Uncovering the World’s Most Exclusive Experiences
When it comes to extraordinary travel, true luxury is access. Not just front-row seats or VIP tables—but entry into the world’s most iconic fashion houses, private art studios, and design ateliers, curated just for you.
What makes this possible? I’m proud to be part of the Embark Beyond Collective—an elite network of the industry’s most trusted and imaginative travel advisors. Embark stands at the forefront of luxury travel innovation, with a leadership team constantly reimagining how to elevate the traveler experience. We’re not just opening private doors—we’re creating new ones. So you can enjoy bespoke, insider moments that can’t be found online or anywhere else.
With deep-rooted relationships and relentless creativity, Embark empowers advisors like me to offer what doesn’t yet exist. With bold partnerships, their leadership team actively collaborates with fashion houses, artisans, chefs, hoteliers, and designers to create custom-curated cultural access.
We start trends. We don’t follow them. And we share an obsession with making the impossible possible—just for you.
This is travel that begins with a conversation, not a search bar. It’s a quiet whisper between those who know where the magic lives.
Here’s a taste—just a taste—of what’s possible. These twelve experiences span fashion, art, food, wine, design, jewelry, and motors. If you have a dream of your own? Just ask.
1 || The Hatmaker’s Legacy: Borsalino Behind the Scenes
Step inside the storied world of Borsalino, Italy’s iconic hatmaker since 1857. Tour the manufacturing atelier with owner Philippe Camperio and witness artisans shaping each hat by hand. Visit the Borsalino Museum to trace the brand’s cinematic and cultural history. For an added layer of allure, guests may be hosted for lunch by members of the Missoni family—themselves icons of Italian fashion.
Location: Alessandria, Italy (2 hours from Milan)
2 || Engines & Elegance: Pagani and Massimo Bottura
Begin your day with a tasting at the historic Giusti Acetaia, then head to Pagani’s sleek museum and atelier for cocktails amid carbon-fiber masterpieces. With advance arrangement, you may meet members of the Pagani family and hear firsthand how art and engineering intersect in each design. The day ends with a gastronomic crescendo: dinner at Cavallino Ferrari or Osteria Francescana by culinary legend Massimo Bottura.
Location: Modena, Italy (1 hr from Bologna)
3 || Crown Jewels: A Tiara Fitting at Chaumet
Tour the UNESCO-listed salons of Maison Chaumet, where Josephine Bonaparte once commissioned her imperial jewels. In the Chopin Salon, a private tiara fitting awaits. Try on archival pieces rarely seen by the public in an intimate moment of elegance curated just for you.
Location: Place Vendôme, Paris
4 || Fortress of Imagination: Studio Anselm Kiefer
Go beyond the gallery walls with an intimate visit to Anselm Kiefer’s sprawling creative compound, La Ribaute. Accompanied by studio members, explore monumental installations, subterranean passages, and the sacred silence of spaces that are as poetic as they are profound.
Location: Barjac, Provence, France
5 || The Dior Dream: Pajama Party in the Original Salon
Slip into Dior pajamas and step into a private fashion soirée inside the maison’s original salon. Enjoy a fashion show, lunch in a private salon, a visit to the atelier, access to the archives, and the Galerie Dior. When timed during Paris Fashion Week, second-row seats to the show are included. This experience may be hosted by a Dior ambassador or a member of the design team.
Location: 30 Av. Montaigne, Paris
6 || Chanel Confidential: Coco’s Apartment & Karl’s Library
Wander through Coco Chanel’s private apartment, where every detail reflects her legendary taste. Then, step into Karl Lagerfeld’s former private library and photography studio—now an invitation-only creative club. Enjoy a personalized leather appointment with Chanel’s expert artisans. With notice, select guests may be hosted by a member of the heritage team.
Location: Paris, France
7 || Style in Bloom: Zegna’s Alpine Atelier
At Casa Zegna, explore a century of slow fashion and visionary design. Walk through the flowering hills of Conca dei Rododendri and visit the San Bernardo Sanctuary. A tasting of local goat cheeses at Alpe Margosio completes the day. Depending on availability, guests may be welcomed by a Zegna family member.
Location: Trivero, Piemonte (1.5 hrs from Milan or Lake Como)
8 || Art Meets Outerwear: Moncler + Mudec Museum
Gain access to Moncler’s sleek HQ, designed by Citterio and Viel, and shop the exclusive factory outlet reserved for insiders. Then, dine at Enrico Bartolini’s Michelin-starred restaurant at the Mudec Museum and enjoy a private art tour. This experience can include a conversation with a senior design figure from Moncler.
Location: Milan Central
9 || House of Whimsy: Fornasetti at Home
Enter the private residence of Barnaba Fornasetti, filled with surrealist design and eclectic treasures. Enjoy a personal tour of the home’s storied interiors and sip cocktails while chatting with Barnaba himself—a rare and intimate glimpse into one of Italy’s most imaginative minds.
Location: Città Studi, Milan
10 || Soul of Solomeo: Cucinelli’s Kingdom
Discover the philosophy of “humanistic capitalism” in Solomeo, the restored medieval village that houses the Brunello Cucinelli headquarters. Tour the design ateliers and production spaces, stroll through landscaped gardens, and enjoy a tasting of Castello di Solomeo wine. With notice, Brunello or a member of the Cucinelli family may join to host.
Location: Umbria (20 min from Perugia)
11 || Private Before-Hours: Fondation Louis Vuitton
Tour the striking Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton before public hours begin, when the building is at its most serene. Afterwards, dine at Le Frank, surrounded by curated masterpieces. A member of the Fondation’s curatorial or architectural team may offer added insight.
Location: Paris, France
12 || Rock & Reverie: Gainsbourg Museum and Club
Visit Serge Gainsbourg’s legendary home on Rue de Verneuil—now transformed into a museum filled with artistic artifacts and personal ephemera. Afterward, enjoy drinks in the exclusive private club. With advanced coordination, a member of the Gainsbourg family foundation may greet guests.
Location: Paris, France
These are not ordinary tours. They are once-in-a-lifetime invitations—crafted through personal relationships, years of access, and insider trust.
And this is only a sampling. If you have a personal passion or long-held dream, I may know exactly who to call.
Let’s design your own behind-the-velvet-rope moment because luxury isn’t just about what you can buy. It’s about what few others can touch.
Whether you’re drawn to ateliers and archives, vineyards and villas, private performances or closed-door studios, this is your chance to step into worlds usually reserved for the inner circle. I create pathways to wonder, curated with precision and profound care.
If a name, place, or idea sparks something in you — let’s talk. The right experience may already exist. Or it might be one we create together.
After all, this is travel, not just remembered, but felt. The kind that stays with you long after your bags are unpacked.
