The Bespoke List
NOMAD HILL
Travel-industry vet David Jones and NFL star Larry Fitzgerald founded this company in 2016 and have been taking travellers on farout adventures ever since. Charter a yacht in Greece, tour secret sites in Egypt or go wine-tasting in Jones’s current favourite spot, the nation of Georgia. nomadhill.com
SCOTT DUNN PRIVATE JOURNEYS
Launched in 1986 as an upscale ski outfitter, this London-based company is now an authority on bespoke luxury itineraries around the world. No trip is too big or too small, from a family reunion safari in Botswana to a private villa for two on the French Riviera. scottdunn.com
JACADA TRAVEL
An expert in custom journeys on all seven continents, this London-based outfitter excels at adventurous South American itineraries. Whether it’s an intrepid expedition to Patagonia or a private charter through the Galapagos Islands, Jacada’s travel designers can make it happen. jacadatravel.com
CAZENOVE & LOYD
Henrietta Loyd, founder of this UKbased company, sends clients on tailored journeys to little-known islands in Indonesia and hidden corners of Cambodia. In addition to Asia, the outfitter specialises in Africa, Central and South America, and the Middle East. cazloyd.com
BLACK TOMATO
Zeppelin rides and on- demand drone photographers are among the innovative offerings from this creative travel company, which focuses on bucket-list experiences in unconventional destinations. Book with the company’s extreme offshoot, Epic Tomato, for over-thetop adventures like white-water rafting in Nepal and snowkiting in Iceland. blacktomato.com
ABERCROMBIE & KENT
Founded by travel-industry legend Geoffrey Kent in 1962, A&K today organises trips to more than 100 nations on every continent. With 52 offices worldwide, the company can pull off just about anything, from around-the-world private jet journeys to fly-in Antarctic expeditions. abercrombiekent.com
NOTA BENE GLOBAL
Founder Anthony Lassman launched this members-only club in 2011 to offer customised travel itineraries and exclusive concierge services. The London- based company can arrange private tours of the Vatican, red- carpet access at the Cannes Film Festival, and candlelit dinners in the Palace of Versailles. notabeneglobal.com
SWAIN DESTINATIONS
Nobody knows Australia like Ian Swain. The Philadelphia-based Aussie founded Swain Destinations in 1987 and today takes travellers to the country’s farthest corners — from the Kimberley to Tasmania — as well as to New Zealand, Asia and
Africa. swaindestinations.com
BELLINI TRAVEL
Founder Emily Fitzroy holds the keys to all of Italy’s secrets — from renting the most exclusive palazzi in Venice to an after-hours tour of the Uffizi in Florence. bellinitravel.com
MICATO SAFARIS
This family-run company has been leading extraordinary African safaris since 1966. More recently it has become known for its adventures in India and Bhutan, exploring Himalayan peaks and villages and sacred sites on the Ganges. micato.com ≠