The Trip You’ve Been Imagining, Without the Guesswork
Private guides when you want them, freedom when you don’t. Darcy designs your journey around how you love to travel, and handles every detail so you can just go.
- Hand-picked 4- and 5-star hotels, private guides, and seamless transfers
- Vetted suppliers and 24/7 support while you’re traveling
- One advisor from start to finish, with 30 years of experience
- Free, no-obligation discovery call and a personal reply within 24 hours
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30 Years of Experience · 4 & 5-Star Premium & Luxury Travel · Opulence Luxury Member · Travel Leaders Network
Ideas for Your Next Trip
Each journey below is a starting point, not a set package, and can be tailored to your interests and pace. We balance organized touring with time to explore on your own, choosing between private local guides and small-group tours to suit each day.
Italy
Rome, Florence, Tuscany & the Amalfi Coast
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Italy
- Swim stops in hidden coves on a private Amalfi boat day
- Truffle hunting with a local and their dog
- Tasting just-pressed olive oil on a family estate
- Optional nights at a Tuscan wine estate, waking among the vines
- Making fresh pasta in a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen
- The Vatican and Colosseum with your own private guide
- First-class rail and private drivers between cities
Ireland
Dublin, Kerry & the Wild West
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Ireland
- Sleep in a centuries-old castle
- The Ring of Kerry with your own driver-guide
- Standing at the Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way
- A Dublin mixology class or a pint at the Guinness Storehouse
Greece
Athens, Santorini & the Islands
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Greece
- Sunset over the Santorini caldera from your own yacht
- Or a week of island-hopping on a small ship
- The Acropolis with a private guide
- Cliffside suites with caldera views
New Zealand
North & South Islands
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New Zealand
- A scenic flight over Aoraki/Mount Cook
- Cruising past waterfalls in Milford Sound
- A private Māori welcome in Rotorua
- Pinot noir tastings in Central Otago
Thailand
Bangkok, Chiang Mai & the Islands
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Thailand
- Bangkok’s temples with a private guide
- Shopping by longtail boat at a floating market
- A morning with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary
- Slow beach days on the Andaman coast
Japan
Tokyo, Kyoto & Mount Fuji
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Japan
- A ryokan night with Mount Fuji views and hot-spring baths
- The Imperial Palace with a private guide
- A samurai sword lesson
- Rolling sushi with a Tokyo chef
- A private sake tasting
- Kyoto’s temples and gardens with a private guide
- The bullet train between cities
South Africa
Cape Town, Winelands & Safari
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South Africa
- Sunrise game drives from a private safari lodge
- Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula with a private guide
- Long lunches at Franschhoek wine estates
- The penguins at Boulders Beach
- Short flights between Cape Town and the bush
Peru
Lima, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
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Peru
- Machu Picchu with your own guide
- The Gold Museum and colonial Lima on a private tour
- Riding the train through the Andes to Machu Picchu
- Markets and weaving villages of the Sacred Valley
- Dinner in Lima, one of the world’s great food cities
- Luxury hotels in Lima, Cusco & the Sacred Valley
★★★★★
“She planned a trip that allowed us to take tours with small groups that did not occupy our entire day and allowed us enough leisure time to explore on our own.”
Joan C., Greece and Italy
“Just amazing. Italy and our itinerary exceeded our already high expectations. Our hotels were gorgeous, the tours picked out were perfect, and the transfers between cities was seamless.”
Jason M., Italy anniversary trip
“Darcy, you nailed it for us. We were kept informed all the time… All private transfers and tour guides were professional and knowledgeable.”
Terri B., Mediterranean cruise and Rome
How We Plan Your Journey
1
Tell us your travel style
Share your dates, travelers, and the kind of trip you have in mind in the quick form.
2
Your discovery call
A relaxed conversation with Darcy about where you want to go and how you like to travel.
3
Travel with confidence
We handle every booking and detail with vetted suppliers, and 24/7 support is there if anything changes.
Custom Travel Planning FAQs
Have a question that isn’t here? Book a free discovery call and ask Darcy directly.
Custom journeys typically start at $1,500 per person, per day. Your final price depends on your destination, season, and the style of hotels and experiences you choose.
Yes. Designing a custom itinerary takes research, supplier coordination, and many hours of behind-the-scenes work. The planning fee varies depending on the scope of work, but typically starts around $450 for multi-stop itineraries for two people. There is no planning fee for luxury cruises, guided tours, or hotel-only stays of seven nights or longer when no other arrangements are needed. Every fee is discussed on your discovery call, before any work begins.
Absolutely. The highlights above are a starting point. We adjust the destinations, pace, hotels, and activities to fit how you like to travel.
Only if you want to. Most of our travelers enjoy a mix: private local guides for key sights, small-group tours for certain experiences, and free time to explore on their own.
We work only with vetted suppliers, and you will have 24/7 support throughout your trip. If plans change or a problem comes up, you are never on your own.
Yes. We plan trips for travelers across the U.S. Most of our communication happens by phone and email, so distance is never an issue.
Ideally six months or more, especially for peak season or specific requests like a room with a view. Popular hotels, guides, and small-group departures can book up early.
Ready to Start Planning?
The best hotels, guides, and small-group departures book up early. Tell us about your trip or schedule your free discovery call today.