Chapters of Discovery
Every great vacation unfolds like a story: a pull you cannot explain, a turn you never saw coming. In this chapter of the Art of Travel, feel it quicken into adventure, deepen into mystery, gather into legacy, or drift into odyssey. Discover what's possible.
Which chapter will you explore next?
Discovery rarely announces itself. It arrives like the turn of a page you didn't expect, a pull you can't quite explain, a quiet moment that stays with you long after the story ends. Some of these moments are written in adventure, others in mystery, in the weight of a legacy, or the long horizon of an odyssey.
Forty years in, one thing has never moved: every vacation we craft starts with you. New places are finding their way into our pages, familiar ones are revealing themselves in new light, and the journeys ahead are still being written, with you.
So the only question that remains is this: which chapter will you explore next?
Chapter One: The Adventure
Every story needs a pulse. Here, it quickens with a summit reached at dawn, a rapid taken at speed, a creature watched in the wild on its own terms. This is travel measured in altitude, distance, and encounter.
Chapter Two: The Mystery
The Mystery is for those drawn to what history hasn't fully explained. This chapter moves through civilizations older than memory, places built to keep as much as they reveal, and rarely in a hurry to explain themselves.
Chapter Three: The Legacy
The Legacy belongs to those who travel not to see a place, but to be changed by the people in it. This chapter moves through the moments that outlast the vacation itself: a toast raised in another language, a tradition handed down through generations, a place that asks you to stay a little longer than planned.
Chapter Four: The Odyssey
The Odyssey belongs to those who measure a journey in distance from the ordinary. A polar icebreaker easing through silence, a private train crossing country that has no name for hurry, a boat delivered to an island most maps have quietly forgotten, here the arrival is only ever half the story.
How We Bring Your Dream Vacation to Life
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Insider Insights
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Two small items to pack for big wins: touch-screen glove liners and sunglass cords. These are lifesavers when out on excursions. - Antarctica, Simon Hunt, US Latin America Sales Team Manager
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For an incredible introduction to Peru's growing culinary scene, ask us to arrange a private walking tour of Barranco with local chef Penelope. She'll lead you through Lima's bohemian neighbourhood. - Peru, Kira McNeil, US Senior Latin Travel Specialist
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Ask for a sleepout at the treehouse if you want the wild to yourself. On our last one, my husband and I watched a lone leopard drink from the watering hole as the sun went down, with no one else around. - South Africa, Olivia Kennaway, UK Senior Travel Specialist
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Zip through Hanoi's Old Quarter on the back of a vintage Vespa, the way locals actually get around the city. Stop for a bowl of bun cha at a streetside stall, then see if you can spot the secret entrance to a speakeasy along the way. - Vietnam, Jess Capello Mathews, US Sales Team Manager
Meet Our Award-Winning Luxury Travel Advisors
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Livia Angelini
I was born and raised in Rome, Italy and from an early age, I was introduced to the world of travel, and it quickly became more than just a passion—it became a way of life. Growing up surrounded by history and culture, I learned to appreciate the small details that make each place unique: the scent of freshly baked bread in a neighborhood café, the laughter echoing from a local piazza, the joy of getting lost down cobblestone streets. These moments shaped how I see the world and inspired my lifelong desire to share that magic with others.
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Simon Hunt
My love of travel started as a 19 year-old, with a 3-month backpacking adventure through South America. I fell in love with the iconic sites such as Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls, and took every chance to delve into spectacular Andes mountain scenery, both on foot and by mountain bike. As a biology graduate, what excites me most is rich biodiversity and nature. My most memorable experiences are the once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, of which Latin America offers up some of the best in the world. Top of the list for me are snorkeling with playful sealions in the Galapagos Islands and tracking elusive jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal.
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Julie Durso
I am one of the lucky few to have started working the travel industry at the start of my career. I love adventure and got my start as a guide, leading luxury hiking and cycling journeys all over Italy and the rest of the world. When I travel, I try to find a balance of the bucket‑list must‑sees with hidden gems. I'll take some weather to avoid the crowds anytime. I love traveling with all my senses - weather it's feeling the wind in my face from the deck of a boat on the Adriatic Sea, soaking my feet deep in hot Thai sand, waking to the sound of ancient bells ringing in Italy, or eating whatever the locals eat in Japan!
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What Our Guests Have Said
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"The entire experience was exceptional, and every detail and logistical arrangement was thoughtfully executed. Our drivers and local guides were especially outstanding, sharing so much about the culture and history of the islands and helping us experience Greece in a much more meaningful way."SPW - July 2026Traveled to Greece
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"The planning and implementation were exceptionally well done. We loved all the hotels. Two of them now top our best hotels of all time list. The itinerary was perfection. But the highlight was our Japanese guides. Such a charming, knowledgeable and considerate group of people."BL - June 2026Traveled to Japan
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"I am so thrilled with my vacation. You thought of every detail to make us feel happy, comfortable, and safe. The hotels were amazing and the guides were truly top tier. It was so great to have someone else plan everything for us. This took much of the stress away."IA - May 2026Traveled to India
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"Spectacular trip that lived up to bucket list inspiration. It has reinforced the thought to not put off trips, this created a memory I will never forget."BFL - May 2026Traveled to South Africa
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"Scott Dunn got us out of our normal "travel rut"! We got to experience some amazing hotels that felt like they were part of the landscape. We don't usually look for guided tours, but they turned out to be the most culturally-immersive and fun experiences we've had!"MDGC - March 2026Traveled to Thailand
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"Tarik did a great job setting up our trip, and the trip was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Both our guide and our driver were wonderful people, and every day was full of great surprises."RBW - March 2026Traveled to Morocco
The Art of Travel Since 1986
Forty years of travel that takes you further
What began as a vision to redefine luxury ski vacations has evolved into a legacy of exceptional journeys across the globe.
Over forty years, we have perfected the craft of extraordinary travel, curating personalized experiences as individual as our guests, each one a story waiting to be told.
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