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. Malliouhana, Anguilla 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 · Connecting rooms · Lowcountry Summer Beach Holiday · Multi-generational buyouts · Hawaiian Spring Break Cultural Immersion · Certified professional childcare · Family-friendly Fogo Island · Educational activities · Yellowstone + The Ranches · Kid-friendly dining recommendations Summer Vacation · Family-friendly guides · Miami, Orlando + the Keys for Families · Hollywood Glamour for Teens · Puerto Rico Multi-generational Christmas Adventure · British Columbia Fishing Expedition · Bahamas Family