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SPRING TRAVEL — AND BEYONDSpring has brought flowers to the northern hemisphere — from cherry blossoms in Japan and tulips in Norway to irises in Provence and poppies in California. In the southern hemisphere, autumnal wine harvests take place in Argentina, South Africa and New Zealand. Though spring travel is still very much underway, Team Gray & Co. has been busy planning for summer and beyond. The current season has also delivered Gray & Co. accolades from the media likes of Conde Nast, Spears, Robb Report and Mastercard's Luxury Card. Happy Memorial Day long weekend!
xo Cari + Team Gray & Co.
PS We've got access to the ultimate 6-person Paris Olympics package July 31 - August 6. Tickets, Hotel de Crillon & a priceless Official Vehicle. Contact us ASAP for more details! |
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| | | PARENTS — TAKE A BREAK!On Gray & Co. trips, our team goes to great lengths to make sure that EVERYONE is on vacation — including all parents — and grandparents! We know the best family trips are all about time together and apart. So it's music to our ears when travellers tell us what a treat it is to actually "turn off". With the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the business and an obsession with the details and with safety, we make sure that each of our travellers is experiencing the very best, regardless of their age or ability. From perfectly fitted helmets and well-applied sunscreen to pizza-making demos and spa appointments, we've got everyone covered! |
Keeping cool in Zion National Park, Utah |
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 Menorca courtesy of Matteo Colombo/Getty |
CNT SUMMER TRAVELConde Nast Traveler's Arati Menon interviewed Cari for an article entitled "What Summer Travel to Europe Will Look Like This Year". Early planners are always well rewarded, with Cari noting “Whether it’s a visit to the Vatican or dogsledding in Alaska, access is going to be very difficult. And there are only that many high-end lodges in Lapland.” At Gray & Co., we craft our trips to best avoid crowds. We also love less-trafficked European destinations - think the island of Menorca or the Priorat vineyards of Spain. And yes — it's already time to plan Thanksgiving or holiday season trips. |
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JUST BACK FROM: NEW ZEALAND
Hannah is back from the land made famous by director Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. And while there, she experienced the best of both its islands. Highlights included hiking to the Lindis' Black Diamond, jet boating through Queenstown's Shotover River Canyons, mustering and stargazing at the newly expanded Flockhill Lodge, and driving ATV's along Wharekauhau's. Early 2025 space at top lodges in both New Zealand and Australia - during the southern hemisphere's summer - are already filling up quickly. See more of Hannah's favourites on our blog. |
Shotover Jet Boat Experience, Queenstown |
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IN THE PRESS
Gray & Co. rejoins the prestigious Robb Report Travel Masters list of just 22 top trip outfitters and travel advisors. We were also recognized for "expertise in adventurous travel" in the UK-based Spear’s 500, which ranked Gray & Co. among the 20 best advisers and service providers for high-net-worth-individuals. Lastly, in Mastercard's Luxury magazine's "Best Bike Trips for All", Gray & Co. is named as the "Bespoke Ultra Luxury" option. As Cari puts it in the story, "No one else does what we do, period." |
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WHERE TO NEXTTeam Gray & Co. is always on the hunt for new travel ideas for our seasoned travelers. This month, Anna headed to Rovaniemi, in northern Finland's Lapland, to meet the Sámi people — and maybe Santa, too. On Carolyn's radar is Belmond's Romazzino hotel, a storied hotel on the Italian island of Sardinia. Moana heads to Utah's Capitol Reef National Park, where Cougar Ridge features a new pool. Christian will be "all aboard" the Royal Scotsman, sorting custom biking, hiking and Scotch-tasting at each train stop. So much to explore! |
Anna in Lapland with reindeer friends |
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