Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Colleague,

Can you believe we've hit 50?

Feels like yesterday when I hit 'send' on our very first newsletter back in November 2023, fingers crossed and hoping at least a few of you would find value in this weekly digest of luxury travel goodness.

You know how some of the best ideas come from simply noticing something missing?

That's exactly what happened here.

Coming out of the pandemic, we were not having meetings, shows or any kind of personal interaction.

So, I saw this incredible opportunity to connect the dots in our industry via the fantastic technology we have today and bring together amazing luxury properties, brilliant travel designers, and all the juicy intel that makes our work in luxury travel so exciting.

Remember that first welcome message?

"The essence of bespoke travel, your weekly curated guide to the world's most exquisite places..."

Well, 50 issues later, we're still here, digging up those hidden gems and geeking out over the finest details that make luxury travel truly exceptional.

But here's the thing that makes me smile every single week: how this newsletter has turned into this fantastic little community of luxury travel pros who actually get it. You know, the kind who understand why it matters that the private villa has a specific brand of espresso machine or why that particular helicopter transfer makes all the difference.

Looking ahead?

Oh, we're just getting started!

There are so many more extraordinary places to discover, amazing travel designers to spotlight, and industry insights to share.

Speaking of which, here is a quick question for you!

Since we're at this milestone (and because I'm genuinely curious), I'd love to know:

• What's your favorite section of the newsletter?

• What makes you click 'forward' and share it with a colleague?

• What would you love to see more of?

Please drop me a note. I genuinely want this newsletter to be of high value to you!

And Since I have to Pay the Bills …

Give 1440 some love

Thank you for being part of this journey.

I’m very grateful for your reading, sharing, and bringing your expertise to this community.

Here's to the next 50 issues of uncovering the extraordinary!

Catch you next week!

Alex