THE PREMIER LUXURY DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR THE U.S., CANADA AND THE CARIBBEAN
2 3 CONTENTS
ABOUT US Our Story 5 Why Excursionist? 7 What We Offer 7
TRAVEL STYLES Luxury Family Travel 13 Romance Travel 14 Corporate Travel 15 Educational Travel 16 Festival + Event Travel 18
TRAVEL BY PASSION Food + Drink 21 The Arts 22 People + Culture 23 Nature 24 Wellness 25 Sports + Adventure 26
THE REGIONS New England 28 New York State 32 The Mid-Atlantic 36 The South 40 Florida 44 The Southwest 48 The West 52 The Pacific Northwest 56 California 60 Alaska 64 Hawaii 68 Western Canada 72 Eastern Canada 76 The Caribbean 80
HOTELS + MAPS Hotel Collection 84 Maps 94
3 “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.”
4 Our Story
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, ALEX AND ELAN
5 WELCOME TO EXCURSIONIST
6 WHY EXCURSIONIST? V.I.P. EXPERTISE BESPOKE EXPERIENCES We provide the highest level of service to C-level Our adventures are curated and led by experts and/or executives, celebrities and dignitaries with distinct local personalities. travel needs. Confidentiality and discretion are always maintained. MULTILINGUAL SERVICE Our diverse team of travel professionals, including our PREFERRED RATES guides and drivers, speaks 15 major languages. We negotiate the best rates for five-star and boutique accommodations before passing them SUPPORT FROM START TO FINISH on to you. From the start of your request, you will collaborate with a dedicated Excursionist team member to ensure a flawless experience for you and your client.
WHAT WE OFFER UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS CONCIERGE SUPPORT Unique ranches, houseboats, wilderness lodges Our private concierges secure coveted restaurant and luxury tented camps. reservations and show tickets, and provide 24- hour attention. LUXURY TRANSPORTATION From luxury sedans and exotic cars, to private jets EVENT MANAGEMENT and luxury yachts, we offer the full range of stylish Flawless synchronization of venues, top chefs, decor, transportation options. live entertainment and audiovisual services. EXPERIENTIAL TOURS Our customized experiences are led by expert guides and esteemed professionals in every field.
7 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.
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A few examples of our many local guides and experts:
KEN ERIC Professor of geology and volcanologist World-renowned travel journalist and photographer
JOE CYNTHIA Fashion stylist and creative director Art and architecture expert and curator
MELANIE KERMIT Ichthyologist and natural history expert American jazz trumpeter, singer and composer New Orleans CVB, courtesy of Jay Combe
LOIS ALLEN Chef, author, native foods historian, culinary Distillery owner and leading spirits expert anthropologist and photographer
GARRET CLINT Literary journalist and author on prohibition Cultural and spiritual guide in America
8 LUXURY TRANSPORTATION
CHAUFFEUR SERVICES Our expert multilingual drivers provide V.I.P. airport transfers and hourly chauffeur services in the newest luxury vehicles.
RENTALS We 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 AVIATION Our pilots provide V.I.P. helicopter tours and private charters in luxury aircraft.
YACHTS We 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 RVS We offer premium motorhomes in a range of sizes and styles to match your needs for the ultimate road trip.
9 UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS
We 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 + RESORTS We 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 CAMPS Along with existing stationary luxury tented camps, we offer mobile glamping in several national parks and other stunning locations.
WILDERNESS LODGES From 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 INNS We have hand-selected small inns with local charm and perfect locations that also deliver luxury service and gourmet dining.
LUXURY RANCHES Our collection of ranches represents the best luxury cow- boy and ranch experiences in Texas, British Columbia, Colorado, Alberta, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana.
BOUTIQUE HOTELS Excursionist 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; 10 Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, Colorado; The Pitcher Inn, Warren, Vermont; The Ranch at Rock Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland Creek, Montana; Refinery Hotel, New York City The Mark, New York City
CONCIERGE SUPPORT Our 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 RESERVATIONS CONCERTS + ENTERTAINMENT We provide hard-to-get, last-minute reservations for the hottest From opera and classical performances, to Broadway shows and tables in town — from the new James Beard nominee to big name rock and hip-hop concerts, Excursionist has access to the Michelin-starred fine dining establishments. Our team can best tickets to sold-out shows throughout North America. We can recommend the best fit for your dining style and budget. also arrange backstage tours and meet-and-greets. NIGHTLIFE TRIP ASSISTANCE Whether your clients are interested in a secret speakeasy, upscale Our team is available to your clients 24/7 via text, phone and even lounge or top nightclub, our team will ensure they have the best table in person for emergency support, medical assistance coordination, and full V.I.P. service, and will personally escort them into the venue weather-related itinerary changes and other special requests. so they never have to wait. SPORTING EVENTS Our 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.
11 TRAVEL STYLES
We custom tailor our offerings based on your clients’ unique travel profiles.
12 TRAVEL STYLES LUXURY FAMILY TRAVEL
We understand the complexities of traveling with children and multi-generational family groups, and work to make sure that your Fairmont Grand del Mar, clients have a stress-free and truly memorable experience. San Diego
OUR SERVICES EXAMPLE TRIPS
· Con necting rooms · Lowc ountry Summer Beach Holiday · Multi-generational buyouts · Hawaii an Spring Break Cultural Immersion · Cert ified professional childcare · Famil y-friendly Fogo Island · Edu cational activities · Yell owstone + The Ranches · Kid- friendly dining recommendations Summer Vacation · Fami ly-friendly guides · Miam i, Orlando + the Keys for Families · Hollyw ood Glamour for Teens · Puert o Rico Multi-generational Christmas Adventure · Brit ish Columbia Fishing Expedition · Bahamas Family Island- Hopping Adventure
13 TRAVEL STYLES ROMANCE TRAVEL
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.
OUR SERVICES EXAMPLE TRIPS
· Best tables for romantic dinners · Seclu ded Honeymoon in St. Vincent + The Grenadines · Speci al amenities at hotels and venues · Lanai and Maui Relaxing Anniversary · Cont acts at religious venues · Flyi ng Elvis Vow Renewal in Vegas for nuptials · Quebe c City Gourmet Romance Break · Acce ss to top musicians for · Napa + Sonoma Gourmet Honeymoon accompaniment · High way 1 Honeymoon in a Convertible · Uniqu e event planning for 2–200 guests · Turk s + Caicos Elopement · Speci al private venues for proposals · New England Leaf-peeping for Two · Sout hwest Spiritual Couples Escape in Sedona
14 TRAVEL STYLES CORPORATE TRAVEL
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.
OUR SERVICES EXAMPLE TRIPS
· Acce ss to the top private · NYC Wall Street and Finance Immersion chefs, famous entertainers · Gour met San Francisco + Napa Clients and unique venues Appreciation Event · Exper tise in seamless · Vancouv er Corporate Conference audiovisual oversight · Alask a Fishing Lodge Board · Indi vidualized custom itineraries for each client Meeting Buyout · Group team-building · Nati onal Parks Incentive Adventure adventure options · Miam i Beach Executive Weekend Escape · V.I.P. experiences for post-meeting · Las Vegas Post-conference City Break city breaks · Jama ican Cultural Team-building · Menu selection and Excursion dining management
15 TRAVEL STYLES EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL
We leverage our special relationships with universities, professors, museums, naturalists and educators to design immersive educational experiences for families as well as adults.
OUR SERVICES EXAMPLE TRIPS
· Multil ingual college campus tours · Ivy League College Selection Trip by students or professors · Wall Street Teen Career Prep Program · Desi gn of continuing education · Texas Executive Learning Program programs for corporate teams · Fami ly Sabbatical Program to · Exper t advisors on the college the Southwest admissions process · Los Angeles + San Francisco: · Afte r-hours access to museums and other institutions Art + Architecture Workshop · Advic e on educational goals for · Broo klyn Creative family sabbatical trips Entrepreneurship Immersion
16 17 TRAVEL STYLES FESTIVAL + EVENT TRAVEL
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.
OUR SERVICES
· Access to previews and pre-openings · V.I.P. transportation
· Hote l rooms that are normally sold out · Exclusive after-party access
· Pre mium seating · Pre and post extension travel
· Meet- and-greets with athletes, · 24/7 concierge support celebrities and musicians
· Dedi cated hair + makeup for the main event
18 CALENDAR
SUMMER FALL WINTER SPRING
· Food and Wine Classic – · Fort Lauderdale International · Art Basel – Miami Beach · Mardi Gras – New Orleans Aspen Boat Show – Fort Lauderdale · The Oscars – Los Angeles · Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago · U.S. Open, Golf - Courses vary · Amer ican Music Awards – · New Year’s Eve in St. Barts · NBA Playoffs – Host cities vary Los Angeles · ESPY Awards – Los Angeles · New Year’s Eve in New · Sout h By Southwest (SXSW) – · Macy ’s Thanksgiving Day · Teen Choice Awards – York City Austin Parade – New York City Los Angeles · San Sebastián Street · Ultr a Music Festival – Miami · Lati n Grammy Awards – · Bridgehampton Polo Opening Festival – Puerto Rico Host cities vary · U.S. Open Polo Championship Day – Bridgehampton · Gold en Globes – Los Angeles – Palm Beach · Unit ed States Grand Prix – · Independ ence Day Celebration Austin · Sund ance Film Festival – · Coac hella Music Festival – – Washington, D.C. Park City Indio · Aloh a Festivals – Hawaii · PGA Championship – · Supe r Bowl – Host cities vary · TriB eCa Film Festival – New Courses vary · New York Fashion Week – York City New York City · New York Fashion Week – · US Open Tennis Champion- New York City · Mast ers Tournament – Augusta ships – New York City · Emmy Awards – Los Angeles · Gram my Awards – New · Kentu cky Derby – Louisville · Concou rs d’Elegance – York City Pebble Beach, Boca Raton, · Jazz Fest – New Orleans · Sout h Beach Wine and Food Amelia Island · Indian apolis 500 – Indianapolis Festival – Miami Beach · MTV Video Music Awards – · Auct ion Napa Valley – Los Angeles St. Helena
19 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.
20 TRAVEL BY PASSION FOOD + DRINK
One of the fastest ways to tackle a new destination is through its culinary scene.
NAPA + SONOMA FOR COOKING WITH NEW THE CONNOISSEUR YORK’S GREAT CHEFS
Blend wine with a world-class winemaker, experience the most Take a cooking class at a private home with a winner of Bravo’s Top exclusive wine clubs, take a private class focused on Napa Caber- Chef, enjoy a kitchen tour and chef’s table dinner at a three Michelin nets with a master sommelier and assist in the harvest process at a star restaurant and attend a farm tour and cooking lesson at the private winery during “crush” season. Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture.
MICROBREW TOUR OF A CULINARY JOURNEY NEW ENGLAND THROUGH QUEBEC
Join an interactive workshop at one of Boston’s most famous Taste local bagels, poutine and other Montreal grab-and-go bites breweries, attend a brewing master class at a famous microbrewery on a bike tour, take a cooking class in Quebec City with a top in Vermont, take a beer (and food) tour of Portland, Maine’s thriving French-Canadian chef, eat dinner in a local sugar shack and try your craft beer scene and enjoy a tasting class at one of the oldest hand at making authentic maple syrup. revolutionary-era pubs in the U.S.
21 TRAVEL BY PASSION THE ARTS
Bespoke itineraries bring architecture, art, fashion, film, literature and music into focus.
INSIDE NEW YORK’S CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE ART SCENE THREE WAYS
Get pre-opening access to the MoMA and the Met, meet collectors See the city’s incredible architecture from land, sea and air. Take a as they share their private collections and learn about the business private cruise on the Chicago River with a historian on an antique of art from gallerists and buyers. yacht, explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterworks with an expert and fly over the city skyline via helicopter.
GREAT RHYTHMS OF HOLLYWOOD THE DEEP SOUTH MOVIE MAGIC
Jam with world-famous jazz musicians in New Orleans, go behind- Explore the art of filmmaking with unfettered access to studios, the-scenes of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, visit the landmarks directors, and producers. Tour a movie studio closed to the public, of Elvis’ life and go on an after-hours tour of Graceland. Drive the take a short course in filmmaking, be an extra on a movie shoot Blues Trail to see B.B. King’s legacy and dance the night away at a and meet a producer to learn about the industry. famous zydeco haunt in Louisiana. New Orleans CVB, courtesy of Jay Combe
22 TRAVEL BY PASSION PEOPLE + CULTURE
Experience diverse people, cultures and history through unique, authentic experiences and interactions.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CANADIAN FIRST HISTORY OF THE SOUTH NATIONS ADVENTURE
Starting in New Orleans’ Congo Square, learn about the origins of Experience the midnight sun as you traverse the Great White North the slave trade, then take a road trip through the South, stopping at to see traditional Inuit hunting grounds and experience throat sing- civil rights landmarks in Selma and Montgomery. Arrive in Atlanta ing, drum dancing and storytelling by local elders. Follow the great and visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home before spring caribou migration by snowmobile and see wolverines, bears experiencing the city’s burgeoning African-American film and and wolves up close while staying at a remote lodge. entertainment culture.
NATIVE AMERICAN LIVING AMERICAN HISTORY: SOUTHWEST IMMERSION JAMESTOWN TO PLYMOUTH ROCK
Start in Phoenix learning about the Hopi people at the Heard Muse- Enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes living history lesson on the um, attend a Pueblo feast dance in Taos, hike through Monument founding of the USA that includes ringing the bells of the Old North Valley with an expert Navajo guide, experience Yavapai-Apache Church, touring George Washington’s home after hours, meeting a culture in Sedona and visit a Hualapai village in the Grand Canyon. historian at the National Archives and digging with an archaeologist at the settlement at Jamestown.
23 TRAVEL BY PASSION NATURE
Our territories are brimming with some of the most spectacular nature and wildlife in the world.
NORTHERN CANADA VOLCANOES + STAR- SAFARI GAZING IN HAWAII
Get up-close-and-personal with polar bears on a one-of-a- See how the islands of Hawaii were formed, and continue to be kind safari in the heart of Canada’s Far North, and watch the shaped by volcanic activity. Hover above lava aboard a doors-off phenomenal aurora borealis dance across the dark skies of helicopter, hike remote sections of Volcanoes National Park with a Manitoba. In the summer, swim with friendly and curious beluga volcanologist and enjoy a mind-expanding stargazing experience whales and stay at remote eco-lodge only accessible by plane. with an astrophysicist on Mauna Kea.
BIRDING IN THE PACIFIC ROADTRIP + CARIBBEAN ISLANDS WHALE WATCHING
Island-hop through The Caribbean with an ornithologist to find Go kayaking alongside killer whales (orcas) in the San Juan Islands, beautiful birds endemic to the region, search for night owls in Puerto watch whales play from your charming inn on the Oregon coast, Rico’s El Yunque National Forest, and go birding from a private track whales with a marine biologist in California and get an insider 18th-century Jamaican plantation as your home base. tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
24 TRAVEL BY PASSION WELLNESS
No great vacation is complete without a healthy dose of rest and relaxation.
FIT LIKE SOUTHWEST DESERT A CELEBRITY SPA IMMERSION
Accompanied by a fitness trainer to the stars, go hiking in the Holly- Traveling between Santa Fe, Tucson, Scottsdale, Sedona and wood Hills, detox in the exclusive enclave of Malibu, stand up paddle the Grand Canyon, stay at some of the top spa resorts in North board in Marina Del Rey, bike down the Santa Monica boardwalk, America, where Native American rituals and desert elements try the newest rejuvenating treatments at an exclusive spa and have are infused into incredible treatments and combined with healthy meals cooked for you by a celebrity chef. exhilarating outdoor activities. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
TURKS YOGA HEALING ELEMENTS OF ADVENTURE WESTERN CANADA
Customize your own personal yoga program set on the best Take in the healing properties of Alberta and British Columbia’s beaches in the Caribbean in Turks + Caicos. Combine stays at great outdoors. Soak in mineral springs in Banff National Park, Amanyara, COMO Parrot Cay and the Gansevoort to sample some experience a unique crystal spa in the Rocky Mountains and end of the best yoga instructors and wellness programs in the world. in a heated Jacuzzi overlooking Vancouver Harbor at the Fairmont COMO Parrot Cay, Turks + Caicos Pacific Rim. Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff
25 TRAVEL BY PASSION SPORTS + ADVENTURE
We provide endless opportunities for exciting ways to experience your favorite sports.
LUXURY SOUTHERN EASTERN CANADA GOLF EXCURSION HOCKEY ADVENTURE
Play with a green jacket Masters champ on a top-rated course, Visit Windsor, Nova Scotia, the birthplace of hockey with a historian, experience the beauty of The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, lower get a behind-the-scenes tour of the rink and sit “on the glass” at your score and improve your game with a pro at the Sea Island Golf games in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. Practice on the ice with top Performance Center, then enjoy the spa and dining options at top NHL players, and meet a world-famous retired hockey star. resorts like Montage Palmetto Bluff.
ULTIMATE ALASKAN GLAMPING AT CANYONLANDS SKI ADVENTURE NATIONAL PARK
Go heli-skiing in the wilderness while staying at a luxurious lodge, Raft the Colorado River, zip through the desert on ATVs and bikes, snowmobile lodge-to-lodge through the backcountry, go dog experience the gourmet cuisine of the Southwest, and stay at a sledding with a team of professionals on the Iditarod Trail and luxury camp set up just for you inside Canyonlands National Park. watch the northern lights from your remote cabin.
26 THE REGIONS
We offer custom tailored itineraries in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.
27 NEW ENGLAND
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS Boston’s subway was the first underground Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, The railway system built in the Western Nantucket Wine and Food Festival, The Hemisphere. Boston Marathon, Tanglewood Music Festival, The Newport International Boat WHEN TO GO Show and The Newport Folk Festival. Primarily a summer destination, high season runs from May through September. INTERESTS Fall brings the changing of the leaves, and Antiques and Crafts, Architecture and winter kicks off great skiing opportunities in Design, Cooking, Fine Dining, Spirits, Beer, Vermont and New Hampshire. Wildlife and Conservation, Birding, Hiking and Trekking, Sports, Cycling, Skiing and Snowboarding, Horseback Riding, Sailing and Boating, Fishing and Yachting.
28 SAMPLE ITINERARY BARNS + BEACHES: A SUMMERTIME GETAWAY Tour 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.
01 BOSTON ashore for a gourmet lunch 04 MAINE Embark on a tour of Harvard prepared by a top chef. Wander Marvel at Acadia National Park’s and MIT, the Museum of through the grand mansions scenic vistas from Mount Desert Fine Arts and the enchanting and stately homes of New Island, and drive down the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. England’s elite, and enjoy coast to “The Kennebunks,” the Walk the Freedom Trail, catch a dinner at the iconic Relais & summertime stomping grounds baseball game at Fenway Park Chateaux resort where you will of former U.S. presidents and and shop at the boutiques on be spending the night. The famous artists. Charles Street. next day, explore the charming town of Watch Hill and enjoy an 02 RHODE ISLAND afternoon on its picturesque, Stop in Providence to visit sand dune-laden beach. Brown University, then set sail on Narragansett Bay on an 03 VERMONT antique yacht, before heading 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.
NEW ENGLAND 29 A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCES
CONNECTICUT + RHODE ISLAND V.I.P. Fenway: Swing for the fences at MAINE the iconic Fenway Park during a private Rum Making: See how New England rum is behind-the-scenes tour with batting Acadia Explorer: Explore the wonders of made with a master distiller in Newport. practice experience. Acadia National Park in the fall with an insider tour of uncharted islands. Maritime History: Learn the history of boat Harvard Insider: Head on an insider tour building and witness the construction of a of this esteemed Ivy League university Craft Brewing Insider: Indulge in Portland’s boat before your very eyes. with a historian. innovative culinary and craft beer scene. America’s Cup: Sail the waters off the coast Lobster Fishing: Embark on the mighty of Newport aboard a schooner with a VERMONT Atlantic with a third-generation lobster seasoned captain at the helm. Race your fisherman. Foodie Biking Excursion: Bike across group or just sit back and enjoy the breeze. picturesque Green Mountain terrain, stop- Connecticut Fly-Fishing: Fish the Housatonic ping to taste local cheeses and farm cuisine. To see our full list of experiences in River with an expert fly-fishing instructor. Ski With an Olympian: Visit Stowe or New England, please visit our website Sugarbush and take lessons with one of at excursionist.com MASSACHUSETTS the top 50 skiers in the country. American History: Travel back in time with a Leaf Peeping: Tour Vermont’s famous barns historian leading you through Revolutionary on an autumn drive when leaves are ablaze Boston’s historic sights, open after-hours with shades of orange, red and yellow. just for you.
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30 THE OCEAN HOUSE, WESTERLY
31 NEW YORK STATE
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS The Federal Reserve Bank on Wall Street has Tony Awards, Taste of The Hamptons, subterranean vaults 80 feet underground, The Governor’s Ball Music Festival, Fashion where about 25 percent of the world’s gold Week, Traver’s Day and the Feast of is housed. San Gennaro.
WHEN TO GO INTERESTS Spring and fall in New York City, summer in Fashion, Architecture and Design, Fine Art, The Hamptons and Hudson Valley, winter Film, Music, Antiques and Crafts, Politics, in the Adirondacks or on Fifth Avenue for Economics, Fine Dining, Sports, Cycling, holiday shopping. Cars, Flightseeing, Sailing and Boating, Fishing, Performance Arts.
32 SAMPLE ITINERARY NEW YORK GREAT ESCAPE BY PRIVATE PLANE + HELICOPTER Escape 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.
01 NEW YORK CITY uncrowded beaches, shop at world-class art installations New York City offers something small boutiques in Southamp- in Beacon, enjoy a farm-to- for everyone; from behind- ton and savor fresh seafood in table dining experience at the the-scenes experiences on East Hampton. Stone Barns Center for Food & Broadway and artist-led tours Agriculture and learn about the of Chelsea, to dinners by private 03 HUDSON VALLEY state’s first Dutch towns. chefs and afternoons with a After relaxing in New York’s personal stylist. present-day playground for 04 NIAGARA FALLS the rich and famous, you’ll Catch a glimpse of the mighty 02 THE HAMPTONS touch down in the local luxury falls as you touch down on the With a quick seaplane flight, destination of yesteryear, where U.S. side, before crossing over you’re out of the city and trans- the Rockefellers and Roosevelts to Canadian territory for a ported to a world of sun, sand had homes that are now primed different view. and relaxation. Visit secluded for touring. You can also explore 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.
NEW YORK STATE 33 A TASTE OF OUR EXPERIENCES
DOWNTOWN dinosaur bones in underground vaults or visit an astrophysicist’s laboratory. Big Apple Behind the Lens: Explore China- Uptown Style: With a celebrity stylist by town and Little Italy with an award-winning your side, enjoy V.I.P. treatment at Bergdorf photojournalist. Goodman on Madison Avenue. Chelsea Art Insider: Meet artists in their Harlem Renaissance: Led by a local insider, studios, visit top galleries and go inside the attend a gospel choir concert, explore the homes of private art collectors — all with the cultural landscape and enjoy an authentic guidance of a former curator at Christie’s. soul food lunch. New York From Above: Examine the city’s Central Park Scavenger Hunt: Explore architecture — old and new — from the air in the 840-acre haven of Central Park in a a private helicopter. traditional pedicab interacting with vendors, Fashion Week V.I.P.: Get the best seats at actors and street performers who help you Fashion Week, access to the best private find clues. parties and a meet-and-greet with a designer in their studio. BROOKLYN + QUEENS
MIDTOWN Brooklyn by Bike: Bike between Williams- burg’s ultra-cool cafes, studios, artist lofts Broadway Behind-the-Scenes: Meet with and restaurants with amazing views of the an actor from your favorite show for a drink, Manhattan skyline. watch the show from premium seats and go Make Your Own Gin: Learn to make your own backstage to see the sets and costumes. bottle of American-style gin at a distillery Wine Tasting in a Secret Cellar: Taste some with a famous mixologist, followed by an of the best wines in the world at a notorious intimate cocktail experience. Prohibition-era wine cellar with a private Ethnic Immersion: Experience dozens of sommelier. ethnic cuisines and learn about their origins Pre-opening at the MoMA: Beat the crowds through this anthropological immersion in with special access to this world-famous the cultural hub of Queens. institution alongside an art historian. Food Truck Adventure: Spend an afternoon THE HAMPTONS with a local foodie in Midtown for a tasting of Yoga in the Vineyard: Take a private yoga gourmet dishes at a flurry of food trucks. class on vineyard grounds with a celebrity yoga instructor, followed by a private UPTOWN wine tasting. Night at the Museum: Meet with a scientist Classic Picnic by Yacht: Take your own at the country’s most famous science private yacht out on the bay for the day, museum — after the doors close. See stopping for a gourmet picnic catered by a top chef.
34 NEW YORK STATE HUDSON VALLEY NIAGARA FALLS + THE ADIRONDACKS Country Road Biking: Breathe the fresh air on a naturalist-led bike tour along the quiet Hudson Valley Arts: Discover the rich Niagara Three Ways: Take a helicopter over country roads and fields of Lake Placid, world of fine art in the Hudson Valley with the falls, a boat ride underneath them where you’ll stop to study the native flora a private art dealer. Visit galleries, muse- and then trek around the American and and fauna of the region. ums, sculpture parks and private studios of Canadian sides for the best views. contemporary artists. Adirondack Hiking Adventure: Hike with a Farm-to-Table Experience: Escape the naturalist through the verdant forests of the To see our full list of experiences in big city for a day in the country with a farm- Adirondack Mountains. New York State, please visit our website fresh experience at one of the region’s at excursionist.com Fishing on the Fly: Learn to tie a fly and fish best restaurants. like a pro on a guided fishing trip through the Private Racing Day: Test drive exotic super- area’s rivers and lakes. Then, enjoy your fresh cars at a private members-only race track. catch at a gourmet eatery.
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35 MID-ATLANTIC
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS The Library of Congress is the largest library Mummers Parade, Independence in the world, with more than 160 million Day Fireworks, Dover Days Festival, objects in its collection. Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, and The Grand Illumination. WHEN TO GO March through November is the ideal time to INTERESTS visit the Mid-Atlantic. The cherry blossoms Sports, Golf, Cycling, Sailing and Boating, and azaleas bloom in March and April, and Yachting, Water Sports, Architecture and the fall foliage appears in October. Design, Archaeology, Fine Arts, Spirits, Beer, Fine Dining, Economics and Politics.
36 SAMPLE ITINERARY LIVING AMERICAN HISTORY Learn 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.
01 PHILADELPHIA where Abraham Lincoln gave horseback ride through the Fly into Philly, where the the Gettysburg Address, and Appalachian countryside and Declaration of Independence pay your respects to the soldiers stay at a luxury mountain was signed and the Liberty Bell buried there. retreat with an outstanding hangs in honor of freedom and culinary program. justice. Visit a bevy of historic 03 WASHINGTON, D.C. sites and pause to savor a Spend a few days at the epicen- 05 WILLIAMSBURG famous Philly cheesesteak ter of U.S. government. After the Explore the daily life of this sandwich. sun sets, collude with a former colonial town with an archae- spy and take part in a fictional ologist and feast on traditional 02 GETTYSBURG covert operation. colonial cuisine. Take a private tour of the most significant battlefield of the 04 CHARLOTTESVILLE 06 THE EASTERN SHORE American Civil War with a histo- Head to Virginia to explore the Ride along the Eastern shores of rian. Walk through the cemetery home of Thomas Jefferson, 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.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. MARYLAND + VIRGINIA PENNSYLVANIA + NEW JERSEY + DELAWARE Lunch and Learn: Grab a bite and discuss Discover Colonial America: Uncover current affairs with a history professor at one the nation’s earliest settlements with an Post-Impressionism + Early Modernism: of D.C.’s oldest establishments. archaeologist in Colonial Williamsburg. Immerse yourself in the Barnes Foundation’s famed collection on a private tour. Meet a Spy: Meet a former spy to learn Crabbing the Chesapeake: Go crabbing with about espionage and see some notorious a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore and Philly Food Tour: Taste your way through Cold War landmarks. feast on a bounty of crab cakes. Philadelphia with a street food tour. Fight for Civil Rights: Meet a civil rights Civil War History: Visit the birthplace of the Amish Life: Learn about the Amish way of activist to learn about the 20th-century Civil Confederacy with a historian. life in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Rights Movement and the continuing fight Play Ball: Root for the home team with Row with a Crew Team: Go rowing with for justice. V.I.P. tickets to a Baltimore Orioles or a professional crew team along the Meet a Former Astronaut: Tour the Air Ravens game. Schuylkill River. and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution with a former NASA astronaut. To see our full list of experiences in the D.C. Monuments at Night: Go on a twilight Mid-Atlantic, please visit our website at V.I.P. tour of the monuments, followed by excursionist.com drinks with views of the White House.
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS New Orleans has no less than 20 historic Mardi Gras, Music to Your Mouth Lowcountry districts, more than any other city in the U.S. Food Festival, Bonnaroo, Beale Street Music Festival, Tomorrow World Music Festival, WHEN TO GO Jazz Fest, Memphis International Jazz While spring and autumn are ideal, the Festival, and The Kentucky Derby. beaches are fantastic in the summer and the winters are milder than most in the U.S. 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.
40 SAMPLE ITINERARY DIG INTO THE DEEP SOUTH This trip hits the highlights of the Deep South — from chatting with a country music singer- songwriter to learning to make your own southern cocktail.
01 NASHVILLE 03 BLUES TRAIL 05 SEA ISLAND In the home of country music, TO NATCHEZ Fly on to Sea Island, an take an all-access tour of the Drive the famous Blues Trail exclusive resort centered in a Ryman Auditorium, meet a through Mississippi, stopping at cluster of barrier islands. Hop the B.B. King Museum before The Cloister At Sea Island, Georgia famous singer-songwriter and on a catamaran for a wildlife visit the Grand Ole Opry for a an afternoon at a 19th-century tour, and at dusk, take a peek backstage experience. antebellum mansion. at sea turtle nests and pictur- esque dunes. 02 MEMPHIS 04 NEW ORLEANS Go behind the scenes at Sun Celebrate New Orleans’ cocktail 06 SAVANNAH Studio and stand in the same culture with an interactive class Drive to Savannah for a room where Elvis and Johnny in a historic bar. Follow a guide historical walking tour of the Cash recorded. Take a V.I.P. on a private food and drink tour only major southern city spared tour of Graceland, then see the through the French Quarter, from the Civil War’s wrath. Civil Rights Museum and the followed by a deep dive into the Continue to the sprawling estate site of Dr. Martin Luther King birthplace of jazz. of Palmetto Bluff to embark Jr.’s assassination. 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.
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THE CAROLINAS and visit points of interest instrumental to KENTUCKY + TENNESSEE the Civil Rights Movement with a former Asheville is for Artists: A local artist will Freedom Fighter. Bourbon Trail: Drive along the Bourbon Trail guide you through the vibrant galleries and with an expert guide for private distillery studios that make Asheville a haven for ALABAMA + MISSISSIPPI tours and tastings. art lovers. Derby Days: Take a private tour through the Civil Rights History Tour: Visit the Barrier Island Sailing + Dining Excursion: classic Churchill Downs Racetrack to meet Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Sail a private vessel to a secluded beach for the horses and enjoy premium seats at the Site, Selma, Montgomery, Jackson and a Lowcountry boil (seafood stew loaded with Kentucky Derby. Hattiesburg with a historian. local crab). RCA Studio B Experience: See where Dolly Blues Music Adventure: Get down to the Tales From the Front Line: Visit Fort Sumter Parton and Elvis Presley recorded their hit blues in the iconic towns of Clarksdale, and the Citadel to learn about Charleston’s songs before laying down your own track. Vicksburg, Muscle Shoals and Indianola. role in U.S. military history with a former It’s Good to Be the King: Reflect on marine and Civil War historian. LOUISIANA + ARKANSAS the life of Elvis Presley with a private tour of Graceland and other key sites around GEORGIA Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Memphis with a music historian from Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s Vanderbilt University. Midnight in the Garden: Take a bone- largest museums dedicated to American art. chilling tour of Savannah’s most notorious haunted spaces. Bayou Immersion: Let a local Cajun guide To see our full list of experiences in take you through the bayou in search of Play Augusta: Get access to the country’s The South, please visit our website alligators and amazing flora. most iconic golf club and play a round with a at excursionist.com green jacket champion. Jazz Genius: With a musicologist as your guide, visit the birthplace of jazz in New Atlanta Experience: Get on the newsroom Orleans, meet a famous jazz musician and floor at CNN, tour the Coca-Cola factory spend the evening on Frenchman Street.
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43 FLORIDA
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS South Florida is the only place in the world Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Art where alligators and crocodiles coexist. Basel Miami Beach, South Beach Wine and Food Festival, U.S. Open Polo Championship, WHEN TO GO Ultra Music Festival, Orlando International Peak season is from late October through Fringe Theatre Festival and The Miami Open. early May, with temperatures ranging from 60 to 80 degrees. 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.
44 SAMPLE ITINERARY FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN From 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.
01 ORLANDO + CAPE 02 PALM BEACH 04 THE KEYS CANAVERAL After experiencing some of Flor- From your secluded retreat, go Led by your guide, experi- ida’s longest and best beaches, boating, snorkeling and diving, ence six theme parks at Walt go golfing, relax in the spa, then eat some fresh seafood — Disney World and Universal take surfing lessons and shop a lot of fresh seafood! Walk in Studios without waiting in line! Worth Avenue. the footsteps of Ernest Have lunch with your favorite Hemingway in Key West and character far away from the 03 MIAMI BEACH see the southernmost point crowds. Then, drive south to Relax on the beach and take of the U.S. Return to Miami by Palm Beach with a stop on a day to see alligators and seaplane, helicopter or car. Florida’s Space Coast to meet crocodiles in the Everglades with an astronaut and experience an ecologist. Then, dive into weightlessness! 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.
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MIAMI retired astronaut and a simulated flight in PALM BEACH zero gravity. Miami Art and Design: Explore the city’s Sunset Yacht Charter: Set sail on the calm It’s a V.I.P. World: Enjoy line-free insider street art subculture with a graffiti artist, waters off of Palm Beach. Sip on champagne access to the Magic Kingdom, the Animal and learn to put up your own tag. while the sun sets in the west. Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios Art Deco on the Go: Revel in the largest with a V.I.P. private guide. Fore! Golfing With the Pros: Hit the concentration of Art Deco buildings in the links with the pros for nine holes at two Dinner With Mickey Mouse: Have a private world with an architecture expert. award-winning courses. dinner with Disney’s official mascot inside Little Havana Uncovered: Make a mojito, roll the park. GULF COAST your own cigar and indulge in gourmet ice cream with Cuban-inspired flavors. THE KEYS Up Close With the Manatees: Visit Everglades Adventure: After an exhilarating pristine natural springs with a wildlife Ultimate Deep-sea Fishing: Go after the big airboat ride through the swamp, get up- expert, venturing into manatee habitats one on an exclusive sport-fishing yacht. close-and-personal with alligators, pythons, and subterranean caves. parrots and more. Hemingway’s Cocktail Class: Learn to make V.I.P. Salvador Dalí Museum: See the largest Hemingway’s favorite cocktails in his garden collection of Dalí’s work outside of Europe ORLANDO after it closes to the public. on a private tour. Deserted Island Kayak: Take an ecologist-led Blast Off Kennedy Space Center: This tour by kayak in search of marine life and experience is truly out of this world, with uninhabited islands. To see our full list of experiences access to restricted areas, lunch with a in Florida, please visit our website at excursionist.com
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS Six different flags have flown over Texas Texas Rose Festival, South by Southwest throughout its history: Spain, France, Mexico, (SXSW), Sundance Film Festival, Fiesta the Confederacy, the Republic of Texas and San Antonio, Austin City Limits and The the U.S. Austin Grand Prix.
WHEN TO GO INTERESTS While the best weather is generally enjoyed Sports, Golf, Cars Horseback Riding, Trekking during spring and autumn, summer evenings and Hiking, Stargazing, Cycling, Wildlife and can be mild and winter days can be sunny Conservation, Birding, Architecture, Geology, and dry. Performing Arts, Spirits, Beer, Archaeology, Yoga and Healing Arts.
48 SAMPLE ITINERARY DALLAS TO VEGAS ON A HARLEY DAVIDSON Ride 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.
01–02 DALLAS/FORT 03–04 SAN ANTONIO Then drive to Santa Fe, where WORTH TO AUSTIN TO MARFA you will meet with a Pueblo Pick up your Harley, cowboy Hear a storyteller’s alternative elder and visit ancient adobes. boots and Wranglers and begin tale of the Battle of the Alamo, Raft the Chama River on a your journey in Dallas. See and then drive through the luxury overnight camping trip how some of the country’s Texas Badlands to Marfa. and sample award-winning craft best barbecue is made, feast Emerge from the desert in a beers at a nearby brewery. on Tex-Mex cuisine and lend a unique artistic enclave and hand to a couple of cowboys at sleep in a tricked-out luxury 07–08 DURANGO TO PAGE a working ranch. Meet the next trailer park. After all that driving, pamper rock star and jam till the wee yourself at the Amangiri resort hours of the morning, then 05–06 EL PASO TO in the high desert of Utah and SANTA FE learn about Texas politics from take a dip in its legendary pool. Meet the boot maker to the an old hand at the Statehouse. Later, glide over Lake Powell on stars and put in your own order. 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.
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ARIZONA National Park as you raft from site to site Mysterious Marfa: Meet curators, artists along the Colorado River. and quirky locals as you unearth the secrets Sedona Spiritual Adventure: Balance your behind this unexpected contemporary spiritual wheel with a local healer and take a NEW MEXICO art mecca. private hot air balloon ride over stunning red sandstone canyons. Native American Cooking Experience: NEVADA Pick the freshest ingredients from a chef’s Grand Canyon Exclusive: Enjoy a private garden and prepare a Native American- Poker Face: Get schooled by a world-class hike, helicopter charter and gourmet picnic inspired feast. poker player before hitting the V.I.P. zones of along the South Rim. Las Vegas’ top casinos. Archaeology Immersion: Visit the ancient Taliesin West Insider: Take a private tour ruins of The Puye Cliffs Dwellings with a Vegas Extreme: Spend two days bungee of Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and local historian. jumping, race car driving, ATV riding and rifle architecture school. shooting in Sin City. Taos Pueblo With an Artisan: Meet a Native UTAH American artisan in one of the oldest work- Elvis and Marilyn Wedding: Don your ing pueblos in the region. tailored Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley V.I.P. Sundance: Rub elbows with filmmak- getups before a private midnight wedding ers and A-list celebrities with V.I.P. access to TEXAS at a kitsch chapel on The Strip. the most influential American film festival. SXSW Insider: Jam with rock stars and meet Canyoneering in Zion: Scale secret canyons tech gurus with V.I.P. access to the festival. and rappel down sheer cliffs with an expert To see our full list of experiences in guide in Zion National Park. Cowboy Conversion: Get outfitted with The Southwest, please visit our quintessential Western duds, then break website at excursionist.com Luxury Camping: Stay at your own private them in while working alongside cowboys at luxury camp in the heart of Canyonlands a cattle ranch.
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS The Art Institute of Chicago holds the largest Aspen Ideas Festival, Jackson Hole Rodeo, collection of Impressionist paintings in the Telluride Film Festival, Pitchfork Music world, besides The Louvre in Paris. Festival, Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and Taste of Chicago. WHEN TO GO May through October. Summers in Chicago INTERESTS are warm and the calendar is jam-packed Antiques and Crafts, Architecture and with street festivals and concerts. In the Design, Fine Art, Music, Spirits, Beer, Wildlife winter and spring, skiing is available across and Conservation, Yoga, Healing Arts, Colorado and Montana. Sports, Fishing, Skiing and Snowboarding, Horseback Riding and Hiking and Trekking.
52 SAMPLE ITINERARY ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH After 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.
01 CHICAGO 03 BRUSH CREEK RANCH mountain climbing on an early Begin your trip in the Windy Aspen is at once exhilarating morning hike. City; visit famous famous blues and relaxing. From hiking and clubs and dine at five-star skiing to horseback riding or fly- 05 YELLOWSTONE restaurants. Follow an art and fishing, there are plenty of ways Study Yellowstone’s famous architecture expert on a fasci- to enjoy the outdoors. Culture wildlife and geysers with your nating tour of the city’s cultural vultures will want to consider guide as you tour the park’s institutions then, depending on V.I.P. access to the Ideas Festival highlights, including the Lamar the season, top off your trip with or the Food & Wine Classic. Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs V.I.P. access to Chicago’s top and Earthquake Lake. 04 JACKSON HOLE sports games — Cubs, White 06 MONTANA Sox, Blackhawks, Bears or Bulls! Go behind the scenes with a real cowboy at the rodeo in Luxuriate at one of Montana’s 02 DENVER Jackson, then head to the most exclusive ranch properties, Drink up the best of Denver’s Tetons to satisfy the outdoors- and pamper yourself with its craft beer scene with a day of man’s every desire. The area extensive spa offerings. tastings at groundbreaking offers world-class fly fishing, breweries, followed by a chef’s hiking and wildlife viewing. Float table dinner set at the foot of down the Snake River or go the Rocky Mountains.
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ILLINOIS Backcountry Adventure: Hop on a snow- Native American Pow Wow: Dance, drum mobile and escape from it all in Telluride’s and sing the night away at a traditional Architecture by Private Yacht: Survey the beautiful backcountry, then spend the night Native American Pow Wow. architectural feats of the Second City aboard in a glamping tent. A River Runs Through It: Tear into one of your own private classic yacht. Montana’s secluded rivers on a private fly WYOMING Meet an Athlete: Meet a player from the fishing outing. Chicago Cubs, Bears or White Sox. Rodeo Insider Experience: Meet real Cowboy for a Day: Spend the day ranching Jazz V.I.P.: Get V.I.P. access to the Chicago cowboys behind the scenes at a rodeo. alongside cowboys on an authentic working Jazz Festival and meet top entertainers. ranch, while staying in a luxurious private Teton Adventure: Leave no stone unturned cabin. Chicago Mobster V.I.P. Access: Learn about on a private guided hike with an expert the original gangsters of Chi-Town with a naturalist. Devil’s Tower Adrenaline Adventure: deep dive into the Roaring Twenties. Climb 200 feet straight up to the top of The Horse Whisperer: Meet the authentic this otherworldly volcanic structure with an horse whisperer and learn how he tames wild COLORADO expert guide. stallions during a private lunch. Mount Rushmore and The Badlands: Gold Rush: Dig for gold, silver and Rafting Adventure: Raft the Snake River Witness the faces of presidents past gemstones at the historic mining mecca to get up close and personal with beavers, majestically lit up at night, then head into the of Leadville. osprey, moose and marmots. Badlands to see bison and pronghorn sheep V.I.P. Aspen Mountain Club: Dine at one of in their natural habitats. the world’s most exclusive private clubs. MONTANA + SOUTH DAKOTA
Horseback Riding with Bison: Wrangle the Wolf Country: Venture into Yellowstone day away with a stay at a bison ranch on the National Park on a wolf tracking expedition To see our full list of experiences in edge of Great Sand Dunes National Park. with an expert. The West, please visit our website at excursionist.com
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks, the Portland’s Rose and Jazz Festivals, Oregon world’s largest coffee company. Brewers Fest, Ashland Shakespeare Festival, Sasquatch! Festival, Leavenworth Oktober- WHEN TO GO fest and The Fremont Fair. Summer months are perfect, with pleasantly warm and sunny days. Expect steely skies INTERESTS and rain November to February. 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.
56 SAMPLE ITINERARY OUTDOOR + CULINARY DRIVING ADVENTURE Spend 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.
01–02 SEATTLE TO THE venture out with a naturalist Oregon’s award-winning wine SAN JUAN ISLANDS guide to experience the views country. Take a private helicopter Eat your way through a private of Hurricane Ridge and Sol ride over the valley, landing at food tour and do a special Duc Falls. Then, continue your an exclusive vineyard for dinner. coffee tasting. Go behind the exploration deeper into the park Then find yourself in America’s scenes at Pike Place market, towards Rialto Beach and the hipster mecca, Portland, for a have lunch atop the Space Hoh Rainforest. customized food tour. Needle and see the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum after 04 OREGON COAST 07–08 COLUMBIA GORGE hours. Take a car ferry to the Depart Olympic National Park AND MOUNT HOOD San Juan Islands for a private for the incredible Oregon Coast, Drive along the incredible kayaking adventure to observe visiting Astoria, Cannon Beach Columbia River, hike Mult- killer whales with a naturalist. and Depoe Bay. nomah Falls and visit the charming town of Hood River. 03 OLYMPIC 05–06 THE WILLAMETTE Relax at Skamania Lodge and NATIONAL PARK VALLEY TO PORTLAND go on an energizing hike before Take a ferry to Port Angeles and Drive to the Willamette Valley, 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.
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SEATTLE + SAN JUAN ISLANDS On the Wild Side: Take a naturalist-led tour Craft Brewery Jaunt: Go crazy for craft beer of the largest temperate rainforest found in as you taste IPAs, stouts, lagers, ambers and Glass Blowing V.I.P. Access: Dive into the the United States. more — straight from the source. world of glass sculptor Dale Chihuly with a Private Mountaineering: Hike through private tour of his working hotshop. SOUTHERN OREGON + THE COAST meadows and past waterfalls as you Early Access Pike Place: Get to know local ascend an active volcano with an expert Adventure Around Bend: With “the outdoor fishmongers on a private tour of the market climbing guide. playground of the West” as your base, bike before the crowds roll in. endless trails, take a float trip or go horse- Native American Cultural Experience: PORTLAND + THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE back riding past exotic volcanic landscapes. Cruise to Tillicum Village for a Native Crater Lake Cruise: Take a private American cultural experience and a Hit “The Hood”: Hit the slopes with a profes- cruise to Wizard Island for hiking and traditional salmon meal. sional skier or snowboarder on Mount Hood. panoramic views. Whale Watching: Observe orcas from a Expert-Led Foodie Tour: Spend an after- Eco-tour in Depoe Bay: Go on a private private vessel in the San Juan Islands. noon exploring the diversity of Oregon’s whale and marine life tour with a local culinary scene — from food trucks to marine scientist. OLYMPIC PENINSULA + MT. RAINIER gourmet eateries.
On the Edge: Take in the spectacle of Wine Tasting by Heli: Taste the best of Washington’s rocky coastline and search Oregon’s vineyards on a helicopter journey To see our full list of experiences in the tide pools for exotic sea life. through the Willamette Valley with a Pacific Northwest, please visit our wine expert. website at excursionist.com
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS A coastal redwood tree named Hyperion in Auction Napa Valley, Awards Season in Los Redwood National Park is the tallest living Angeles, Coachella Music Festival, dineLA, tree in the world at 379.1 feet (115.5 meters). Outside Lands, San Francisco Pride and The Rose Bowl. WHEN TO GO California is truly the land of temperate INTERESTS climates. A coastal trip is ideal from spring Architecture and Design, Fine Art, Fashion, through summer, while the fall in Northern Film, Music, Performing Arts, Cooking, Fine California is glorious and the winters in Dining, Spirits, Beer, Wine, Wildlife and Con- Southern California are sublime. servation, Birding Yoga, Healing Arts, Sports, Golf, Adrenaline, Flightseeing, Cycling, Surf- ing, Horseback Riding, Sailing and Boating, Water Sports and Hiking and Trekking.
60 SAMPLE ITINERARY 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.
01 SAN FRANCISCO 03 NAPA VALLEY 07 LOS ANGELES Enjoy a city tour with a local Wake up with the sun for a Stay by the beach or in Beverly guide, explore Alcatraz at night, beautiful hot air balloon ride. Hills (or both!), surf with a pro taste your way through San Blend your own wine and enjoy in Malibu, visit Disneyland as a Francisco’s foodie scene and it during dinner in a candlelit V.I.P., hang with a celebrity and explore Mexican-American art wine cave. hike Runyon Canyon. in The Mission. 04 CARMEL 08 SAN DIEGO 02 YOSEMITE Check out the breathtaking Relax and romp on the beach, Explore raging waterfalls and panorama from Carmel’s coast, but don’t miss the historic plentiful wildlife in this iconic and then go whale watching Gaslamp Quarter or the California setting. on a private eco-tour with a world-renowned San Diego naturalist guide. Zoo for a V.I.P. safari to feed the giraffes. 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.
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SAN FRANCISCO CARMEL, MONTEREY + BIG SUR NEWPORT BEACH, LAGUNA BEACH + SAN DIEGO SF Scavenger Hunt: Find clues and explore Adrenaline Eco-Rafting: Search for whales, the city by bike, ferry, trolley and Segway on dolphins and secret coves on a miltary- Kids’ San Diego: Meet a zookeeper and feed this kid-friendly adventure. grade vessel. animals at the award-winning San Diego Zoo, followed by a family dinner in the America’s Cup Experience: Sail aboard an Aerial Tour of Carmel: Fly down the Gaslamp Quarter. award-winning yacht with a professional coastline past Monterey to Carmel by crew under the Golden Gate Bridge. private helicopter. V.I.P. Disneyland: Go behind-the-scenes with V.I.P. access to the only theme park in Biking the City: Explore the Haight, Mission, Running Wild: Explore the area’s pristine the world designed by Walt Disney himself. Castro, Nob Hill and other neighborhoods by beaches by horseback. bike with a local insider. DEATH VALLEY + PALM SPRINGS SANTA BARBARA Foodie Fest: Eat your way through the coun- try’s foodie capital with a culinary authority. Rat Pack V.I.P.: Host a private party in a Hidden Channel Islands: Go sea kayaking, midcentury modern mansion with your own hiking and snorkeling before enjoying a NAPA + SONOMA Frank Sinatra cover band. gourmet picnic on a cluster of uninhabited islands. Joshua Tree Overnight: Go hiking among Wine Immersion: Have lunch with a top the bizarre trees with a naturalist, and winemaker at a vineyard, or enjoy a private The Other Wine Country: With a master spend the night in a tent or at an offbeat dinner with a sommelier in a candlelit cave. sommelier, visit the overlooked vineyards of bed and breakfast. California’s up-and-coming wine region. Chef’s Table: Meet California’s top chefs as they cook for you in their Michelin-starred LOS ANGELES + SANTA MONICA kitchens. To see our full list of experiences in California, please visit our website Air, Sea and Land: Ride in a hot air balloon, Inside L.A. Art: Saunter through the city’s at excursionist.com sail the coast and bike the vineyards in one best private collections, meet an artist in action-packed day. their studio and enjoy exclusive access to museums like LACMA and MOCA. YOSEMITE + KINGS CANYON Malibu Surf Pro: Take lessons with a profes- sional surfer and soak up the Malibu lifestyle. Yosemite Camping: Camp in the wilderness with a naturalist guide, and experience Courtside Clippers or Lakers: Watch L.A.’s views of the Yosemite Valley not seen from hottest teams play from courtside seats next anywhere else! to celebrities and avid fans. Yosemite Behind the Lens: See the park Fashion Forward: Led by a celebrity stylist, through the lens of Ansel Adams alongside a visit private boutiques in West Hollywood, photographer and naturalist. Venice and Beverly Hills, and meet an up- and-coming designer. Luxury Sequoia Safari: Camp out in the heart of Kings Canyon National Park in a SUP and Bike Adventure: Paddle on luxury, tented camp. Mother’s Beach, then bike the Venice Beach boardwalk with a local award- winning journalist.
62 CALIFORNIA THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES
63 ALASKA
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS Alaska is the only state in the U.S. to have Mount Marathon Race, Alaska State Fair, coastlines on three different bodies of water: Fur Rendezvous Festival, Alyeska Resort the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Blueberry Music Festival, World Eskimo- Bering Sea. Indian Olympics, and The Talkeetna Bluegrass Festival. WHEN TO GO Extended sunlight and relatively mild INTERESTS temperatures grace May through mid- Wildlife and Conservation, Birding, Hiking August. December through March is the and Trekking, Flightseeing, Adrenaline, best time to see the northern lights. Geology, Stargazing, Sailing and Boating, Fishing, Cooking, Skiing and Snowboarding and Fishing.
Alyeska Resort, Anchorage, courtesy of Ralph Kristopher 64 SAMPLE ITINERARY WILDERNESS LODGES The 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.
01 SOUTHEASTERN watch chunks of ice break off of 04 FAIRBANKS + THE ALASKA glaciers as you land on remote FAR NORTH Experience the Inside Passage’s mountains. Spend the day From Fairbanks, fly to a incredible glaciers for salmon fishing and break for a gourmet secluded lodge north of the fishing and bear viewing. Fly lunch. Then, hike a deserted Arctic Circle for some of the into Juneau and head to a beach surrounded by hundreds best aurora viewing in the world. remote lodge via seaplane. Go of seals. Observe bears, moose and on a kayaking adventure to get wolves in their natural setting. close to otters, seals, porpoises, 03 THE IDITAROD TRAIL Then, fly to Gates of The Arctic sea lions and whales. Meet the dogs that rip through National Park to float down- the most challenging human- river in inflatable canoes to a 02 WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS canine race in existence. Charter secluded cabin. Take a flightseeing tour of a state-of-the-art helicopter for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park glacier trekking, wildlife viewing, 05 ANCHORAGE + with your own private pilot and river rafting and fishing. 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.
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INTERIOR Bears By Air and Foot: Board a small plane Native Culture + Wildlife: Observe bald to explore Katmai National Park from above, eagles, and learn about the art and culture of Hot and Cold: Visit the world’s largest year- followed by a landing to walk among Alaskan the indigenous Tlingit tribe. round ice museum, watch the aurora borealis brown bears in their natural habitat. and then warm up with a dip in the region’s FAR NORTH Deep Sea Fishing: Head out into Kachemak famous hot springs. Bay to fish for halibut and salmon in one of Bering Sea Adventure: Visit the remote Off-Roading Adventures: Head to the the region’s richest marine environments. historic mining town of Nome to pan for gold isolated Alaskan interior to bask in the on the beach. majesty of the region’s most dramatic SOUTHEAST wilderness landscapes. Arctic Adventure to Utqiagvik: Take a private Glaciers by Private Catamaran: Head deep flight above the frozen waters of the Arctic SOUTH CENTRAL into the waters of Glacier Bay by high-speed Ocean in search of polar bears. catamaran. Denali Flightseeing Tour: Go flightseeing Yacht Safari: With your own crew and above Denali National Park in search of To see our full list of experiences naturalist guides, spot whales, eagles and caribou, grizzly bears and wolves against in Alaska, please visit our website other native flora and fauna along the the backdrop of Mount McKinley, North at excursionist.com Inside Passage. America’s highest mountain. Land on a glacier in the middle of six million acres of secluded park territory.
ULTIMA THULE LODGE, CHITINA Courtesy of Arturo Poloena
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67 HAWAII
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS The Big Island grows by about 42 acres each The Aloha Festivals, Ironman Triathlon World year because of the Kilauea Volcano, which Championship, Oahu Ukulele Festival, Kauai has erupted continuously for over 30 years. Tahitian Dance Competition, Moon Festival in Lahaina, Merrie Monarch Festival, Kona WHEN TO GO Coffee Cultural Festival and The Hawaii Food With average temperature lows hovering and Wine Festival. around 72 degrees year-round, a Hawaii trip is always a good idea. The most popular time INTERESTS to visit is during the summer, when schools Golf, Horseback Riding, Cycling, Hiking and are on vacation and the weather is dry. The Trekking, Wildlife and Conservation, Birding, islands can get a little crowded during the Flightseeing, Adrenaline, Geology, Stargazing, holiday season at the end of December. Sailing and Boating, Yachting, Water Sports, Fishing, Surfing and Performance Arts.
68 SAMPLE ITINERARY HAWAII FOR THE SPORTY FAMILY Embark 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.
01 OAHU 02 THE BIG ISLAND waterfalls and zip line above Start your exploration in (HAWAII) the treetops. Honolulu with a guided tour Dig deep into Hawaii’s youngest, of Pearl Harbor and the USS largest and most geologically 03 MAUI Arizona, and learn about the active island. Visit the Kilauea Go whale watching, snorkeling roles they played in World War II. Volcano by helicopter and take or boating in a traditional Then, head to the North Shore a ground tour of the black rock Hawaiian outrigger canoe, then for a quintessential Hawaiian cliffs with a geologist. Enjoy drive by secluded waterfalls on afternoon: surfing lessons at a cultural demonstration on the famous road to Hana! Enjoy the legendary Banzai Pipeline the lava flats, then head to the authentic Hawaiian cuisine and lunch at a local famed spectacular Kona coastline, with an expert guide who will shrimp truck. where you can snorkel with introduce you to rural Upcoun- manta rays, horseback ride by 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.
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OAHU Hidden Waterfall Adventure: Enjoy a hike Private Beach Luau: Enjoy your own private through native forest trails, exploring a series luau on the beach with authentic Hawaiian North Shore Adventure: Surf or of secluded waterfalls and swimming in entertainment and cuisine. stand up paddle board Hawaii’s most gorgeous freshwater pools. famous coastline. KAUAI + LANAI Hawaiian Arts + Fine Dining: Spend a THE BIG ISLAND (HAWAII) Na Pali Coast Three Ways: Go on a personal- day visiting some of Oahu’s world-class Zip Line and Waterfall Tour: Journey ized hiking adventure, then tour the dynamic museums and cultural centers. through the breathtaking landscape of the island of Kaui by helicopter and yacht. Kohala coast on an ATV expedition led by MAUI Off-Roading Adventure: Take an off-roading a daring local. escapade to Lanai’s Garden of the Gods, Road to Hana: Enjoy one of the most scenic Volcanoes Adventure: Hover above Hawaii’s followed by a private picnic. drives in the world with your expert guide. majestic volcanoes in a helicopter with the Sushi Lessons on Lanai: Learn the art of doors removed and “feel the heat.” On land, Hawaiian Culinary Adventure: Head to sushi on Lanai as you work with some of the continue your tour with a local volcanologist. Upcountry with a local guide for farm-fresh freshest seafood in the Pacific. produce and artisanal Hawaiian snacks Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays: Snorkel and sweets. with these gentle creatures at night in the Kayak Snorkel: Explore the marine life of warm waters off of Kona. To see our full list of experiences Honolulu Bay by kayak with a naturalist in Hawaii, please visit our website guide by your side. at excursionist.com
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS British Columbia has close to 40,000 Vancouver Island MusicFest, Fusion Festival, islands. Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, The WHEN TO GO Calgary Stampede, Works Art and Design Summer months are best as fall is short yet Festival and The Calgary Reggae Festival. great for hiking. January and February are ideal for winter sports. INTERESTS Skiing and Snowboarding, Horseback Riding, Cycling, Hiking and Trekking, Wildlife and Conservation, Flightseeing, Adrenaline, Geology, Stargazing, Sailing and Boating and Fishing.
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Excursionist 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.
01–02 CALGARY 03–04 LAKE LOUISE to Whistler for mountain biking + CANMORE + JASPER by ski lift, zip lining and an off- Arrive in Calgary and spend Enjoy the best of the Rockies road buggy excursion. the afternoon exploring its with whitewater rafting, zip craft breweries, premier music lining, glacier hiking and lake 07 VANCOUVER museum and farm-to-table canoeing. End with a helicopter Bike through Stanley Park — forward fare. Bright and early, tour of one of the region’s one of the most scenic urban head out into the Canadian famous turquoise lakes. parks in the world — in Western Rocky Mountains to explore Canada’s metropolis. Venture caves, climb a via Ferrata route 05–06 KAMLOOPS + out on a hands-on sailing trip WHISTLER and take a heli-hiking tour of to explore some of the harbor’s Experience rugged cowboy one of the region’s most remote many islands. country as you herd cattle locations. and partake in horseback 08 VANCOUVER ISLAND safaris, while staying in a Stay at a luxurious eco-resort, luxury tented camp. Proceed where ocean kayaking and hik- ing wildlife encounters abound.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA Heli-Hiking: Land in remote mountain pass- Klondike Gold Rush, while mastering your es and go hiking among the region’s most sled dogs in this icy wilderness. Wildlife + First Nations Culture in Haida dramatic peaks with just you and your guide. Nunavut Basecamp: Search for pods of Gwaii: See bears and eagles in the island’s Ice Walk: Strap on your boots and crampons unicorn-like narwhal whales as they feed beautiful parks, and learn about the Haida and explore the Columbia Icefields, the near the floe edge of North Baffin Island, Gwaii’s Aboriginal heritage from an largest mass of ice in the Canadian Rockies, then go snorkeling and kayaking on the expert guide. with your private guide. icy sea. Gardens of Victoria + Vancouver Island: Caving in Rat’s Nest Cave: Head out with Caribou Safari: Follow the great migration Wander through acres of amazing farms and your private caving guide as you explore a of caribou by snowmobile and keep your gardens with a botanist by your side. vast and complex subterranean world. eyes out for wolverines and arctic wolves Whitewater Rafting Adventure: Hit the rap- at river crossing points. ids of the Chilliwack, Elaho and Thompson MANITOBA + NORTHERN CANADA rivers with an expert guide. Inuit Cultural Immersion: Traverse the great To see our full list of experiences in ALBERTA ice roads of the Arctic Circle, and meet Inuit Western Canada, please visit our elders in secluded villages. website at excursionist.com Via Ferrata Hiking: Enjoy a thrilling hike Yukon Frontier: Mush your way down the along a via ferrata route in the Canadian same trail as the frenzied prospectors of the Rockies.
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75 Courtesy of Jeremy Koreski EASTERN CANADA
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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS Montreal has the highest number of Le Carnaval de Québec, Festival Internation- restaurants per capita in Canada and the al de Jazz de Montréal, New France second highest in North America, after Festival and The Ottawa International New York City. Hockey Festival.
WHEN TO GO INTERESTS Weather is nice from late June to August History, Archaeology, Birding, Botany, Wild- although September and October bring life, Local Cuisine, Cooking, Wine, Fine Art, great weather without the buzz of tourist Antiques, Local Culture, Cycling, Kayaking, season. Visit during winter months for Sailing, Skiing, Trekking. snow or ice sports.
76 SAMPLE ITINERARY NIAGARA TO QUEBEC: A ROMANCE THROUGH EASTERN CANADA A 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.
01 NIAGARA FALLS 02–03 TORONTO in the enchanted forest and Helicopter over the falls and TO OTTAWA cheesemaking demonstrations land at a vineyard for a private Experience Toronto’s with chanting monks, who also lunch. Bike around the lake on multicultural scene and the happen to brew beer. a foodie expedition, then see “Hollywood (or film capital) the best of Niagara Falls with- of the North.” Then head to 06–07 QUEBEC CITY TO CHARLEVOIX out waiting in line. End with a Ottawa for whitewater rafting Fall for these exceedingly private boat cruise under outside the city perimeter and romantic cities with your own the falls. the chance to tear up the ice with a hockey superstar. private dinner overlooking the majestic castle. End the trip 04–05 MONTREAL TO THE with a private champagne cruise EASTERN TOWNSHIPS on the Saint Lawrence River to a Saunter to the “Paris of North spot for whale watching, hiking America” for a food tour by and relaxation. 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
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ONTARIO Notre Dame Private Concert: Enjoy a private NEWFOUNDLAND + LABRADOR organ concert at the cathedral where the Hollywood North Insider: Discover the chief organist will perform masterworks just Humpback Whale Snorkeling: Aboard a history of film in the “Hollywood of The for you. speedy zodiac boat, reach the waters of Con- North” with visits to active film sets, and film ception Bay, where humpback whales hang Wildlife Watching: Go sea kayaking among classes at the Toronto Film School. out next to massive icebergs. loons, peregrine falcons, and fin and hump- No Wait Niagara: Go to the front of the line back whales, all while gliding past one of the Gros Morne Excursion: Go on a hiking, with V.I.P. treatment at Niagara’s top attrac- world’s longest glaciers. fishing and boating escapade through fjords, tions. We can even close the Journey Behind sea caves and glacial valleys in this UNESCO the Falls for your clients and their families. NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA + World Heritage Site. PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Hockey Star for a Day: Practice your slap Glacial Glory: Spot polar bears and dance shot with a Senators player, then enjoy V.I.P. Tidal Tour: Take a walking tour of the under the northern lights with members of a seats at their game. Hopewell Rocks during low tide, then hop local Inuit community, while staying in a yurt in Torngats National Park. Algonquin Winter Adventure: Embark on a in a kayak to experience the Bay of Fundy’s winter adventure filled with heli-hiking, dog extreme high tide. sledding and wolf watching in the pristine PEI Seafood: Embark on a day of clamming, To see our full list of experiences in Algonquin National Park. lobster fishing and seal watching, then Eastern Canada, please visit our website feast on the day’s catch at a private sea- at excursionist.com. QUEBEC food dinner. Making Maple Syrup: Visit a traditional sugar Cabot Trail Adventure: Bike the Cabot Trail shack deep within a maple forest to learn and visit traditional Acadian villages, then the art of making maple syrup, followed by a explore the majestic Cape Breton Highlands. private dinner in a log cabin.
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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.
FUN FACT NOT TO MISS Corals within the kaleidoscopic reefs of the St. Lucia’s Chocolate Heritage Month, Caribbean only mate once a year, and scien- Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest, Junkanoo tists believe the special occasion is linked to Summer Festival in The Bahamas, New the lunar cycle. The best time to check out Year’s Eve in St. Barts, and The Barbados the underwater spawning party is during a Crop Over Festival. full moon. INTERESTS WHEN TO GO Golf, Hiking and Trekking, Wildlife and The winter months are the best time to avoid Conservation, Birding, Adrenaline, Geology, heavy rains, but many of the islands are Sailing and Boating, Yachting, Water Sports, genuine year-round destinations. Fishing, Surfing, Architecture and Design, Music, Archaeology, Fine Dining, Cooking, Spirits, Yoga and the Healing Arts.
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THE BAHAMAS ST. BARTS Scattered off the coast of South Florida, St. Barts in the West Indies is a French- The Bahamas boasts 700 islands with speaking hub for international jet-setters and arguably the clearest water in the world, and their gorgeous yachts. Its Swedish history ideal conditions for boating. The diversity adds a charming twist to the island’s tropical of offerings in Nassau — fishing, gambling, luxury, which is embellished by a chic and a nightlife, cricket and culinary delights — star-studded nightlife scene. anchors its popularity as a must-visit hotspot in the region. ANGUILLA Anguilla is a British island nestled in a fairly DOMINICAN REPUBLIC remote corner of The Caribbean — 200 The DR is beloved for its beautiful beaches miles east of Puerto Rico. Its beaches are that span 250 miles of the island of Hispan- considered the quietest and most beautiful iola. With over four centuries of history built the region, making it the perfect escape for into its cobblestone streets, Santo Domingo discerning travelers looking for a tranquil is the country’s political and cultural capital, setting without the distractions of chain and the oldest city in the New World. restaurants and touristy shops.
JAMAICA ST. KITTS + NEVIS From flavorful cuisine and a vibrant arts These two small islands are neighbors scene, to picturesque seascapes and healing separated by just two miles of turquoise mineral baths, there’s never a dull moment water. Luxurious plantation inns sit among on the island of Jamaica. There’s a running dormant volcanoes, rainforests and ancient joke that if you see a church (there’s no ruins on both islands, though Nevis is known shortage with about three per square mile), for being a bit more off-the-beaten-path. 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. continued...
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BARBADOS DOMINICA Most recognize Barbados as the home of The water of Dominica’s Boiling Lake is international pop star, Rihanna, but there’s literally always bubbling. See the massive so much more to this uber-British enclave hot spring on a hike through the national on the eastern border of the region. Play park, in which striking waterfalls punctuate cricket, sip tea and tee off on world-class the sprawling rainforest of this mountainous golf courses. island. Without any beaches to write home about, this island has remained the most pristine in the Caribbean. ST. LUCIA Home to the world’s only drive-in volcano, St. Lucia is a land of dramatic mountains ST. VINCENT + covered by lush vegetation and awe- THE GRENADINES inspiring vistas. The island’s indigenous This Caribbean gem has 32 islands and cays roots continue to influence today’s Saint with endless opportunities for experiencing Lucian culture, which focuses on traditional the water by sailboat or yacht. Plus, the cooking, plant-based healing and adventur- “Vincy” people are fun and hospitable, and ous rainforest activities. home-brewed beer is a fantastic part of daily life on the island.
TURKS + CAICOS Situated next to a kaleidoscopic coral reef PUERTO RICO system, Turks + Caicos is a dream spot for One of the most sought-after destinations divers and snorkelers, as well as sun seekers in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico is home to a who love soft, white-sand beaches. There remarkably well-preserved Spanish quarter, are 40 different islands and cays to visit El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the that all have calm, warm waters perfect for a United Sates National Forest System and the leisurely swim. world’s most brilliant bioluminescent bays.
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THE BAHAMAS + TURKS AND CAICOS Jungle Biking: Mountain bike through St. Private Bio Bays: Explore Puerto Rico’s bio- Lucia’s plantations and rainforests with a luminescent bays without the tourists in tow. Diving for Tigers: Follow an expert dive local expert. On the Coffee Trail: Visit some of the world’s master on a cage-free diving trip with tiger Pony Express: Ride ponies on the secluded premiere coffee plantations in Jamaica’s sharks on the Little Bahama Bank. beaches of Mustique, followed by a private Blue Mountains. Exumas Kitesurfing: Kitesurf with an expert champagne picnic. Old San Juan Immersion: Visit artisan in the turquoise waters of the Exumas. shops, rum distilleries, bakeries and music PUERTO RICO + JAMAICA Wild Turks: Go snorkeling or diving with shops with a local, then stay to play through humpback whales off the coast of the night. Kingston Crazy: Record a reggae track, run Providenciales, and watch migratory with an Olympian and roast world-class birds with an ornithologist. coffee in one crazy-busy Kingston day. 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.
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Our team personally vets all of our five-star and boutique properties, passing along the best rates to the travel trade.
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL, NEWPORT COAST
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NEW ENGLAND Park Hyatt New York- New York City, New York Refinery Hotel - New York City, New York Camden Harbour Inn - Camden, Maine Smyth - New York City, New York Chatham Bars Inn Resort & Spa - Chatham, Massachusetts The Beekman Hotel - New York City, New York Four Seasons Hotel Boston - Boston, Massachusetts The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel - New York City, New York Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina - Bar Harbor, Maine The Chatwal Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel - New York City, Mandarin Oriental, Boston - Boston, Massachusetts New York Ocean House - Watch Hill, Rhode Island The Mark - New York City, New York Stowe Mountain Lodge - Stowe, Vermont The Pierre - New York City, New York The Danforth Inn - Portland, Maine The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park - New York City, New York The Godfrey Hotel Boston - Boston, Massachusetts The St. Regis New York - New York City, New York The Mayflower Grace - Washington, Connecticut The Surrey - New York City, New York The Pitcher Inn - Warren, Vermont Topping Rose House - Bridgehampton, New York The Vanderbilt Grace - Newport, Rhode Island
The White Barn Inn - Kennebunk, Maine THE MID ATLANTIC Twin Farms - Barnard, Vermont Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C. Watch Hill Inn - Watch Hill, Rhode Island Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond - St. Michaels, Maryland Weekapaug Inn - Westerly, Rhode Island Keswick Hall - Keswick, Virginia Wheatleigh Hotel- Lenox, Massachusetts Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. - Washington, D.C. White Elephant Hotel - Nantucket, Massachusetts The Dupont Circle Hotel - Washington, D.C. Winvian Farm - Morris, Connecticut The Hay-Adams - Washington, D.C. Woodstock Inn & Resort - Woodstock, Vermont The Jefferson - Washington, D.C. XV Beacon Hotel - Boston, Massachusetts The Rittenhouse - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Williamsburg Inn - Williamsburg, Virginia NEW YORK
Baccarat Hotel & Residences - New York City, New York THE SOUTH Chambers Hotel - New York City, New York Andaz Savannah - Savannah, Georgia Four Seasons Hotel New York - New York City, New York Belmond Charleston Place - Charleston, South Carolina Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown - New York City, New York Hotel Monteleone - New Orleans, Louisiana Lake Placid Lodge - Lake Placid, New York Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia Mandarin Oriental- New York City, New York Monmouth Historic Inn – Natchez, Mississippi
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Montage Palmetto Bluff - Bluffton, South Carolina FLORIDA Stonehurst Place – Atlanta, Georgia 1 Hotel South Beach - Miami, Florida The Cloister at Sea Island - Sea Island, Georgia COMO Metropolitan - Miami Beach, Florida The Fearrington House Inn - Pittsboro, North Carolina EAST, Miami - Miami, Florida The Hermitage Hotel - Nashville, Tennessee Faena Hotel Miami Beach - Miami Beach, Florida The Inn at Houmas House Plantation and Gardens - Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort - Darrow, Louisiana Lake Buena Vista, Florida The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Kiawah Island, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa - Little Torch Key, Florida South Carolina Soho Beach House - Miami Beach, Florida The Sea Pines Resort - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Southernmost on the Beach - Key West, Florida Thompson Nashville - Nashville, Tennessee Sunset Key Cottages - Key West, Florida Wentworth Mansion - Charleston, South Carolina The Betsy - South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida Windsor Court Hotel - New Orleans, Louisiana The Breakers Palm Beach - Palm Beach, Florida Zero George Street - Charleston, South Carolina The Marker - Key West, Florida
THE WATERGATE HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
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The Moorings Village & Spa - Islamorada, Florida Inn and Spa at Loretto Santa Fe - Santa Fe, New Mexico The Ritz-Carlton, Naples - Naples, Florida La Posada De Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa - Santa Fe, New Mexico The Setai Miami Beach - Miami Beach, Florida Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada The St. Regis Bal Harbour - Bal Harbour, Florida Red Mountain Resort- Ivins, Utah W South Beach - Miami Beach, Florida Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek - Dallas, Texas Waldorf Astoria Orlando - Orlando, Florida Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico THE SOUTHWEST Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa - Moab, Utah
Amangiri - Canyon Point, Utah Tanque Verde Ranch - Tucson, Arizona Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale - Scottsdale, Arizona Four Seasons Hotel Austin - Austin, Texas The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa - Houston, Texas Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada The Inn at Dos Brisas - Washington, Texas Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe - Santa Fe, New Mexico The Ladder Ranch - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - Scottsdale, Arizona Vermejo Park Ranch - Raton, New Mexico Wildcatter Ranch Resort and Spa - Graham, Texas
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AUSTIN, TEXAS
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THE WEST Triple Creek Ranch - Darby, Montana Turpin Meadow Ranch - Moran, Wyoming 320 Guest Ranch - Gallatin Gateway, Montana Zapata Ranch - Mosca, Colorado Amangani - Jackson Hole, Wyoming Chicago Athletic Association Hotel - Chicago, Illinois CALIFORNIA Dunton Hot Springs - Dolores, Colorado Auberge du Soleil Napa Valley - Rutherford, California Dunton River Camp - Dolores, Colorado Beach Village at the Del - Coronado, California Dunton Town House - Telluride, Colorado Belmond El Encanto - Santa Barbara, California Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone - West Yellowstone,Montana Bernardus Lodge - Carmel Valley, California Four Seasons Hotel Chicago - Chicago, Illinois Bodega Bay Lodge - Bodega Bay, California Four Seasons Hotel Denver - Denver, Colorado Calistoga Ranch - Calistoga, California Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail - Vail, Colorado Carmel Valley Ranch - Carmel-By-The-Sea, California Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming Casa Palmero - Pebble Beach, California Gateway Canyons - Gateway, Colorado Cavallo Point - Sausalito, California Hotel Terra Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa - Pismo Beach, California Lone Mountain Ranch - Big Sky, Montana Fairmont Grand Del Mar - San Diego, California Rawah Ranch – Jelm, Colorado Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows - Santa Monica, California Red Reflet Ranch - Ten Sleep, Wyoming Fairmont San Francisco - San Francisco, California Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa - Teton Village, Wyoming Farmhouse Inn, Restaurant & Spa - Forestville, California The Arrabelle at Vail Square - Vail, Colorado Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco - San Francisco, California The Broadmoor - Colorado Springs, Colorado Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills - Los Angeles, California The Broadmoor Cloud Camp - Colorado Springs, Colorado Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, California The Broadmoor Fly Fishing Camp - Colorado Springs, Colorado Galleria Park Hotel – San Francisco, California The Little Nell - Aspen, Colorado Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Collection - Los Angeles, California The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch - Saratoga, Wyoming Hotel Vitale – San Francisco, California The Peninsula Chicago - Chicago, Illinois Hotel Zetta San Francisco - San Francisco, California The Ranch at Emerald Valley - Colorado Springs, Colorado L’Auberge Del Mar - Del Mar, California The Ranch at Rock Creek - Philipsburg, Montana Las Alcobas, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley - St. Helena, The Resort at Paws Up - Greenough, Montana California The Sebastian – Vail, Colorado Loews Regency San Francisco - San Francisco, California The St. Regis Aspen - Aspen, Colorado Meadowood Napa Valley - St. Helena, California Thompson Chicago - Chicago, Illinois Montage Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California
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Montage Laguna Beach - Laguna Beach, California The Beverly Hills Hotel - Beverly Hills, California Mr. C Beverly Hills - Los Angeles, California The Epiphany Hotel – Palo Alto, California North Block Hotel - Yountville, California The Lodge at Pebble Beach - Pebble Beach, California Oceana Beach Club Hotel - Santa Monica, California The Lodge at Torrey Pines - San Diego, California Ojai Valley Inn & Spa - Ojai, California The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills – West Hollywood, California Pendry San Diego - San Diego, California The Miramonte Resort & Spa – Indian Wells, California Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, California The Peninsula Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa - Rancho Santa Fe, California The Resort at Pelican Hill - Newport Coast, California Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite – Groveland, California The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe - Truckee, California SLS Beverly Hills - Los Angeles, California The St. Regis San Francisco - San Francisco, California Tenaya Lodge - Fish Camp, California Ventana Inn and Spa - Big Sur, California Terranea Resort - Rancho Palos Verdes, California Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, California The Battery - San Francisco, California Wine Country Inn - St Helena, California
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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND ALASKA Echo Valley Ranch and Spa – Clinton, British Columbia Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Banff, Alberta Four Seasons Hotel Seattle - Seattle, Washington Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Lake Louise, Alberta Hotel Captain Cook – Anchorage, Alaska Fairmont Empress - Victoria, British Columbia Skamania Lodge - Stevenson, Washington Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper, Alberta Sunriver Resort - Sunriver, Oregon Fairmont Pacific Rim - Vancouver, British Columbia The Allison Inn & Spa - Newberg, Oregon Fairmont Palliser - Calgary, Alberta The Hotel Alyeska - Girdwood, Alaska Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler - Whistler, British Thompson Seattle - Seattle, Washington Columbia Tutka Bay Lodge - Kachemak Bay, Alaska Inconnu Lodge – Yukon Territory Ultima Thule Lodge - Chitina, Alaska Kensington Riverside Inn - Calgary, Alberta Winterlake Lodge – Finger Lake, Alaska Loden Hotel – Vancouver, British Columbia
HAWAII Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge - York Factory, Manitoba Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort - Port McNeill, British Columbia Andaz Maui at Wailea - Maui, Hawaii North Knife Lake Wilderness Lodge – York Factory, Manitoba Fairmont Kea Lani - Wailea, Hawaii Rosewood Hotel Georgia - Vancouver, British Columbia Fairmont Orchid - Kohala Coast, Hawaii Seal River Heritage Lodge - Seal River, Manitoba Four Seasons Lana’i at Manele Bay - Lanai City, Hawaii Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver - Vancouver, British Columbia Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort – 70 Mile House, British Columbia Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, The Lodge at Koele - Lanai City, Hawaii Sonora Resort- Sonora Island, British Columbia Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea - Wailea, Hawaii Spirit Bear Lodge - Klemtu, British Columbia Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina - Oahu, Hawaii The Pacific Yellowfin Yacht – Vancouver, British Columbia Hotel Wailea - Maui, Hawaii
Koa Kea Hotel and Resort - Kauai, Hawaii EASTERN CANADA Montage Kapalua Bay - Lahaina, Hawaii Auberge Saint-Antoine – Ville de Québec, Québec The Kahala Hotel and Resort - Honolulu, Hawaii Fairmont Château Laurier - Ottawa, Ontario The Modern Honolulu - Honolulu, Hawaii Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Quebec City, Québec
WESTERN CANADA Fairmont le Château Montebello - Montebello, Québec Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu - La Malbaie, Québec Blachford Lake Lodge - Yellowknife, Nunavut Fogo Island Inn - Fogo Island, Newfoundland Clayoquot Wilderness Resort – Tofino, British Columbia Four Seasons Hotel Toronto - Toronto, Ontario Dymond Lake Ecolodge – Dymond Lake, Manitoba
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Hotel Le St James - Montreal, Québec COMO Parrot Cay - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Kingsbrae Arms - Saint Andrews, New Brunswick Coral Sands Hotel - Harbour Island, The Bahamas Manoir Hovey - North Hatley, Quebec Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve - Dorado, Puerto Rico Prince George Hotel – Halifax, Nova Scotia Gansevoort Turks + Caicos - Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Prince of Wales Hotel – Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario Goldeneye - Orcabessa, Jamaica Queen Elizabeth Hotel – Montreal, Québec Hotel Le Toiny St. Barth - Anse de Toiny, St. Barts Quirpon Lighthouse Inn – Quirpon Island, Newfoundland Jade Mountain - Soufriere, St. Lucia Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto - Toronto, Ontario Le Sereno Saint Barthelemy - Grand Cul-de-Sac, St. Barts The Great George Hotel – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort - Meads Bay, Anguilla The Hazelton Hotel - Toronto, Ontario Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club - Grand Anse, Grenada The Ritz-Carlton Montréal - Montréal, Québec One&Only Ocean Club Bahamas - Nassau, The Bahamas Thompson Toronto - Toronto, Ontario Petit St. Vincent - St. Vincent & The Grenadines Round Hill Hotel and Villas - Montego Bay, Jamaica THE CARIBBEAN Sandy Lane - Holetown, Barbados Albany, The Bahamas - New Providence, The Bahamas Strawberry Hill - Crooked River, Jamaica Amanera - San Juan, Dominican Republic The Cotton House - Mustique, St. Vincent & The Grenadines Amanyara - Providenciales - Turks & Caicos The Cove, Eleuthera - Gregory Town, The Bahamas Belmond La Samanna St. Martin - Marigot, St. Martin The St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico - Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Bequia Beach Hotel - Friendship Bay, St. Vincent & The Grenadines Tiamo Resort and Spa - South Andros Island, The Bahamas Cheval Blanc St. Barth Isle de France - Anse des Flamands, St. Barts W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island - Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
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