TRAVEL-WELL
A TRAVEL CONSULTANCY
We’re all about creating unique experiences packed with local flavors and authentic encounters that outshine those offered by big travel companies. We focus more on boutique and smaller, more accessible adventures. We don't want to be with a group of people we don't know so we don't offer group travel. Instead, we have created a platform to support really terrific independent adventures.
LET'S GO!
FLY FISHING LODGES
WE HAVE CHOSEN LODGES FROM THE WESTERN UNITED STATES, CHILE AND NEW ZEALAND, THAT WE FIND DIFFERENT, INTERESTING, DESIGNED WELL, WITH GREAT FOOD AND GREAT PEOPLE BEHIND THEM.
A LA CART- IN THE KNOW TRIPS DESIGNED BY DYLAN
YOU CAN GO TO A LODGE FOR A WEEK AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. OR YOU CAN GET OUT IN IT AND GO DEEP. I AM AN EXPERT IN THE WESTERN U.S., ALASKA AND NEW ZEALAND. I WAS A BACKOUNTRY RANGER IN DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND ON THE NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND. WE WILL BASE YOU IN 5 STAR LODGING AND MOVE YOU ABOUT TO WHERE THE GOOD STUFF IS.
THE LODGE AT 58 NORTH, ALASKA
ALASKAN FISHING LODGES ARE LARGELY THE SAME. THINK OF THEM AS RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE. YOU ARE GOING TO GET A GREAT MEAL BUT YOU ARE GOING TO GET THE SAME MEAL AT EVERY ONE. AND THAT IS GREAT FOR MOST PEOPLE BUT NOT FOR US. THE LODGE AT 58 NORTH IS DIFFERENT. KATE AND JUSTIN CARE AND THEY HAVE CREATED SOMETHING SPECIAL. MULTI-SPECIES FLY- IN FISHING IN THE MOST PRODIGIOUS FISHERY ON EARTH. OH AND THE STEAK IS JUST BETTER.
CASE STUDY: the lodge at 58 north
A gentleman contacted us asking if we could find a fly fishing lodge in Alaska where he could take his grandson fishing for king salmon and other species. This was an important trip for them. We scouted our collection of Alaska fly fishing lodges, looked at the time of year and fishing cycle. We employed our good friend Tom Melvin director of the Alaska Program at Yellowdog Fly Fishing travel and we settled on The lodge at 58 North. Why though? First of all, quality. We vetted it through a third party that we trust because we have not been there. Secondly, it is unique and different. The clean lines and aesthetic approach is something different that I am drawn to. I spoke with the owner Justin Grimes and he has a good voice. He is a guide at heart, and a teacher. And finally, and most importantly, my gut. I have a really strange gift and that is why our company is thriving. I just have always had a sixth sense about divining what is cool and what is not. 58 North Lodge is cool and they are going to have a life-changing experience.
OUR TW SAFARI CURATION and guidance
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available for planning your safari? With so many options, from big box players to local outfits, it can be daunting to figure out the perfect fit for your dream adventure. That’s where we come in! We've done the homework for you and formed relationships with trusted companies to help you craft a simple, elegant, and beautifully tailored safari experience that will be truly unforgettable. Let us guide you in making this once-in-a-lifetime experience seamless and extraordinary.
PHOTOS COURTESY: BUSH AND BEYOND, LEGENDARY EXPEDITIONS, CHEM CHEM LODGE, TANZANIA
who do we work with, and why?
This is our curated collection of African Safaris. What does a curated collection even mean if you don't know the prism that the collection was drafted through? Our prism is simple, elegant, beautiful grounded luxury at a thoughtful value. In everything we do, but particularly with safaris, we seek to harken back to more classical and elegant times. We seek firms that have great people working for them. Design is important and we seek vendors that go the extra mile to craft a really human touch to the way they serve their clients- a relationship. Ultimately, it is about quality and value. We find that these firms offer a similar platform to what we do- quality, value, service and elevated design.
PHOTO COURTESY: CHEM CHEM LODGE, TANZANIA
why we love it
Breathtaking Views
Whether gazing over the vast palm-fringed plains, or looking out from the shores of Lake Manyara, you’ll never be without something beautiful to be in awe of.
Culture-Infused
Chem Chem Lodge celebrates the richness of Maasai culture and allows you to discover the wilderness through the eyes of those who have lived and breathed it for centuries
Slow Safari feel
Surrender to a lifestyle with a slowed-down pace. The ethos of a slow safari invites deep reflection and tranquility that goes beyond the confines of a vehicle.
PHOTO COURTESY: BUSH AND BEYOND OL MALO NOMAD SAFARI
why we love it
Adventure
Bush and Beyond infuses their safaris with the chance to immerse into the local environments and cultures through the use of helicopters, horses and camels. It is more active.
Owner proprietors
All of the lodges you will stay in are overseen by the families who have been there for generations. The stories they tell become your story and they are phenomenal stories at that.
Family friendly
There is no better place for a family safari than Kenya. Renowned for people’s friendliness you’ll feel like you’ve left home when you leave. The wide range of activities that lodges and camps will keep your children entertained throughout the day
why we love it
Unique lodges
Singita's 19 award-winning lodges, camps and exclusive-use villas are located in Africa’s most sought-after wilderness areas and serve as the backdrop to transformative encounters with nature that travellers won’t find anywhere else.
Conservation
Aiming to create a lasting legacy for the continent by ensuring that Africa’s natural beauty and abundance will not only survive, but also flourish and thrive, the Singita Conservation Foundation was established. Through the Foundation, we are inviting purpose-driven individuals who share Singita’s vision to join our journey as we work towards a sustainable future for Africa’s precious species, their fragile habitats, as well as vulnerable communities through long-term conservation projects that make
Ultimate luxury
This is the end all bucket list outfit. There is very little that is not looked after and if luxury, comfort and style is your number one goal, and money is not an issue- this is a way to go.
JUNGLE ADVENTURES
WE SEEK GROUNDED LUXURY LODGES, VILLAS AND HOTELS IN MEXICO, BELIZE, COSTA RICA, NICARAGUA, PANAMA AND BEYOND TO BUILD JUNGLE ADVENTURES THAT INCLUDE, TREKKING, SURFING, YOGA, FISHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, ISLAND HOPPING AND SO MUCH MORE.
IN NICARAGUA: YEMAYA ISLAND
PART OF THE COLIBRI HOTEL GROUP IN MEXICO. THEY DO ROMANTC, BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN TULUM THAT ARE THANKFULLY, DIFFERENT THAN THE OTHER OFFERRINGS ON THE STRIP. YEMAYA IS ON LITTLE CORN ISLAND, A SHORT FLIGHT FROM MANAGUA. THIS IS THE ARCHETYPE YOU HAVE BUILT IN YOUR HEAD ABOUT THE PERFECT ROMANTIC ISLAND GETAWAY.
LUXURY SKI TRIPS
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SISTER BUSINESS: WWW.POWDER-CON.COM FOR OUR POWDER SKIING AND LUXURY SKI VACATION TRAVEL. WE PACKAGE, LODGING, LESSONS, RENTALS, APRE SKI, PASSES ALL INTO ONE WONDERFUL PORTFOLIO.
