged a meeting with a leading wine merchant who shared their expertise on the region’s best wines and secured access to rare bottles from the likes of Château Lafite Rothschild and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to add to their cellar.”