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GALLIVANT Travel Talk | 2025

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TRAVEL TALK

“The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself.”
-Wallace Stevens

TRAVEL TRENDS

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Spontaneous Escapes

Milestones Made Magnificent

The Extra Mile for Pristine Luxury

Vintage Voyages Reimagined

Secret Cities and Serene Seasons

CULTURAL TAPESTRIES

Cartagena, Colombia

Oaxaca & Mexico City

Charleston, South Carolina

SPONTANEOUS ESCAPES

EUROPE’S URBAN JEWELS

Edinburgh, Scotland

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Copenhagen, Denmark

EFFORTLESS COASTAL ESCAPES

Turks & Caicos / St. Barths

Playa Blanca, Guatemala

Little Torch Key, Florida

MILESTONES MADE MAGNIFICENT

SIGNATURE SERVICED STAYS

Grantley Hall, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Villa Grenache, Ménerbes, France

Ti-Fèy Villa, Portsmouth, Dominica

ENCHANTING RIADS + TENTED ESCAPES

Tarabel & El Fenn, Marrakech, Morocco

PUQIO, Colca Valley, Peru

Royal Portfolio Masiya’s Camp, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa

SAILING IN STYLE

Sardinia & Corsica

Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Lofoten Islands, Norway

THE EXTRA MILE FOR PRISTINE LUXURY

ISLES OF INDULGENCE

Isola di Panarea, Sicily

Thorne Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Fregate Island, Seychelles

UNTAMED LUXURY

The Azores, Portugal

Fogo Island, Newfoundland

Taupō, New Zealand

HOLISTIC HAVENS

SHA Wellness Clinic, Alicante, Spain

Lefay Resort & Spa, Lago di Garda, Italy

Six Senses Zighy Bay, Dibba, Oman

VINTAGE VOYAGES REIMAGINED

TIMELESS TRAIN TRAVEL

Orient Express & the Corinthian in Italy

Belmond Andean Explorer in Peru

Rovos Rail in South Africa, Zimbabwe & Tanzania

EPICUREAN ESCAPES

Chef Tillie x French Side Travel in Provence

La Peetch in Châteauneuf

A Taste of Tuscany with Hunter Moss

NAUTICAL ELEGANCE

The Nile River with Oberoi Zahra

Amazon Jungle & Galapagos Islands with Aqua Expeditions

Nuremberg to Budapest with AMA Waterways x Smithsonian Journeys

SECRET CITIES AND SERENE SEASONS

UNBLEMISHED NATURE

Ólafsfjörður, Iceland

Clayoquot, Canada

Ninh Thuận, Vietnam

WORLDS OF WINE

San Sebastian, Spain

Mendoza, Argentina

Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico

QUIET

COASTAL LUXURY

Todos Santos, Mexico

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Comporta, Portugal

TRENDING DESTINATIONS

THE BALTIC PENINSULA

Volcanic landscapes meet quiet charm, seaside flavors, and slow island living.

ANTWERP, BELGIUM

Cutting-edge fashion meets Flemish heritage, lively cafés, and vibrant design.

VALLETA, MALTA

Mediterranean elegance meets deep history, boutique stays, and standout hospitality.

SKELETON COAST, NAMIBIA

Stark desert beauty meets untamed wildlife, dramatic shores, andsoulful solitude.

HOTELS ON THE HORIZON

CHÂTEAU DE LA COMMARAINE

BURGUNDY, FRANCE

Opening in late 2025 in Burgundy’s Pommard village, Château de la Commaraine is a five-star retreat with 37 rooms, a spa, heated pool, and two restaurants by chef Christophe Raoux. Surrounded by a Premier Cru vineyard, it blends medieval charm with modern luxury and offers direct views of the vines.

MIRAVAL RED SEA

SHURA ISLAND, SAUDI ARABIA

Opening in winter 2025 on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, Miraval The Red Sea is a wellness resort with 180 rooms, 20 beachfront villas, and the island’s largest spa. Set along a serene coastline, it blends mindful design with holistic experiences.

HOTELS ON THE HORIZON

MAMULA ISLAND HOTEL

MAMULA, MONTENEGRO

Set on a storied islet at the entrance of the Bay of Kotor, Mamula Island Hotel will reopen as a sanctuary of contemporary luxury. Thoughtfully restored within an 1853 fortress, the hotel overlooks the Adriatic Sea. Each stay invites guests to immerse themselves in Montenegro’s coastal beauty and timeless spirit.

PALAZZO DONA GIOVANELLI VENEZIA

VENICE, ITALY

Housed in a 15th-century palace once home to noble families, the hotel has been reimagined with refined interiors, tranquil courtyards, and suites overlooking canals and hidden gardens. Blending history, art, and modern luxury, each stay offers a captivating connection to the heart of Venice.

REOPENING

OPENING APRIL 2026

GALLIVANT TRAVEL DESK

Connect with us to book your next stay.

Travel Desk is a luxury booking service offered to you at no additional cost. We take the guesswork out of booking. No fees, absolutely complimentary.

Why Book with Us?

We pride ourselves on our global partnerships with the world’s most prestigious travel brands, unlocking privileges such as exclusive access to highly sought-after events, hotel perks including upgrades, resort credits, daily breakfast, and VIP recognition, while taking the work off your hands so you can simply enjoy.

From luxury hotels and villas to private jets and yachts, to safaris, voyages, and exclusive VIP events, we curate the world’s most extraordinary experiences with effortless precision.

Our direct relationships with owners and managers ensure we are always connected and in the know, opening doors that remain closed to the everyday traveler. Travel Desk is your gateway to privileges, offered seamlessly and with our signature care.

OUR PREFERRED & RENOWNED PARTNERS

Through our direct relationships with the world’s most prestigious brands, we provide our clients with insider access, exclusive privileges, and curated experiences that go far beyond what is publicly available.

Hotels & Resorts

Tour Operators

Rocco Forte, Belmond, Rosewood, One&Only, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Auberge, Mandarin Oriental, Firmdale

DuVine, Backroads, Butterfield & Robinson

Cruise lines Ponant, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Four Seasons Yachts, RH Yacht Collection, Seabourn, Silversea, Regent Seven Sea

Small Vessel Expeditions Uniworld, AMA Waterways, Viking

Private Jet Journeys Aman, TCS World Travel, National Geographic, Four Seasons

Luxury Trains Orient Express, Belmond, Royal Scotsman, Al Andalus, Maharajas’ Express

Expeditions & Safaris

Aqua Expeditions, Lindblad-National Geographic, Ponant Explorers, &Beyond, Micato Safaris

ABOUT GALLIVANT LTD

GALLIVANT is the culmination of years of dedication, care, and belief in the power of travel to inspire and connect. It’s a reflection of our unwavering commitment to our clients and to the meaningful moments we help bring to life.

We craft bespoke travel experiences that go beyond. With a hospitality focus, deep destination expertise, and exclusive insider access, we design and deliver extraordinary journeys. With our highly personalized approach and attention to every detail, our clients can embrace the full exuberance of travel and enjoy being fully present while they are away.

We aspire to be the “go to” travel partner for our discerning clients, elevating each moment, whether grand or spontaneous.

In addition to our bespoke travel design, we offer a robust suite of global concierge services and booking support, ensuring every experience is seamlessly curated.

We would be delighted to connect, share more about our work, or simply dream up what’s possible for your next adventure.

inquires@gallivantltd.com Teresa Chope 617.780.2377

“Now that we have returned from our wonderful trip and the jet lag is becoming manageable, I want to let you know how impressed my family and I are with the GALLIVANT experience. Your team is outstanding, attending to every detail and always on top of things. They monitored our travels and communicated with us throughout the trip, mostly to be sure all was going as planned. And it did. Everywhere we went, the restaurants and hotels acknowledged our anniversary celebration (due to your efforts), making our trip even more special. When we started planning this trip, we had rather high expectations of your company. I am pleased to say those expectations were exceeded in every way.”

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