The first half of 2026 has seen TravelManagers’ personal travel managers (PTMs) gaining firsthand insight into some of the world’s most sought-after travel experiences.
From breathtaking rail journeys to spectacular wildlife encounters, it’s all thanks to an extensive array of famil opportunities with their key supplier partners.
In April, PTM Kari Boys was hosted by Armstrong Collective on Canyon Spirit’s ‘Rockies to Red Rocks’ rail adventure, experiencing a journey that combines luxury rail travel with some of the American Southwest’s most dramatic landscapes. She travelled on a custom-designed panoramic glass-dome carriage while enjoying fabulous hospitality and incredible views, many of which can only be seen by rail.
Off-train adventures included a sightseeing tour of the red rock wonderland of Utah’s Arches National Park, designed exclusively for Canyon Spirit guests.
Six PTMs travelled to South Korea in May with local experts, Inside Asia, a subsidiary of Insider Travel, following an itinerary designed to showcase the up-and-coming destination’s rich blend of tradition and modernity. Their experiences ranged from a traditional hanok stay in Gyeongju to shopping up a storm in Seoul’s famous Gangnam district with the famil coinciding with Seoul’s iconic Lantern Exhibition.
A further eight PTMs were hosted by Intrepid for a seven-night Sri Lankan safari that combined exquisite culinary, cultural and wildlife encounters.
On a Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park, the group was on high alert for sightings of elephants, leopards and sambar deer. Culinary highlights of the famil included a tea plantation lunch where the group enjoyed a royal feast of 32 local dishes, and learning how to make signature Sri Lankan dishes with a local family.
“Experiencing a destination firsthand enables our PTMs to provide their clients with deeper insights, more personalised recommendations and greater confidence when planning their travels,” TravelManagers’ executive general manager, Michael Gazal, said.
