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The Best Luxury Destinations For 2026, According To A Travel Expert
DECEMBER 2025
According to Jack Ezon, the agency’s founder, the criteria for a perfect trip have also changed. "The definition of luxury has fundamentally shifted," he says. "It’s no longer about conspicuous consumption. It’s about conscious consumption. Clients aren't asking 'where' anymore. They’re asking 'why.'
Travel Industry Survey 2025- Advisor Trends
DECEMBER 2025
“We like to help our advisors hone in on a specific client profile and [do a] deep dive into their personal lifestyle, from where they eat, where they like to go after work, what they read and who they follow,” Ezon said. “This gives us a clear direction on channels of communication and strategy.”
Suite child o’ mine: Study proves what parents knew — savvy teens dictate how families travel
DECEMBER 2025
“They want to be social, and they want to be in a cool place,” said father to three teens Jack Ezon; he’s the founder and managing partner of luxury travel company Embark Beyond. “So instead of just doing a bus tour, do a sidecar tour on a motorcycle. Instead of just going to, say, the sites of the French Revolution, learn about history through the lens of something they like. My daughter loves fashion, so you do a fashion history tour of Paris. See a culture through craft, through a cooking class, through perfume making, through woodcarving. You can also bring teenagers to fun restaurants that are almost like small, mini nightclubs in London and Paris. They get a feeling that they had this great nightlife experience without having to go to a real nightclub.”
’Tis the season: Inside the Caribbean’s latest and greatest resorts to book for Christmas
DECEMBER 2025
There hasn’t been a lot of great new product this year,” said Jack Ezon, founder of the luxury travel agency Embark Beyond. “It’s very expensive to operate in the Caribbean and labor is not easy. There’s just a lot of risk, and the investment is not always an easy proposition.”
Mountain GOATs: The best new ski resorts from New York to New Mexico
NOVEMBER 2025
The expansion was much needed, said Embark Beyond’s ski guru Josh Geller, calling it a “game changer.” That’s because moving forward, folks won’t need to go over to Park City or the Canyons for extra runs. There are new accommodations, too, but not so many as to pack the pistes, he said.
Demand for Adults-Only Resorts Is on the Rise. But Should Kids Really Be Excluded?
OCTOBER 2025
Janel Carnero, a luxury travel advisor with Embark Beyond, says that requests from her clients for pure adults-only experiences have significantly increased in the past two years. She attributes rising interest in adults-only stays to current hospitality trends in the luxury market that include quiet luxury and restorative wellness.
A Snob’s Guide to Bachelorette Parties
OCTOBER 2025
Nashville and New Orleans may reign as bachelorette party capitals (for some), but if sashes and suggestively shaped straws aren’t your scene (who can blame you?), take a cue from the A-listers when planning a pre-wedding soirée for your inner circle. Enlisting the pros to handle even the tiniest details can elevate a bachelorette from a tacky obligation to a memorable experience—for all involved. Of course, locale is just as important. Here’s how we would do it.
The Travel Strategy That Can Actually Save You Hundreds on Big-ticket Purchases
SEPTEMBER 2025
Deals on concerts and big-ticket sporting events continue to be motivators, but Ezon says inquiries for shopping-specific trips to European cities such as Milan, Paris, and Rome are up 44 percent at his agency, Embark Beyond. “It’s a fusion of factors,” Ezon notes, citing exchange rates that favor the dollar; automatic refunds on VAT, which can be as high as 20 percent; and the looming impact of tariffs, which could dramatically inflate the cost of luxury goods coming into the U.S.
Wealthy American Shoppers Are Traveling to Europe to Avoid U.S. Tariffs on Luxury Goods
AUGUST 2025
There are a few places in particular that have caught the eye of consumers who are on the hunt for clothes and accessories. Milan, Paris, and Madrid are all considered top locales for shopping, Jack Ezon of travel company Embark Beyond told CNBC. The trio is located in countries that make up part of the European Union, which was hit with a 15 percent levy that began in August—covering everything from high-end perfumes to luxury cars. With Ezon’s clients, trips focused on all things shopping have increase by 48 percent this summer, compared to the same time last year, he said.
Luxury Resorts Say No to “I Do” — Unless You’re Ready to Pay Up
JULY 2025
At Embark Beyond, more clients are requesting full buyouts of resorts for weddings and events. Last year, 78% of the company’s event business involved buyouts, up from 73% the year prior, according to Jack Ezon, founder and managing partner.
Airport Lounges Are Sexy Again—If You Can Get In
JULY 2025
“What we’re seeing now is a correction: tiered access, differentiated spaces, and new incentives to spend or commit more to a particular airline,” Karp notes. Business travelers are looking to optimize time and minimize stress—and they’re willing to pay for it. That means sitting down for a proper meal, taking a call in a quiet, uninterrupted setting, or even squeezing in a quick spa treatment before boarding.
The Last Resort: Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection
JUNE 2025
On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks with Limor Decter, a luxury travel/lifestyle advisor and writer with Embark Beyond, about her recent visit to the Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection in Los Cabos, Mexico.
How, and why, advisors should learn to ‘speak luxury
JUNE 2025
On this episode host Rebecca Tobin and senior editor Jamie Beisiada talk with travel experts from Embark Beyond: CEO Jack Ezon and advisor Laura Worth, who have identified this challenge -- and created a series of training modules to help advisors. Among our topics: how to follow the "billionaires' calendar"; converse beyond travel in art, fashion and yachts; and read luxury-brand tea leaves; plus, imposter's syndrome and ways advisors can "fake it till they make it."
Fresh flights send New Yorkers running for Italy’s high heel
JUNE 2025
Nigerian jewelry designer Thelma West and her Neopolitan husband, Stefano Liotta, bought it to turn it into a stylish retreat for creatives. Otherwise, check out Trulli e Puglia, said Embark Beyond’s Jack Ezon.
Roman Holiday — The Hollywood Insider’s Guide to the Eternal City in the Age of Pope-Mania
MAY 2025
Between the rise of the 267th pontiff and the ongoing Jubilee festivities, the Eternal City is having a moment. All eyes are on Rome, especially with summer travel planning underway. “Traveling to Rome will be even more exceptional now,” says Jack Ezon, one of Hollywood’s go-to luxury travel curators and founder of Embark Beyond.
These Insider Hacks Will Make Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation Even Better
MAY 2025
“Too often, parents feel like Disney is something they endure for their children—rather than enjoy with them,” says Caitlin Pfitzinger, a Florida-based travel advisor with Embark Beyond, who plans around 15 theme-park trips for clients each year. “Whether it’s skipping the lines with a VIP guide, securing coveted dining reservations, or crafting a seamless multi-park itinerary, my goal is for parents to actually experience the magic alongside their children.”
Know Women Announces 2025 100 Women To Know Across America
APRIL 2025
The 100 Women to KNOW Across America Award is a recognition that showcases the most influential, achieved, and honorable women in our society. Following a nomination and interview process, these women entrepreneurs, executives, creatives and philanthropists have not only grown their dreams, but have created boundless opportunities for the next generation of female leaders.
A Global Shopper’s Guide to Scoring Deals in the Tariff Age
APRIL 2025
Jack Ezon, founder of Embark Beyond, a luxury travel company, says more of his affluent clients request wardrobes for their European trips to take advantage of prices paid in euros. He employs shoppers to buy clothes locally, curate looks in multiple sizes and deliver them to the person’s hotel room so they are ready when the traveler arrives. Clients only pay the cost in the local currency and can get a VAT refund.
The T&C Hotel Awards: Best New Beach Hotels
APRIL 2025
Jack Ezon's Embark Beyond draws on a network of global luxury experts to design highly customized itineraries based on individual preferences and dreams, leveraging personal relationships and deep expertise.
Embark Beyond’s Latest Report Looks for the Positive in an ‘Uncertain’ Year
APRIL 2025
Luxury travel agency Embark Beyond has released its Q1 trends report, and when pressed to sum up the findings in a single word, Embark’s founder and travel advisor Jack Ezon chose "uncertainty."
Insider View: How Ozempic Is Changing Travel
MARCH 2025
Yes, it is true. Every other thing I read and see has been affected by this so-called miracle drug. but travel? Read on to see the seismic effects we are seeing this drug has on travel! The Semaglutide Era has officially arrived. With pill versions arriving sooner than expected (easier than injections), if you’re not on it yet, you might be soon—millions already are. In the United States, one in eight Americans reportedly take a version of this miracle drug, which we presume skyrockets as you inch up the net-worth scale.
Forget Hotel Buyouts. The Real Flex Is Booking an Entire Town for Your Event.
FEBRUARY 2025
“It’s over the top—it’s bragging rights,” says Ezon, who has also organized exclusive use of a town square in the village of Alberobello, in Puglia, for a large dinner party and taken over private isles in the British Virgin Islands for birthdays. “When the town is all yours, you get to connect with the people who are all yours. You don’t get distracted by others being around.”
These Big Hotel Brands Have Embraced Accessibility — Here’s Why That Matters
FEBRUARY 2025
“Everyone deserves to see the Eiffel Tower, London’s Tower Bridge, and the beauty of Italy,” says Victoria Page, a travel advisor at the agency Embark Beyond. That’s one reason Page has made a point of working with clients who have disabilities. “Whether somebody has mobility issues, an immune system disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or memory challenges, I try to offer peace of mind,” Page says.
Luxury Resorts: Far-Flung Settings, Fair Prices and Cooler Climes
JANUARY 2025
“The high-end market is responding to three plagues in travel: overpriced, overcrowded and overheated, as in global warming,” said Jack Ezon, who runs the bespoke travel agency Embark Beyond, based in New York.
Should You Repeat Your Vacation? Let’s Settle This Once And For All
JUNE 2024
Kristiana Capati-Choquet, a luxury travel advisor at Embark Beyond, sees that duality in her clients, too. "Seeing the same people in the same destinations contributes to the basic human need of wanting to belong," she said. "On the other side of the spectrum, there are those who can't stand to repeat vacations and have a true adventurer side."
Taylor Swift Draws Five Times as Many U.S. Travelers as the Olympics
MAY 2024
“I never would have anticipated it,” says Embark co-founder Jack Ezon. “Look at what Taylor did to the Super Bowl. She’s even overshadowing the Olympics.”
Looking For ‘A Different Kind of Wow’: Next Level Hotel Experiences
MAY 2024
"Indeed", said Janelle Ruhumuliza, a travel adviser with Embark Beyond, “experiences have to go further than what they were before.” She notes that social media has amplified travelers’ desire to “one-up” what others are doing online.
The Ranch Brings Serious Wellness to N.Y.’s Hudson Valley
APRIL 2024
"For clients who are on the East Coast or in New York, it's a perfect location for a quick retreat to really just focus on wellness and your health," said Kylie Loyd, an advisor with Embark Beyond, who was at the preview.
Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Luxury Travel
MARCH 2024
Regardless of how much people are shelling out for their trips, a large number of them are looking to travel with family and close friends. A survey by luxury travel advisors at Embark Beyond found that 61% of Americans are interested in traveling with extended families or a small group of friends in 2024.
Editor’s Letter: Elevating Your “Vic” Vibe
FEBRUARY 2024
In December, I wrote about Robert Chavez, managing director of Hermès Americas, who spoke at the Embark Beyond conference about the need for consultants to be curious about their clients but to gather information from them in gentle ways so as to not be overbearing.
Casa Malca Tulum, An Art Lover’s Paradise
FEBRUARY 2024
In fact, with pops of crimson set against a whimsical backdrop mirroring the white sand beaches that envelop it, every inch of this oasis feels like a scene from the world’s greatest love story. It exudes a sense of cinema, theater, creativity, and passion. And who better to embody the characters of this February love tale than the talented team from Embark Beyond?
CBS 2024 Travel Trends
JANUARY 2024
“A couple of months ago, another conference called EMBARK Immersion brought travel advisors and industry and luxury brand leaders here to Cancun, Mexico; to share ideas and strategize about the coming year… “
What a Trip to Morocco After a Devastating Earthquake Taught Me About Visiting a Destination in Recovery
JANUARY 2024
We speak to clients all the time about destinations in recovery,” says Ezon of Embark Beyond. Over the years, he has sent clients to storm-impacted destinations such as Puerto Rico, Los Cabos, and Turks & Caicos — and is now sending people to Maui, which is slowly getting back on its feet after the fire. He shared with me how key it was to set expectations with his travelers.
Will the Boom in Luxury and Wellness Travel Fizzle?
JANUARY 2024
“The lust for luxury is real,” said Jack Ezon, the founder of the high-end travel agency Embark Beyond. But, he added, mindfulness is poised to replace heedless indulgence. “Consumers today are focused on sustainability, investment value and craftsmanship when considering a luxury purchase,” he said.
Want To Plan The Perfect Honeymoon? These Are the Destinations and Trip Types Trending in 2024
JANUARY 2024
“Newlyweds visiting these areas get to escape the crowds and experience Greece in an authentic way, while getting more value for the money,” says Mandy McKaskle, founder and luxury travel advisor at Creosote Journeys, a Virtuoso agency.
Your Travel Destination Has Suffered a Disaster- Should You Still Go?
DECEMBER 2023
There is also the ethical quandary of sitting on a beach enjoying yourself while locals rebuild their lives. But Jack Ezon, founder of the travel agency Embark Beyond, told me that the period following a calamitous event is often when local communities need tourism dollars most.
What’s New On The Slopes: This Winter’s Best Luxury Hotels in Hollywood-Loved Ski Spots
DECEMBER 2023
“Sun Valley is such a gem,” says Embark Beyond luxury travel advisor Josh Geller. “East Coasters typically gloss over it in favor of Colorado and Utah ski resorts, however, the West Coasters are in on the secret. It has a wonderful old-world European charm and is surprisingly down to earth. The best part: fewer crowds!”
Insider Video: How Embark Beyond is Shaking Up the Host Agency Model
NOVEMBER 2023
Jack Ezon, founder and managing partner of Embark Beyond, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Embark Immersion, his host agency’s second annual conference held earlier this month at NIZUC Resort & Spa in Cancun
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Going on a Cruise Happens Before Embarkation
OCTOBER 2023
The last thing you need is to miss the cruise and then have to get to the next port," said Limor Decter, a luxury travel adviser with EMBARK Beyond. "No one needs that kind of drama."
Embark Beyond Brasil, Para Agências De Luxo, Supera Meta De Afiliadas
SEPTEMBER 2023
A Embark Beyond foi apresentada ao mercado brasileiro em março de 2022 com a meta de chegar a 50 afiliados em três anos. Agora, com metade desse tempo, já conta com 40, sem mencionar aquelas que estão em processo de treinamento. A meta será superada com folga, segundo a diretora Brasil da plataforma para agências de viagens de luxo independentes, Sylvia Silva.
Where You’ll Be Going Next- What to Book Now, What to Put on Your Dream List
AUGUST 2023
If you haven’t yet, book Thanksgiving or the holidays in Argentina. It has a sophisticated city, stunning nature, fabulous food and winelands, and beach access—for a fraction of the cost of anywhere else, thanks to the exchange rate.
American’s Are Flocking to Europe’s Hot Spots. Here’s Where Europeans Are Going Instead
JULY 2023
Ezon suggested making for the Italian island of Pantelleria and hideaway luxury hotel Sikelia to avoid Sicily’s “White Lotus” crowds and pointed to the Greek island of Paros as having an appeal that Mykonos can’t touch
Saks Fifth Avenue and The Art of Clienteling
JUNE 2023
Among the invitees was Jack Ezon, managing director of Embark Beyond. "Saks is embracing the travel community as a lucrative source for client acquisition and engagement," he said. The Club "makes travelers feel like insider VIPs in the fashion world."
Editor’s Letter: Simple Advice For New Advisors
JUNE 2023
"Limor from Embark Beyond concurred with all of the above and also shared that it’s important to ask questions of everyone around you when you first start out. “I was never afraid to ask,” she said. Some sage advice from Decter is to be honest and upright with everyone from the get-go."
The Rise In Art Travel
MAY 2023
Laura Worth, an advisor with Embark Beyond whose agency is called Art & Travel, has a substantial art background herself, having worked at Christie’s auction house in New York for a number of years. She sees art and travel as “the marriage of two worlds I love.”
Summer Vacations Are Sold Out- Here’s How to Travel Anyway.
APRIL 2023
Are you ready for the sold-out summer for travel? Ready or not, here it comes. "Many prime destinations are either sold out or rates are super inflated," says Limor Decter, a travel advisor with Embark Beyond
Seven Money-Saving Tip to Beat Travel Inflation This Summer and Beyond
MARCH 2023
"The days of US dollar-to-Euro parity may be over, but there are plenty of destinations where the American currency continues to dominate, a result of steep inflation in those economies. Take Turkey ($1 gets 19 Turkish lira at press time), where tourism dollars are welcome after a devastating series of earthquakes. (It’s worth noting that the devastation was not near major tourism hubs.)..."
The Perfect Honeymoon Destination Isn’t All Over Instagram-Yet
MARCH 2023
A honeymoon is—in theory, at least—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So why go where the crowds are? While the Maldives are great, we asked Jack Ezon, travel expert and founder of Embark Beyond, for a suite of fresh ideas to really make everyone jealous.
What To Expect When Connecting From an International Flight
FEBRUARY 2023
"That’s a situation air travelers should avoid, if possible. Ana Gloria Garciga, a senior air and product manager at Embark Beyond, advises erring on the side of caution when making these types of connections."
These Trends Will Define How We Travel in 2023
FEBRUARY 2023
"…”COVID expanded multigenerational travel to include any kind of group, and hotels are finding ways to encourage those connections by creating floors that can be totally closed off,” says Jack Ezon, the founder of the luxury travel agency Embark Beyond in New York City.”
Virtuoso’s Travel Agents Say Luxury Bubble Presents New Booking Challenges
FEBRUARY 2023
Caren Kabot, a Virtuoso travel advisor and independent consultant with host agency Embark Beyond, confirmed she saw the demand reflected in Virtuoso’s performance data. Kabot, who specializes in solo travel for small groups, said she’s never been busier with trips to Paris, Portugal, Italy and Morocco currently planned for the year ahead.”
Why You Need a Travel Advisor in 2023
JANUARY 2023
“A travel "vacation consigliere" who goes the extra mile. Thalberg hired Kim-Marie Galloway, a "vacation consigliere" with Luxury Travel Mom, an affiliate of Embark Beyond. Galloway says Thalberg was looking for an advisor who could offer more than just booking an airline ticket or hotel room. "
Elite Travel in 2023 is All About Luxe Isolation. Here’s Where to Get Away From The Crowds in Style
DECEMBER 2022
“Johannesburg-based &Beyond will offer an even more rarefied riff on this approach when it imports its safari-style operation to the country in late 2023 with the Punakha River Lodge, with six luxury tents and two villas sitting riverside in an area known for its rice paddies and chili farms. “It will bring that philosophy of exploration, physical activity and conservation together,” says Jack Ezon of Embark Beyond... "
Want to Really Get Away? Here’s Some Expert Advice for Digital Nomad Accomodations
NOVEMBER 2022
“When it comes to finding a place to live as a digital nomad or remote worker, there are almost too many options. Just ask Victoria Lawrence, who recently relocated to London as a remote worker.
Extravagant Company Retreats Are Making a Comeback
SEPTEMBER 2022
“Bonding experiences are also crucial for Embark Beyond. “Corporate culture and community used to be cultivated in the coffee room, at the water cooler or during the holiday party,” says Jack Ezon, co-founder of the New York-based company.
How to Turn a Destination Wedding into a Vacation as a Guest
JULY 2022
You've likely already received a tempting faraway wedding invite this year; destination weddings have nearly tripled post-pandemic. "It seems everyone wants to take their nuptials on the road and bring friends and family together," says Jack Ezon, founder of luxury travel company EMBARK Beyond
Why Some Travelers Are Choosing Old Favorites Over New Horizons
JUNE 2022
“Jack Ezon, founder of the Embark Beyond travel agency, said 72.5 percent of the trips his firm is booking outside of the United States this summer are for clients returning to places they’ve already been. (Pre-pandemic, that number was roughly 45 percent, he said.)”
Yachts, Villas, Chefs: Rich Americans Spending More Than Ever on Vacations
JUNE 2022
…“So many of my clients have more than doubled in terms of what they spend, though the amount they’re going to spend is no longer part of the conversation,” said luxury agent Janel Carnero with EMBARK Beyond. “Now it’s, ‘This is what I want, tell me how much I need to spend to get that.’”
7 Not-So-Typical Family Vacations- And How To Pull Them Off
APRIL 2022
“Jack Ezon of Embark Beyond is looking to Marrakesh, where families can wander a maze of souks, meet up-and-coming local fashion designers, and create their own Moroccan tiles. "There are few places as colorful and engaging," he says. That's particularly true during his pulse-pounding Amazing Race–style tour, which has teens hopping over rooftops, exploring ancient palaces, and racing through the streets in the sidecar of a guide-driven motorcycle.”
‘Ultraluxe.’ The Tip-Top of Luxury Travel, Expants and Travelers Seek Exclusivity
FEBRUARY 2022
“Limor Decter, an advisor with Embark Beyond in New York, was recently accepted into Virtuoso's Ultraluxe Community, a group of advisors and preferred suppliers focused on that sector of travel. "I think that everyone has had time to reprioritize the travel experience," she said.”
Destination Weddings Are Back and Bigger Than Ever
FEBRUARY 2022
“…“People really want international, but they need to be practical and have a domestic backup plan,” explains specialist Julie Danziger, cofounder of Embark Beyond..."
Why Thanksgiving is the Best Time to Travel Internationally
NOVEMBER 2021
“…“I’ve never seen so much demand for Europe over Thanksgiving,” Ezon echoes, adding that his company, Embark Beyond, has seen a 43% increase in international trips over the holiday this year, compared to 2019.."
Why You Should Use A Travel Agent
OCTOBER 2021
“…"We're advocates," explains Anne Scully, a partner at Embark Beyond who has worked in the travel industry for 40 years. "A good travel advisor holds a client's hands and takes care of them."
Editor’s Letter: Kindness, Grace, Respect
SEPTEMBER 2021
“The standout comment she made was a quote from a session she attended with Anne Scully of Embark Beyond. “[Anne] said...that I should always treat my partners with kindness, grace and respect,” says Lukovic. This is truer now more than ever.
Embark Beyond Launching Brazil Operations
AUGUST 2021
“It is Embark Beyond's first international foray. "The Perez family are the royalty of luxury travel in Brazil and dream partners with an aligned vision, ambition and values," said Embark Beyond managing partner Jack Ezon.
Travel Was Cheap When No One Was Traveling. That Era Is Over
JULY 2021
“Jack Ezon, founder and managing partner of the luxury travel agency Embark Beyond, said many of his clients are canceling the domestic vacations they already had on the books and changing their plans to go to Europe instead
Greece is Officially Reopening to Tourism- Here Are the Top Hotels to Stay In
APRIL 2021
"And with no news on when Italy, France, and Spain might reopen their borders, travel advisers like Jack Ezon, founder and managing partner of Embark Beyond, are advising their clients to book trips to Greece and Turkey—which has been open since mid-2020—now or risk losing out”
Hollywood Parents Seek Nearby Getaways For Spring Break Amid Pandemic
MARCH 2021
"Everything has blown out in the last few weeks as far as bookings, thanks in part to the vaccine," says luxury travel curator Jack Ezon, founder of Embark Beyond.
2021 Will Be the Year of Micro-Weddings & Elopements
FEBRUARY 2021
“For the team at global travel agency Embark Beyond, elopements used to be a once-a-year occurrence. Now? They were in the midst of planning four over one week earlier this month. "We started seeing them gain popularity in June," says Hannah Cregg, Embark's director of events.”
What You Need to Know For Traveling in 2021
JANUARY 2021
“When the calendar changed to a new year, Jack Ezon, co-founder and managing partner of high-end New York travel advisory Embark Beyond, says a deluge of booking requests poured in for summertime trips to Europe. "
Embark Launches In-Room Covid Testing
JANUARY 2021
“New York-based agency Embark Beyond has launched a program enabling clients to get in-room testing for Covid-19 before they return to the U.S. as well as guaranteed return via private medical transportation if they test positive.
The Slow Travel Trend is to Stay Here
DECEMBER 2020
“And New York-based travel agency Embark Beyond created Embark Longer, devoted to stays of a month or more at roughly 95 resorts worldwide. In this time-out from checklist-driven travel, fast-and-furious ambitions bow to slow-and-curious immersions.”
Your Value Just Went Up
NOVEMBER 2020
“In a panel discussion produced by Passages of Distinction in October, Jack Ezon of Embark Beyond said he’s got people working on “today” issues and others working on “tomorrow” issues... Ezon and his team have innovated tremendously over the past few months…”
How 2020 and Covid-19 Changed Travel Forever- And What That Means for You
OCTOBER 2020
“…"Travelers who previously would never consider taking a domestic vacation are enjoying exploring destinations close to home," says Kristiana Choquet, a travel agent with EMBARK Beyond. "People are discovering the beauty and wonders of their own countries."…”
Thanks to the Pandemic, Luxury Hotels Become Home
AUGUST 2020
“After a very quiet spring, Julie Danziger, the managing partner of travel advisory Embark Beyond, spent the greater part of June and July booking compelling domestic alternatives for her clients, who normally favor Italian villas and Greek resorts at the end of summer. But something strange happened in August: No one was ready to go home.
This is Summer Camp? Travel Firm Debuts Luxury ‘Camp Experiences’ With Private Accommodations, Personal Chefs
JUNE 2020
“The program sets parents up with the ability to work from an incredible luxury hotel while we bring the camp to them,” said Camp Embark’s managing partner Jack Ezon. “And they don’t have to send their kids to a kids’ club where they’ll be around other slimy fingers."...”
Summer Camp Canceled? This Luxury Travel Company Will Set Up Your Own Private Family Version
JUNE 2020
“…“I’m a mother of three and, like everyone right now, have been figuring how to work from home now that schools and camps are closed,” Managing Partner Julie Danziger tells Robb Report.
When Will It Be Safe to Travel Again?
MAY 2020
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Why Right Now is the Best Time to Plan Your Travel Bucket List
MAY 2020
“Jack Ezon of Embark Beyond explained that Embark was a reinvention of the luxury travel advisor model for the next generation. “We will aim to evolve as advisors to our clients, helping them enrich their lives personally - guiding them in finding their purpose, their legacy, their passions and adding zest to their lives. We aspire to help people embark on their journey to greatness however they choose to interpret it…”
Finding Opportunity in Adversity
MARCH 2020
“No. 1, set goals personally and professionally," Ezon said. "It's much harder to be proactive than it is to be reactive." At Embark, Ezon said, employees are being encouraged to better educate themselves and learn new skills.”
Coronavirus Scare Hits Honeymoon Wedding Travel Season
FEBRUARY 2020
“Jack Ezon, founder and managing partner at Embark Beyond, a luxury travel company, says 98 percent of couples who planned on going to China canceled their trips in January and February, and 60 percent have canceled for March…”
The Top 20 Places to Travel In 2020
DECEMBER 2019
“…Jack Ezon, founder and managing partner of Embark Beyond, agrees: “What’s different in 2020 is that more than ever, people are venturing outside of the ‘usuals.”
Overtourism is a Concern For Clients
AUGUST 2019
“Embark Beyond's clients don't want to feel like tourists, he said. They crave local experiences, like boutiques and restaurants. They eschew mass cruise lines that tourists pour out of, thinking it's "soooo not cool," Ezon said…“
Essential Tips For Taking Your First (Or Any) Luxury Vacation
JULY 2019
“Ezon recommends airport VIP service Isroyal. “If you have a flight connection, you can get picked up by a golf cart and driven to your connecting flight. Those are small luxuries that cost $400 or $500 and can make a huge difference...”
8 Big Issues Facing Travel Advisors Today
JUNE 2019
“The idea of a career as a travel advisor is sexier than ever. “It appeals to people whose lifestyle is about the travel space,” says Jack Ezon, CEO and founder of Embark Beyond…”
How Much Should You Tip Room Service?
JUNE 2019
”…says Julie Danziger, managing partner of EMBARK Beyond Travel in New York City. “Especially for Americans who are used to tipping in one way, which other countries might take as an insult…”
Why Luxury Travel Purveyors Should Pay Attention to Generation Z
MAY 2019
“such exotic choices, according to Jack Ezon, founder of luxury travel advisory Embark, thanks to the overwhelming amount of information available on social media…“
3 Hollywood Travel Titans Reveal the Hottest Summer Escapes
MAY 2019
“When Hollywood moguls, Fortune 500 CEOs and royals seek ultra-personalized, discreet and high-touch travel experiences, they turn to the experts: Jack Ezon of Embark..“
How Can I Stay Productive When I’m Traveling
APRIL 2019
I love working with a view, especially outdoors. When possible, I find a nook or terrace (even a public park sometimes), put on my tunes, and hammer things out. Otherwise, long flights are my dream. I can get through a week’s worth of stuff on a fifteen-hour flight. – Jack Ezon, founder,
South America’s Newset Luxury Retreat is a Glass House in Chile
APRIL 2019
“Although the country has some five-star hotels, Jack Ezon, the founder of the luxury New York City travel consultancy Embark and an expert in the hotel industry, says that none were in the league of Vik..."“
A Destination Wedding With Cultural Significance
APRIL 2019
“Jack Ezon, the founder of Embark, a New York travel company specializing in destination weddings, said he planned more than a dozen cultural ...“
The 19 Best Places to Travel in 2019
JANUARY 2019
According to luxury trip planner, Embark Beyond, a Virtuoso Agency, "Iconic brands are bringing serious sophistication to this fascinating country," says Embark founder, Jack Ezon. "Tel Aviv has become a cool capital of the world over the past 5 years, with fantastic food, incredible nightlife, and a unique joie de vivre…“