Detailed Design

Creating vacations of a lifetime personalized to each guest is a
work of art. The art is in the design.
Each intricate step we take in the design process nurtures flexibility, creativity, and individuality so
that every trip is an original— customized to you, our guest.

We begin with immersion.
Anyone can look at a map and put together a trip but our approach is much more intensive. While keeping open to all possibilities, we search for a balanced trip that exudes the essence of a region. We spend weeks in the field looking for sublime routes that allow you to ride as much or as little as you like. We sample restaurants and visit historic sites, and we contemplate the logistics of each day so that we have the space to accommodate various interests. We also spend time with our local friends (they always lead us to those secret treasures). With this information we shape the framework of a trip. But it is just that, a framework, open to be infused with the hidden gems that we’ve uncovered and our personal touch.
 
Prior to the trip, we review every detail of your vacation.
We want it to be just perfect! We coordinate every meal for variety and regional excellence. We drive every inch of our route to ensure no one knocked over a key sign. We re-connect with our local guides and friends who inform us about exciting news and activities. Most importantly, poised with pertinent knowledge about you, we look for those personal touches. Nothing is left to chance.
 
The ultimate artists of our trips are our guides.
They are not bound by anything other than the caveat that each and every trip becomes a trip of a lifetime for you, our guests. Equipped with the trip framework, secret treasures, an encyclopedia of knowledge and a little black book of connections, they are free to create a true work of art as unique and individual as you.