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What kind of traveler are you?
That was the title of a quiz I fell prey to years ago.
According to Condé Nast, there are ten types of travelers: the Occasional, the Conformist, the Pioneer, to name a few. But it is the Collector — the traveler who seizes life and swings a butterfly net toward awe, wonder, and bespoke experiences — that inspired this week’s article.
One of the many lessons learned during the great pause of 2020 is that nothing is certain.
For some, that realization created fear. But for many of us, it sharpened our focus on what truly matters, encouraging us to squeeze every possible drop from life and especially from our adventures.
That is exactly what you receive when you book a personalized, thoughtfully curated bucket-list journey with a seasoned travel advisor partnered with Virtuoso companies.
Custom-made, meaningful experiences that are worth every single moment.
So I ask you... if not now, when?
Big Five Tours & Expeditions
More like High Five.
This company impressed me from the very beginning.
Big Five creates life-affirming, distinctive journeys across 44 destinations worldwide, with sustainability at the heart of everything they do.
As a two-time recipient of Virtuoso’s Sustainability Leadership Award, they understand that travel has the power to change the world for the better.
Sustainability benefits both the traveler and the destinations visited.
Whether your interests center around culture, wildlife, or adventure, I can tailor journeys throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the South Pacific to reflect your passions and travel style.
And sailing along the Nile? That ranks incredibly high on my list of truly bespoke experiences.
Hands down.
Hills of Africa Travel
Africa is a life-changing continent.
It does not matter who you are — you will return home transformed.
Zimbabwe-born Sandy Salle understands this deeply, which is exactly why she founded Hills of Africa Travel: to share her passion for Africa and meaningful travel with others.
This boutique safari company specializes in customized African journeys with extraordinary attention to detail, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable experiences that stay with you forever.
I leave a piece of my heart in Africa every single time.
For those who had to postpone their safari dreams, now is the moment to revisit them.
These are the years for the multigenerational and family safaris you have always dreamed about, and I would love to help make them happen.
Remote Lands
After being quizzed on my Asian landmarks, I realized that while I absolutely love Asia — and plan to return soon — I am not the expert.
Fortunately, Remote Lands is helping to change that.
I’ve partnered with this exceptional luxury tour operator to create highly personalized itineraries and extraordinary experiences throughout Asia for discerning travelers.
Each itinerary is designed around your passions, interests, and travel style.
Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, and Thailand are only the beginning of your wanderlist.
Costa Rican Trails
I’m thrilled to report that Costa Rica reopened to U.S. travelers without testing requirements beginning November 1.
Costa Rican Trails is a bespoke travel company focused on creating authentic, inspiring journeys deeply connected to nature and local communities.
Its mission — and mine — is to deliver enriching life experiences that encourage travelers to venture beyond the expected.
The goal?
To help you explore remote places you may never have imagined existed.
From close encounters with endangered wildlife to guided hikes through private nature reserves, these off-the-beaten-path experiences are some of the greatest gifts I can offer my travelers.
And I am more than ready to help bring them to life.
Backroads
This is the ultimate active family vacation.
No lounging beneath paper umbrellas here.
Backroads specializes in deluxe biking, hiking, walking, and multi-adventure vacations around the world, along with active river and ocean cruises, culinary tours, safaris, weekend escapes, and snow adventures.
Every trip is fully guided by expert trip leaders, allowing guests to travel at their own pace while enjoying exhilarating activities, cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, camaraderie, and life-changing fun.
And no — it’s not too late to plan adventures to destinations such as Santa Barbara, Tucson, Death Valley, Palm Springs, and beyond.
How Far Adventures is an independent affiliate of Gifted Travel Network and a Virtuoso Member.
I am deeply passionate about bespoke, life-altering adventure travel, and I would truly love to hear from you.
