THE DESTINATION EDIT
Your Curated Guide to Luxury Travel
Welcome to The Private Traveller Edit — a personally curated gateway to luxury travel, crafted for those who seek more than just beautiful hotels and well-known landmarks. This collection brings together my own experiences of staying, dining, and exploring around the world, with each destination chosen not for popularity, but for its poise, authenticity, and true sense of place.
Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a cultural deep-dive, or a slower-paced retreat, these guides offer a refined, considered perspective — from the best hotels and spa hideaways to what’s truly worth seeing, tasting, or skipping. Expect timeless service, insider favourites, and places where comfort and character matter more than hype.
Every destination featured here is one I’ve travelled to personally — not just passed through — and each recommendation reflects the details that truly matter to the discerning traveller: soundproofed rooms, flawless service, inspiring design, and exceptional experiences with none of the guesswork.
For bespoke advice and access to exclusive VIP perks through my partnership with Fora Travel — including room upgrades, daily breakfast, and resort credits — I’d be delighted to help you plan your next journey. Simply get in touch to begin.
What Travel Means to Me
For me, travel has always been about more than just seeing new places — it’s about the feeling of arriving somewhere special, of finding beauty in the details, and experiencing the world in a way that feels both personal and enriching.
Each Destination Edit on this page reflects that spirit: a curated collection of places I’ve stayed, explored, and would wholeheartedly recommend. From timeless hotels and unforgettable meals to spa hideaways and cultural gems, these are the places that left a lasting impression — the ones I believe are truly worth your time.
Let them spark ideas, guide your planning, or simply inspire a future journey. And when you’re ready to go, I’d be delighted to help you book with VIP perks and insider access through my affiliation with Fora Travel.
Travel beautifully, travel well — The Private Traveller way.
Book Through My Association with Fora Travel to Benefit from VIP Perks
As a luxury travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel, I’m able to extend exclusive VIP benefits at many of the world’s most iconic hotels and resorts. I’ve used Fora personally for my own travels, and the added value — from room upgrades to complimentary breakfasts and resort credits — has made a real difference to each stay.
Through Fora’s trusted partnerships with top-tier programmes and global hotel networks, I can offer access to perks that aren’t available when booking direct or via online platforms. While there are many to choose from, I work most frequently with the following elite partner programmes:
Four Seasons Preferred Partner
Virtuoso
Belmond Bellini Club
IHG Luxury & Lifestyle / DestinED
Rosewood Elite
Marriott STARS & Luminous
Hyatt Privé
💼 These programmes open doors to priority upgrades, early check-in and late check-out, welcome amenities, and more — always at the best available flexible rate.
If you're planning a trip and want to maximise value while travelling in style, I’d be delighted to help you unlock these benefits — wherever your journey takes you.
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📩 Or email me at dave.gillan@fora.travel