Planning your own vacation can be exciting and deeply personal until the tabs multiply, logistics pile up, and you start wondering if you’ve missed a hidden gem or a better way to do it all. That’s where a travel concierge steps in.
Travel concierges specialize in hands-on, end-to-end planning, from shaping itineraries and securing hard-to-get reservations to coordinating transport and tailoring experiences to your interests, pace, and travel style. With insider networks and on-the-ground know-how, they smooth the journey and elevate the details, so your trip feels intentional, not overwhelming.
Here are some of the luxury concierge experts on our radar for your best trips yet in 2026.
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Scott Dunn
What started as a bold idea to perfect ski holidays more than 30 years ago has grown into a globe-trotting travel powerhouse. Founded in Britain in 1986, the brand has since expanded far beyond the slopes, crafting tailor-made journeys across more than 110 countries, from African safaris to polar cruises and everything in between. With travel specialist teams based in the UK, the US, Singapore, and Hong Kong, support is always on hand, wherever in the world you happen to be.
Every trip is personalized, never templated. Your interests shape the final itinerary, resulting in journeys that feel considered, intimate, and beautifully planned. At heart, this is a company driven by curiosity, guided by expertise, and fuelled by a genuine love of travel.
The Luxe Nomad
From the first idea to the final day, The Luxe Nomad and its premium service is all about thoughtful planning, personal touches, and fewer headaches along the way.
A leading player in the Asia-Pacific holiday rental scene, The Luxe Nomad is all about turning travel dreams into well-crafted escapes. Its collection spans elegant private villas, cosy alpine chalets, and sleek condo hotels across standout destinations like Furano, Niseko, Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bali. With best-rate confidence and a complimentary concierge on hand, every stay is thoughtfully curated to make your getaway feel iconic, inspired, and unmistakably special.
The Suite Life by Chinmoy Lad
The Suite Life by Chinmoy Lad is your inside track to well-planned, feel-good travel. Blending expert trip design with residences concierge know-how, it unlocks special perks at top-tier hotels while handling the details behind the scenes. Founded by former hotel reviewer Chinmoy Lad, known for his sharp eye and insider insight, The Suite Life delivers inspiration, honest perspectives, and thoughtful planning, so you can focus on enjoying the journey, not managing it.
Mr & Mrs Smith
If you’ve ever planned a trip around a hotel, you’re in the right place. Mr & Mrs Smith began as a passion project by two devoted stay-hoppers, James and Tamara Lohan, and has since grown into an internationally loved members’ travel club for those who believe great hotels make great journeys. Every address in the collection is carefully chosen, personally inspected by their team of travel specialists, and independently appraised. Membership is by invitation only, ensuring exclusivity at every step. Thoughtful concierge support, paired with a talent for uncovering truly unique properties, destinations, and experiences, comes together to create a club built to dazzle and delight every stay.