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We understand that each individual aspires to gain something different from their travels. Therefore, we treat each trip as unique as our clients’ needs—there is no one size fits all.

Every itinerary begins with a blank page because our goal is simple: design luxury travel that reflects your individuality with seamless execution.

Getting to know our clients is the first step. We spend an inordinate amount of time understanding what makes you tick, the genesis of your trip, and your aspirations.

Once we complete our brainstorming session you receive a curated itinerary tailored to your specific interests from food and wine to history, art, fashion, and everything in between. We provide the canvas, but we paint it together!

We know logistics can be stressful, so we arrange all air travel, private transfers in luxury vehicles, and chartered yachts and helicopters. Take comfort knowing our trusted global contacts are available to you around the clock for any unforeseen situations.

Travel Sommelier is a fully inclusive bespoke travel concierge with expertise in the hi-touch luxury lifestyle.

We have cultivated our deep and abiding relationships with our partners on the ground, attended exclusive trade events for tastemakers, and earned a reputation for being visionaries by delivering unparalleled experiences.

Through collaboration with our genius network and our breadth of expertise, our clients receive VIP treatment, insider access to exclusive events, and coveted reservations at renowned restaurants.

Our extensive vetting process ensures we connect you with expert guides to unveil hidden gems, open doors to places only locals frequent, and help you skip the line to optimize your time.

We understand that accommodations provide more than just a place to rest your head. TS specializes in matching our clients with the best rooms in the most sought-after boutique properties, safari lodges, and private villas across the globe.

Charitable giving is one of our core values. Our goal is to raise awareness of global perspectives through an authentic personal connection and social upliftment.

We understand the importance of investing in the places we design travel to so we partner solely with people and properties that ensure a direct and positive impact on their surroundings.

Taking responsible social, economic, and environmental measures is imperative to ensuring a sustainable future.

Learning about local culture plays an important role in travel and often the most meaningful memories involve the human connections we make.

We love to incorporate opportunities for our clients to share in our philanthropic efforts during their travels.

Darren is proud to serve on the board of Upright Africa, an organization committed to strengthening infrastructure in hospitals, the education system, and orphanages to make a positive impact in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

With our roots in South Africa and safari, we pride ourselves on our firsthand experience with a multitude of wildlife viewing opportunities across the continent.

Examples include Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, the Great Migration in East Africa, and the “Big 5” in Southern Africa.

The conservation of animals is paramount, and Rhino Protection is closest to our hearts. We support these efforts by donating to projects that fund translocation, ranger salaries, and supplies. We can arrange for clients to participate in these exciting initiatives such as rhino notching and working with a canine anti-poaching unit.

On a global scale, TS appreciates the myriad wildlife found in each destination from the Galápagos Island’s fragile ecosystem with species found nowhere else on earth to the unique biodiversity concentrated in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

Our holistic approach to wellness is based on our firsthand experience. We are impassioned about well-being and are excited to open doors for our clients.

In our personal travels, we seek out opportunities to try regional treatments that specialize in healing the mind, body, and soul and reconnecting with nature. Therapies that resonate with us include sound baths in Nepal, hammams in Morocco, and Mayan restorative rituals in Mexico. We can also arrange Ayurveda yoga in India, chakra balancing with our favorite healer in Indonesia, couples’ hypnotherapy in South Africa, and rainforest meditation in Mexico.

TS has our finger on the pulse when it comes to new properties, healing sanctuaries, and spas. Allow us to help you press the reset button and truly re-center.

We can infuse wellness elements into each destination and arrange spa reservations prior to your departure.

Each destination allows our clients to experience their personal interests and hobbies in an exciting new way from thrill seekers to outdoor enthusiasts.

For snow fanatics looking for deep powder runs and backcountry skiing, we can arrange premier cat and heli-ski in the Alps and throughout the Rocky Mountains.

For our golfers, we have access to the world’s most exclusive and beautiful courses including the Premier Course at Saint Andrews to Marque Courses in New Zealand’s north and south islands.

For our water lovers, we know when and where to find the best wave breaks for surfing, and wind to chase for kitesurfing.

Below sea level, scuba diving, and snorkeling provides a glimpse into an underwater wonderland from the Great Black Hole in Belize to isolated sinkholes in Raja Ampat.

We understand that each honeymoon is as unique as the couple itself. We listen to what you want and what you have been dreaming about.

You may have your heart set on sailing the Greek Islands, sleeping under the stars in a luxury treehouse, or hopping across Europe’s capital cities.

Or perhaps, you envision an African safari paired with a beach component in the sparkling Indian Ocean—a trip that personifies intimacy and romance.

Imagine floating in a hot-air balloon at sunrise, watching elephants saunter past your private plunge pool and a bubble bath for two in a copper-soaking tub in your tented camp.

Whatever your aspirations are we will help them come to fruition.

There is no better way to understand a destination than through the provenance of food and wine.

Let your palate discover a world of flavor through visits to exotic spice markets, organic “garden to fork” experiences, and thought-provoking dining at innovative Michelin Star establishments.

We arrange private interactive cooking classes to discover regional specialties and techniques such as making burrata by hand, harvesting oysters, and truffle hunting.

Regardless of your knowledge of wine, we can organize vineyard tours, private barrel sampling, and vertical tastings. Allow us to introduce you to our network of friends and provide access to the production of some of the finest wines across the globe.

Family travel—especially multigenerational—is a way to spend time together and disconnect from everyday life and create space to bond. We can speak to this firsthand, as our personal travel, spanning seven decades ranges from extended stays in Italy to safari with family members.

No two families are the same, so we customize each itinerary based on size, age, and interests, to develop a combination of activities that appeal to everyone—no compromising necessary. We allow the trip to be enjoyable for all, assuming the responsibilities of the family planner.

We hand-select the best properties to meet your family’s needs as well as the room configuration, so you feel secure and comfortable.