It’s evident that many travellers are done with vanilla holidays that are fun but not memorable. Extraordinary is where it’s at, and Designer Journeys are on a mission to deliver Extraordinary Experiences to you and your clients.
We told you recently about the countless ways Designer Journeys can help you with those out-of-the-norm itineraries and out-there destinations. Thanks to their network of 250 local designers across 75 counties, trips that wow are the norm with Designer Journeys, not the exception.
Whether you’re browsing their 2,000 sample itineraries or completing their easy online brief, Designer Journeys get to work at crafting the perfect trip for your clients. And the best part? Working as your stealth partner, your branding is on the final docs, ensuring you can outsource your work with zero risk!
To see how much magic Designer Journeys’ local designers can conjure up, check out these 9 Extraordinary Experiences:
9) Designated driver

At the Maranello Circuit in Italy, your clients can hoon around this famous track in a Ferrari 458 Italia! This is a thrilling adventure for car lovers, with the tour also including the Ferrari Museum and a chat with the Ferrari Manager.
Find it on Designer Journeys ‘customisable 10-day Italian Fine Food and Fast Cars Adventure.
8) Turtle-y magic

For a wholly different pace, the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery offers a mesmerising introduction to the turtle species that call Sri Lanka’s shores home. Located in coastal Weligama, your clients will explore the hatchery and discover the conservation efforts to save the endangered turtle population.
See the full sample itinerary here: 11-day Fun and Sun in Sri Lanka tour.
7) Catch a bite

Swimming with piranhas is no one’s idea of a good time (eek); fishing for them is a whole ‘other story, however. Deep in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, visitors can have a go at piranha fishing from a canoe like a local.
Customise the 10-day Piranha Fishing and Ecolodge Jungle Stay in Amazon.
6) Tea-riffic

Do you know what makes a nice cuppa taste better? Harvesting it with Vietnam’s H’Mong people! This adventure includes the chance to climb ancient tea trees to pick the buds, plus an introduction to traditional brewing.
Your clients can include this on the 10-day Adventure and Relax in the North and Central Regions.
5) Leave you wanting Miró

Designer Journeys can wrangle a private after-hours tour of the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice (and you can pretend you did all the hard work to make it happen).
Away from the bustle of crowds, the world-famous artwork of Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Umberto Boccioni, and Joan Miró are even more impressive.
Find this on the 7-day Italy Classic Tour.
4) On guard

Dive deep into Japanese culture with a visit to Katana artisans to witness Samurai tools first-hand. With a visit to a habaki-maker, scabbard-maker, and sword polisher, guests gain historical insights in the most extraordinary way possible.
Do sake and swords go well together? Designer Journeys say yes, with their popular 9-day Authentic Samurai and Sake Experience.
3) Take it to art

For a family vacay, Designer Journeys can pull strings for an exclusive kids’ scavenger hunt at the Louvre! Yes, really. Following clues, learning Louvre secrets, and having a blast along the way, this is an educational hoot for the whole fam.
Learn more on the suggested 10-day Family Holiday in France itinerary.
2) Ham-picked

For ham lovers, a trip to the Iberian countryside is a must. Much like a vintner checks out wine cellars, this tour takes ham lovers to curing cellars to watch prestigious Ibérico ham producers at work. A jamon tasting and lunch with various pork cuts concludes the adventure.
Keen to know more? See the 15-day Spanish Ibérico Ham Trail Experience.
1) Plane awesome

Did you know that your clients can experience the magic of tranquil Halong Bay by seaplane? Soaring over the vast limestone karsts offers a new perspective to popular Halong Bay before boarding the luxury Era cruise for a more traditional exploration.
Catch a ride on the 15-day Vietnam Tropical Luxury Tour.
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To discover more Extraordinary Experiences for your clients, check out the Designer Journeys website here. Alternatively, reach out on 03 9071 0069 or agent.designerjourneys.com.
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