President’s Picks

“Colombia has always felt like home to me and the quest to rediscover always starts at home. This journey is our latest step to introduce you to new activities and new regions to further prove, this sleeping giant of Latin America is fully awake.”

"Every year I visit Morocco and I am amazed by two things: how much the country has to offer, and how little of it is really being done right. Morocco has long been known for its riads, the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara desert and the excruciatingly long drives. This is reflected in nearly every itinerary across the board. This journey is designed to focus more on the adventure side plus the luxury aspect of Morocco and minimize some of those long desert drives. It takes you inside a Berber home, camping on the great sand dunes and into the dramatic gorges of Todra."

"Chile has one of the richest histories in Latin America. Yet, too often, I see the same few locations come up repeatedly. There is so much more to Chile than just ice and desert, right? I am happy to answer with a resounding yes. Imagine Chile before the bus tours, the hotels and the overcrowded spots. Now, imagine traveling to places where hidden luxury hotels sport names that you need to learn to pronounce with adventures you didn’t know were there. This is the Chile I fell in love with and want to share with you."

My first visit to Japan was almost two decades ago. What amazed me the most was how much potential was here once we got away from standard bus tour activities. This journey represents that potential beginning to be realized. We are challenging the norms that take even some local guides out of their comfort zones to find the Japan most people never see.

"A few years ago, the question used to be which part of Africa do you choose, East or Southern? Combining the two not was an option. Thanks to new flight routes and the exploration of new adventures, the question now is where do you want to start, Nairobi or Cape Town. It’s the perfect safari for someone that has the time and wants to see as much as possible. Imagine, seeing Cape Town from a WWII motorcycle sidecar, engaging with the San people of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi before exploring the Okavango Delta by mokoro. Take in the awesome power of Victoria Falls, connect with an orphaned elephant at the Sheldrick Orphanage in Nairobi, and cap of the greatest safari with the greatest wildebeest migration in the Serengeti!"

“When one thinks of Australia, the first image that comes to mind is usually the iconic opera house or sacred Uluru (Ayers) Rock. But I see so much more. I see undiscovered roads and overlooked sites. For me, this journey is about canvas… luxury canvas to be sure. This tented camp adventure represents the tangible spirit of the Outback. This is the Australia the masses will miss, yet everyone should experience.”

“I am a firm believer in conservancies and private concessions, and I always look for those secluded spots, even in crowds, where one can see the animals and not vehicles. This safari, as second generation East Africa native, spoke to me because we are combining the newest camp in the central Serengeti that defines opulence, with a private concession in the Grumeti Corridor. This allows the migration window to become wider than before, offering two vantage points to see the herds, before they head to the crowded areas of the northern Serengeti. Combine that with the most exclusive address on the Ngorongoro Crater and a private island stay north of the Mnemba Atoll in Zanzibar, and you have a safari for the ages”

“After leaving Kenya, my family and I spent a bit of time in Ethiopia on our way to the US. As a child in Kenya, one of my closest childhood friends was from Addis as well, so my desire to see Big Five in Ethiopia has been there for many years. And now, I am confident that the guide infrastructure is ready as well. Welcome to an amazing country!”

“The prefix “UN” connotes the opposite or the undoing of something. That is exactly what this journey is about. When I look at how travel in Central America is offered; frankly, I get bored! The same hotels, the same locations, the same activities consistently show up. What is missing is a sense of imagination and creativity. You should expect more – to see more, to feel more, to do more than the ordinary. This journey allows you to engage with the indigenous tribes of Panama, explore rural Guatemala by glamping in a remote luxury Airstream trailer, and discover the region’s rich ecosystems during hikes and rafting adventures. I promise you will not be bored.”

"This journey combines three distinctive train trips with classic Peruvian sights. See the stunning Incan sites from Machu Picchu to Puno. Encounter Awamaki, a woman's textile cooperative and interact with these artisan weavers. Discover the Sumbay Caves, with paintings dating back 6,000 to 8,000 years. Go paddle boarding on Lake Huaypo, and hike to Inti Punku, the “Sun Gate” at Machu Picchu. This is a memorable Peruvian adventure."