VBS SIGNATURE DESTINATIONS
Some Places Deserve More Than a Trip.
Experience them with people who know them.
VBS Signature Destinations are places we've intentionally chosen to specialize in—supported by trusted local relationships, destination expertise and exceptional travel partners.
We combine what matters to you with the knowledge of people who know these places best to create thoughtful, personalized journeys without leaving you to figure out every detail yourself.
You dream it. We design it.
EXPLORE SIGNATURE DESTINATIONS ↓
THE VBS DIFFERENCE
Not Every Destination Is a Signature Destination.
We can help you travel almost anywhere.
But our Signature Destinations are different.
These are places where VBS has intentionally developed relationships with trusted local experts who bring deep destination knowledge, on-the-ground connections and access to experiences that can be difficult to discover on your own.
You tell us what matters to you.
We bring the right people together to help create it.
The result isn't an itinerary pulled from a template—and it isn't endless hours of you researching what to do next.
The goal isn't simply to see the destination. It's to experience it.
Your Journey. Local Expertise. Thoughtful Design.
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WE START WITH YOU
Tell us how you want to travel.
We'll learn about your travel style, priorities, interests, pace, budget and what would make this particular trip memorable.
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WE COLLABORATE LOCALLY
We bring in people who know the destination.
VBS works with trusted destination partners who bring local expertise, relationships and firsthand knowledge to the planning process.
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YOUR JOURNEY TAKES SHAPE
The pieces come together around you.
Accommodations, experiences, transportation and special details are thoughtfully brought together into a cohesive journey—with VBS overseeing the process from beginning to end.
You get the benefit of local expertise without having to figure out how all the pieces fit together yourself.
Our Signature Destinations
Places we've intentionally chosen to know more deeply—supported by trusted partners, local expertise and experiences worth traveling for.
Mediterranean & Southern Europe
Old-world beauty. Incredible food. Rich culture. And places made for experiencing slowly.
From Italy and Greece to Portugal, Spain and beyond, Mediterranean and Southern Europe offer the kind of travel we love to create—beautiful places combined with local experiences, shared tables, history, culture and time to actually enjoy where you are.
Whether you're imagining a milestone trip to Italy, island-hopping through Greece, exploring Portugal and Spain, or bringing family and friends together somewhere unforgettable, we'll work with trusted local partners to create a journey around the way you want to experience Europe.
East & Southern Africa
Extraordinary wildlife. Remarkable places. A perspective that stays with you.
From the plains of Kenya and Tanzania to the waterways of Botswana and the extraordinary landscapes of South Africa, this is a part of the world that invites you to experience more.
Safari may be what first draws you to Africa, but it's often the people, culture, connection and perspective that stay with you long after you return home.
My own experience in Kenya helped shape what VBS has become, and I'm passionate about helping travelers experience this part of the world beyond simply checking a safari off their list.
Through trusted local partners, we create journeys that can combine exceptional wildlife experiences, beautiful camps and lodges, culture, community and opportunities to connect more deeply with the places you visit.
Mexico & the Caribbean
Sometimes the trip you need is simply somewhere beautiful together.
Not every meaningful trip needs to take you halfway around the world.
Mexico and the Caribbean offer incredible opportunities for couples, families and groups to step away from everyday life and spend real time together—from beautiful resorts and private villas to culture, food, adventure and celebrations.
Whether it's an anniversary, friends' getaway, family vacation, milestone celebration or simply a week you've decided not to postpone, we'll help identify the experience and destination that fit the way you want to travel.
What Could Your Signature Journey Look Like?
Not every traveler wants the same trip.
Maybe you're imagining:
A milestone anniversary through Italy
Two couples exploring Tuscany together
A family finally taking that trip to Europe
A private group of friends celebrating something worth celebrating
A once-in-a-lifetime African safari
A multi-generational journey everyone will actually enjoy
A golf-focused trip with plenty for the non-golfers too
Or something we haven't thought of yet.
Start with how you want the trip to feel. We'll help determine where it can take you.
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
Thoughtful Travel Takes Thoughtful Planning
Signature Destination travel involves more than making a reservation.
We take time to understand what you're looking for, identify the right destination partners, collaborate on your journey, review recommendations and coordinate the pieces that bring the experience together.
Professional planning fees allow us to give that work the attention it deserves.
Pricing
SIGNATURE DESTINATION PLANNING
Starting at $350 per trip
For couples, families and individual travelers seeking a thoughtfully designed journey in a VBS Signature Destination.
PRIVATE GROUP PLANNING
Starting at $750
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BOOKING SERVICES
Complimentary
For friends, families and private groups traveling together. Final planning fees vary based on group size and complexity.
Prefer to choose your own cruise, resort or hotel and simply have VBS handle the booking? Our Booking Service is complimentary when no research or itinerary design is required.
Looking for a Trip That's Already Been Created?
Signature Destinations begin with you.
You choose the destination—or tell us what you're dreaming about—and we create a private journey around your travel style.
You dream it. We design it.
VBS Signature Journeys begin with us.
We select the destination, curate the experience and invite a small group of travelers to come experience it together.
We create it. You experience it.
Where Have You Been Saying You'll Go Someday?
Maybe it's Italy.
Maybe it's Africa.
Maybe it's somewhere we haven't added to our Signature collection yet.
Tell us what you've been dreaming about and we'll help determine the best way to make it happen.
