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NEW YORK, New York (March 20, 2023) — Indagare, a boutique travel-planning company offering bespoke luxury trips has announced new Insider Journeys, group trips with behind the scenes and immersive activities, for 2023.

Indagare’s newest Insider Journeys are hosted by renowned experts with specialties across the art, culture, and history sectors, providing the insight of their field for these themed trips.  The newest journeys available to members of Indagare include:

September 18-23, 2023

Beyond The Wall: A History of Berlin: 

• Archaeologist and expert historian Jamie Sewell is leading a trip to Berlin, offering guests special access to impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites and museums while exploring the history and impressive art scene of the city. You can check out all that this trip entails and read about last year’s trip from Indagare here.

October 12-19, 2023 

Sicily Marvels and Masterpieces: 

• Jamie Sewell is also leading a trip to Sicily, a region he has worked in for years. This journey will include the opportunity to explore the city’s rich history, architecture and give exclusive behind-the-scenes access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And did I mention that the trip includes luxury accommodation? 

October 15-20, 2023

Istanbul Inspired with Serena Crawford

• Interior designer and world traveler Serena Crawford will host a trip to Istanbul, one of history’s greatest culture (and shopping) capitals—with VIP tours and private receptions in former-palaces-turned-homes along the legendary Bosphorus Strait. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend private receptions, lectures and art collection viewings with Istanbul’s elite in stunning mansions along the Bosphorus Strait. If you’re not ready for the party to end, Indagare can also arrange custom trip extensions for this journey into Turkey and beyond. 

October 23-28, 2023

Belgium Charms and Treasures: 

• Architectural Digest contributing editor Gay Gassmann is hosting a trip to Belgium, providing privileged access to the homes of renowned architects and designers and the old city quarter’s whimsical Gothic and Neoclassical mansions, overflowing with works from Bruegel, Rubens and Van Eyck. Besides an exclusive dinner party at the private residence of recent Architectural Digest feature Stéphanie Busuttil and Sébastien Janssen, travelers will also gain access to exclusive galleries, art dealers, and behind-the-scenes architectural marvels like Kaanal, a mini city of design created by renowned architect Axel Vervoordt. 

October 26- November 3, 2023

Love, Rajasthan with Fiona Caulfield

• One of India’s leading travel writers and insiders, Fiona Caulfield—founder of Love India Travel—will lead a trip to Rajasthan. Travelers will join fashion guides and designers for shopping in India’s finest markets, ateliers, boutiques and workshops. You’ll also visit palaces, museums, markets and ateliers in Delhi, Udaipur and Jaipur, with a stay at one of last year’s buzziest hotel openings, Barbara Miolini’s Villa Palladio.

About Insider Journeys

Insider Journeys are group trips led by expert guides, exclusive to Indagare Members and these trips are often led by Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley. These trips fill up quickly, with priority going to alumni of these trips. In fact, during my research I noticed at least one trip was already sold out. 

Check out this video from Indagare about their Insider Journeys: https://vimeo.com/731814101.

It’s also worth noting, these trips are not cheap. Many of these trips cost well over $10,000, not including the cost of transportation. With that being said, these are luxury trips, and provide exclusive opportunities for immersion and behind-the-scenes access to unique cultural and historical sites you might not ever have the opportunity to see otherwise. 

If these trips are within your price range, I would think of this type of bespoke travel as an investment, not an expense as the trips Indagare arranges are truly unique and groundbreaking. Their mission supports a purpose-driven approach to travel, offering memorable and unique immersion into cultures. 

Signing up for an Insider Journey Trip

To sign up for an Insider Journeys trip, you must first be a member of Indagare. All members receive the following Indagare insights including the latest travel news, curated hotel reviews & in-depth destination guides. Members also receive:

• VIP Amenities & Benefits Program: Upgrades, complimentary breakfast, dining and spa credits via Indagare Plus, Four Seasons Preferred and American Express Centurion & Platinum programs
• Subscription to Indagare Magazine & weekly newsletters
• Invitations to Insider Journeys, Impact Journeys, virtual programs and Indagare Clubs 

From here, there are two membership tiers to choose from based on your needs and preferences: 

• Tier 1: The Custom Trip Planner
  • The Custom Planner membership gives travelers access to a dedicated trip-designing team for unlimited trips. This membership tier also includes priority access to trips like the exclusive Insider Journeys. This tier starts at $2,850 annually. 
• Tier 2: The Self-Planner
  • The Self-Planner unlocks access to our content (like hotel reviews and guides on our website), and provides travelers with Indagare perks like special amenities when they book a hotel stay. This tier starts at $395 annually. Check out their membership tiers and other perks at https://www.indagare.com/join/#membership. 

How to book an Insider Journey Trip with Indagare

1. Join as a Custom Trip Planner or The Self-Planner tier of membership at https://www.indagare.com/join/.  
2. Search the available Insider Journey trips at https://www.indagare.com/insiderjourneys/.
3. Request an itinerary for your desired trip or secure your spot with a 50% down nonrefundable deposit. Don’t forget you will be responsible for purchasing your own airfare for this trip. 

Besides Insider Journeys, Indagare offers other “Anytime Trips,” which are custom created itineraries with a focus on adventure and your other specific interests. As an Indagare member, trip designers will develop and book your accommodations, included with your Custom Trip membership. Browse these trips and other Indagare bespoke luxury trips at https://www.indagare.com/insiderjourneys/#insider-journeys. 

Why I follow Indagare

Indagare is a company I’ve kept up with for a while. I keep up with their company because I believe they truly live and breathe their mission to promote travel as a world-altering opportunity, recognizing the power of journey to shape us. While my travel niche and blog is decidedly anti-bucket list travel, I feel Indagare’s mission closely aligns with how I believe we should all treat travel: as a means to discover yourself and change the world. 

I have yet to be a member of Indagare, because frankly I cannot afford it. Though I am not a paying member of Indagare, the company offers travel information and materials to non-members through their website, social media, and my favorite: the Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley podcast, a weekly favorite of mine. Though some of their content is behind a paywall, their website and newsletter does offer valuable travel information.

Learn more about Indagare and all they offer at https://www.indagare.com/about/.