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ABOUT US

Our Story

Why Excursionist?

What We Offer

TRAVEL STYLES

Luxury Family Travel

Romance Travel

Corporate Travel

Educational Travel

Festival + Event Travel

TRAVEL BY PASSION

Food + Drink

The Arts

People + Culture

Nature

Wellness

Sports + Adventure

THE REGIONS

New England

New York State

The Mid-Atlantic

The South

Florida

The Southwest

The West

The Pacific Northwest

California

Alaska

Hawaii

Western Canada

Eastern Canada

The Caribbean

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CONTENTS

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“Our mission is to empower luxury travelers — whether a couple, family, or corporate group — to live out their

diverse passions through exceptional, life-changing experiences that we design and deliver.”

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Excursionist was founded in 2010 by three friends who immigrated

to North America from various corners of the world and developed a

dedication to sharing this continent’s rich history, nature, cuisine

and culture with others.

Identifying a gap in the marketplace for a true luxury-focused destination

management company for the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, we have

built an organization that not only has geographical breadth across our territory, but

also an intense depth of local knowledge in each destination where we work. We

achieve this by bringing to bear our diverse expertise in the industry, as well as our

personal relationships in the sciences, arts, education, government and business.

While we are a small boutique organization of travel and product managers in Miami,

we have built an extensive and direct network of over 800 local tour guides, drivers,

naturalists, scientists and other experts, and have never worked through middlemen

or other DMCs. We are proud to work only business-to-business (B2B) with the finest

luxury and experiential travel agencies, concierge companies, private travel designers,

corporations and tour operators in the world that entrust us with their clients.

We focus on delivering the highest level of customer service, expertise, safety

and customization possible in the industry. Our mission is to empower luxury

travelers — whether a couple, family, or corporate group — to live out their diverse

passions through exceptional, life-changing experiences that we design and

deliver. Whether it is seeing a polar bear face-to-face in Manitoba, jamming with

a jazz musician in New Orleans or meeting a cutting-edge contemporary artist

in Los Angeles, we seek to leave a lasting impression on your clients of these

exceptional destinations that are so close to our hearts.

Travel Your Passions!

NORMAN , ALE X AND EL AN

Our Story

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WELCOME TO EXCURSIONIST

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V.I.P. EXPERTISEWe provide the highest level of service to C-level

executives, celebrities and dignitaries with distinct

travel needs. Confidentiality and discretion are

always maintained.

PREFERRED RATESWe negotiate the best rates for five-star and

boutique accommodations before passing them

on to you.

BESPOKE EXPERIENCES Our adventures are curated and led by experts and/or

local personalities.

MULTILINGUAL SERVICE Our diverse team of travel professionals, including our

guides and drivers, speaks 15 major languages.

SUPPORT FROM START TO FINISHFrom the start of your request, you will collaborate with

a dedicated Excursionist team member to ensure a

flawless experience for you and your client.

UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONSUnique ranches, houseboats, wilderness lodges

and luxury tented camps.

LUXURY TRANSPORTATIONFrom luxury sedans and exotic cars, to private jets

and luxury yachts, we offer the full range of stylish

transportation options.

EXPERIENTIAL TOURSOur customized experiences are led by expert guides

and esteemed professionals in every field.

CONCIERGE SUPPORTOur private concierges secure coveted restaurant

reservations and show tickets, and provide 24-

hour attention.

EVENT MANAGEMENTFlawless synchronization of venues, top chefs, decor,

live entertainment and audiovisual services.

WHY EXCURSIONIST?

WHAT WE OFFER

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A few examples of our many local guides and experts:

GUIDES + EXPERTS

Our multilingual guides and experts are totally immersed in their

respective subject areas. Together, we collaborate on tour design and

experience creation, which sets us apart from the rest of the industry.

KENProfessor of geology and volcanologist

ERICWorld-renowned travel journalist and photographer

GARRETLiterary journalist and author on prohibition

in America

CLINTCultural and spiritual guide

LOISChef, author, native foods historian, culinary

anthropologist and photographer

ALLENDistillery owner and leading spirits expert

MELANIE Ichthyologist and natural history expert

KERMITAmerican jazz trumpeter, singer and composer

New Orleans CVB, courtesy of Jay Combe

JOEFashion stylist and creative director

CYNTHIAArt and architecture expert and curator

Malliouhana, Anguilla

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LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

CHAUFFEUR SERVICES Our expert multilingual drivers provide V.I.P. airport transfers

and hourly chauffeur services in the newest luxury vehicles.

RENTALSWe provide the newest luxury rental vehicles with curbside

airport V.I.P. check-in, hotel drop-off/pick-up and one-way

rentals in most destinations throughout the region.

PRIVATE AVIATIONOur pilots provide V.I.P. helicopter tours and private charters

in luxury aircraft.

YACHTSWe provide seasoned captains and top-notch vessels for ocean

getaways, from half day charters to multi-day overnights in a

range of luxury sailboats and motor yachts.

LUXURY RVSWe offer premium motorhomes in a range of sizes and styles

to match your needs for the ultimate road trip.

10Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland

UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONSWe have direct contracts with over 250 of the

top accommodations in North America. We

personally inspect each property, and have

strong relationships with management to ensure

that your clients receive the best service. LUXURY HOTELS + RESORTSWe have selected the best hotels and resorts in each city

and region based on service, location, décor and their

match for our client’s desired experience.

TENTED CAMPSAlong with existing stationary luxury tented camps, we

offer mobile glamping in several national parks and other

stunning locations.

WILDERNESS LODGESFrom ski resorts to lakeside chalets and desert enclaves,

we have selected the ultimate places to connect with the

most remote and incredible natural spaces.

UNIQUE INNSWe have hand-selected small inns with local charm

and perfect locations that also deliver luxury service

and gourmet dining.

LUXURY RANCHESOur collection of ranches represents the best luxury cow-

boy and ranch experiences in Texas, British Columbia,

Colorado, Alberta, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana.

BOUTIQUE HOTELSExcursionist has assembled the best small, four and

five-star boutique city hotels with unique art collections,

excellent service and special locations.

From the Top: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami Beach; Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort, Finger Lake; Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, Colorado; The Pitcher Inn, Warren, Vermont; The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana; Refinery Hotel, New York City

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CONCIERGE SUPPORTOur private, on-the-ground team has special access to the best tables, clubs, entertainment venues, sporting events and concerts

in each city, and are available to your clients throughout their stay.

RESTAURANT RESERVATIONSWe provide hard-to-get, last-minute reservations for the hottest

tables in town — from the new James Beard nominee to

Michelin-starred fine dining establishments. Our team can

recommend the best fit for your dining style and budget.

NIGHTLIFEWhether your clients are interested in a secret speakeasy, upscale

lounge or top nightclub, our team will ensure they have the best table

and full V.I.P. service, and will personally escort them into the venue

so they never have to wait.

SPORTING EVENTSOur team members know the best seats and views at every major

sporting venue, and can provide access to courtside, box and

premium seats, arrange V.I.P. entrance to avoid lines, and even secure

meet-and-greets with players and behind-the-scenes tours.

CONCERTS + ENTERTAINMENTFrom opera and classical performances, to Broadway shows and

big name rock and hip-hop concerts, Excursionist has access to the

best tickets to sold-out shows throughout North America. We can

also arrange backstage tours and meet-and-greets.

TRIP ASSISTANCEOur team is available to your clients 24/7 via text, phone and even

in person for emergency support, medical assistance coordination,

weather-related itinerary changes and other special requests.

The Mark, New York City

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TRAVEL STYLES

We custom tailor our offerings based

on your clients’ unique travel profiles.

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Fairmont Grand del Mar, San Diego

LUXURY FAMILY TRAVEL

TRAVEL STYLES

We understand the complexities of traveling with children and

multi-generational family groups, and work to make sure that your

clients have a stress-free and truly memorable experience.

· Connecting rooms

· Multi-generational buyouts

· Certified professional childcare

· Educational activities

· Kid-friendly dining recommendations

· Family-friendly guides

· Lowcountry Summer Beach Holiday

· Hawaiian Spring Break

Cultural Immersion

· Family-friendly Fogo Island

· Yellowstone + The Ranches

Summer Vacation

· Miami, Orlando + the Keys for Families

· Hollywood Glamour for Teens

· Puerto Rico Multi-generational

Christmas Adventure

· British Columbia Fishing Expedition

· Bahamas Family Island-

Hopping Adventure

EXAMPLE TRIPSOUR SERVICES

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ROMANCE TRAVEL

TRAVEL STYLES

We organize the special touches and details that ensure your clients’

romantic events, including marriage proposals, nuptials, honeymoons

and anniversaries are truly memorable and life-changing.

· Best tables for romantic dinners

· Special amenities at hotels

and venues

· Contacts at religious venues

for nuptials

· Access to top musicians for

accompaniment

· Unique event planning for

2–200 guests

· Special private venues for proposals

· Secluded Honeymoon in St. Vincent

+ The Grenadines

· Lanai and Maui Relaxing Anniversary

· Flying Elvis Vow Renewal in Vegas

· Quebec City Gourmet Romance Break

· Napa + Sonoma Gourmet Honeymoon

· Highway 1 Honeymoon in a Convertible

· Turks + Caicos Elopement

· New England Leaf-peeping for Two

· Southwest Spiritual Couples Escape

in Sedona

EXAMPLE TRIPSOUR SERVICES

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CORPORATE TRAVEL

TRAVEL STYLES

Whether supporting a small executive board meeting, an incentive trip for top

performers or a day of adventure during a conference or event, we leverage our

access to special venues, world-class experts and unique experiences to design

and execute flawless corporate travel for groups of up to 200.

· Access to the top private

chefs, famous entertainers

and unique venues

· Expertise in seamless

audiovisual oversight

· Individualized custom itineraries

for each client

· Group team-building

adventure options

· V.I.P. experiences for post-meeting

city breaks

· Menu selection and

dining management

· NYC Wall Street and Finance Immersion

· Gourmet San Francisco + Napa Clients

Appreciation Event

· Vancouver Corporate Conference

· Alaska Fishing Lodge Board

Meeting Buyout

· National Parks Incentive Adventure

· Miami Beach Executive Weekend Escape

· Las Vegas Post-conference City Break

· Jamaican Cultural Team-building

Excursion

EXAMPLE TRIPSOUR SERVICES

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EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL

TRAVEL STYLES

We leverage our special relationships with universities, professors,

museums, naturalists and educators to design immersive educational

experiences for families as well as adults.

· Multilingual college campus tours

by students or professors

· Design of continuing education

programs for corporate teams

· Expert advisors on the college

admissions process

· After-hours access to museums

and other institutions

· Advice on educational goals for

family sabbatical trips

· Ivy League College Selection Trip

· Wall Street Teen Career Prep Program

· Texas Executive Learning Program

· Family Sabbatical Program to

the Southwest

· Los Angeles + San Francisco:

Art + Architecture Workshop

· Brooklyn Creative

Entrepreneurship Immersion

EXAMPLE TRIPSOUR SERVICES

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FESTIVAL + EVENT TRAVEL

TRAVEL STYLES

We organize accommodations, transportation, tickets, V.I.P. access,

meet-and-greets, after-hours party invites and much more for over

50 festivals, sporting events, award shows and fairs each year.

· Access to previews and pre-openings

· Hotel rooms that are normally sold out

· Premium seating

· Meet-and-greets with athletes,

celebrities and musicians

· Dedicated hair + makeup for the

main event

· V.I.P. transportation

· Exclusive after-party access

· Pre and post extension travel

· 24/7 concierge support

OUR SERVICES

CALENDAR

SUMMER

· Food and Wine Classic –

Aspen

· U.S. Open, Golf - Courses vary

· ESPY Awards – Los Angeles

· Teen Choice Awards –

Los Angeles

· Bridgehampton Polo Opening

Day – Bridgehampton

· Independence Day Celebration

– Washington, D.C.

· PGA Championship –

Courses vary

· US Open Tennis Champion-

ships – New York City

· Concours d’Elegance –

Pebble Beach, Boca Raton,

Amelia Island

· MTV Video Music Awards –

Los Angeles

FALL

· Fort Lauderdale International

Boat Show – Fort Lauderdale

· American Music Awards –

Los Angeles

· Macy’s Thanksgiving Day

Parade – New York City

· Latin Grammy Awards –

Host cities vary

· United States Grand Prix –

Austin

· Aloha Festivals – Hawaii

· New York Fashion Week –

New York City

· Emmy Awards – Los Angeles

WINTER

· Art Basel – Miami Beach

· The Oscars – Los Angeles

· New Year’s Eve in St. Barts

· New Year’s Eve in New

York City

· San Sebastián Street

Festival – Puerto Rico

· Golden Globes – Los Angeles

· Sundance Film Festival –

Park City

· Super Bowl – Host cities vary

· New York Fashion Week –

New York City

· Grammy Awards – New

York City

· South Beach Wine and Food

Festival – Miami Beach

SPRING

· Mardi Gras – New Orleans

· Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago

· NBA Playoffs – Host cities vary

· South By Southwest (SXSW) –

Austin

· Ultra Music Festival – Miami

· U.S. Open Polo Championship

– Palm Beach

· Coachella Music Festival –

Indio

· TriBeCa Film Festival – New

York City

· Masters Tournament – Augusta

· Kentucky Derby – Louisville

· Jazz Fest – New Orleans

· Indianapolis 500 – Indianapolis

· Auction Napa Valley –

St. Helena

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TRAVEL BY PASSION

We develop adventures based on topics your clients truly want to

explore during their trip. We like to call it travel inspired by passion.

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FOOD + DRINK

TRAVEL BY PASSION

One of the fastest ways to tackle a new destination is through its culinary scene.

Blend wine with a world-class winemaker, experience the most

exclusive wine clubs, take a private class focused on Napa Caber-

nets with a master sommelier and assist in the harvest process at a

private winery during “crush” season.

Join an interactive workshop at one of Boston’s most famous

breweries, attend a brewing master class at a famous microbrewery

in Vermont, take a beer (and food) tour of Portland, Maine’s thriving

craft beer scene and enjoy a tasting class at one of the oldest

revolutionary-era pubs in the U.S.

Take a cooking class at a private home with a winner of Bravo’s Top

Chef, enjoy a kitchen tour and chef’s table dinner at a three Michelin

star restaurant and attend a farm tour and cooking lesson at the

Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture.

Taste local bagels, poutine and other Montreal grab-and-go bites

on a bike tour, take a cooking class in Quebec City with a top

French-Canadian chef, eat dinner in a local sugar shack and try your

hand at making authentic maple syrup.

NAPA + SONOMA FOR THE CONNOISSEUR

MICROBREW TOUR OF NEW ENGLAND

COOKING WITH NEW YORK’S GREAT CHEFS

A CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH QUEBEC

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THE ARTSBespoke itineraries bring architecture, art, fashion, film, literature and music into focus.

Get pre-opening access to the MoMA and the Met, meet collectors

as they share their private collections and learn about the business

of art from gallerists and buyers.

See the city’s incredible architecture from land, sea and air. Take a

private cruise on the Chicago River with a historian on an antique

yacht, explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterworks with an expert and

fly over the city skyline via helicopter.

Jam with world-famous jazz musicians in New Orleans, go behind-

the-scenes of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, visit the landmarks

of Elvis’ life and go on an after-hours tour of Graceland. Drive the

Blues Trail to see B.B. King’s legacy and dance the night away at a

famous zydeco haunt in Louisiana.

New Orleans CVB, courtesy of Jay Combe

Explore the art of filmmaking with unfettered access to studios,

directors, and producers. Tour a movie studio closed to the public,

take a short course in filmmaking, be an extra on a movie shoot

and meet a producer to learn about the industry.

INSIDE NEW YORK’S ART SCENE

GREAT RHYTHMS OF THE DEEP SOUTH

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE THREE WAYS

HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MAGIC

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PEOPLE + CULTUREExperience diverse people, cultures and history through unique, authentic experiences and interactions.

Starting in New Orleans’ Congo Square, learn about the origins of

the slave trade, then take a road trip through the South, stopping at

civil rights landmarks in Selma and Montgomery. Arrive in Atlanta

and visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home before

experiencing the city’s burgeoning African-American film and

entertainment culture.

Start in Phoenix learning about the Hopi people at the Heard Muse-

um, attend a Pueblo feast dance in Taos, hike through Monument

Valley with an expert Navajo guide, experience Yavapai-Apache

culture in Sedona and visit a Hualapai village in the Grand Canyon.

Experience the midnight sun as you traverse the Great White North

to see traditional Inuit hunting grounds and experience throat sing-

ing, drum dancing and storytelling by local elders. Follow the great

spring caribou migration by snowmobile and see wolverines, bears

and wolves up close while staying at a remote lodge.

Enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes living history lesson on the

founding of the USA that includes ringing the bells of the Old North

Church, touring George Washington’s home after hours, meeting a

historian at the National Archives and digging with an archaeologist

at the settlement at Jamestown.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY OF THE SOUTH

NATIVE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST IMMERSION

CANADIAN FIRST NATIONS ADVENTURE

LIVING AMERICAN HISTORY: JAMESTOWN TO PLYMOUTH ROCK

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NATUREOur territories are brimming with some of the most spectacular nature and wildlife in the world.

Get up-close-and-personal with polar bears on a one-of-a-

kind safari in the heart of Canada’s Far North, and watch the

phenomenal aurora borealis dance across the dark skies of

Manitoba. In the summer, swim with friendly and curious beluga

whales and stay at remote eco-lodge only accessible by plane.

Island-hop through The Caribbean with an ornithologist to find

beautiful birds endemic to the region, search for night owls in Puerto

Rico’s El Yunque National Forest, and go birding from a private

18th-century Jamaican plantation as your home base.

See how the islands of Hawaii were formed, and continue to be

shaped by volcanic activity. Hover above lava aboard a doors-off

helicopter, hike remote sections of Volcanoes National Park with a

volcanologist and enjoy a mind-expanding stargazing experience

with an astrophysicist on Mauna Kea.

Go kayaking alongside killer whales (orcas) in the San Juan Islands,

watch whales play from your charming inn on the Oregon coast,

track whales with a marine biologist in California and get an insider

tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

NORTHERN CANADA SAFARI

BIRDING IN THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS

VOLCANOES + STAR- GAZING IN HAWAII

PACIFIC ROADTRIP + WHALE WATCHING

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WELLNESSNo great vacation is complete without a healthy dose of rest and relaxation.

Accompanied by a fitness trainer to the stars, go hiking in the Holly-

wood Hills, detox in the exclusive enclave of Malibu, stand up paddle

board in Marina Del Rey, bike down the Santa Monica boardwalk,

try the newest rejuvenating treatments at an exclusive spa and have

healthy meals cooked for you by a celebrity chef.

Customize your own personal yoga program set on the best

beaches in the Caribbean in Turks + Caicos. Combine stays at

Amanyara, COMO Parrot Cay and the Gansevoort to sample some

of the best yoga instructors and wellness programs in the world.

COMO Parrot Cay, Turks + Caicos

Traveling between Santa Fe, Tucson, Scottsdale, Sedona and

the Grand Canyon, stay at some of the top spa resorts in North

America, where Native American rituals and desert elements

are infused into incredible treatments and combined with

exhilarating outdoor activities.

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Take in the healing properties of Alberta and British Columbia’s

great outdoors. Soak in mineral springs in Banff National Park,

experience a unique crystal spa in the Rocky Mountains and end

in a heated Jacuzzi overlooking Vancouver Harbor at the Fairmont

Pacific Rim.

Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff

FIT LIKE A CELEBRITY

TURKS YOGA ADVENTURE

SOUTHWEST DESERT SPA IMMERSION

HEALING ELEMENTS OF WESTERN CANADA

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SPORTS + ADVENTURE

We provide endless opportunities for exciting ways to experience your favorite sports.

Play with a green jacket Masters champ on a top-rated course,

experience the beauty of The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, lower

your score and improve your game with a pro at the Sea Island Golf

Performance Center, then enjoy the spa and dining options at top

resorts like Montage Palmetto Bluff.

Go heli-skiing in the wilderness while staying at a luxurious lodge,

snowmobile lodge-to-lodge through the backcountry, go dog

sledding with a team of professionals on the Iditarod Trail and

watch the northern lights from your remote cabin.

Visit Windsor, Nova Scotia, the birthplace of hockey with a historian,

get a behind-the-scenes tour of the rink and sit “on the glass” at

games in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. Practice on the ice with top

NHL players, and meet a world-famous retired hockey star.

Raft the Colorado River, zip through the desert on ATVs and bikes,

experience the gourmet cuisine of the Southwest, and stay at a

luxury camp set up just for you inside Canyonlands National Park.

LUXURY SOUTHERN GOLF EXCURSION

ULTIMATE ALASKAN SKI ADVENTURE

EASTERN CANADA HOCKEY ADVENTURE

GLAMPING AT CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

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THE REGIONS

We offer custom tailored itineraries in Canada,

the United States and the Caribbean.

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FUN FACT

Boston’s subway was the first underground

railway system built in the Western

Hemisphere.

WHEN TO GO

Primarily a summer destination, high

season runs from May through September.

Fall brings the changing of the leaves, and

winter kicks off great skiing opportunities in

Vermont and New Hampshire.

NOT TO MISS

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, The

Nantucket Wine and Food Festival, The

Boston Marathon, Tanglewood Music

Festival, The Newport International Boat

Show and The Newport Folk Festival.

INTERESTS

Antiques and Crafts, Architecture and

Design, Cooking, Fine Dining, Spirits, Beer,

Wildlife and Conservation, Birding, Hiking

and Trekking, Sports, Cycling, Skiing and

Snowboarding, Horseback Riding, Sailing

and Boating, Fishing and Yachting.

From Boston’s rich colonial history and dynamic arts scene to the glowing

colors of a Berkshires sunset, immerse yourself in the elegant beauty of

the New England region. Known for scenic sand dunes and superb seafood,

Cape Cod offers summertime fun while Vermont and Rhode Island are home

to flourishing craft beer scenes. New England is a year-round destination

customizable to all passions and interests.

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01 BOSTON

Embark on a tour of Harvard

and MIT, the Museum of

Fine Arts and the enchanting

neighborhood of Beacon Hill.

Walk the Freedom Trail, catch a

baseball game at Fenway Park

and shop at the boutiques on

Charles Street.

02 RHODE ISLAND

Stop in Providence to visit

Brown University, then set sail

on Narragansett Bay on an

antique yacht, before heading

ashore for a gourmet lunch

prepared by a top chef. Wander

through the grand mansions

and stately homes of New

England’s elite, and enjoy

dinner at the iconic Relais &

Chateaux resort where you will

be spending the night. The

next day, explore the charming

town of Watch Hill and enjoy an

afternoon on its picturesque,

sand dune-laden beach.

03 VERMONT

Meet local artisans, cross one

of Vermont’s iconic covered

bridges and savor a farm-fresh

lunch in the quaint town of

Woodstock. Enjoy some of the

activities offered at Twin Farms

such as hiking, biking, canoeing

on the nearby lake or visiting the

secluded Japanese baths.

04 MAINE

Marvel at Acadia National Park’s

scenic vistas from Mount Desert

Island, and drive down the

coast to “The Kennebunks,” the

summertime stomping grounds

of former U.S. presidents and

famous artists.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

BARNS + BEACHES: A SUMMERTIME GETAWAYTour the most classic region of the United States’ quaint villages, lush forests, charming

seaside towns and peaceful passageways, while staying at some of the most luxurious and

lesser-known boutiques in the country.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESCONNECTICUT + RHODE ISLAND

Rum Making: See how New England rum is

made with a master distiller in Newport.

Maritime History: Learn the history of boat

building and witness the construction of a

boat before your very eyes.

America’s Cup: Sail the waters off the coast

of Newport aboard a schooner with a

seasoned captain at the helm. Race your

group or just sit back and enjoy the breeze.

Connecticut Fly-Fishing: Fish the Housatonic

River with an expert fly-fishing instructor.

MASSACHUSETTS

American History: Travel back in time with a

historian leading you through Revolutionary

Boston’s historic sights, open after-hours

just for you.

V.I.P. Fenway: Swing for the fences at

the iconic Fenway Park during a private

behind-the-scenes tour with batting

practice experience.

Harvard Insider: Head on an insider tour

of this esteemed Ivy League university

with a historian.

VERMONT

Foodie Biking Excursion: Bike across

picturesque Green Mountain terrain, stop-

ping to taste local cheeses and farm cuisine.

Ski With an Olympian: Visit Stowe or

Sugarbush and take lessons with one of

the top 50 skiers in the country.

Leaf Peeping: Tour Vermont’s famous barns

on an autumn drive when leaves are ablaze

with shades of orange, red and yellow.

MAINE

Acadia Explorer: Explore the wonders of

Acadia National Park in the fall with an

insider tour of uncharted islands.

Craft Brewing Insider: Indulge in Portland’s

innovative culinary and craft beer scene.

Lobster Fishing: Embark on the mighty

Atlantic with a third-generation lobster

fisherman.

To see our full list of experiences in

New England, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

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FUN FACT

The Federal Reserve Bank on Wall Street has

subterranean vaults 80 feet underground,

where about 25 percent of the world’s gold

is housed.

WHEN TO GO

Spring and fall in New York City, summer in

The Hamptons and Hudson Valley, winter

in the Adirondacks or on Fifth Avenue for

holiday shopping.

NOT TO MISS

Tony Awards, Taste of The Hamptons,

The Governor’s Ball Music Festival, Fashion

Week, Traver’s Day and the Feast of

San Gennaro.

INTERESTS

Fashion, Architecture and Design, Fine Art,

Film, Music, Antiques and Crafts, Politics,

Economics, Fine Dining, Sports, Cycling,

Cars, Flightseeing, Sailing and Boating,

Fishing, Performance Arts.

New York City is an energetic city like no other in the world. Look forward

to the legendary theaters of Broadway, rooftop restaurants with stunning

views and an endless array of boutiques and artisanal shops. You’ll find

a spectacular list of art institutions and charming cafés, plus the most

beautiful urban green spaces. Beyond the city, New York State boasts the

churning waters of Niagara Falls, the farms of the Hudson Valley and the

Hamptons’ exclusive beaches.

NEW YORK STATE

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01 NEW YORK CITY

New York City offers something

for everyone; from behind-

the-scenes experiences on

Broadway and artist-led tours

of Chelsea, to dinners by private

chefs and afternoons with a

personal stylist.

02 THE HAMPTONS

With a quick seaplane flight,

you’re out of the city and trans-

ported to a world of sun, sand

and relaxation. Visit secluded

uncrowded beaches, shop at

small boutiques in Southamp-

ton and savor fresh seafood in

East Hampton.

03 HUDSON VALLEY

After relaxing in New York’s

present-day playground for

the rich and famous, you’ll

touch down in the local luxury

destination of yesteryear, where

the Rockefellers and Roosevelts

had homes that are now primed

for touring. You can also explore

world-class art installations

in Beacon, enjoy a farm-to-

table dining experience at the

Stone Barns Center for Food &

Agriculture and learn about the

state’s first Dutch towns.

04 NIAGARA FALLS

Catch a glimpse of the mighty

falls as you touch down on the

U.S. side, before crossing over

to Canadian territory for a

different view.

05 LAKE PLACID

Continue north for your Empire

State finale in the Adirondacks.

Hike the mountain trails, go

fishing or relax on a private

boat charter.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

NEW YORK GREAT ESCAPE BY PRIVATE PLANE + HELICOPTEREscape the hustle and bustle of the city streets with a helicopter tour of New York State’s best

beaches, valleys, mountains and other natural wonders.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESDOWNTOWN

Big Apple Behind the Lens: Explore China-

town and Little Italy with an award-winning

photojournalist.

Chelsea Art Insider: Meet artists in their

studios, visit top galleries and go inside the

homes of private art collectors — all with the

guidance of a former curator at Christie’s.

New York From Above: Examine the city’s

architecture — old and new — from the air in

a private helicopter.

Fashion Week V.I.P.: Get the best seats at

Fashion Week, access to the best private

parties and a meet-and-greet with a

designer in their studio.

MIDTOWN

Broadway Behind-the-Scenes: Meet with

an actor from your favorite show for a drink,

watch the show from premium seats and go

backstage to see the sets and costumes.

Wine Tasting in a Secret Cellar: Taste some

of the best wines in the world at a notorious

Prohibition-era wine cellar with a private

sommelier.

Pre-opening at the MoMA: Beat the crowds

with special access to this world-famous

institution alongside an art historian.

Food Truck Adventure: Spend an afternoon

with a local foodie in Midtown for a tasting of

gourmet dishes at a flurry of food trucks.

UPTOWN

Night at the Museum: Meet with a scientist

at the country’s most famous science

museum — after the doors close. See

dinosaur bones in underground vaults or visit

an astrophysicist’s laboratory.

Uptown Style: With a celebrity stylist by

your side, enjoy V.I.P. treatment at Bergdorf

Goodman on Madison Avenue.

Harlem Renaissance: Led by a local insider,

attend a gospel choir concert, explore the

cultural landscape and enjoy an authentic

soul food lunch.

Central Park Scavenger Hunt: Explore

the 840-acre haven of Central Park in a

traditional pedicab interacting with vendors,

actors and street performers who help you

find clues.

BROOKLYN + QUEENS

Brooklyn by Bike: Bike between Williams-

burg’s ultra-cool cafes, studios, artist lofts

and restaurants with amazing views of the

Manhattan skyline.

Make Your Own Gin: Learn to make your own

bottle of American-style gin at a distillery

with a famous mixologist, followed by an

intimate cocktail experience.

Ethnic Immersion: Experience dozens of

ethnic cuisines and learn about their origins

through this anthropological immersion in

the cultural hub of Queens.

THE HAMPTONS

Yoga in the Vineyard: Take a private yoga

class on vineyard grounds with a celebrity

yoga instructor, followed by a private

wine tasting.

Classic Picnic by Yacht: Take your own

private yacht out on the bay for the day,

stopping for a gourmet picnic catered by

a top chef.

NEW YORK STATE

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HUDSON VALLEY

Hudson Valley Arts: Discover the rich

world of fine art in the Hudson Valley with

a private art dealer. Visit galleries, muse-

ums, sculpture parks and private studios of

contemporary artists.

Farm-to-Table Experience: Escape the

big city for a day in the country with a farm-

fresh experience at one of the region’s

best restaurants.

Private Racing Day: Test drive exotic super-

cars at a private members-only race track.

NIAGARA FALLS + THE ADIRONDACKS

Niagara Three Ways: Take a helicopter over

the falls, a boat ride underneath them

and then trek around the American and

Canadian sides for the best views.

Adirondack Hiking Adventure: Hike with a

naturalist through the verdant forests of the

Adirondack Mountains.

Fishing on the Fly: Learn to tie a fly and fish

like a pro on a guided fishing trip through the

area’s rivers and lakes. Then, enjoy your fresh

catch at a gourmet eatery.

Country Road Biking: Breathe the fresh air

on a naturalist-led bike tour along the quiet

country roads and fields of Lake Placid,

where you’ll stop to study the native flora

and fauna of the region.

To see our full list of experiences in

New York State, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

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FUN FACT

The Library of Congress is the largest library

in the world, with more than 160 million

objects in its collection.

WHEN TO GO

March through November is the ideal time to

visit the Mid-Atlantic. The cherry blossoms

and azaleas bloom in March and April, and

the fall foliage appears in October.

NOT TO MISS

Mummers Parade, Independence

Day Fireworks, Dover Days Festival,

Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, and

The Grand Illumination.

INTERESTS

Sports, Golf, Cycling, Sailing and Boating,

Yachting, Water Sports, Architecture and

Design, Archaeology, Fine Arts, Spirits,

Beer, Fine Dining, Economics and Politics.

Perhaps one of the United States’ most celebrated corridors, the Mid-Atlantic

states’ role in shaping the nation’s history cannot be overstated. Embrace the

political legacy of America’s first capital in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly

Love; and peruse one-of-a-kind specimens in the renowned museums and

monuments of its current capital, Washington, D.C. Head west into Amish

country to sample artisanal baked goods and craft wares, or make a beeline

towards Baltimore to indulge in sensational seafood and a game at the iconic

Camden Yards.

MID-ATLANTIC

37MID-ATLANTIC

01 PHILADELPHIA

Fly into Philly, where the

Declaration of Independence

was signed and the Liberty Bell

hangs in honor of freedom and

justice. Visit a bevy of historic

sites and pause to savor a

famous Philly cheesesteak

sandwich.

02 GETTYSBURG

Take a private tour of the most

significant battlefield of the

American Civil War with a histo-

rian. Walk through the cemetery

where Abraham Lincoln gave

the Gettysburg Address, and

pay your respects to the soldiers

buried there.

03 WASHINGTON, D.C.

Spend a few days at the epicen-

ter of U.S. government. After the

sun sets, collude with a former

spy and take part in a fictional

covert operation.

04 CHARLOTTESVILLE

Head to Virginia to explore the

home of Thomas Jefferson,

horseback ride through the

Appalachian countryside and

stay at a luxury mountain

retreat with an outstanding

culinary program.

05 WILLIAMSBURG

Explore the daily life of this

colonial town with an archae-

ologist and feast on traditional

colonial cuisine.

06 THE EASTERN SHORE

Ride along the Eastern shores of

Maryland and Virginia, stopping

in a small fishing town for the

country’s best crab dishes.

Relax by the seaside before

flying out of Washington, D.C.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

LIVING AMERICAN HISTORYLearn about U.S. history — from early exploration to modern times. This trip covers the

locations that played key roles in the creation and evolution of America’s federal government.

This growth paved the way for many cultural developments still relevant to the country’s

identity today.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESWASHINGTON, D.C.

Lunch and Learn: Grab a bite and discuss

current affairs with a history professor at one

of D.C.’s oldest establishments.

Meet a Spy: Meet a former spy to learn

about espionage and see some notorious

Cold War landmarks.

Fight for Civil Rights: Meet a civil rights

activist to learn about the 20th-century Civil

Rights Movement and the continuing fight

for justice.

Meet a Former Astronaut: Tour the Air

and Space Museum of the Smithsonian

Institution with a former NASA astronaut.

D.C. Monuments at Night: Go on a twilight

V.I.P. tour of the monuments, followed by

drinks with views of the White House.

MARYLAND + VIRGINIA

Discover Colonial America: Uncover

the nation’s earliest settlements with an

archaeologist in Colonial Williamsburg.

Crabbing the Chesapeake: Go crabbing with

a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore and

feast on a bounty of crab cakes.

Civil War History: Visit the birthplace of the

Confederacy with a historian.

Play Ball: Root for the home team with

V.I.P. tickets to a Baltimore Orioles or

Ravens game.

PENNSYLVANIA + NEW JERSEY + DELAWARE

Post-Impressionism + Early Modernism:

Immerse yourself in the Barnes Foundation’s

famed collection on a private tour.

Philly Food Tour: Taste your way through

Philadelphia with a street food tour.

Amish Life: Learn about the Amish way of

life in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Row with a Crew Team: Go rowing with

a professional crew team along the

Schuylkill River.

To see our full list of experiences in the

Mid-Atlantic, please visit our website at

excursionist.com

THE JEFFERSON , WA SHINGTON D.C .

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FUN FACT

New Orleans has no less than 20 historic

districts, more than any other city in the U.S.

WHEN TO GO

While spring and autumn are ideal, the

beaches are fantastic in the summer and the

winters are milder than most in the U.S.

NOT TO MISS

Mardi Gras, Music to Your Mouth Lowcountry

Food Festival, Bonnaroo, Beale Street Music

Festival, Tomorrow World Music Festival,

Jazz Fest, Memphis International Jazz

Festival, and The Kentucky Derby.

INTERESTS

Sports, Golf, Horseback Riding, Architecture

and Design, Antiques and Crafts, Fine Art,

Music, Film, Performing Arts, Fine Dining,

Cooking, Spirits, Beer, Sailing and Boating,

Water Sports, Hiking and Trekking and

Wildlife and Conservation.

Embrace the South’s charm as you learn to enjoy life at a serene pace. Saddle

up and scout the rolling hills and hollers of horse country before settling

down for a sip of an exclusive Kentucky bourbon. Give in to temptation

and feast on hot and zesty Cajun cuisine, juicy Lowcountry barbecue and

mouthwatering soul food. Explore Atlanta’s civil rights history, check out

the epicenter of the country music industry in Nashville and discover the

birthplaces of blues and jazz in the Mississippi Delta.

THE SOUTH

41THE SOUTH

01 NASHVILLE

In the home of country music,

take an all-access tour of the

Ryman Auditorium, meet a

famous singer-songwriter and

visit the Grand Ole Opry for a

backstage experience.

02 MEMPHIS

Go behind the scenes at Sun

Studio and stand in the same

room where Elvis and Johnny

Cash recorded. Take a V.I.P.

tour of Graceland, then see the

Civil Rights Museum and the

site of Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr.’s assassination.

03 BLUES TRAIL TO NATCHEZ

Drive the famous Blues Trail

through Mississippi, stopping at

the B.B. King Museum before

an afternoon at a 19th-century

antebellum mansion.

04 NEW ORLEANS

Celebrate New Orleans’ cocktail

culture with an interactive class

in a historic bar. Follow a guide

on a private food and drink tour

through the French Quarter,

followed by a deep dive into the

birthplace of jazz.

05 SEA ISLAND

Fly on to Sea Island, an

exclusive resort centered in a

cluster of barrier islands. Hop

on a catamaran for a wildlife

tour, and at dusk, take a peek

at sea turtle nests and pictur-

esque dunes.

06 SAVANNAH

Drive to Savannah for a

historical walking tour of the

only major southern city spared

from the Civil War’s wrath.

Continue to the sprawling estate

of Palmetto Bluff to embark

on an ecological tour of the

bluffs and marshes that make

this preserve one of the most

stunning in the Lowcountry.

07 CHARLESTON

Go inside the town’s private

estates dating back to the 18th

century, meet a cadet at the

Citadel Military Academy and

visit the site of a major Civil

War battle.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

DIG INTO THE DEEP SOUTHThis trip hits the highlights of the Deep South — from chatting with a country music singer-

songwriter to learning to make your own southern cocktail.

The Cloister At Sea Island, Georgia

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESTHE CAROLINAS

Asheville is for Artists: A local artist will

guide you through the vibrant galleries and

studios that make Asheville a haven for

art lovers.

Barrier Island Sailing + Dining Excursion:

Sail a private vessel to a secluded beach for

a Lowcountry boil (seafood stew loaded with

local crab).

Tales From the Front Line: Visit Fort Sumter

and the Citadel to learn about Charleston’s

role in U.S. military history with a former

marine and Civil War historian.

GEORGIA

Midnight in the Garden: Take a bone-

chilling tour of Savannah’s most notorious

haunted spaces.

Play Augusta: Get access to the country’s

most iconic golf club and play a round with a

green jacket champion.

Atlanta Experience: Get on the newsroom

floor at CNN, tour the Coca-Cola factory

and visit points of interest instrumental to

the Civil Rights Movement with a former

Freedom Fighter.

ALABAMA + MISSISSIPPI

Civil Rights History Tour: Visit the

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic

Site, Selma, Montgomery, Jackson and

Hattiesburg with a historian.

Blues Music Adventure: Get down to the

blues in the iconic towns of Clarksdale,

Vicksburg, Muscle Shoals and Indianola.

LOUISIANA + ARKANSAS

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art:

Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s

largest museums dedicated to American art.

Bayou Immersion: Let a local Cajun guide

take you through the bayou in search of

alligators and amazing flora.

Jazz Genius: With a musicologist as your

guide, visit the birthplace of jazz in New

Orleans, meet a famous jazz musician and

spend the evening on Frenchman Street.

KENTUCKY + TENNESSEE

Bourbon Trail: Drive along the Bourbon Trail

with an expert guide for private distillery

tours and tastings.

Derby Days: Take a private tour through the

classic Churchill Downs Racetrack to meet

the horses and enjoy premium seats at the

Kentucky Derby.

RCA Studio B Experience: See where Dolly

Parton and Elvis Presley recorded their hit

songs before laying down your own track.

It’s Good to Be the King: Reflect on

the life of Elvis Presley with a private tour

of Graceland and other key sites around

Memphis with a music historian from

Vanderbilt University.

To see our full list of experiences in

The South, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

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MONTAG E PALME T TO B LUFF, B LUFF TON

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FUN FACT

South Florida is the only place in the world

where alligators and crocodiles coexist.

WHEN TO GO

Peak season is from late October through

early May, with temperatures ranging from

60 to 80 degrees.

NOT TO MISS

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Art

Basel Miami Beach, South Beach Wine and

Food Festival, U.S. Open Polo Championship,

Ultra Music Festival, Orlando International

Fringe Theatre Festival and The Miami Open.

INTERESTS

Sports, Golf, Architecture and Design, Fine

Art, Music, Spirits, Beer, Latin American

Culture, Sailing and Boating, Fishing, Yacht-

ing, Water Sports, Adrenaline, Wildlife and

Conservation and Birding.

The tropical paradise one finds in the Sunshine State is unlike anything else

in the lower 48 states. Give yourself over to relaxing white-sand beaches,

swaying palm trees and crystal-clear turquoise waters on two distinct coasts.

Experience a cultural melting pot in the Latin American hub of Miami as

you savor a cafecito, then immerse yourself in Wynwood’s dynamic graffiti-

coated art scene. Leave the metropolis of Miami behind, and head down to

the Florida Keys for a mellow taste of the tropics, or take a step into the vast

untouched estuary that is the Florida Everglades to spot fascinating wildlife

and learn about life in the swamp from locals.

FLORIDA

45FLORIDA

01 ORLANDO + CAPE CANAVERAL

Led by your guide, experi-

ence six theme parks at Walt

Disney World and Universal

Studios without waiting in line!

Have lunch with your favorite

character far away from the

crowds. Then, drive south to

Palm Beach with a stop on

Florida’s Space Coast to meet

an astronaut and experience

weightlessness!

02 PALM BEACH

After experiencing some of Flor-

ida’s longest and best beaches,

go golfing, relax in the spa,

take surfing lessons and shop

Worth Avenue.

03 MIAMI BEACH

Relax on the beach and take

a day to see alligators and

crocodiles in the Everglades with

an ecologist. Then, dive into

Miami’s cutting-edge art scene

with visits to Wynwood, Little

River and the Art Deco district

and a curated boutique tour of

the Design District.

04 THE KEYS

From your secluded retreat, go

boating, snorkeling and diving,

then eat some fresh seafood —

a lot of fresh seafood! Walk in

the footsteps of Ernest

Hemingway in Key West and

see the southernmost point

of the U.S. Return to Miami by

seaplane, helicopter or car.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

FAMILY FUN IN THE SUNFrom frolicking with your favorite Disney characters to snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters

surrounding the Keys, the Sunshine State is perfect for families looking to escape.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESMIAMI

Miami Art and Design: Explore the city’s

street art subculture with a graffiti artist,

and learn to put up your own tag.

Art Deco on the Go: Revel in the largest

concentration of Art Deco buildings in the

world with an architecture expert.

Little Havana Uncovered: Make a mojito, roll

your own cigar and indulge in gourmet ice

cream with Cuban-inspired flavors.

Everglades Adventure: After an exhilarating

airboat ride through the swamp, get up-

close-and-personal with alligators, pythons,

parrots and more.

ORLANDO

Blast Off Kennedy Space Center: This

experience is truly out of this world, with

access to restricted areas, lunch with a

retired astronaut and a simulated flight in

zero gravity.

It’s a V.I.P. World: Enjoy line-free insider

access to the Magic Kingdom, the Animal

Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios

with a V.I.P. private guide.

Dinner With Mickey Mouse: Have a private

dinner with Disney’s official mascot inside

the park.

THE KEYS

Ultimate Deep-sea Fishing: Go after the big

one on an exclusive sport-fishing yacht.

Hemingway’s Cocktail Class: Learn to make

Hemingway’s favorite cocktails in his garden

after it closes to the public.

Deserted Island Kayak: Take an ecologist-led

tour by kayak in search of marine life and

uninhabited islands.

PALM BEACH

Sunset Yacht Charter: Set sail on the calm

waters off of Palm Beach. Sip on champagne

while the sun sets in the west.

Fore! Golfing With the Pros: Hit the

links with the pros for nine holes at two

award-winning courses.

GULF COAST

Up Close With the Manatees: Visit

pristine natural springs with a wildlife

expert, venturing into manatee habitats

and subterranean caves.

V.I.P. Salvador Dalí Museum: See the largest

collection of Dalí’s work outside of Europe

on a private tour.

To see our full list of experiences

in Florida, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

THE B RE AKERS , PALM B E ACH

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FAENA HOTEL , MIAMI B E ACH

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FUN FACT

Six different flags have flown over Texas

throughout its history: Spain, France, Mexico,

the Confederacy, the Republic of Texas and

the U.S.

WHEN TO GO

While the best weather is generally enjoyed

during spring and autumn, summer evenings

can be mild and winter days can be sunny

and dry.

NOT TO MISS

Texas Rose Festival, South by Southwest

(SXSW), Sundance Film Festival, Fiesta

San Antonio, Austin City Limits and The

Austin Grand Prix.

INTERESTS

Sports, Golf, Cars Horseback Riding, Trekking

and Hiking, Stargazing, Cycling, Wildlife and

Conservation, Birding, Architecture, Geology,

Performing Arts, Spirits, Beer, Archaeology,

Yoga and Healing Arts.

Strap on your custom cowboy boots and two-step through the Wild West.

Gaze upon the vibrant layers of Sedona’s red rock canyons and take a journey

through history among ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings. Hold on tight as you

ride waves during an electrifying whitewater rafting trip, then cool down in

Tucson’s inspired desert spa treatments. Tour Santa Fe’s brilliant art scene

while savoring zesty, mouthwatering barbecue.

THE SOUTHWEST

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01–02 DALLAS/FORT WORTH TO AUSTIN

Pick up your Harley, cowboy

boots and Wranglers and begin

your journey in Dallas. See

how some of the country’s

best barbecue is made, feast

on Tex-Mex cuisine and lend a

hand to a couple of cowboys at

a working ranch. Meet the next

rock star and jam till the wee

hours of the morning, then

learn about Texas politics from

an old hand at the Statehouse.

03–04 SAN ANTONIO TO MARFA

Hear a storyteller’s alternative

tale of the Battle of the Alamo,

and then drive through the

Texas Badlands to Marfa.

Emerge from the desert in a

unique artistic enclave and

sleep in a tricked-out luxury

trailer park.

05–06 EL PASO TO SANTA FE

Meet the boot maker to the

stars and put in your own order.

Then drive to Santa Fe, where

you will meet with a Pueblo

elder and visit ancient adobes.

Raft the Chama River on a

luxury overnight camping trip

and sample award-winning craft

beers at a nearby brewery.

07–08 DURANGO TO PAGE

After all that driving, pamper

yourself at the Amangiri resort

in the high desert of Utah and

take a dip in its legendary pool.

Later, glide over Lake Powell on

your own speedboat.

09–10 THE GRAND CANYON TO LAS VEGAS

An expert guide will lead you on

a hike above the canyon. Then

end your trip with gambling,

race car driving and cocktails in

Sin City.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

DALLAS TO VEGAS ON A HARLEY DAVIDSONRide the Southwest’s wide open spaces on a motorcycle, stopping to meet artists, cowboys

and elders of Pueblo communities. Explore the beauty of the Grand Canyon with an expert

naturalist, relax at one of the country’s most luxurious resorts and try your luck at Sin

City’s casinos.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESARIZONA

Sedona Spiritual Adventure: Balance your

spiritual wheel with a local healer and take a

private hot air balloon ride over stunning red

sandstone canyons.

Grand Canyon Exclusive: Enjoy a private

hike, helicopter charter and gourmet picnic

along the South Rim.

Taliesin West Insider: Take a private tour

of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and

architecture school.

UTAH

V.I.P. Sundance: Rub elbows with filmmak-

ers and A-list celebrities with V.I.P. access to

the most influential American film festival.

Canyoneering in Zion: Scale secret canyons

and rappel down sheer cliffs with an expert

guide in Zion National Park.

Luxury Camping: Stay at your own private

luxury camp in the heart of Canyonlands

National Park as you raft from site to site

along the Colorado River.

NEW MEXICO

Native American Cooking Experience:

Pick the freshest ingredients from a chef’s

garden and prepare a Native American-

inspired feast.

Archaeology Immersion: Visit the ancient

ruins of The Puye Cliffs Dwellings with a

local historian.

Taos Pueblo With an Artisan: Meet a Native

American artisan in one of the oldest work-

ing pueblos in the region.

TEXAS

SXSW Insider: Jam with rock stars and meet

tech gurus with V.I.P. access to the festival.

Cowboy Conversion: Get outfitted with

quintessential Western duds, then break

them in while working alongside cowboys at

a cattle ranch.

Mysterious Marfa: Meet curators, artists

and quirky locals as you unearth the secrets

behind this unexpected contemporary

art mecca.

NEVADA

Poker Face: Get schooled by a world-class

poker player before hitting the V.I.P. zones of

Las Vegas’ top casinos.

Vegas Extreme: Spend two days bungee

jumping, race car driving, ATV riding and rifle

shooting in Sin City.

Elvis and Marilyn Wedding: Don your

tailored Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley

getups before a private midnight wedding

at a kitsch chapel on The Strip.

To see our full list of experiences in

The Southwest, please visit our

website at excursionist.com

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MANDARIN ORIENTAL , L A S VEGA S

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FUN FACT

The Art Institute of Chicago holds the largest

collection of Impressionist paintings in the

world, besides The Louvre in Paris.

WHEN TO GO

May through October. Summers in Chicago

are warm and the calendar is jam-packed

with street festivals and concerts. In the

winter and spring, skiing is available across

Colorado and Montana.

NOT TO MISS

Aspen Ideas Festival, Jackson Hole Rodeo,

Telluride Film Festival, Pitchfork Music

Festival, Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

and Taste of Chicago.

INTERESTS

Antiques and Crafts, Architecture and

Design, Fine Art, Music, Spirits, Beer, Wildlife

and Conservation, Yoga, Healing Arts,

Sports, Fishing, Skiing and Snowboarding,

Horseback Riding and Hiking and Trekking.

From Chicago’s iconic skyscrapers to Yellowstone’s rolling mountain valleys,

The West is a national treasure of a region, brimming with iconic American

imagery. Explore the nation’s most beloved national parks and preserves

by foot, all-terrain vehicle or from the cockpit of a private helicopter; ski or

snowboard the Rockies’ most powdery slopes and fly fish for the legendary

cutthroat trout along the banks of a picturesque mountain fishery.

THE WEST

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01 CHICAGO

Begin your trip in the Windy

City; visit famous famous blues

clubs and dine at five-star

restaurants. Follow an art and

architecture expert on a fasci-

nating tour of the city’s cultural

institutions then, depending on

the season, top off your trip with

V.I.P. access to Chicago’s top

sports games — Cubs, White

Sox, Blackhawks, Bears or Bulls!

02 DENVER

Drink up the best of Denver’s

craft beer scene with a day of

tastings at groundbreaking

breweries, followed by a chef’s

table dinner set at the foot of

the Rocky Mountains.

03 BRUSH CREEK RANCH

Aspen is at once exhilarating

and relaxing. From hiking and

skiing to horseback riding or fly-

fishing, there are plenty of ways

to enjoy the outdoors. Culture

vultures will want to consider

V.I.P. access to the Ideas Festival

or the Food & Wine Classic.

04 JACKSON HOLE

Go behind the scenes with a

real cowboy at the rodeo in

Jackson, then head to the

Tetons to satisfy the outdoors-

man’s every desire. The area

offers world-class fly fishing,

hiking and wildlife viewing. Float

down the Snake River or go

mountain climbing on an early

morning hike.

05 YELLOWSTONE

Study Yellowstone’s famous

wildlife and geysers with your

guide as you tour the park’s

highlights, including the Lamar

Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs

and Earthquake Lake.

06 MONTANA

Luxuriate at one of Montana’s

most exclusive ranch properties,

and pamper yourself with its

extensive spa offerings.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGHAfter a cultural pit stop in Chicago, explore the frontier once known as the “Wild West.”

Tackle the Grand Teton Mountains, witness the natural wonders of Yellowstone and indulge

in Jackson Hole’s vibrant nightlife before resting at a five-star Montana ranch.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESILLINOIS

Architecture by Private Yacht: Survey the

architectural feats of the Second City aboard

your own private classic yacht.

Meet an Athlete: Meet a player from the

Chicago Cubs, Bears or White Sox.

Jazz V.I.P.: Get V.I.P. access to the Chicago

Jazz Festival and meet top entertainers.

Chicago Mobster V.I.P. Access: Learn about

the original gangsters of Chi-Town with a

deep dive into the Roaring Twenties.

COLORADO

Gold Rush: Dig for gold, silver and

gemstones at the historic mining mecca

of Leadville.

V.I.P. Aspen Mountain Club: Dine at one of

the world’s most exclusive private clubs.

Horseback Riding with Bison: Wrangle the

day away with a stay at a bison ranch on the

edge of Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Backcountry Adventure: Hop on a snow-

mobile and escape from it all in Telluride’s

beautiful backcountry, then spend the night

in a glamping tent.

WYOMING

Rodeo Insider Experience: Meet real

cowboys behind the scenes at a rodeo.

Teton Adventure: Leave no stone unturned

on a private guided hike with an expert

naturalist.

The Horse Whisperer: Meet the authentic

horse whisperer and learn how he tames wild

stallions during a private lunch.

Rafting Adventure: Raft the Snake River

to get up close and personal with beavers,

osprey, moose and marmots.

MONTANA + SOUTH DAKOTA

Wolf Country: Venture into Yellowstone

National Park on a wolf tracking expedition

with an expert.

Native American Pow Wow: Dance, drum

and sing the night away at a traditional

Native American Pow Wow.

A River Runs Through It: Tear into one of

Montana’s secluded rivers on a private fly

fishing outing.

Cowboy for a Day: Spend the day ranching

alongside cowboys on an authentic working

ranch, while staying in a luxurious private

cabin.

Devil’s Tower Adrenaline Adventure:

Climb 200 feet straight up to the top of

this otherworldly volcanic structure with an

expert guide.

Mount Rushmore and The Badlands:

Witness the faces of presidents past

majestically lit up at night, then head into the

Badlands to see bison and pronghorn sheep

in their natural habitats.

To see our full list of experiences in

The West, please visit our website at

excursionist.com

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DUNTON RIVER C AMP, D OLORE S

DUNTON TOWN HOUSE, TELLURIDE

DUNTON HOT SPRINGS , D OLORE S

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FUN FACT

Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks, the

world’s largest coffee company.

WHEN TO GO

Summer months are perfect, with pleasantly

warm and sunny days. Expect steely skies

and rain November to February.

NOT TO MISS

Portland’s Rose and Jazz Festivals, Oregon

Brewers Fest, Ashland Shakespeare Festival,

Sasquatch! Festival, Leavenworth Oktober-

fest and The Fremont Fair.

INTERESTS

Wine, Beer, Fine Dining, Music, Wildlife and

Conservation, Birding, Adrenaline, Geology,

Sports, Golf, Skiing and Snowboarding,

Horseback Riding, Cycling, Sailing and

Boating and Hiking and Trekking.

Boasting several cosmopolitan cities as well as plentiful, pristine natural

areas, the Pacific Northwest is a captivating corner of the country with an

unmistakable, unique charm. Wake up your taste buds with a stimulating

sampling of some of the world’s finest coffee. Trek through lush forests and

past dormant volcanoes, explore majestic backcountry by horseback and

sea kayak among enchanting wild orcas before making your way back to

civilization for a refreshing pitcher of a local microbrtew.

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

57THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

01–02 SEATTLE TO THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS

Eat your way through a private

food tour and do a special

coffee tasting. Go behind the

scenes at Pike Place market,

have lunch atop the Space

Needle and see the Chihuly

Garden and Glass Museum after

hours. Take a car ferry to the

San Juan Islands for a private

kayaking adventure to observe

killer whales with a naturalist.

03 OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

Take a ferry to Port Angeles and

venture out with a naturalist

guide to experience the views

of Hurricane Ridge and Sol

Duc Falls. Then, continue your

exploration deeper into the park

towards Rialto Beach and the

Hoh Rainforest.

04 OREGON COAST

Depart Olympic National Park

for the incredible Oregon Coast,

visiting Astoria, Cannon Beach

and Depoe Bay.

05–06 THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY TO PORTLAND

Drive to the Willamette Valley,

Oregon’s award-winning wine

country. Take a private helicopter

ride over the valley, landing at

an exclusive vineyard for dinner.

Then find yourself in America’s

hipster mecca, Portland, for a

customized food tour.

07–08 COLUMBIA GORGE AND MOUNT HOOD

Drive along the incredible

Columbia River, hike Mult-

nomah Falls and visit the

charming town of Hood River.

Relax at Skamania Lodge and

go on an energizing hike before

arriving in Bend for dinner.

09–10 BEND TO CRATER LAKE

Enjoy caving, kayaking and

brewery tours in Bend! Then,

head to Crater Lake, one of the

deepest lakes in the world, for a

cruise to Wizard Island.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

OUTDOOR + CULINARY DRIVING ADVENTURESpend three weeks experiencing the Pacific Northwest’s culinary offerings along with its

natural wonders: trek Olympic National Park’s Hoh Rainforest, hike waterfalls in the Columbia

Gorge and go boating in Crater Lake National Park.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESSEATTLE + SAN JUAN ISLANDS

Glass Blowing V.I.P. Access: Dive into the

world of glass sculptor Dale Chihuly with a

private tour of his working hotshop.

Early Access Pike Place: Get to know local

fishmongers on a private tour of the market

before the crowds roll in.

Native American Cultural Experience:

Cruise to Tillicum Village for a Native

American cultural experience and a

traditional salmon meal.

Whale Watching: Observe orcas from a

private vessel in the San Juan Islands.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA + MT. RAINIER

On the Edge: Take in the spectacle of

Washington’s rocky coastline and search

tide pools for exotic sea life.

On the Wild Side: Take a naturalist-led tour

of the largest temperate rainforest found in

the United States.

Private Mountaineering: Hike through

meadows and past waterfalls as you

ascend an active volcano with an expert

climbing guide.

PORTLAND + THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

Hit “The Hood”: Hit the slopes with a profes-

sional skier or snowboarder on Mount Hood.

Expert-Led Foodie Tour: Spend an after-

noon exploring the diversity of Oregon’s

culinary scene — from food trucks to

gourmet eateries.

Wine Tasting by Heli: Taste the best of

Oregon’s vineyards on a helicopter journey

through the Willamette Valley with a

wine expert.

Craft Brewery Jaunt: Go crazy for craft beer

as you taste IPAs, stouts, lagers, ambers and

more — straight from the source.

SOUTHERN OREGON + THE COAST

Adventure Around Bend: With “the outdoor

playground of the West” as your base, bike

endless trails, take a float trip or go horse-

back riding past exotic volcanic landscapes.

Crater Lake Cruise: Take a private

cruise to Wizard Island for hiking and

panoramic views.

Eco-tour in Depoe Bay: Go on a private

whale and marine life tour with a local

marine scientist.

To see our full list of experiences in the

Pacific Northwest, please visit our

website at excursionist.com

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FUN FACT

A coastal redwood tree named Hyperion in

Redwood National Park is the tallest living

tree in the world at 379.1 feet (115.5 meters).

WHEN TO GO

California is truly the land of temperate

climates. A coastal trip is ideal from spring

through summer, while the fall in Northern

California is glorious and the winters in

Southern California are sublime.

NOT TO MISS

Auction Napa Valley, Awards Season in Los

Angeles, Coachella Music Festival, dineLA,

Outside Lands, San Francisco Pride and

The Rose Bowl.

INTERESTS

Architecture and Design, Fine Art, Fashion,

Film, Music, Performing Arts, Cooking, Fine

Dining, Spirits, Beer, Wine, Wildlife and Con-

servation, Birding Yoga, Healing Arts, Sports,

Golf, Adrenaline, Flightseeing, Cycling, Surf-

ing, Horseback Riding, Sailing and Boating,

Water Sports and Hiking and Trekking.

The nation’s largest state in terms of population and personality, California

is a land of immense natural beauty and laid-back zen vibes, where larger-

than-life dreams can come true. Cruise Hollywood in a classic convertible

as you attend star-studded award parties and taste sumptuous wines in the

picturesque Napa Valley. Shred tubular waves in Malibu and paddle board the

quiet waters off Mother’s Beach. Hike through a redwood forest for an awe-

inspiring interaction with the world’s tallest trees and climb into the cockpit

of a private helicopter to engage in a gray whale safari, California style.

CALIFORNIA

61CALIFORNIA

01 SAN FRANCISCO

Enjoy a city tour with a local

guide, explore Alcatraz at night,

taste your way through San

Francisco’s foodie scene and

explore Mexican-American art

in The Mission.

02 YOSEMITE

Explore raging waterfalls and

plentiful wildlife in this iconic

California setting.

03 NAPA VALLEY

Wake up with the sun for a

beautiful hot air balloon ride.

Blend your own wine and enjoy

it during dinner in a candlelit

wine cave.

04 CARMEL

Check out the breathtaking

panorama from Carmel’s coast,

and then go whale watching

on a private eco-tour with a

naturalist guide.

05 BIG SUR

Go horseback riding right on the

wild beaches of Big Sur, passing

by waterfalls and dramatic cliffs.

06 SANTA BARBARA

Walk the white sand beaches

and streets of downtown Santa

Barbara, then visit the rustic

chic tasting rooms of the best

wineries in the area.

07 LOS ANGELES

Stay by the beach or in Beverly

Hills (or both!), surf with a pro

in Malibu, visit Disneyland as a

V.I.P., hang with a celebrity and

hike Runyon Canyon.

08 SAN DIEGO

Relax and romp on the beach,

but don’t miss the historic

Gaslamp Quarter or the

world-renowned San Diego

Zoo for a V.I.P. safari to feed

the giraffes.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY ADVENTURE Take the whole family on a trip down California’s breathtaking coastline with private winery

tours, naturalist-led hikes and wild roller coaster rides.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESSAN FRANCISCO

SF Scavenger Hunt: Find clues and explore

the city by bike, ferry, trolley and Segway on

this kid-friendly adventure.

America’s Cup Experience: Sail aboard an

award-winning yacht with a professional

crew under the Golden Gate Bridge.

Biking the City: Explore the Haight, Mission,

Castro, Nob Hill and other neighborhoods by

bike with a local insider.

Foodie Fest: Eat your way through the coun-

try’s foodie capital with a culinary authority.

NAPA + SONOMA

Wine Immersion: Have lunch with a top

winemaker at a vineyard, or enjoy a private

dinner with a sommelier in a candlelit cave.

Chef’s Table: Meet California’s top chefs as

they cook for you in their Michelin-starred

kitchens.

Air, Sea and Land: Ride in a hot air balloon,

sail the coast and bike the vineyards in one

action-packed day.

YOSEMITE + KINGS CANYON

Yosemite Camping: Camp in the wilderness

with a naturalist guide, and experience

views of the Yosemite Valley not seen from

anywhere else!

Yosemite Behind the Lens: See the park

through the lens of Ansel Adams alongside a

photographer and naturalist.

Luxury Sequoia Safari: Camp out in the

heart of Kings Canyon National Park in a

luxury, tented camp.

CARMEL, MONTEREY + BIG SUR

Adrenaline Eco-Rafting: Search for whales,

dolphins and secret coves on a miltary-

grade vessel.

Aerial Tour of Carmel: Fly down the

coastline past Monterey to Carmel by

private helicopter.

Running Wild: Explore the area’s pristine

beaches by horseback.

SANTA BARBARA

Hidden Channel Islands: Go sea kayaking,

hiking and snorkeling before enjoying a

gourmet picnic on a cluster of uninhabited

islands.

The Other Wine Country: With a master

sommelier, visit the overlooked vineyards of

California’s up-and-coming wine region.

LOS ANGELES + SANTA MONICA

Inside L.A. Art: Saunter through the city’s

best private collections, meet an artist in

their studio and enjoy exclusive access to

museums like LACMA and MOCA.

Malibu Surf Pro: Take lessons with a profes-

sional surfer and soak up the Malibu lifestyle.

Courtside Clippers or Lakers: Watch L.A.’s

hottest teams play from courtside seats next

to celebrities and avid fans.

Fashion Forward: Led by a celebrity stylist,

visit private boutiques in West Hollywood,

Venice and Beverly Hills, and meet an up-

and-coming designer.

SUP and Bike Adventure: Paddle on

Mother’s Beach, then bike the Venice

Beach boardwalk with a local award-

winning journalist.

NEWPORT BEACH, LAGUNA BEACH + SAN DIEGO

Kids’ San Diego: Meet a zookeeper and feed

animals at the award-winning San Diego

Zoo, followed by a family dinner in the

Gaslamp Quarter.

V.I.P. Disneyland: Go behind-the-scenes

with V.I.P. access to the only theme park in

the world designed by Walt Disney himself.

DEATH VALLEY + PALM SPRINGS

Rat Pack V.I.P.: Host a private party in a

midcentury modern mansion with your own

Frank Sinatra cover band.

Joshua Tree Overnight: Go hiking among

the bizarre trees with a naturalist, and

spend the night in a tent or at an offbeat

bed and breakfast.

To see our full list of experiences in

California, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

CALIFORNIA

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THE LOND ON WE S T HOLLY WO OD, LOS ANG ELE S

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FUN FACT

Alaska is the only state in the U.S. to have

coastlines on three different bodies of water:

the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the

Bering Sea.

WHEN TO GO

Extended sunlight and relatively mild

temperatures grace May through mid-

August. December through March is the

best time to see the northern lights.

NOT TO MISS

Mount Marathon Race, Alaska State Fair,

Fur Rendezvous Festival, Alyeska Resort

Blueberry Music Festival, World Eskimo-

Indian Olympics, and The Talkeetna

Bluegrass Festival.

INTERESTS

Wildlife and Conservation, Birding, Hiking

and Trekking, Flightseeing, Adrenaline,

Geology, Stargazing, Sailing and Boating,

Fishing, Cooking, Skiing and Snowboarding

and Fishing.

Explore the rugged terrain of Alaska and witness a pristine natural

landscape stirring with rich and plentiful wildlife. Peruse the night sky to

marvel at the natural wonder of the aurora borealis. Tap into the pioneering

spirit as you carve a path through the largely unexplored wilderness of

Wrangell St. Elias and Kodiak Island National Parks, and prepare for meals

not soon forgotten, as the relatively few people that do inhabit this state are

famous for their generous hospitality.

ALASKA

Alyeska Resort, Anchorage, courtesy of Ralph Kristopher

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01 SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA

Experience the Inside Passage’s

incredible glaciers for salmon

fishing and bear viewing. Fly

into Juneau and head to a

remote lodge via seaplane. Go

on a kayaking adventure to get

close to otters, seals, porpoises,

sea lions and whales.

02 WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS

Take a flightseeing tour of

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

with your own private pilot and

watch chunks of ice break off of

glaciers as you land on remote

mountains. Spend the day

fishing and break for a gourmet

lunch. Then, hike a deserted

beach surrounded by hundreds

of seals.

03 THE IDITAROD TRAIL

Meet the dogs that rip through

the most challenging human-

canine race in existence. Charter

a state-of-the-art helicopter for

glacier trekking, wildlife viewing,

river rafting and fishing.

04 FAIRBANKS + THE FAR NORTH

From Fairbanks, fly to a

secluded lodge north of the

Arctic Circle for some of the

best aurora viewing in the world.

Observe bears, moose and

wolves in their natural setting.

Then, fly to Gates of The Arctic

National Park to float down-

river in inflatable canoes to a

secluded cabin.

05 ANCHORAGE + GIRDWOOD

Explore Alaska’s urban hub by

way of contemporary museums,

delicious bistros and Native

American cultural centers before

strapping on your climbing gear

and heading out for a glacier

trek. Then, enjoy a flight to

the tallest summit in North

America, the grand Denali. On

your final day, go dog sledding

on a remote glacier trail.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

WILDERNESS LODGESThe best way to see Alaska’s amazing natural wonders is by staying at remote lodges accessible

only by private aircraft. Though not luxurious in the traditional sense, these lodges offer

wonderful local cuisine and true five-star service from expert guides. Watch a bear family pick

berries, land a helicopter on a glacier and race over the tundra by dog sled.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESINTERIOR

Hot and Cold: Visit the world’s largest year-

round ice museum, watch the aurora borealis

and then warm up with a dip in the region’s

famous hot springs.

Off-Roading Adventures: Head to the

isolated Alaskan interior to bask in the

majesty of the region’s most dramatic

wilderness landscapes.

SOUTH CENTRAL

Denali Flightseeing Tour: Go flightseeing

above Denali National Park in search of

caribou, grizzly bears and wolves against

the backdrop of Mount McKinley, North

America’s highest mountain. Land on a

glacier in the middle of six million acres of

secluded park territory.

Bears By Air and Foot: Board a small plane

to explore Katmai National Park from above,

followed by a landing to walk among Alaskan

brown bears in their natural habitat.

Deep Sea Fishing: Head out into Kachemak

Bay to fish for halibut and salmon in one of

the region’s richest marine environments.

SOUTHEAST

Glaciers by Private Catamaran: Head deep

into the waters of Glacier Bay by high-speed

catamaran.

Yacht Safari: With your own crew and

naturalist guides, spot whales, eagles and

other native flora and fauna along the

Inside Passage.

Native Culture + Wildlife: Observe bald

eagles, and learn about the art and culture of

the indigenous Tlingit tribe.

FAR NORTH

Bering Sea Adventure: Visit the remote

historic mining town of Nome to pan for gold

on the beach.

Arctic Adventure to Utqiagvik: Take a private

flight above the frozen waters of the Arctic

Ocean in search of polar bears.

To see our full list of experiences

in Alaska, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

ULTIMA THULE LOD G E, CHITINA

Courtesy of Arturo Poloena

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WINTERL AKE LOD G E, F ING ER L AKE

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FUN FACT

The Big Island grows by about 42 acres each

year because of the Kilauea Volcano, which

has erupted continuously for over 30 years.

WHEN TO GO

With average temperature lows hovering

around 72 degrees year-round, a Hawaii trip

is always a good idea. The most popular time

to visit is during the summer, when schools

are on vacation and the weather is dry. The

islands can get a little crowded during the

holiday season at the end of December.

NOT TO MISS

The Aloha Festivals, Ironman Triathlon World

Championship, Oahu Ukulele Festival, Kauai

Tahitian Dance Competition, Moon Festival

in Lahaina, Merrie Monarch Festival, Kona

Coffee Cultural Festival and The Hawaii Food

and Wine Festival.

INTERESTS

Golf, Horseback Riding, Cycling, Hiking and

Trekking, Wildlife and Conservation, Birding,

Flightseeing, Adrenaline, Geology, Stargazing,

Sailing and Boating, Yachting, Water Sports,

Fishing, Surfing and Performance Arts.

Journey to the enchanting islands of Hawaii and awake each morning to

heavenly sunrises over surreal, deep blue waters. Absorb the state’s unique

culture in bustling Honolulu, surf the world’s finest swells in the sport’s

birthplace and soak up some rays on brilliant black-sand beaches. Head into

the tropical rainforest to hike past idyllic waterfalls and along glowing lava

craters, then go for a snorkel with gentle sea turtles and manta rays. After

working up an appetite, indulge in an extravagant feast at a traditional luau.

HAWAII

69HAWAII

01 OAHU

Start your exploration in

Honolulu with a guided tour

of Pearl Harbor and the USS

Arizona, and learn about the

roles they played in World War II.

Then, head to the North Shore

for a quintessential Hawaiian

afternoon: surfing lessons at

the legendary Banzai Pipeline

and lunch at a local famed

shrimp truck.

02 THE BIG ISLAND (HAWAII)

Dig deep into Hawaii’s youngest,

largest and most geologically

active island. Visit the Kilauea

Volcano by helicopter and take

a ground tour of the black rock

cliffs with a geologist. Enjoy

a cultural demonstration on

the lava flats, then head to the

spectacular Kona coastline,

where you can snorkel with

manta rays, horseback ride by

waterfalls and zip line above

the treetops.

03 MAUI

Go whale watching, snorkeling

or boating in a traditional

Hawaiian outrigger canoe, then

drive by secluded waterfalls on

the famous road to Hana! Enjoy

authentic Hawaiian cuisine

with an expert guide who will

introduce you to rural Upcoun-

try’s farm-to-table craze and

the local farms that are leading

the movement.

04 LANAI

Sail on a private vessel from

Maui to Lanai, where luxurious

true-blue seclusion awaits. Take

a 4x4 Jeep safari excursion

through the rocky roads of the

Garden of the Gods. Coast

alongside the beach in snorkel

gear while looking for dolphins,

sea turtles and other creatures

in the crystal-clear water.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

HAWAII FOR THE SPORTY FAMILYEmbark on an exhilarating four-island family adventure in Hawaii. Hike volcanoes, swim in

secret waterfalls, snorkel at night with manta rays, horseback ride on secluded coves and learn

to surf epic waves.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESOAHU

North Shore Adventure: Surf or

stand up paddle board Hawaii’s most

famous coastline.

Hawaiian Arts + Fine Dining: Spend a

day visiting some of Oahu’s world-class

museums and cultural centers.

MAUI

Road to Hana: Enjoy one of the most scenic

drives in the world with your expert guide.

Hawaiian Culinary Adventure: Head to

Upcountry with a local guide for farm-fresh

produce and artisanal Hawaiian snacks

and sweets.

Kayak Snorkel: Explore the marine life of

Honolulu Bay by kayak with a naturalist

guide by your side.

Hidden Waterfall Adventure: Enjoy a hike

through native forest trails, exploring a series

of secluded waterfalls and swimming in

gorgeous freshwater pools.

THE BIG ISLAND (HAWAII)

Zip Line and Waterfall Tour: Journey

through the breathtaking landscape of the

Kohala coast on an ATV expedition led by

a daring local.

Volcanoes Adventure: Hover above Hawaii’s

majestic volcanoes in a helicopter with the

doors removed and “feel the heat.” On land,

continue your tour with a local volcanologist.

Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays: Snorkel

with these gentle creatures at night in the

warm waters off of Kona.

Private Beach Luau: Enjoy your own private

luau on the beach with authentic Hawaiian

entertainment and cuisine.

KAUAI + LANAI

Na Pali Coast Three Ways: Go on a personal-

ized hiking adventure, then tour the dynamic

island of Kaui by helicopter and yacht.

Off-Roading Adventure: Take an off-roading

escapade to Lanai’s Garden of the Gods,

followed by a private picnic.

Sushi Lessons on Lanai: Learn the art of

sushi on Lanai as you work with some of the

freshest seafood in the Pacific.

To see our full list of experiences

in Hawaii, please visit our website

at excursionist.com

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FUN FACT

British Columbia has close to 40,000

islands.

WHEN TO GO

Summer months are best as fall is short yet

great for hiking. January and February are

ideal for winter sports.

NOT TO MISS

Vancouver Island MusicFest, Fusion Festival,

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival,

Calgary International Film Festival, The

Calgary Stampede, Works Art and Design

Festival and The Calgary Reggae Festival.

INTERESTS

Skiing and Snowboarding, Horseback Riding,

Cycling, Hiking and Trekking, Wildlife and

Conservation, Flightseeing, Adrenaline,

Geology, Stargazing, Sailing and Boating

and Fishing.

Home to lush forests, breathtaking coastlines and an abundance of

wildlife, Western Canada offers some of the continent’s most compelling

opportunities to experience the great outdoors. Traveling here doesn’t

have to be an escape from civilization though, as Vancouver is a top-tier

cosmopolitan destination with world-class cultural institutions and a

renowned culinary and beer scene. Farther inland, the city of Calgary exudes

its own distinct charm, sitting in the heart of Canadian cowboy country.

WESTERN CANADA

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01–02 CALGARY + CANMORE

Arrive in Calgary and spend

the afternoon exploring its

craft breweries, premier music

museum and farm-to-table

forward fare. Bright and early,

head out into the Canadian

Rocky Mountains to explore

caves, climb a via Ferrata route

and take a heli-hiking tour of

one of the region’s most remote

locations.

03–04 LAKE LOUISE + JASPER

Enjoy the best of the Rockies

with whitewater rafting, zip

lining, glacier hiking and lake

canoeing. End with a helicopter

tour of one of the region’s

famous turquoise lakes.

05–06 KAMLOOPS + WHISTLER

Experience rugged cowboy

country as you herd cattle

and partake in horseback

safaris, while staying in a

luxury tented camp. Proceed

to Whistler for mountain biking

by ski lift, zip lining and an off-

road buggy excursion.

07 VANCOUVER

Bike through Stanley Park —

one of the most scenic urban

parks in the world — in Western

Canada’s metropolis. Venture

out on a hands-on sailing trip

to explore some of the harbor’s

many islands.

08 VANCOUVER ISLAND

Stay at a luxurious eco-resort,

where ocean kayaking and hik-

ing wildlife encounters abound.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

CANADIAN ADRENALINE RUSHExcursionist can provide traditional experiences in the Canadian Rockies, including serene

train rides, lake cruises and garden walks, but this itinerary presents a wild alternative

underscored by heli-hiking, zip lining and rafting through untamed environments.

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A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCESBRITISH COLUMBIA

Wildlife + First Nations Culture in Haida

Gwaii: See bears and eagles in the island’s

beautiful parks, and learn about the Haida

Gwaii’s Aboriginal heritage from an

expert guide.

Gardens of Victoria + Vancouver Island:

Wander through acres of amazing farms and

gardens with a botanist by your side.

Whitewater Rafting Adventure: Hit the rap-

ids of the Chilliwack, Elaho and Thompson

rivers with an expert guide.

ALBERTA

Via Ferrata Hiking: Enjoy a thrilling hike

along a via ferrata route in the Canadian

Rockies.

Heli-Hiking: Land in remote mountain pass-

es and go hiking among the region’s most

dramatic peaks with just you and your guide.

Ice Walk: Strap on your boots and crampons

and explore the Columbia Icefields, the

largest mass of ice in the Canadian Rockies,

with your private guide.

Caving in Rat’s Nest Cave: Head out with

your private caving guide as you explore a

vast and complex subterranean world.

MANITOBA + NORTHERN CANADA

Inuit Cultural Immersion: Traverse the great

ice roads of the Arctic Circle, and meet Inuit

elders in secluded villages.

Yukon Frontier: Mush your way down the

same trail as the frenzied prospectors of the

Klondike Gold Rush, while mastering your

sled dogs in this icy wilderness.

Nunavut Basecamp: Search for pods of

unicorn-like narwhal whales as they feed

near the floe edge of North Baffin Island,

then go snorkeling and kayaking on the

icy sea.

Caribou Safari: Follow the great migration

of caribou by snowmobile and keep your

eyes out for wolverines and arctic wolves

at river crossing points.

To see our full list of experiences in

Western Canada, please visit our

website at excursionist.com

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FUN FACT

Montreal has the highest number of

restaurants per capita in Canada and the

second highest in North America, after

New York City.

WHEN TO GO

Weather is nice from late June to August

although September and October bring

great weather without the buzz of tourist

season. Visit during winter months for

snow or ice sports.

NOT TO MISS

Le Carnaval de Québec, Festival Internation-

al de Jazz de Montréal, New France

Festival and The Ottawa International

Hockey Festival.

INTERESTS

History, Archaeology, Birding, Botany, Wild-

life, Local Cuisine, Cooking, Wine, Fine Art,

Antiques, Local Culture, Cycling, Kayaking,

Sailing, Skiing, Trekking.

With vibrant and diverse cultures ranging from the bustling international

urban centers of Toronto and Montreal to the charming sleepy villages of

the Cape Breton Highlands, Eastern Canada is an exciting destination that

all but guarantees an unforgettable holiday. Walk along the traditional

cobblestone streets of Quebec City’s old town, dine in French-inspired bistros

in Montreal’s hip neighborhoods, gaze upon the charming lighthouses of the

Nova Scotia coastline and admire the majestic, raging waters of Niagara Falls.

EASTERN CANADA

77EASTERN CANADA

01 NIAGARA FALLS

Helicopter over the falls and

land at a vineyard for a private

lunch. Bike around the lake on

a foodie expedition, then see

the best of Niagara Falls with-

out waiting in line. End with a

private boat cruise under

the falls.

02–03 TORONTO TO OTTAWA

Experience Toronto’s

multicultural scene and the

“Hollywood (or film capital)

of the North.” Then head to

Ottawa for whitewater rafting

outside the city perimeter and

the chance to tear up the ice

with a hockey superstar.

04–05 MONTREAL TO THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS

Saunter to the “Paris of North

America” for a food tour by

bike with a culinary guru. Get

a behind-the-scenes look at

the newest art exhibition and

unfettered access to private

collections. Then, escape to

the countryside for adventures

in the enchanted forest and

cheesemaking demonstrations

with chanting monks, who also

happen to brew beer.

06–07 QUEBEC CITY TO CHARLEVOIX

Fall for these exceedingly

romantic cities with your own

private dinner overlooking the

majestic castle. End the trip

with a private champagne cruise

on the Saint Lawrence River to a

spot for whale watching, hiking

and relaxation.

SAMPLE IT INER ARY

NIAGARA TO QUEBEC:A ROMANCE THROUGHEASTERN CANADAA champagne river cruise, private waterfall photo opportunities and a candlelit dinner in

the “Paris of North America” are some highlights on this romantic jaunt through some of

Canada’s top destinations.

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ONTARIO

Hollywood North Insider: Discover the

history of film in the “Hollywood of The

North” with visits to active film sets, and film

classes at the Toronto Film School.

No Wait Niagara: Go to the front of the line

with V.I.P. treatment at Niagara’s top attrac-

tions. We can even close the Journey Behind

the Falls for your clients and their families.

Hockey Star for a Day: Practice your slap

shot with a Senators player, then enjoy V.I.P.

seats at their game.

Algonquin Winter Adventure: Embark on a

winter adventure filled with heli-hiking, dog

sledding and wolf watching in the pristine

Algonquin National Park.

QUEBEC

Making Maple Syrup: Visit a traditional sugar

shack deep within a maple forest to learn

the art of making maple syrup, followed by a

private dinner in a log cabin.

Notre Dame Private Concert: Enjoy a private

organ concert at the cathedral where the

chief organist will perform masterworks just

for you.

Wildlife Watching: Go sea kayaking among

loons, peregrine falcons, and fin and hump-

back whales, all while gliding past one of the

world’s longest glaciers.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA + PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Tidal Tour: Take a walking tour of the

Hopewell Rocks during low tide, then hop

in a kayak to experience the Bay of Fundy’s

extreme high tide.

PEI Seafood: Embark on a day of clamming,

lobster fishing and seal watching, then

feast on the day’s catch at a private sea-

food dinner.

Cabot Trail Adventure: Bike the Cabot Trail

and visit traditional Acadian villages, then

explore the majestic Cape Breton Highlands.

NEWFOUNDLAND + LABRADOR

Humpback Whale Snorkeling: Aboard a

speedy zodiac boat, reach the waters of Con-

ception Bay, where humpback whales hang

out next to massive icebergs.

Gros Morne Excursion: Go on a hiking,

fishing and boating escapade through fjords,

sea caves and glacial valleys in this UNESCO

World Heritage Site.

Glacial Glory: Spot polar bears and dance

under the northern lights with members of a

local Inuit community, while staying in a yurt

in Torngats National Park.

To see our full list of experiences in

Eastern Canada, please visit our website

at excursionist.com.

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FUN FACT

Corals within the kaleidoscopic reefs of the

Caribbean only mate once a year, and scien-

tists believe the special occasion is linked to

the lunar cycle. The best time to check out

the underwater spawning party is during a

full moon.

WHEN TO GO

The winter months are the best time to avoid

heavy rains, but many of the islands are

genuine year-round destinations.

NOT TO MISS

St. Lucia’s Chocolate Heritage Month,

Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest, Junkanoo

Summer Festival in The Bahamas, New

Year’s Eve in St. Barts, and The Barbados

Crop Over Festival.

INTERESTS

Golf, Hiking and Trekking, Wildlife and

Conservation, Birding, Adrenaline, Geology,

Sailing and Boating, Yachting, Water Sports,

Fishing, Surfing, Architecture and Design,

Music, Archaeology, Fine Dining, Cooking,

Spirits, Yoga and the Healing Arts.

With over 2,000 miles of sandy beaches, it’s no wonder that the Caribbean

is such a popular travel destination. Choose from one of its 7,000 islands

to absorb vibrant local culture as you sip on a fruity cocktail served in a

hollowed-out coconut. Snorkel among exotic sea creatures, take a rum

distillery tour infused with colonial history or head into the jungle for

waterfall hikes and zip line adventures. Work up an appetite and sample local

flavors, then head out for a night of celebration at an exclusive yacht party.

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THE BEST OF THE CARIBBEAN

THE CARIBBEAN

THE BAHAMASScattered off the coast of South Florida,

The Bahamas boasts 700 islands with

arguably the clearest water in the world, and

ideal conditions for boating. The diversity

of offerings in Nassau — fishing, gambling,

nightlife, cricket and culinary delights —

anchors its popularity as a must-visit

hotspot in the region.

DOMINICAN REPUBLICThe DR is beloved for its beautiful beaches

that span 250 miles of the island of Hispan-

iola. With over four centuries of history built

into its cobblestone streets, Santo Domingo

is the country’s political and cultural capital,

and the oldest city in the New World.

JAMAICAFrom flavorful cuisine and a vibrant arts

scene, to picturesque seascapes and healing

mineral baths, there’s never a dull moment

on the island of Jamaica. There’s a running

joke that if you see a church (there’s no

shortage with about three per square mile),

you’ll find at least two bars nearby. Soak up

the potent rum, and enjoy dancehall and

reggae music till the wee hours of the night.

ST. BARTSSt. Barts in the West Indies is a French-

speaking hub for international jet-setters and

their gorgeous yachts. Its Swedish history

adds a charming twist to the island’s tropical

luxury, which is embellished by a chic and a

star-studded nightlife scene.

ANGUILLAAnguilla is a British island nestled in a fairly

remote corner of The Caribbean — 200

miles east of Puerto Rico. Its beaches are

considered the quietest and most beautiful

the region, making it the perfect escape for

discerning travelers looking for a tranquil

setting without the distractions of chain

restaurants and touristy shops.

ST. KITTS + NEVISThese two small islands are neighbors

separated by just two miles of turquoise

water. Luxurious plantation inns sit among

dormant volcanoes, rainforests and ancient

ruins on both islands, though Nevis is known

for being a bit more off-the-beaten-path.

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BARBADOS

Most recognize Barbados as the home of

international pop star, Rihanna, but there’s

so much more to this uber-British enclave

on the eastern border of the region. Play

cricket, sip tea and tee off on world-class

golf courses.

ST. LUCIAHome to the world’s only drive-in volcano,

St. Lucia is a land of dramatic mountains

covered by lush vegetation and awe-

inspiring vistas. The island’s indigenous

roots continue to influence today’s Saint

Lucian culture, which focuses on traditional

cooking, plant-based healing and adventur-

ous rainforest activities.

TURKS + CAICOS Situated next to a kaleidoscopic coral reef

system, Turks + Caicos is a dream spot for

divers and snorkelers, as well as sun seekers

who love soft, white-sand beaches. There

are 40 different islands and cays to visit

that all have calm, warm waters perfect for a

leisurely swim.

DOMINICAThe water of Dominica’s Boiling Lake is

literally always bubbling. See the massive

hot spring on a hike through the national

park, in which striking waterfalls punctuate

the sprawling rainforest of this mountainous

island. Without any beaches to write home

about, this island has remained the most

pristine in the Caribbean.

ST. VINCENT + THE GRENADINESThis Caribbean gem has 32 islands and cays

with endless opportunities for experiencing

the water by sailboat or yacht. Plus, the

“Vincy” people are fun and hospitable, and

home-brewed beer is a fantastic part of daily

life on the island.

PUERTO RICOOne of the most sought-after destinations

in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is home to a

remarkably well-preserved Spanish quarter,

El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the

United Sates National Forest System and the

world’s most brilliant bioluminescent bays.

THE BEST OF THE CARIBBEAN

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THE BAHAMAS + TURKS AND CAICOS

Diving for Tigers: Follow an expert dive

master on a cage-free diving trip with tiger

sharks on the Little Bahama Bank.

Exumas Kitesurfing: Kitesurf with an expert

in the turquoise waters of the Exumas.

Wild Turks: Go snorkeling or diving with

humpback whales off the coast of

Providenciales, and watch migratory

birds with an ornithologist.

ST. BARTS + ANGUILLA

Cooking St. Barts-Style: Take a French-

Caribbean cooking class with one of St.

Bart’s top chefs, followed by dinner at a

private villa.

Tennis Camp: Spend a week in Anguilla

improving your tennis game with a pro

instructor.

BARBADOS, ST. LUCIA + ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

Palm Island Snorkeling: Snorkel the circum-

ference of St. Vincent’s Palm Island with a

naturalist guide.

Rum Master Class: Learn to make the

world’s oldest style of rum with a master

distiller in Barbados.

Jungle Biking: Mountain bike through St.

Lucia’s plantations and rainforests with a

local expert.

Pony Express: Ride ponies on the secluded

beaches of Mustique, followed by a private

champagne picnic.

PUERTO RICO + JAMAICA

Kingston Crazy: Record a reggae track, run

with an Olympian and roast world-class

coffee in one crazy-busy Kingston day.

Private Bio Bays: Explore Puerto Rico’s bio-

luminescent bays without the tourists in tow.

On the Coffee Trail: Visit some of the world’s

premiere coffee plantations in Jamaica’s

Blue Mountains.

Old San Juan Immersion: Visit artisan

shops, rum distilleries, bakeries and music

shops with a local, then stay to play through

the night.

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OUR HOTELS

Our team personally vets all of our five-star and boutique

properties, passing along the best rates to the travel trade.

THE RE SORT AT PELIC AN HILL , NE WP ORT COA S T

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THE HOTEL COLLECTIONNEW ENGLAND

Camden Harbour Inn - Camden, Maine

Chatham Bars Inn Resort & Spa - Chatham, Massachusetts

Four Seasons Hotel Boston - Boston, Massachusetts

Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina - Bar Harbor, Maine

Mandarin Oriental, Boston - Boston, Massachusetts

Ocean House - Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Stowe Mountain Lodge - Stowe, Vermont

The Danforth Inn - Portland, Maine

The Godfrey Hotel Boston - Boston, Massachusetts

The Mayflower Grace - Washington, Connecticut

The Pitcher Inn - Warren, Vermont

The Vanderbilt Grace - Newport, Rhode Island

The White Barn Inn - Kennebunk, Maine

Twin Farms - Barnard, Vermont

Watch Hill Inn - Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Weekapaug Inn - Westerly, Rhode Island

Wheatleigh Hotel- Lenox, Massachusetts

White Elephant Hotel - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Winvian Farm - Morris, Connecticut

Woodstock Inn & Resort - Woodstock, Vermont

XV Beacon Hotel - Boston, Massachusetts

NEW YORK

Baccarat Hotel & Residences - New York City, New York

Chambers Hotel - New York City, New York

Four Seasons Hotel New York - New York City, New York

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown - New York City, New York

Lake Placid Lodge - Lake Placid, New York

Mandarin Oriental- New York City, New York

Park Hyatt New York- New York City, New York

Refinery Hotel - New York City, New York

Smyth - New York City, New York

The Beekman Hotel - New York City, New York

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel - New York City, New York

The Chatwal Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel - New York City,

New York

The Mark - New York City, New York

The Pierre - New York City, New York

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park - New York City, New York

The St. Regis New York - New York City, New York

The Surrey - New York City, New York

Topping Rose House - Bridgehampton, New York

THE MID ATLANTIC

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C.

Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond - St. Michaels, Maryland

Keswick Hall - Keswick, Virginia

Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. - Washington, D.C.

The Dupont Circle Hotel - Washington, D.C.

The Hay-Adams - Washington, D.C.

The Jefferson - Washington, D.C.

The Rittenhouse - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Williamsburg Inn - Williamsburg, Virginia

THE SOUTH

Andaz Savannah - Savannah, Georgia

Belmond Charleston Place - Charleston, South Carolina

Hotel Monteleone - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia

Monmouth Historic Inn – Natchez, Mississippi

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THE HOTEL COLLECTIONMontage Palmetto Bluff - Bluffton, South Carolina

Stonehurst Place – Atlanta, Georgia

The Cloister at Sea Island - Sea Island, Georgia

The Fearrington House Inn - Pittsboro, North Carolina

The Hermitage Hotel - Nashville, Tennessee

The Inn at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens -

Darrow, Louisiana

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Kiawah Island,

South Carolina

The Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Thompson Nashville - Nashville, Tennessee

Wentworth Mansion - Charleston, South Carolina

Windsor Court Hotel - New Orleans, Louisiana

Zero George Street - Charleston, South Carolina

FLORIDA

1 Hotel South Beach - Miami, Florida

COMO Metropolitan - Miami Beach, Florida

EAST, Miami - Miami, Florida

Faena Hotel Miami Beach - Miami Beach, Florida

Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort -

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa - Little Torch Key, Florida

Soho Beach House - Miami Beach, Florida

Southernmost on the Beach - Key West, Florida

Sunset Key Cottages - Key West, Florida

The Betsy - South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida

The Breakers Palm Beach - Palm Beach, Florida

The Marker - Key West, Florida

THE WATERGATE HOTEL , WA SHINGTON , D.C .

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THE HOTEL COLLECTIONThe Moorings Village & Spa - Islamorada, Florida

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples - Naples, Florida

The Setai Miami Beach - Miami Beach, Florida

The St. Regis Bal Harbour - Bal Harbour, Florida

W South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida

Waldorf Astoria Orlando - Orlando, Florida

THE SOUTHWEST

Amangiri - Canyon Point, Utah

Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona

Four Seasons Hotel Austin - Austin, Texas

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe - Santa Fe,

New Mexico

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - Scottsdale, Arizona

Inn and Spa at Loretto Santa Fe - Santa Fe, New Mexico

La Posada De Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa -

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada

Red Mountain Resort- Ivins, Utah

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek - Dallas, Texas

Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa - Moab, Utah

Tanque Verde Ranch - Tucson, Arizona

The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort,

Scottsdale - Scottsdale, Arizona

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa - Houston, Texas

The Inn at Dos Brisas - Washington, Texas

The Ladder Ranch - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Vermejo Park Ranch - Raton, New Mexico

Wildcatter Ranch Resort and Spa - Graham, Texas

FOUR SE A SONS HOTEL AUS TIN , TE X A S

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THE HOTEL COLLECTIONTHE WEST

320 Guest Ranch - Gallatin Gateway, Montana

Amangani - Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel - Chicago, Illinois

Dunton Hot Springs - Dolores, Colorado

Dunton River Camp - Dolores, Colorado

Dunton Town House - Telluride, Colorado

Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone - West Yellowstone,Montana

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

Four Seasons Hotel Denver - Denver, Colorado

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail - Vail, Colorado

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming

Gateway Canyons - Gateway, Colorado

Hotel Terra Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming

Lone Mountain Ranch - Big Sky, Montana

Rawah Ranch – Jelm, Colorado

Red Reflet Ranch - Ten Sleep, Wyoming

Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa - Teton Village, Wyoming

The Arrabelle at Vail Square - Vail, Colorado

The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Broadmoor Cloud Camp - Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp - Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado

The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch - Saratoga, Wyoming

The Peninsula Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

The Ranch at Emerald Valley - Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Ranch at Rock Creek - Philipsburg, Montana

The Resort at Paws Up - Greenough, Montana

The Sebastian – Vail, Colorado

The St. Regis Aspen - Aspen, Colorado

Thompson Chicago - Chicago, Illinois

Triple Creek Ranch - Darby, Montana

Turpin Meadow Ranch - Moran, Wyoming

Zapata Ranch - Mosca, Colorado

CALIFORNIA

Auberge du Soleil Napa Valley - Rutherford, California

Beach Village at the Del - Coronado, California

Belmond El Encanto - Santa Barbara, California

Bernardus Lodge - Carmel Valley, California

Bodega Bay Lodge - Bodega Bay, California

Calistoga Ranch - Calistoga, California

Carmel Valley Ranch - Carmel-By-The-Sea, California

Casa Palmero - Pebble Beach, California

Cavallo Point - Sausalito, California

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa - Pismo Beach, California

Fairmont Grand Del Mar - San Diego, California

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows - Santa Monica, California

Fairmont San Francisco - San Francisco, California

Farmhouse Inn, Restaurant & Spa - Forestville, California

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco - San Francisco, California

Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills - Los Angeles, California

Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, California

Galleria Park Hotel – San Francisco, California

Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Collection - Los Angeles, California

Hotel Vitale – San Francisco, California

Hotel Zetta San Francisco - San Francisco, California

L’Auberge Del Mar - Del Mar, California

Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley - St. Helena,

California

Loews Regency San Francisco - San Francisco, California

Meadowood Napa Valley - St. Helena, California

Montage Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California

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Montage Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, California

Mr. C Beverly Hills - Los Angeles, California

North Block Hotel - Yountville, California

Oceana Beach Club Hotel - Santa Monica, California

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa - Ojai, California

Pendry San Diego - San Diego, California

Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, California

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa - Rancho Santa Fe, California

Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite – Groveland, California

SLS Beverly Hills - Los Angeles, California

Tenaya Lodge - Fish Camp, California

Terranea Resort - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

The Battery - San Francisco, California

The Beverly Hills Hotel - Beverly Hills, California

The Epiphany Hotel – Palo Alto, California

The Lodge at Pebble Beach - Pebble Beach, California

The Lodge at Torrey Pines - San Diego, California

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills – West Hollywood,

California

The Miramonte Resort & Spa – Indian Wells, California

The Peninsula Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California

The Resort at Pelican Hill - Newport Coast, California

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe - Truckee, California

The St. Regis San Francisco - San Francisco, California

Ventana Inn and Spa - Big Sur, California

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California

Wine Country Inn - St Helena, California

FAIRMONT MIR AMAR HOTEL + BUNGALOWS , SANTA MONIC A

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND ALASKA

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle - Seattle, Washington

Hotel Captain Cook – Anchorage, Alaska

Skamania Lodge - Stevenson, Washington

Sunriver Resort - Sunriver, Oregon

The Allison Inn & Spa - Newberg, Oregon

The Hotel Alyeska - Girdwood, Alaska

Thompson Seattle - Seattle, Washington

Tutka Bay Lodge - Kachemak Bay, Alaska

Ultima Thule Lodge - Chitina, Alaska

Winterlake Lodge – Finger Lake, Alaska

HAWAII

Andaz Maui at Wailea - Maui, Hawaii

Fairmont Kea Lani - Wailea, Hawaii

Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Four Seasons Lana’i at Manele Bay - Lanai City, Hawaii

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, The Lodge at Koele - Lanai City, Hawaii

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea - Wailea, Hawaii

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina - Oahu, Hawaii

Hotel Wailea - Maui, Hawaii

Koa Kea Hotel and Resort - Kauai, Hawaii

Montage Kapalua Bay - Lahaina, Hawaii

The Kahala Hotel and Resort - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Modern Honolulu - Honolulu, Hawaii

WESTERN CANADA

Blachford Lake Lodge - Yellowknife, Nunavut

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort – Tofino, British Columbia

Dymond Lake Ecolodge – Dymond Lake, Manitoba

Echo Valley Ranch and Spa – Clinton, British Columbia

Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Banff, Alberta

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lake Louise, Alberta

Fairmont Empress - Victoria, British Columbia

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper, Alberta

Fairmont Pacific Rim - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fairmont Palliser - Calgary, Alberta

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler - Whistler, British

Columbia

Inconnu Lodge – Yukon Territory

Kensington Riverside Inn - Calgary, Alberta

Loden Hotel – Vancouver, British Columbia

Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge - York Factory, Manitoba

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort - Port McNeill, British Columbia

North Knife Lake Wilderness Lodge – York Factory, Manitoba

Rosewood Hotel Georgia - Vancouver, British Columbia

Seal River Heritage Lodge - Seal River, Manitoba

Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver - Vancouver, British Columbia

Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort – 70 Mile House, British Columbia

Sonora Resort- Sonora Island, British Columbia

Spirit Bear Lodge - Klemtu, British Columbia

The Pacific Yellowfin Yacht – Vancouver, British Columbia

EASTERN CANADA

Auberge Saint-Antoine – Ville de Québec, Québec

Fairmont Château Laurier - Ottawa, Ontario

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Quebec City, Québec

Fairmont le Château Montebello - Montebello, Québec

Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - La Malbaie, Québec

Fogo Island Inn - Fogo Island, Newfoundland

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto - Toronto, Ontario

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FAIRMONT LE CHÂTE AU FRONTENAC , QUEB EC CIT Y

Hotel Le St James - Montreal, Québec

Kingsbrae Arms - Saint Andrews, New Brunswick

Manoir Hovey - North Hatley, Quebec

Prince George Hotel – Halifax, Nova Scotia

Prince of Wales Hotel – Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario

Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Montreal, Québec

Quirpon Lighthouse Inn – Quirpon Island, Newfoundland

Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto - Toronto, Ontario

The Great George Hotel – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

The Hazelton Hotel - Toronto, Ontario

The Ritz-Carlton Montréal - Montréal, Québec

Thompson Toronto - Toronto, Ontario

THE CARIBBEAN

Albany, The Bahamas - New Providence, The Bahamas

Amanera - San Juan, Dominican Republic

Amanyara - Providenciales - Turks & Caicos

Belmond La Samanna St. Martin - Marigot, St. Martin

Bequia Beach Hotel - Friendship Bay, St. Vincent & The Grenadines

Cheval Blanc St. Barth Isle de France - Anse des Flamands, St. Barts

COMO Parrot Cay - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

Coral Sands Hotel - Harbour Island, The Bahamas

Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve - Dorado, Puerto Rico

Gansevoort Turks + Caicos - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

Goldeneye - Orcabessa, Jamaica

Hotel Le Toiny St. Barth - Anse de Toiny, St. Barts

Jade Mountain - Soufriere, St. Lucia

Le Sereno Saint Barthelemy - Grand Cul-de-Sac, St. Barts

Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort - Meads Bay, Anguilla

Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club - Grand Anse, Grenada

One&Only Ocean Club Bahamas - Nassau, The Bahamas

Petit St. Vincent - St. Vincent & The Grenadines

Round Hill Hotel and Villas - Montego Bay, Jamaica

Sandy Lane - Holetown, Barbados

Strawberry Hill - Crooked River, Jamaica

The Cotton House - Mustique, St. Vincent & The Grenadines

The Cove, Eleuthera - Gregory Town, The Bahamas

The St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico - Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Tiamo Resort and Spa - South Andros Island, The Bahamas

W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island - Vieques Island, Puerto Rico

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