Before You Book an African Safari, Read This
Before booking a first African safari, a Well Placed Travel conversation with Singita's Jessie Tate on Rwanda, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa — and the misconceptions worth clearing up first.
I Tested AI Against Real Client Trips. Here’s where it Falls Short
Luxury travel advisor explains why AI travel planning falls short for complex, high-investment trips. Discover the value of custom itineraries, global relationships, and expert travel planning.
Green Spain: Come Hungry
Northern Spain- Asturias, the Picos de Europa, and San Sebastián- represents authentic Green Spain: lush mountains, Michelin-starred dining, Basque pintxos bars, and a coastline most travelers never find. A luxury travel advisor's firsthand guide to experiencing it right, with private guides, an SLH property, and access you won't find on your own.
Re-Learned Paris. Here's How Clients Benefit.
Well Placed Travel returned to Paris after a long hiatus, testing hotels, booking the Moulin Rouge, walking away from the Seine cruise, navigating Montmartre in a 1948 Citroën, and learning what a shared food tour costs you. Here's what changed about the way we plan every Paris itinerary.
What If Wellness Travel Isn't What You Think?
Travel advisor Well Placed Travel goes inside three unexpected wellness retreats in Thailand, Provence, and coastal California with expert Meg Crosby of J.MAK Hospitality to explore what wellness travel means, and why the best trips start with a conversation, not a checklist.
Japan Did This to Us: A Honeymoon Story
When Well Placed Travel builds your honeymoon around who you actually are, not just where you want to go, you get a private helicopter over Mount Fuji, tears at every hotel check-in, and a fishing boat in Okinawa that becomes the best day of your life.
Midnight Elephants. Lunch Above Three Countries.
How a three-week journey through Vietnam and Thailand changed the way Well Placed Travel clients think about travel.
The Maldives, Done Right: What Travelers Need to Know
Planning a Maldives overwater villa trip and not sure where to start? Check out Crown & Champa Resorts to get the inside track — which island is right for you, what surprises even seasoned travelers, and how a luxury travel advisor gets you access a search engine can't find.
Cotswolds Dream Stays
Discover the most exceptional places to stay in the Cotswolds—from refined country houses to intimate retreats—curated for travelers seeking a seamless, design-led countryside experience.
The Travel Secret Sitting in Your Hotel Lobby
The most extraordinary travel experiences aren’t found online—they’re created through trusted relationships. Discover how hotel concierges and Well Placed Travel’s global network work together to unlock access, elevate stays, and design journeys beyond what’s publicly available.
Slow Travel in The Cotswolds + London
A Well Placed Travel journey through London and the Cotswolds reveals what lies beyond the postcard version of England—layered experiences, thoughtful stays, and the details that transform a trip into something far more memorable.
Came for the Pinot and Stayed for Everything Else
A travel story from Well Placed Travel exploring a Pinot-driven journey that unfolds into something deeper—unexpected places, experiences, and connections that redefine the trip.
Client Spotlight: Family Ski In Chamonix
Discover how Well Placed Travel planned the perfect family ski trip to Chamonix, France.
Client Spotlight: Family Big Island Bliss
Discover how Well Placed Travel crafted the ultimate Big Island family escape — from scuba certifications and volcano hikes to whale sightings at sunrise — from a single, personalized planning call.
Client Spotlight in Paris: Five Women. Three Generations. One Perfectly Parisian Week.
Well Placed Travel had three weeks, five women across three generations, and one mission: create the Paris trip of a lifetime.
Mont-Tremblant: A Cozy Mountain Escape with Just the Right Amount of Magic
Approachable skiing, cozy village energy, and restorative winter experiences—Mont-Tremblant is a mountain escape that rewards thoughtful planning. Here’s how to do it right.
Client Spotlight: A Happy Couple’s Japan Winter Journey
Well Placed Travel planned a 16-day winter journey through Japan over the holidays for a happy couple seeking cultural immersion and unforgettable experiences.
Well Placed Travel plans your African adventure
Africa inspiration to book your journey with Well Placed Travel