LUX July 2017

LUX - July 2017 23 The Best Getaway Destinations on Earth At Quintess, they do more than plan vacations. They create personal experiences for memories that last a lifetime. Cupboards are stocked with favourites. Activities are arranged. Wishes are granted. Your host serves as your personal concierge, ensuring each day is perfect. They handle the details so you can focus on what matters most — enjoying every minute moment with the people you love. Cynthia Barnes explains what the firm can deliver for you and the wide variety of travel options they have available. “We offer the most desired locations, the finest homes and the best services…all at the best possible value. No detail has been overlooked at Quintess. We deliver the most memorable experiences day after day, every time. Imagine relaxing in Aspen, Jackson Hole, Turks & Caicos, St. John, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Wine Country, Europe and other coveted destinations. You deserve it. “Think of it as a champagne bucket list. Combining the world’s most far-flung and exotic locales with the security of luxurious accommodations and exemplary services isn’t easy. That’s why Quintess Adventures are created in partnership with only the world’s finest travel providers. In Bhutan, you’ll marvel at remote Himalayan temples and then relax in five-star splendour at incomparable resorts. “In Alaska, Natural Habitat Adventures, one of the world’s top adventure outfitters, will guide you through the whale-and grizzly-filled grandeur of Glacier Bay National Park and on African safaris, you’ll enjoy the same luxurious camps chosen by royalty and celebrities. For two people or twenty, the adventures are never ending—and constantly changing, as we work to make your dreams come true. “Not every trip is the same. Sometimes members prefer smaller homes and different destinations. We have carefully curated our partner’s properties and services to expand your choices. Our current partners include: 600+ Time & Place luxury villa rentals; four- and five-star hotels and resorts and properties, in all the best destinations.” ‘Land, Air and Sea’ in Alaska One of our adventures in the Americas is ‘Land, Air and Sea’ in Alaska. On this, you can discover wilderness on the grandest scale. Ice-capped mountains are the backdrop for a network of fjords carved by glaciers Cynthia tell us before going into more detail about this specific adventure. “The world’s largest temperate rainforest blankets hundreds of islands that dot the Inside Passage, the sheltered saltwater between the Open Pacific and the Coast Range. Bears, whales, seals and eagles dominate these environs, where human presence is only very slight. The Safari Explorer, a luxurious private yacht, meanders through the Tongass National Forest—the largest in the United States. On your way to view massive glaciers, enter some of the world’s deepest fjords to hike, kayak and explore the natural wonders of this stunning landscape. “Your fabulous Alaska Adventure includes luxury accommodation, activities and transfers as well as the services of two Natural Habitat Adventures Expedition Leaders and a 15-member crew. On day one, you will arrive at Juneau, where you’ll be met at baggage claim by local guides and transferred to the Safari Explorer, docked in downtown Juneau. Upon boarding, the captain and crew of the Safari Explorer welcome you aboard with smiles and champagne. Begin cruising the scenic channels of the Inside Passage, while relaxing with hors d’oeuvres and favourite cocktails and getting to know new shipmates. Anchor in a secluded wilderness bay for dinner, fine wine and pristine scenery. “On days two to three, you can enjoy the delights of the Glacier Bay National Park. Cruise close by Time is the most precious luxury in life. When it’s time to get away, you should enjoy every minute to the fullest. Quintess memberships offer luxury travel experiences, with no compromises. You can truly have it all, exactly as you wish because we believe that one size never fits all. We interviewed Cynthia Barnes to learn more about the firm’s exciting travel options and the personal experiences they create. The Best Getaway Destinations on Earth Company: Quintess Collection Name: Cynthia Barnes Email: [email protected] Web Address: quintess.com Address: 11101 W 120th Ave, #200 Broomfield, Colorado 80021 USA Telephone: +1 800 550 0324