Nota Bene Client Services

Experts in management of travel and lifestyle. For the privileged few.

Client Services

We know where

'Nota Bene… a sophisticated sense of what modern luxury travel should be about'

– Forbes

Imagine a very special travel and lifestyle service...

Before I embarked on the journey to create the world’s finest travel service, I tried numerous travel agents, as well as concierge and credit card-holder services. Few, if any, impressed me with frankness, honesty or an impartial viewpoint.

What I was looking for were people who understood me and those allimportant details: would the sea be as translucent as it appeared in the brochure? Would the beach view be unencumbered or look towards a neighbouring resort? Was the hotel one which met my exacting taste with the kind of ambience and style I love? Would the restaurant recommendations meet my criteria? And, on reflection, would the time and money invested create an unforgettable lifetime memory?

With the explosion of the digital world, and the growth of the travel industry, there are now numerous websites, bloggers, opinion formers and so-called experts all claiming to have the answer for those seeking the best. How many of them are authentic, experienced and discerning? How many are truly well-travelled?

Independence, integrity and unstinting objectivity are our virtues. They begin with a lifetime of my personal travel experiences and a passion for quality, beauty and discovery, together with a wealth of high-level connections. Nota Bene’s expert team of travel directors deliver a superior service based on these values. Many of the world’s captains of industry, key influencers in finance, media, film and fashion, have come to rely upon Nota Bene for opinion and fine service.

For those who insist on making the right choices, and for whom the allimportant details are so often overlooked, read on.

Best wishes,

Anthony S. Lassman

That rare occasion

Perhaps we’ve arranged for the latest Mangusta to take you from Cap Ferrat to St Tropez, but we hear the seas are too rough for comfort. We’ll find the next best alternative, which might be a B2 helicopter, so we can make sure you enjoy the day as planned.

We know the most direct routes, whether commercial or private, and have access to the top people for plane chartering. We also know the boat crews who make the difference.

There are very few exceptional private estates, villas and chalets in the superprime category in the world’s most sought-after destinations. We know the finest as we’ve personally checked them out. Whether it’s a villa in St Barths, Mustique, Ibiza, St Tropez or the Greek Islands; a chalet in Aspen, Gstaad, Courchevel or St Moritz... we have access to the best.

And, for that special celebration, we know the world’s top event planners, and the unique places and venues in which to create an occasion you will remember forever.

'I have always loved Nota Bene – they're like your best friend dishing insider tips on where to go and what to ask for in the world's most fabulous destinations.'

– Michael Kors, designer

'It’s the greatest travel guide in the world, used by knowing rock stars and the odd royal.'

– The Independent on Sunday, UK

We know where

We make it our business to know the most important people in the world of travel – those who can open doors and make things happen. And, while you’re travelling, we’ll be taking care of all the details behind the scenes, making sure everything is being executed seamlessly.

Arranging an expert guide, organising VIP entry to an art exhibition, privatising the Palace of Versailles at night, accessing top chefs and wineries, booking your wellbeing at California’s most upscale ‘boot camp’ or simply directing you to the latest boutique opening – these are just a few of the things we do for our private clients.

It might be chartering the latest and finest private vessel on the Nile, securing the top heli-ski instructor on New Zealand’s South Island or an outstanding art historian in Indonesia, arranging the perfect nightcap in Paris, a stay at a luxury lodge off the coast of Newfoundland, or something as simple, yet as important, as where to find the perfect espresso while shopping in Milan.

We know where.

'Your

contribution to the success of this weekend was decisive. In the name of all my colleagues and friends here, may I express our deep gratitude.'

– Pierre Ahlborn, chairman, Banque de Luxembourg

Adventure & expedition

Nota Bene specialises in creating jaw-dropping expeditions to the farthest reaches of the planet with zero compromise on quality, service or style. Hand-held by our highly experienced team, you are encouraged to push boundaries and bask in all that’s ravishingly new and vastly unexplored.

With the right knowledge, contacts and expert planning, it’s perfectly possible to summit mountains, traverse polar plateaus, dive in the world’s great oceans or sleep under canvas with Bedouins in the desert, without scaling back on accommodation, cuisine, quality of guidance and flawless service around the clock.

You can have both.

There’s no longer a need to choose between authentic adventure and top-quality accommodation and services. We’ve eliminated this barrier and reinvented the wheel, allowing the world’s most discerning travellers to journey anywhere on earth at the highest level.

Some life-changing itineraries we’ve curated include polar expeditions in Greenland and the South Pole, fly-fishing on Mount Kenya, heli-skiing in British Colombia, the vast desert of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter and wildlife explorations in the Southern Ocean.

Anything is possible.

'I

had nothing to do but follow the pace, which was perfect. The yacht was in a beautiful setting, and watching the sun rise on the Pyramids, with no one around, in the quietness of the early morning, what an experience...'

– Client birthday celebrations in Egypt, May 2024

Events & special occasions

Designing and managing special celebratory events is all about where, for whom, and when. Much will depend on the time of year, your age range, your personal interests and how far you wish to travel.

Special events designed by Nota Bene include:

- A four day milestone birthday event on a Greek island, combining a world-class villa with hotel suites, a day cruiser and themed parties at exotic venues.

- A multi-generational boat expedition on the Nile’s finest cruising yacht with a special dinner on the island of Herbiab and a private jet to the ancient temples of Abu Simbel.

- Celebrating at one of Tuscany’s finest private estates with operatic performances, world-class chefs and fine wine tastings.

- A historic journey through Paris, the Normandy battlefields and Versailles on board a privately chartered 1944 DC3 aircraft that flew during WW2, including a sensational private visit to the Palace of Versailles.

- Partridge shooting, gastronomy and wine pairings at the finest sporting estate in Spain – the country’s only private hunting domain with its own runway –surrounded by thousands of hectares of pristine wilderness.

'Having to travel so frequently, I like Nota Bene because of its refreshing approach and personal insights into each destination.'

– Tamara Mellon

Our services

Nota Bene

- A dedicated personal travel director available at all reasonable times for unlimited annual travel planning

- Rental of the world’s finest estates, villas, private islands and chalets

- Chartering the world’s finest sailing and motor yachts

- Private jet and helicopter charter

- Rare and vintage car rental

- Organising expert curators of art, wines and other specialist interests

- VIP airport services (wherever available)

- Personal door-to-door luggage delivery service through specialist providers

- All restaurant reservations while travelling

- Personal security services through specialist providers

- Designing and curating special celebrations in conjunction with the world’s top event planners

- Access to the unusual and rare in art, sport, history and design

- Full concierge support and daily management while travelling

Annual service fees

Upon application

'Anthony Lassman organised my beautiful trip to England - I travelled the English countryside and had some great experiences through Nota Bene and had an absolutely amazing trip, and a lot of good memories.'

– David Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren

Join us

To become a private client of Nota Bene, contact us at: info@notabeneglobal.com

We would love to learn more about you and your travel objectives for the coming year.