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I create bespoke journeys for families who are curious, conscious, and keen to explore the world with open eyes.

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Bespoke Itineraries

This is my most in-depth offering — a completely custom-designed journey based on your interests, travel style, and preferences. I take care of everything: hotels, guides, local experiences, transfers and more. These trips typically start at $20,000 per week for a family of 4–6.

Retainer Fee: From $750 per week (+ applicable taxes), depending on complexity and timing.

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Curated Stays

I have a carefully-curated little black book of hotels around the world.
I will take care of suggesting and booking the right one for you.

Retainer Fee: $150 (+ applicable taxes) per booking. You’ll receive perks and my dedicated service — the hotel rate stays the same as booking directly.

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With all the perks that come with BozAround

As a Virtuoso member, I get my clients exclusive perks and VIP treatment at the world’s best hotels — book directly through my Virtuoso portal to enjoy upgrades, credits, and more.

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Most of our clients prefer to handle flights themselves. However, we can certainly take care of the flights in your itinerary thru 360 Private Travel's dedicated in-house flight team. We’re ATOL and IATA licensed.

Flight Management Fee: $75 per person per roundtrip.

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The world is truly your oyster - here are some of my favourite destinations, all tried and tested by me personally, to inspire you to plan a magical trip together.

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March-Oct
Southern Italy

Southern Italy is a warm, sun-drenched mix of coastal beauty, ancient history, and food so good it feels like pure joy.

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Dec-Feb, June-Oct
The Dolomites

The Dolomites can be intimidating but we'll show you how to make them yours.

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May-Oct
Greek Islands

A sun-soaked chain of islands where sailing, swimming, and lingering in lively tavernas feel wonderfully endless.

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Jan-March, June-Dec
Tanzania

Every country that has a Z in its name should be worthy a visit.

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Nov-April
Cambodia

A land of glowing temples, gentle river life, and a spirit that feels both timeless and deeply welcoming.

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All Year
Australia

Where wild horizons, coastal energy, and easygoing charm come together in one unforgettable journey.

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Full service travel

From our first call to the moment you return home, I’ll be by your side. My local partners are also on hand to support you throughout your journey.

OUR TRAVEL STYLE

Friends and clients call me their family travel guru. It makes me blush but deep inside, I think it’s true.

I am known to be dedicated, resourceful, creative, and generous (and a little stubborn too!)


I care about creating easy itineraries for the children while taking you to places that have authenticity, purpose, and great style in mind.


True luxury is about making time. To be together. To open minds.

To discover. To share.

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kind words

You never cease to amaze me.

you have such attention to detail and tremendous thoughtfulness.

Whitney & Family, New York
Vanessa is creative, organised and so resourceful.

Your belief in the power of travel to expand understanding came through everything you planned for us.

Erica & Family, London
Wow!

There is virtually nowhere on the globe where Vanessa doesn’t have a connection.

Robin & Friend, New York
I am a huge fan of BozAround

I love how Vanessa weaves in so much of her personality.

Yolanda Edwards, Yolo Magazine
Vanessa has more travel knowledge than anyone I know

When we set out to plan our round-the-world trip, I knew the first person I needed to speak to was Vanessa.

Courtney Adamo, Australia
Loved every minute

Back from a wonderful, wonderful trip! We had an amazing time. Highlight was definitely the boat

Aniela & Family, London
Thank you so much for all the work behind the scenes

The special things you planned were spot on! We were treated so well at all the hotels and made to feel special!

Julie & Family, Los Angeles
Could cry with gratitude

I am totally blown away by your level of detail and the brilliance of our trip!!

Annie Morris & Idris Khan, London
Vanessa has been my travel guru since she had her blog

I was always checking it out for inspiration. Couldn’t be happier when she decided to start a private travel business.

Francesca & Family, Milan
Thank you

Your work has made a usually stressful process a joy.

Emily & Family, London
All we had to do was just show up and enjoy!

Thank you for taking the time to understand our family and to tailor such wonderful experiences.

Siren & Family, France
An extraordinary adventure

So perfectly curated, with the most amazing guide hand-selected by you.

Laura & Friends, New York
Grateful for your support and responsiveness throughout our journey

The guides were excellent. Everything was very well designed. We had so many varied experiences and exciting adventures.

Christopher & Family, London
Not just perfect logistics, but real atmosphere.

Everything was so beautifully chosen and organised; every experience and hotel had such warmth and soul.

Masha and Nick, London
It was just amazing and perfect in every way.

Thank you again and again for the care and attention you gave to preparing this adventure for us.

Noel, Los Angeles
Our trip was truly magical.

Thank you, we had the most wonderful time.

Alison & Family, London
everything you planned has been incredible and beyond special.

All of which has only been possible with your well thought out approach and planning.

Laure & Jeffrey, Connecticut
Truly a trip of a lifetime

We had the greatest time. We loved our guide and the tour of the musicians home. Every detail was perfect.

Kyra & Family, New Jersey
It's been worth every penny!

Being a seasoned traveller, this is only the second time I ask for help. It saved me a lot of midlife worry.

Cecilia & Family, London
I rave about Vanessa to anyone who will listen!

In a few short days she found and booked exactly what we were looking for.

Erin & Family, Calgary
You set the standards so high!

You set the standards so high, it’ll be very difficult to get over.

Jordi & Family, Barcelona
Grateful for your support and responsiveness throughout our journey.

It was beautifully designed and full of varied experiences.We loved our trip

Cathy & Christopher, London

Our trip and experience creation service includes:

  • A face-to-face or video conversation to get to know you, your dreams, interests and preferences
  • Deep research to design a tailor-made trip for you
  • Booking of all trip components as required including tours, event tickets and private experiences
  • A customised itinerary that fits your preferred travel style – planned to the minute, free-flowing or a mix of both
  • Support with sourcing and booking additional services e.g. car hire, childcare, equipment for kids, grocery shopping, private chefs, entertainment etc.
  • Suggestions of great places to eat and drink, with reservations made as requested
  • Additional advice including appropriate travel insurance, local and FCDO travel advice, COVID updates, practical hints and tips
  • A concise, easy to manage, sharable itinerary on an app, containing all your booking confirmations, contact details, live updates on travel and other useful information for your trip
  • This isn’t an exhaustive list – if there’s something specific you’d like our help with for your trip, please ask!
Bhutan

Bhutan is a tranquil blend of misty valleys, cliffside monasteries, and forested peaks, where a deep spiritual heritage guides daily life. With prayer flags fluttering over quiet trails and a culture centred on harmony and meaning, it’s a place that feels grounding, gentle, and beautifully untouched.

What we love in Bhutan:

  • A small kingdom so welcoming
  • High mountain passes and yaks crossing the road
  • They love archery in Bhutan!
  • Large Buddhist monasteries dotting the valleys
  • Cosying around the fire in the evening
  • Hiking in the Himalayas
Where Gross National Happiness is more important than GDP
Paris

Paris is a graceful mix of grand boulevards, intimate cafés, and riverside wanderings, where art, fashion, and timeless architecture shape the city’s quiet elegance. From leafy neighbourhood markets to evenings that glow along the Seine, it’s a place that feels romantic, inspiring, and effortlessly refined.

What we love in Paris:

  • Sampling the best macarons
  • Catching the Eiffel Tower from many different viewpoints
  • Chagall's painting in the Opera Garnier
  • Steak au Poivre and Crème Brûlée
  • A treasure hunt in Le Louvre with the kids
Paris est tout petit pour ceux qui s'aiment comme nous d'un aussi grand amour
Fiji

Fiji is a tropical blend of turquoise lagoons, lush rainforests, and warm village hospitality, where daily life moves to an easy island rhythm. With vibrant coral reefs, soft sandy shores, and a culture rooted in generosity and joy, it’s a place that feels welcoming, restorative, and beautifully unhurried.

What we love in Fiji:

  • Some of the nicest people in the world planet
  • The way everyone says 'Bula' to say hello
  • Learning to dive with nemo
  • Island hopping
  • Waterfalls and hikes
Bula means Hello!
Finland

Finland is a serene mix of quiet forests, glassy lakes, and wide northern skies, where sauna culture, seasonal flavours, and a deep bond with nature create a country that feels calming, pure, and wonderfully elemental.

What we love in Finland:

  • Forests until the Arctic Circle
  • Northern lights never promised but there if you are patient enough
  • Crisscrossing the land with the huskies
  • Visiting a reindeer farm
  • Snowmobiling wrapped up head to toe
  • Back and forth between ice-cold plunges and hot stone saunas
Arctic wilderness and a canopy of stars
Uruguay

Uruguay is a relaxed blend of golden beaches, rolling countryside, and easygoing coastal towns, where great wine, warm hospitality, and a quietly refined charm shape a country that feels effortless, welcoming, and wonderfully unhurried.

What we love in Uruguay:

  • A perfect add-on from Argentina or Brazil yet perfect on its own too
  • Safe, easy, welcoming
  • Art foundations and galleries abound
  • Long sand beaches wild enough to horseride barefoot
  • Chic towns like Jose Ignacio and Garzon with such a buzz in summer months
Arty, wealthy and well-groomed
Argentina

Argentina is a country of sweeping landscapes and lively spirit, where the Andes rise over glacier lakes, pampas stretch toward the horizon, and Buenos Aires dances with art, music, and late-night energy. From Malbec-filled vineyards to the mist of Iguazú Falls, it’s a place that blends drama, warmth, and culture in unforgettable ways.

What we love in Argentina:

  • The pride of the Argentine People
  • Horseriding for all levels
  • They call Buenos Aires is the little Paris of South America
  • Dulce de Leche on everything
Rhythm meets wilderness
Chile

Chile is a land of dramatic contrasts, from the Atacama’s otherworldly desert to Patagonia’s glacier-carved wilderness, with colourful cities and world-renowned wine regions adding warmth and flavour to a journey that feels striking, soulful, and refreshingly different.

What we love in Chile:

  • A long narrow country with extreme landscapes
  • The Pacific ocean all along the coast
  • Chilean Patagonia is a big playground
  • Big waves surfing a couple hours' drive from Santiago
  • Pablo Neruda's poetry - Street art in Valparaiso
  • The enigmatic beauty of the Atacama desert
The Pacific Ocean flowed off the map. There was nowhere to put it. It was so big, disorderly, and blue that it didn’t fit anywhere. So they left it in front of my window. - Pablo Neruda
Guatemala

Guatemala is a colourful blend of volcanic landscapes, ancient Maya heritage, and vibrant highland villages, where shimmering lakes, bustling markets, and warm traditions create a journey that feels rich, soulful, and full of discovery.

What we love in Guatemala:

  • Roasting Marshmallows in the lava of volcanoes
  • Shopping for beautifully woven textiles
  • Lake Atitlan is the new Lake Como
  • Antigua's cobbled stone streets
  • Thick jungle and hidden temples
  • The unexplored Pacific Coast
  • Small Coffee producers everywhere
Intrepid Journeys safely looked after
New York, USA

New York is a city that crackles with energy, where soaring skyscrapers, world-class museums, diverse neighbourhoods, and round-the-clock creativity come together to create a place that feels electric, iconic, and endlessly inspiring.

What we love in New York:

  • Arriving from JFK into Manhattan with the whole city in front of you
  • A hot dog at every corner
  • Thrifting with the teens on the Lower East Side
  • The restaurant scene is insane!
  • Graffiti Tour in Brooklyn
  • Crossing the Williamsburg bridge by bike
  • What's playing at Carnegie Hall?
These streets will make you feel brand-new
Canada

Canada is a vast sweep of forests, mountains, lakes, and lively cities, where nature feels close at every turn. From wildlife-filled wilderness to cosmopolitan neighbourhoods humming with culture, it’s a country that blends adventure, warmth, and astonishing beauty with effortless ease.

What we love in Canada:

  • The thrill of self-driving, knowing that a bear could pop out at any time
  • Lodges hidden in nature
  • Canoeing under the moonlight
  • Watching the icebergs drift by in Newfoundland
  • Whale season in Western Canada
  • Skiing on glacier
The immensity of the land
Australia

Australia is a land of big skies and bigger contrasts, where ancient desert landscapes meet vibrant coastal cities, wildlife roams freely, and every journey feels bright, bold, and full of possibility.

What we love in Australia:

  • The vastness of being
  • Diving paradise
  • Learning from ancestral traditions
  • Food & Wine pairing at every meal
  • Self-driving if you wish
Adventure-Land anytime of the year
Cambodia

Cambodia is a place where ancient temples rise from jungle mist, rivers wind through quiet countryside, and warm, resilient communities welcome travellers with genuine ease.

What we love in Cambodia:

  • Charming hotels surrounded with rice paddies
  • A complex history to learn from
  • The mesmerising beauty of Angkor Wat
  • Brutalist architecture in the capital and on the coast
A small country with a big heart
Tanzania

From vast savannahs to the spice-scented shores of Zanzibar, Tanzania delivers big wildlife moments and easy coastal calm in one journey.

What we love in Tanzania:

  • The immensity of the Serengeti
  • Lesser-known diving islands like Mafia Island
  • Getting up close to the chimpanzees in the far southwest of the country
  • Incredible safari with no-one around
  • Flying with hot air balloon over the wildlife
Great for family gatherings or a big celebration
Greek Islands

A mosaic of whitewashed villages, turquoise waters, and sun-warmed days, the Greek Islands blend ancient charm with laid-back island living, inviting you to slow down and savour every moment.

What we love in the Greek Islands:

  • Sailing from island to island on a comfortable gulet
  • Tasting the best Greek Salads day after day
  • Visiting the monasteries high up in the Chora
  • Diving in the deep blue mediterranean sea
  • Crete in the early Autumn
We are all waves from the same sea ...
The Dolomites

The Dolomites are a dramatic playground of jagged peaks, alpine meadows, and crisp mountain air that makes every moment feel alive.

What we love in the Dolomites:

  • Small family-owned hotels of South Tyrol
  • Proximity to Venezia makes it a great pairing
  • Mountain biking paradise
  • Ski Safari in winter from one lodge to the next
  • A bit of Italy, a bit of Austria
Italy’s wild heights
Southern Italy

Southern Italy has so many facets, from the glamour of Capri and the Amalfi Coast to the lesser-visited villages of Puglia and even Calabria.

What we love in Southern Italy:

  • The people, full of charisma and hand gestures!
  • An gelato a day keeps the doctor away
  • Fishing with a local fisherman
  • The old ladies who seat in front of their house watching life go by
  • Sea, Sand, Sun
Bello, Bellissimo
Provence, France

Provence is full of secrets, small villages and weekly markets, hiking and biking, art foundations and brocante – plenty to keep the family happy.

What we love in Provence:

  • Culture all year round
  • Brocanting
  • Hiking in the small Alps called les Alpilles
  • Renting a villa with a pool and pretty views over the countryside
  • Hopping from one art festival to the next
  • Shopping at the Sunday brocantes
  • Food, Food, Food
The light of Provence is magic
Madagascar

From remote islands and breaching whales to red earth journeys and manta-filled waters, Madagascar delivers raw, joyful adventure for families who love the unexpected.

What we love about Madagascar:

  • Its wild, untouched landscapes feel completely different from anywhere else
  • Close-up encounters with whales, manta rays, and extraordinary endemic wildlife
  • Remote islands that offer pure escape and a real sense of discovery
  • Family adventures that turn bumpy roads and rugged hikes into lifelong stories
  • A raw, soulful beauty that rewards curiosity and makes every moment unforgettable

An island off an island
Nepal

From timeless Buddhist temples to Mustang’s hidden kingdom and the gentle welcome of Sherpa homes, Nepal offers a journey woven with spirit, stillness, and extraordinary connection.

What we love in Nepal:

  • Momos
  • The chaos of Kathmandu
  • The enigmatic beauty of Lower and Upper Mustang
  • Ancient Tibetan Monasteries

The Trail Less Traveled
Colombia

In Bogotá, vibrant flavours, playful art, and a lively creative pulse turn the city into a joyful surprise for curious travellers.

What we love in Colombia:

  • A mix of beaches, jungles, mountains, and lively cities in one incredible country
  • A delicious food scene that spans street eats and top restaurants
  • Warm, welcoming people who make every moment feel personal
  • Colourful culture everywhere, from music and markets to historic towns
  • A strong spirit of discovery, with hidden spots and new stories at every turn

Colombia Explorations
South Africa

From Big Five thrills to Garden Route adventures and Cape Town’s playful energy, South Africa delivers a journey packed with wonder, warmth, and wide open magic.

What we love in South Africa:

  • Incredible scenery
  • Chapman's peak coastal drive
  • The Big Five!
  • Such diversity of landscapes
  • So many beautiful lodges to choose from
  • Cape Town's vibrant atmosphere
  • Stories of resilience

Big Five & A Marine Safari
Rwanda

From misty gorilla treks to Kigali’s resilience and the calm of Lake Kivu, Rwanda blends raw wonder with a spirit that stays with you long after you leave.

What we love in Rwanda:

  • Spending precious time with the gorillas
  • Learning stories of resilience
  • Kigali's cool food scene
  • The beautiful volcanoes region
  • Basket weaving on another level
Gorilla Trekking but not only
Morocco

From Atlantic beaches to Atlas peaks and story-filled medinas, Morocco unfolds in easygoing waves of surf, mountain calm, and city magic.

What we love in Morocco:

  • Craftsmanship on another level
  • Hiking in the Atlas mountains
  • Bargaining in the Bazaar
  • Rooftop views in the medina
  • The Agafay desert within easy reach of the city
  • Visual inspiration everywhere you look
  • The color palette
Medina to Mountains
Rajasthan, India

In India’s golden light, family adventures unfold like a storybook, from Delhi’s lively streets to the Taj Mahal glowing at sunrise and sunset.

What we love in India:

  • Everything! The scents, colors, chaos
  • Eating curry for breakfast
  • The majestic Taj Mahal
  • So much storytelling
  • Flower markets early morning for the offerings
Incredible India
Kenya

Touching down in Nairobi means an instant welcome of giraffes, baby elephants, and unforgettable close-up encounters.

Why travel to Kenya in August:

  • The Big Five
  • The Small Five
  • Genuine connections and traditions learnt
  • Conservation at its best
  • Samburuland in the North
  • Lamu's gentle pace
  • Great Migration
Kenya's Natural Playgrounds
Brazil

From Rio’s vibrant rhythm to Paraty’s slow coastal charm, Brazil unfolds in a sweep of mountains, music, colour, and sunlit bays.

What we love in Brazil

  • Samba music coming from everywhere
  • People's easy-going way of life
  • Nature is omnipresent
  • So much diversity of land in one country
Surfing, Samba and Waterfalls
Istanbul, Turkey

With a lifetime of hidden corners, rooftop vistas, and sunset moments on the Bosphorus, Istanbul reveals itself as a city best experienced through its most intimate layers.

What we love in Istanbul

  • Sipping a tea watching the Bosphorus
  • Shopping for kilims in the bazaar
  • Walking up the cobbled stone streets of Pera
  • The call to prayer coming from all directions
  • The smile of the people
Istanbul The Beautiful
Indonesia

From fiery Mount Bromo sunrises to temple trails and quiet moments between rice fields, Java’s charm lies in the wonder woven through its stillness.

What we love in Indonesia:

  • A journey made of many different chapters
  • Snorkeling or diving in some of the most beautiful waters on the planet
  • Nasi Goreng for breakfast
  • Sumba Island is still untouched
  • Raja Ampat for lesser-explored waters
  • Sulawesi ancestral traditions
  • Temples and Volcanoes
So Many trips in One!