An independent affiliate of Virtuoso.
When you work with Explorateur, you aren’t simply a confirmation number, or a call in a hold cue. Your investment is personal to us. From our thorough inquiry form to the moment that you return home, we are an advocate for your vacation experience. We take the extra steps to ensure that each detail of your vacation is perfectly customized to your travel style.
YOUR KIND OF TRAVEL
We believe that independent travel can create a unique level of connection with the world. From brief getaways to lengthy sabbaticals, we are able to curate the perfect trip for one!
Private balconies overlooking the coast, infinity pools suspended over crystaline water, and thrilling experiences that bring a couple together. That is our bread and butter. We love to help create a dreamy getaway that speaks specifically to your love language.
Navigating group travel takes organization and communication... two things that we happen to specialize in! Our goal is to fully understand what each traveler wants out of their trip, and allow everyone (regardless of group size) to enjoy their perfect vacation.
Coordinating an event from afar comes with unique challenges. We have the perfect resources (and connections) to simplify the process and allow planning an event to be seamless.
To provide a modernized solution to travel planning. Our philosophy is that travel isn’t only about seeing a destination, but it is about feeling the culture. We focus on experiential travel, allowing you to fully immerse yourself into your chosen destination.
“Explorateur helped me plan a family trip to the South of France this summer and the itinerary was amazing! I expressed to them my concerns of traveling with a toddler and they worked around all of them. I also love the technology they use. The itinerary is formatted for your smartphone and you are also provided a PDF in case you’re old school like me and like to print things out. These details made the trip seamless and easy. They are incredible to work with. They want you to accomplish your traveling goals whether that be to relax or see everything a place has to offer. They really listens to you and has no agenda of their own. I will be using their service for every trip I take from here on out. Thank you Explorateur for the amazing trip!”
“My wife and I had never been to Europe prior to our trip. However, over the years we’ve talked about things we would love to see and do during our first venture across the pond. I brought those ideas to Jennifer and she took them to the next level and beyond our expectations. We spent 2 weeks in Italy (Florence and Rome) and Greece (Santorini and Athens). From coordinating all of our transportation to choosing the absolute best excursions and restaurants in each city my wife and I were able to maximize our experience in each destination. Beyond just maximizing our time, they were able to maximize every dollar spent while working within our budget on this experience we will never forget. If you’re ever considering a special trip, look no further than Explorateur Travel, you wont be disappointed!”
“Highly recommend! My husband and I were looking for a last minute anniversary getaway and Explorateur sent us the best options rom the initial inquiry to booking, we had the best experience with them! They were quick to respond to my questions and I especially loved the digital itinerary she put together. If you're planning a trip ... definitely contact Explorateur Travel!”
"Makes traveling so easy! We just couldn’t imagine planning the honeymoon we wanted while also planning our wedding, so a friend recommended Explorateur and man I’m glad she did. They took my thoughts and ran with them and came back with two honeymoon options. We picked Australia and the flights, hotels and transportation were all done for us. We had an amazing honeymoon and didn’t have to think twice about any of the planning, just showed up with our passports and suitcases!”
“Ali created a tailor-made bucket list trip to Paris for our young family. Their willingness to customize each day to meet our family’s needs, book tickets, secure top notch lodging and transfers was worth every penny. I offer my highest recommendation.”
“Our entire experience with Explorateur Travel, LLC was perfect - from our first inquiry phone call to getting help en route. I had never been to Europe before so they made this adventure feel easy and completely stress-free. They were patient and communicated everything which helped us feel more comfortable and excited for this trip. Our itinerary incorporated all of our favorite things - coffee, wine, food, plenty of downtime, and a healthy dose of history without museums. It felt completely personalized to us based on our conversations and feedback. We will never travel without y'all!!”
“I have used Explorateur for two trips and both were absolutely impeccable. We just returned from a ten day tour through Italy with the first group travel expedition called Eating Italy. This trip was EPIC. My husband and I have traveled to more than thirty countries and it was our second time in Italy. This trip was our FAVORITE by far! The trip was flawless as every transfer, plan, and tour was seamless. The tours they selected were the types of experiences you could never book through the hotel concierge or a blog/book. They have real relationships with families in Italy that gave us private winery tours, winery dinners, private truffle hunts in the country, a truffle four course lunch with the truffles we found, a private parmesan making tour, and more! The tours are exquisite and curated perfectly to give us the true Italian experience. It was a trip of a lifetime we’ll never forget.”
“Our honeymoon was an absolute dream thanks to Explorateur! It was so relaxing and unlike many other trips that I’ve attempted to plan myself, I was never stressed out. Airport transport, dinner reservations, side trips and day tours- every single detail was so well tailored to what we needed and wanted during our time in Europe! They were so helpful, even while we were in Paris/Bruges, and genuinely wanted to make sure that we were always enjoying ourselves. This is no doubt the best way to travel!”
If you are looking for a domestic adventure that has everything you could possibly think of… Utah is the place for you! Utah is home to 3.5 geographic regions, 5 national parks, 45 state parks, and is filled with plenty of historic sites and monuments. It has perfect powder for skiers and snowboarders, rugged red […]
Jennifer Jacob was invited to Dominica and to stay at Secret Bay and had the best time. From the beautiful property to the ‘fire’ activities, there was no shortage of a bad time on this trip! This destination made her feel like she was experiencing an Anthony Bourdain style of travel, and for that she […]
Jennifer Jacob recently returned from a FAM trip, hosted by Crafted Ireland and Index Select, where she had the opportunity to stay at Ashford Castle. Jennifer arrived via a helicopter transfer, on the helipad, situated right at the front of the property. There is no better way to arrive to a Castle than that. Keep […]
Jennifer Jacob recently returned from a FAM trip through Crafted Ireland, where she had the opportunity to stay at one of Ireland’s top five-star luxury hotels, Adare Manor. This resort is a neo-gothic masterpiece that has vast history, impeccable service, a world class staff, and a truly spectacular setting. The stunning 840-acre property houses 104 […]
We have gathered our top 5 favorite tours in Cancun and we wanted to share them with you. Keep reading to see our picks, and if you’d like, you can book the tour for yourself for your upcoming trip to Cancun, Mexico. Salud! 1. Chichen Itza All-Inclusive, Tequila tasting, Cenote Swim, Buffet & Valladolid Get […]
We have gathered our top 5 favorite tours in Napa and we wanted to share them with you. Keep reading to see our picks, and if you’d like, you can book the tour for yourself for your upcoming trip to California. Cheers! All links are commissionable. 1. Private Limousine Wine Country Tour of Napa Experience […]