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Blue Marble Private is a luxury travel company in London organising extraordinary travel experiences around the world.
Companion Ticket: Award-winning writer Carl Honoré
For those who haven't already seen Carl's TED Talk, this is the man who encourages us to embrace our "inner tortoise". Opposing the speed-obsessed society we seem to be living in, here we take the opportunity to slow down and dig a little deeper.
Read MoreEpic Iceland | Deplar Farm
Deplore Farm, located in Northwest Iceland, is a sheep-farm-turned-luxury-lodge and nothing short of breathtaking. The stylish escape sits in a remote valley on the northern coast and is home to 10 suites and two heli-pads.
Read MoreIn support of WildAid
For the second consecutive year, we are thrilled to be supporting WildAid's annual fundraising gala in San Francisco on 12th November.
WildAid’s mission is to end illegal wildlife trade and purchasing of products such as shark fin, elephant ivory and rhino horn. With an unrivalled portfolio of celebrity ambassadors and a global network of media partners, WildAid leverages nearly $200 million annually in media support and the simple message, "When the buying stops, the killing can too", reaches up to 1 billion people every week.
Read MoreCompanion Ticket: Acclaimed architect Heinz Julen
Internationally acclaimed architect & designer, Heinz Julen, doesn't need to travel far to be inspired. Raised in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Heinz began designing at a very early age in the village of Findeln set above the mountain resort of Zermatt. Here we share one of his finest projects.
Read MoreLand of the Thunder Dragon | A journey through Bhutan
Travelling from the capital Thimphu, to the valleys of Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, before returning to Paro with a helicopter flight over the cliffside monastery of Tiger's Nest, our time in Bhutan was utterly breathtaking and by far one of the most unforgettable destinations to discover.
Read More100 Women in Hedge Funds
Monday 10th October was a night of celebration in the historic depths of the City of London, as the influential global organisation, 100 Women in Hedge Funds, raised more than £500,000 to benefit SkillForce, a national education charity, backed by HRH Prince William.
Read MoreThe Future of Travel | The Telegraph
The future of travel, according to The Telegraph, from villas beneath the sea to journeys into space.
Read MoreHotel Tresanton, Cornwall
A coastal escape in Cornwall.
Read MoreFoxhill Manor, The Cotswolds
A cosy weekend escape to the Cotswolds.
Read MoreThe Arts Club, London
A chic private members' club with rooms and a relaxed feel in the heart of Mayfair.
Read More"Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain
Follow centuries-old trading routes through remote Indonesian islands on a modern incarnation of the Phinisi - a traditional sailing ship designed to navigate the historic Spice routes. Spirit yourself away to a land of pink sands and (Komodo) dragons, of vast pockets of crystal-coloured marine protected reserves designed to guard some of the most biodiverse waters on the planet.
Read MoreCompanion Ticket: Peter Knights, Founder & CEO of WildAid
If there's someone who truly knows the importance of conservation both in and out of the water it's Peter Knights, founder and CEO of WildAid. Guided by the mantra, “When the buying stops, the killing can too”, Peter, along with an impressive network of high-profile ambassadors (the likes of Prince William and David Beckham), works around the world to hit back on the consumer demand that drives poaching of endangered wildlife.
Read MoreTravelling to the ends of the Earth
Whether arranging trips to space, an audience with astronaut Tim Peake or a jaunt to the South Pole, Blue Marble Private specialises in going further.
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