The Stories

The Passion Project in Paradise.

The Wilderness Group is an experiential destination management company covering Scotland, Ireland and England.

Portugal is deeply connected to the Atlantic Ocean that flanks its southern and western coasts.

Pure Existence in Greece.

A Journey through the Magnificent Mediterranean Island.

Wellness luxury where nature and design unite.

If paradise exists, it resides in Zanzibar—or Unguja, to use the official Swahili name.

Slow travel on Italian ‘winds that blow from the northwest’.

How the pandemic is shaking up the wellness industry.

The Scotland of our dreams is a shared one. A castle perched at the edge of a misty loch that ripples with secrets and tales of old. Wild heather blows in from the moors with its glorious hues of mauve. Cloud-softened light gathers in patches as thin rays make their way past the Highland peaks.

The Wilderness Group DMC brings together the experience and expertise behind leading adventure travel brands Wilderness Scotland, Wilderness Ireland, and Wilderness England and today provide the benchmark for luxury active and experiential travel across the UK & Ireland.

Massari Travel was born under the guidance of the skilful deeds of Lucio Massari in 1967, who kept all the secrets to the art of tailoring bespoke travel experiences for over half a century. A leading light in the Italian incoming travel industry, Massari Travel maintains the same golden standards nowadays under the guidance of Lucio's talented daughter, Sabrina Massari. Find out more about this family-run business in the heart of Italy in this exclusive interview with Sabrina Massari

Italy Charme loves sharing fascinating stories of local people, farmers, winemakers, and artisans, a new generation will help ensure knowledge and continuity of the uniqueness of the Italian lifestyle for this reason. Italy Charme is investing a large part of its energy to protect the historic identity and to promote it around the Globe

Born and bred in France, Lionel Ferrari first landed in Seychelles on Maia's pre-opening team as a trainee and made his way up to Front Office Manager. After a swift detour working in F&B in El Salvador, Lionel travelled back to Seychelles as the EAM at Paradise Sun for 3 years, after which he took over as General Manager at the very young age of 32.

After graduating, Konstantin Schlüter kicked off his professional career as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group. It did, however, not take more than 6 years for his entrepreneurial spirit to surface with the founding of Travel IQ, a travel search engine in 2007...

Due to the unparalleled beauty and enchanting landscapes, exploring Greenland is a must for anyone after some out-of-the-ordinary adventures. From coastal glaciers and glacial lakes to the tundra, the environment boasts some of the most impressive natural sights you’ll find anywhere in the world.

It is always a real pleasure to meet with strong women entrepreneurs from the travel industry to hear their stories and learn of the challenges and triumphs they have experienced, and this week, the most influential of women is Andrea Grisdale of IC Bellagio.

Meet Cyndie Marchand and Soa Faneva, the founders of Escales Signature. Two women, from opposite parts of the world, coincided in their passion for Morocco and design one-of-a-kind luxury trips that showcase the magic and wonder of the land.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with Elke Pfeil, Founder & Director of Revpar Marketing, a unique sales representation covering all European key markets.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Christian Leonardo, Founder Kostuba Travel, a luxury DMC in Indonesia.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Alejandro Bataller, Vicepresident of SHA Wellness Clinic.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Serge Dive, Founder & CEO of This is Beyond.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Giacomo Battafarano, General Manager of Rocco Forte's Verdura Resort.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Philip Michopoulos, Owner of the amazing Kivotos Hotels located in Santorini and Mykonos

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Yeishan Goel, CEO of the amazing THRS (India & Middle East), Travel & Hospitality Representation Services. THRS is the region's leading luxury hospitality consulting and representation firm, focusing on sales, media & communications, and integrated marketing for luxury tourism brands worldwide

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Philip Michopoulos, Owner of the amazing Kivotos Hotels located in Santorini and Mykonos

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with, Francisco Moser, Managing Director for Discovery Hotel Management.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with Norm Dove, Owner & Founder of Echo Valley Ranch & Spa.

Due to the unparalleled beauty and enchanting landscapes, exploring Greenland is a must for anyone after some out-of-the-ordinary adventures. From coastal glaciers and glacial lakes to the tundra, the environment boasts some of the most impressive natural sights you’ll find anywhere in the world.

Sustainability and in all-new hotel developments is here to stay, they are not just a temporary trend. Read more about the industry trends and some of its more exceptional players and the masterminds that make it happen.

Incredible Japan, the land of the rising sun, an archipelago of 6,852 islands, each one another facet of the beauty of this unique country.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made leaving home more concerning for everyone whether they’re travelling for pleasure, on business, for education, or, indeed any other reason. This has only served to sharpen the duty of care responsibilities that tour operators, travel designers and businesses and have to travellers.

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with Elena Papanicolaou. Elena left behind a corporate career in the chemical sector, to unleash her passion and is now the proud Founder of Fly Me To The Moon

As dire as the global travel industry presently is right now, it is going to come back. It may be a slow, frustrating, and tedious process perhaps, but it will reappear like a new butterfly, emerging from a mandatory and confined slumber

The XO Private Founder, Yvan Vermeesch, sits down for the exclusive interview series with the mastermind behind the concept, Mrs Marina Efraimoglou, the owner of the Euphoria Retreat. Find out more about the story behind this mystical holistic property nestled on the pine-clad hillside of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mystras

There are few things more precious than a sense of belonging, two of these precious notions are experiencing a deep connection a place, and to one another, This is what struck Ed and Anka Zeeman when they first started the Morukuru Family. Morukuru Family’s three exclusive-use houses in Madikwe Game Reserve, Morukuru Ocean House and AtholPlace House & Villa.