Travel Edge

Dear AZA Luxury Travel Clients, I am pleasantly surprised to learn that I have been named to Travel + Leisure Magazine's 2025 A-List that just came out this week. This is such an amazing honor which has me immediately reflect on why I am so enthusiastic about my work. It is you, my most incredible clients, whom I appreciate and who give me the vim and vigor to explore better ways to serve you. Ironically, this marks a special anniversary for me—ten years in the luxury travel industry. Every itinerary, every unforgettable experience, and every special moment I've crafted with you is an expression of my passion for travel and the meaningful relationships we share. The luxury travel industry is more than just destinations; it is about the people who make life extraordinary. Your continued trust and belief in me and AZA Luxury Travel inspires me every single day, and I truly couldn’t have done this without you. I can't wait for many more exciting adventures ahead! With love and heartfelt appreciation, Angela

Thrilled to be kicking off Day 2 of Travel Edge Limitless: Connecting through Culture. Thank you to Alexandra Roper and the team for including Context Travel this year! I’ve really been enjoying my meetings with the advisors and the informative panels featuring advisors, partners, and Ensemble leadership like Michael Johnson - so much growth and opportunity in this network. However, there’s nothing more rewarding than hearing a panelist mention your brand and seeing them share the love! Shout out to Sally Willert Julian M. Cinta Bargués! In my near 6 years with Context and working with travel advisors, my appreciation for this channel continues to expand. I love hearing all the ways we solve for advisors, and am equally excited to introduce our tours to those who haven't worked with us yet! Ultimately, Context exists to help you truly connect—with a culture, a people, a place, or a moment in history—guided by the best experts to bring that city’s story to life. We've recently added more tours in Japan, will be launching #Poland soon, and coming in the very near future, #Seoul and #Oslo! Time to meet more advisors, let the second day of virtual appointments begin!

Like Shark Week, but for travel advisors! Join Tanya Johnson for Host Agency Reviews' 5th annual Host Week, happening January 27-31, 2025! It’s a week-long virtual celebration of hosted travel advisors and the incredible industry we’re all a part of. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your journey, Host Week has something for everyone.   We are thrilled to be part of the speaker lineup, and can’t wait to help you boost your travel business in 2025. The best part? It’s completely FREE! Don’t miss out—register now: https://lnkd.in/epwJRtXW

🌴🛳 When Andrew Pilkington, President of Travel Edge, boarded the EXPLORA II, he discovered more than a cruise—it was the ultimate office with a view. From exploring St. Lucia's volcanic mud baths and waterfalls on an unforgettable catamaran tour with Island Routes 🌋, to hosting the Travel Edge Network Advisory Board onboard, this journey was a seamless blend of work and play. ✨ Highlights included: 💻 10+ Teams calls in a day via Explora’s solid dual Wi-Fi systems—proof that staying connected at sea is no longer a challenge. 🎥 Exclusive insights from the ship’s trailblazing captain, world-class chefs and dedicated crew who make every journey extraordinary. 🍽 Gourmet dining, serene wellness spaces, and thoughtfully designed luxury for those indulgent moments. Andy’s verdict? Exceptional. From meaningful collaborations to moments of indulgence, Explora II sets a new standard for bleisure travel. 🌍 A huge thank you to Chris Austin, Patricia Di Benedetto and the entire Explora Journeys team for making this voyage one to remember. 🚢 Read more about the journey here: https://hubs.la/Q030yxhV0 #TravelEdgeNetwork #BeWellTraveled #LuxuryTravel #BleisureTravel #ExploraJourneys #LuxuryCruise #WorkAndPlay

Where does luxury travel meet one of Europe’s most iconic resorts? In Cannes, of course, on the French Riviera at ILTM Events 2024!! This year’s ILTM was spectacular and I was delighted to host a group of phenomenal luxury advisors from Travel Edge. I love the passion that they have for their customers and for bettering the luxury travel industry in order to curate even better experiences. I even managed to catch up with Sir Rocco Forte again! A huge thanks to Michelle Madrid-Leal for doing such a tremendous job of organizing us all in 🇫🇷

Last day for an #OceanStateofMind on Explora Journeys Explora II. With a heavy day of virtual meetings, I chose to make my office of the day my own suite. I also met one of our top Luxury Travel advisors Brian Pentek at the fantastic Sky Bar #bleisure Travel Edge

The evolution of “Bleisure” (business + leisure) is one of the most exciting developments shaping the future of travel. Explora Journeys is right at the cutting edge, offering a sophisticated and thoughtful approach to working in style. The Travel Edge team had the privilege of hosting our Advisory Board meeting aboard the beautiful Explora II this last week. We took the Bleisure concept to its absolute extreme, video conferencing in partners from across North America during a sea day. The wifi was flawless and every logistical detail was executed seamlessly. Concept validated!! Andrew Pilkington Kevin O'Brien Michelle Madrid-Leal Beyond the infinity pools dips between meetings, here are a few highlights from the leisure side: 1. The Service: Every single hosts was friendly, helpful, and genuinely eager to make our stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Explora understands hospitality. 2. The Food: Each restaurant aboard the ship was a destination in its own right—I’d be making reservations regularly if they were local to me!! 3. The Design: Whether the pools, the spa, the lounges, or the common areas, there’s something unmistakably uplifting about spending time in beautifully designed spaces. Thank you Chris Austin Patricia Di Benedetto and the entire Explora Journeys team for your gracious hospitality. Now it’s time to plan my next sailing together!!

I disembarked Explora Journeys Explora II in Miami this morning at the end of my #bleisure trip. Wi-fi was outstanding throughout the journey and made the work element of the trip entirely feasible. My last “3 Questions” interview was with Captain Serena Melani who along with her team of 600+ hosts ensured a safe and enjoyable cruise experience for all of the guests onboard. Thank you Explora Journeys 🛳️ Travel Edge

Entertaining guests onboard a luxury cruise ship is not for the faint of heart and Hayley Stubbs Explora II’s Assistant Entertainment Manager brings huge energy and passion to the role. Listen to her answers to my 3 questions - it was so good to hear another Northern English accent on board 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #bleisure Travel Edge Explora Journeys

Food is such an important part of any cruise experience and I was delighted to pose 3 “foodie” questions to Frédéric Godineau , the Travelling Senior Executive Chef on Explora Journeys Explora II. By the way, the food onboard has been first class! Merci beaucoup, Frédéric 🧑🍳 #bleisure Travel Edge