Let’s Design Something Extraordinary…

 

Archipelagos is a design-led travel company —

not a booking agency. The distinction matters. We design trips the way an architect designs a home: with intention, expertise, and an obsessive attention to how every element works together.

THE PROCESS

How We Work Together

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Start here

Start with the Working with Archipelagos overview. It covers the process, what's included, and the fees involved — so our first conversation is entirely about your trip, not logistics.

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Tell Me About Your Trip

Fill out the intake form below. It takes about five minutes and gives me what I need to come to our call with ideas already forming — not a blank page. The more you tell me, the better I can design for you.

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We Talk

Once I receive your form, I'll reach out to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation. We'll talk through your vision, I'll share initial thoughts, and we'll both decide if it's a mutual fit. No pressure, no obligation.

WHY ARCHIPELAGOS

What Makes This Different

Travel is easy to book. What's harder — and rarer — is travel that's actually designed. We've walked the properties, eaten at the restaurants, and driven the roads. Our recommendations come from experience, not a search engine.

We work with a small number of clients at a time because this work requires real attention. Every trip we design is built from scratch — never templated, never repeated.

  • Our recommendations come from experience, not a desk, google or ChatGPT. We've been there.

  • you can't access on your own. Preferred rates, room upgrades, and on-the-ground contacts at the world's best hotels — relationships built over years, not available to the public.

  • one invoice, one advocate. No juggling suppliers or chasing confirmations. I handle every detail and every contingency so you don't have to.

  • Pace, season, and properties are chosen for how they feel together — not just whether they're available. The difference is in the details.

Is This Right for You?

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Your budget is $10,000+ per week

For two travelers, this is our typical minimum. It's what allows us to design at the level this work requires.

You value expert judgment over price comparison

You're looking for the right experience, designed around you — not the cheapest route from A to B.

You communicate clearly and respond in a timely manner

Extraordinary travel is a collaboration. Availability and pricing move fast — timely feedback protects both.

Bespoke travel — like any bespoke service — requires planning, collaboration, and investment. The best experiences don't happen last minute.

You appreciate that great things take lead time

Ready to Begin?

Start With the Form Below

Fill out the form and I'll be in touch within one to two business days.

Step 1: Start With a Conversation

Submit the inquiry form below and I'll reach out to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation. This is where we talk through your trip — destinations, dates, travel style, and budget — so I can determine whether we're a good fit to work together.

Step 2: Design + Commitment

Once we agree to move forward, I collect a $500 non-refundable design fee and a 10% deposit on the estimated trip cost. The design fee covers my research, sourcing, and itinerary creation. The 10% deposit is also non-refundable but is credited toward your final balance.

Step 3: Build, Refine, and Travel

I design your full itinerary — accommodations, experiences, transfers, dining, and logistics — and present it for your review. You get up to four rounds of revisions. Once approved, I handle all bookings and send you a complete set of pre-trip documents so you can travel with confidence.