Exceptional Places & Experiences
Scouted by our Team
Exceptional Places & Experiences
At The Legacy Untold, we believe the best way to design a journey is to experience it ourselves first. Our team of passionate travelers has once again ventured far and wide this year, exploring new corners of the globe to uncover hidden gems and extraordinary adventures. From intimate cultural immersions to once-in-a-lifetime expeditions, we’ve personally vetted each experience we offer. This year, our travels took us on thrilling safaris, through ancient cities, up towering mountains, and to pristine coastlines. Each journey was a reminder of the transformative power of travel—its ability to connect us to the world, its people, and its wild places in ways that are both awe-inspiring and deeply meaningful. We’re excited to share these stories with you and offer you the chance to embark on your own unforgettable adventures.
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TANZANIA
A 35-Person Honeymoon for the Ages
Mark & The Legacy Untold planned a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Friendmoon’ for 35 friends at the exclusive Singita Sasakwa—where breathtaking game drives, sunrise hot air balloon rides, fireside ceremonies, and unforgettable moments under starry Serengeti skies made for the ultimate celebration of love, friendship, and adventure.
The Most Over-the-Top
Honeymoon We’ve Ever Planned
(A 9o-sec watch)
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Bhutan
Asia’s Last Kingdom
Where ancient monasteries cling to cliffs, emerald valleys meet snow-capped peaks, and a deep sense of serenity awaits in one of the world’s last untouched kingdoms. Alfresco breakfast spreads with panoramic mountain views, guided meditations, traditional hot stone baths, hiking the iconic Tiger’s Nest, getting fitted for a Bhutanese Gho, dedicating a prayer flag to a loved one—every moment in Bhutan feels sacred, transformative, and unforgettable.
Mark just returned from an extraordinary journey through this tiny Himalayan kingdom and writes all about it in Travel + Leisure.
Check out Mark’s Feature in Trravel+Leisure:
How to Plan the Perfect Luxury Trip to Bhutan,
According to a Travel Expert
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CAPE TOWN
Sexy Villas by the Sea
The Legacy Untold hosted its annual We Are Africa Closing Party this year in the STUNNING Obsidian by In-Residence. A 5-leveled granite & glass-designed masterpiece, set high up in Clifton on the slopes of Lion’s Head, with stunning views of the 12 Apostles and the Atlantic Ocean. Let us show you a different side of Cape Town…
A Soirée At the Splashiest Villa in Africa
(A 9o-sec watch)
4
THE SEYCHELLES
Where Granite Mountains Meet Turquoise Seas
[Escape to a tropical nirvana located 1,000 miles off the coast of mainland Africa,] where gentle giant Aldabra tortoises roam freely, barefoot luxury reigns, and time stands still. There’s a reason why we recommend this petite paradise for many of our honeymooners…this is Mark’s secret spot.
Mark’s Secret Spot in the Indian Ocean
(A 60-sec watch)
5
HONG KONG
Glittering Skycrapers & Emerald Green Jungle
[A city where ancient temples meet glittering skyscrapers, lush green trails wind through urban jungle, and every moment feels like cinema;] from rooftop heli rides to yacht cruises around 263 islands, Hong Kong dazzles with sensational food, world-class shopping, skyline views that captivate day & night, and some of the world’s best urban suites and iconic stays according to Mark.
Mark with Travel+Leisure’s
advisory board in Hong Kong
(A 60-sec watch)
6
SICILY
Taking Over the Town
Amidst the crumbling ruins of the ancient amphitheater of Taormina (built in 300 BC) and against the monumental silhouette of smoldering and spewing Mount Etna, a 3-day dazzling wedding took place…
A 3-Day Wedding for the Ages
(A 60-sec watch)
7
MARRAKECH
Great Gatsby Style
Rest your head at lavish riads once occupied by kings where private indoor courtyards feature swimming pools, flawlessly manicured gardens (some of which are up-kept by a team of 200!), and indulgent hammams…romance oozes across this spellbinding country, to which Mark has now been 12 times!
Lavish Riads Formerly Home to Kings
(A 60-sec watch)
8
MILAN
Like a Rockstar
[Often overlooked in favor of sister cities like Rome or smaller gems like Florence, Milan is THE hub of traditional & modern Italian culture.] From special access to drive on pedestrian-only streets and piazzas to behind the velvet ropes of Fashion Week, take a look at how Mark does Milan.
Behind the Velvet ropes at Milan Fashion Week
(A 60-sec watch)
9
MEXICO’S PACIFIC COAST
Where Jungle Meets Ocean
Luxurious suites perched high among 100-foot-tall trees, where the air hums with birdsong, open-air dining on stunning stretches of endless white sands, a spa sanctuary hidden beneath a canopy of ancient Higuera trees within a natural volcanic rock garden, and the grounding magic of a traditional Mayan Temazcal… Just ask Mark—he’s experienced it all.
Treehouse, Tequila & Temazcal
(A 60-sec watch)
10
PUGLIA
Private Roman Baths & the “Festival of US”
From the sun-drenched charm of Borgo Egnazia to celebrating life & love under ancient olive trees with crystal-clear Mediterranean waters just a stone’s throw away…
Mark Officiates, a Tribe celebrates
(A 60-sec watch)
11
LAOS
Flirting with France & Asia
From cooking over open flames beside turquoise waterfalls to magical sunset cruises on the Mekong River, Laos offers an increasingly rare, off-the-beaten-path charm. Ancient temples, untouched landscapes, and the echo of monks chanting at sunrise… Luang Prabang is a destination that captures the heart and quiets the soul.
A Destination that
Captures the Heart & Quiets the Soul
(A 60-sec watch)
12
SWITZERLAND
Swiss Chocolate Body Wraps & Alfresco Fondue
Where gondola rides lead to glacial peaks, traditional Swiss fondue is savored amidst breathtaking Alpine beauty, and the Six Senses Crans-Montana sets the standard for luxury, seamlessly blending inspired design, holistic wellness, and sustainability.
Mark with Six Senses’ Board in Crans-Montana
(A 60-sec watch)
13
Finland
Frozen Forests & Northern Lights
A 20-year peak in solar activity known as solar maximum fell during 2024, marking this past year as a prime time to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. In January Polly, our Chief Experience Officer, took a trip to the frozen forests of northern Finland for snowmobiling, dog sledding, relaxing in a Finnish sauna surrounded by snow, visiting a Sami family and their reindeer, and yes – aurora viewing!
14
SOUTH AFRICA
Chic Safari & An Old Cape Dutch Farm
In the spring, our Chief Experience Officer, Polly, went to South Africa for a second time, to scout more of a country that is so popular with our community of travelers. “I got to spend several days exploring Sabi Sands Game Reserve, one of the best places in Southern Africa for a Big Five safari, visiting many of our favorite luxury lodges. At the end of the trip I spent a few days in the Cape Winelands and I’m still thinking about the meals I had at Babylonstoren and La Petite Colombe.”
15
JAPAN
Off the Beaten Path
When our CMO honeymooned in Japan, she ventured off the beaten path… to sip cocktail omakase in tucked-away bars, unwind at traditional ryokans nestled within towering emerald forests, and journey across three tiny islands to uncover an extraordinary secret temple – built from a son’s devotion and surrounded by working fruit orchards and cherry blossoms in early bloom.
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ECUADOR & THE GALÁPAGOS
Where Charles Darwin Unlocked the Secrets of Evolution
This small South American nation situated directly on the equator is one of the most biodiverse in the world and one where you are never far from yet another completely unique landscape, as Watson from our Experience Design Team discovered this November. Mysterious cloud forests high in the Andes, brooding jungles deep in the Amazon Rainforest, imposing peaks scattered through Volcano Alley, and of course the crown jewel of the Galápagos Islands – a conservation success story as one of the most protected ecosystems on Earth, home to thousands (and counting) endemic species.