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Your Bucket List, Crafted by Us

Dream trips designed for you

Who We Are

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Founded by a Harvard alumnus

Elite partner of &Beyond

Trusted global network of local experts

Travel, thoughtfully designed around you.

The best trips aren’t defined by where you go, but how they feel while you’re there, and what stays with you long after you return.

Groove Jet Travel designs journeys that are personal, seamless, and deeply considered from start to finish.

Bucket List Journeys

  • Two elephants walking across a grassy plain under a partly cloudy sky.

    AFRICAN SAFARIS

    Private safaris across East and Southern Africa with trusted local partners and seamless planning.

  • Machu Picchu, ancient Incan city with stone terraces and buildings set against lush green mountains under cloudy sky, with tourists exploring.

    MACHU PICCHU & PERU

    From the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, explore Peru through thoughtfully paced journeys rich in culture and landscape.

  • Traditional Kyoto temple surrounded by seasonal foliage in Japan.

    JAPAN

    A balanced journey through Japan’s traditions, cities, and seasonal beauty — tailored to your interests and rhythm.

  • Antarctica expedition ship navigating glaciers along the Antarctic Peninsula.

    ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS

    Expedition voyages to Antarctica offering rare access to one of the world’s most remote and extraordinary environments.

  • Mediterranean coastline along the Amalfi Coast during summer.

    EUROPEAN SUMMER

    Slow summer journeys through Europe’s coastlines, countryside, and cultural capitals — planned around how you like to travel.

  • Aerial view of a lush island resort surrounded by turquoise ocean waters with white sandy beaches and coral reefs, under a partly cloudy sky.

    PRIVATE ISLAND & BEACH ESCAPES

    Quiet island retreats across the Maldives, Seychelles, and beyond — selected for privacy, beauty, and ease.

How your journey takes shape


1. Understanding You

Every trip starts with how you like to travel, your pace, your interests, and what matters most to you.


2. Designing the Experience

From destinations to daily flow, each itinerary is thoughtfully shaped to balance discovery, access, and ease.


3. Seamless Execution

With trusted partners on the ground and every detail carefully handled, your trip unfolds effortlessly.

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Experiences clients still talk about

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    “My trip to Costa Rica was nothing short of extraordinary and far beyond anything I could have dreamed. Every detail was flawlessly planned."

    -Mike T.

  • Image of Severn T.

    “Louis’s communication was flawless. He checked in often, answered questions quickly, and made sure we felt supported at every stage of the trip."

    -Severn T.

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    “The options Louis put together fit what I was looking for perfectly, and he arranged wonderful perks at the hotel. I can't wait to work with him again."

    -Alhena K.

Louis spent his career building and leading brands, and today we bring that same sense of clarity, precision, and taste to designing thoughtful travel experiences.

Each journey begins with understanding how you like to travel — whether that means slowing down, going deeper, or gaining access to places and moments that aren’t easily found.

Supported by a trusted global network and carefully selected partners, every trip is designed to feel seamless, personal, and quietly exceptional.

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The Thinking Behind Each Journey

 FAQs

  • No. You won’t pay more to work with us than you would booking on your own. Hotels, cruises, and trusted partners include advisor support as part of their pricing. For more complex itineraries, there may be a planning fee depending on the level of customization, which we always discuss with you upfront.

  • We begin with a short conversation to understand how you like to travel and what matters most to you. From there, we design tailored recommendations, refine the itinerary with you, and coordinate reservations and confirmations behind the scenes. You’ll have support before departure and while you’re traveling.

  • Our approach starts with listening. We learn what matters most to you, then design a journey that feels intentional, well paced, and true to your preferences. The result is a trip that’s personal, thoughtful, and easy from start to finish.

  • We’re part of global luxury travel networks including Virtuoso, Rosewood Elite, Marriott STARS, Hyatt Privé, Belmond Bellini, and more. These partnerships provide access to preferred rates, upgrades, amenities, and additional support during your stay whenever available.

  • We work with couples, families, solo travelers, and small groups who value comfort, cultural insight, and thoughtfully designed travel experiences.

  • For safaris, cruises, and peak-season travel, we recommend reaching out six to twelve months in advance. For hotel-only bookings and shorter escapes, timelines are often more flexible.

  • You’ll have support before departure and while you’re traveling. If plans need to adjust, we coordinate with trusted partners on the ground to help keep everything running smoothly.

Travel Notes & Recommendations