We begin with the shape of the trip, then recommend the destinations and experiences that support it. A major city may need a quieter counterpoint. A long flight may call for fewer hotel changes. A coastline may make travel by sea an unforgettable reason to go.
While Europe remains our specialty, recent projects have also included Japan, Egypt, the Pacific Northwest, river and ocean cruises, and safari.
The examples below show how pace, contrast, and routing shape our own travels and the itineraries we recommend.
Only two hours from Paris by train, Lyon is the birthplace of French gastronomy. Its markets, neighborhoods, and food culture can carry several days.
The Cotswolds add countryside and walking to a London itinerary. From one well-chosen base, days can move between villages, gardens, and pubs according to weather, distance, and appetite.
An easy drive from Athens, Nafplio works as a base for Epidaurus and Mycenae. The compact old town and waterfront make the evenings easy once the driving is done.
Just over an hour from Rome by train, Orvieto can work as a day trip or better for a night or two. Staying gives you time for the duomo, the underground city, and visits to the region's famous ancient wineries.