LUXURY ADVENTURE TRAVEL DESIGN

For the Curious & Spirited Traveler

We are Archipelagos Travel. Straightforward, honest, and boldly unorthodox…

We ignite curiosity and fuel discovery.

We are seekers, driven by a passion for authentic experiences. We design travel for the intrepid—those who embrace the unknown and revel in discovery…

Discover

In a world of Instagram posts shouting where to go and what to eat, we revel in discovery.

Custom Travel Design

We specialize in uncovering unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences to expand your horizons. By truly listening, we craft journeys beyond the ordinary—connecting you to the authentic heart of every destination.

African Journeys

With nearly 20 years in African safari travel, we blend wildlife expertise with a passion for conservation. From classic safaris to bush-and-beach escapes, we craft adventures across all regions—uncovering hidden gems you never knew existed.

Small Group Travel

Connect with like-minded explorers on curated small group adventures—whether it’s women’s journeys, bold discovery trips, or exclusive escapes to destinations we’re passionate about sharing with you.

Events & Logistics

Events? We’ve planned them. Logistics? We thrive on solving tough challenges—from desert weddings to glamping in Mongolia. Complex plans are our specialty. Got a unique request? Let’s make it happen.

Your understanding of and feel for Morocco were evident and very genuine. I appreciated the insight that you wanted to share which resulted in a most authentic visit that felt curated, so to speak. Odds are that we would have missed experiencing each place we visited to its fullest without the selection of places and people with whom we interacted

Benny W
I could not have planned this trip! Jen was amazing at creating a once in a lifetime experience!

Ronda M
.. Jen has a knack for finding boutique hotels that are very nice, so you have a great hotel experience in an intimate environment. We kept getting asked "how did you find this place?" by the other guests.

Jon L
The trip was amazing and we wish we could go back and do it again exactly the same way.... The tours were incredible and certainly something we would not have booked on our own. Each tour was a highlight of our trip. You also did a great job choosing wonderful and comfortable hotels. Another huge asset was your suggestion of visiting Hakone, which we had not heard of and was a highlight of our trip.

Anne H
Archipelagos is the perfect fit for how I like to travel. Lots of free time for exploration, interesting food, lovely accommodations, and helping to build a connection to people and place. I trust them to take me to places that would be hard to navigate on my own. [They] are just great people to know. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Joy S
We cannot say enough good things about Jen and Archipelagos. Jen helped us with a very tight, jam-packed, difficult trip to Europe and Iceland this past March and it was the first of many trips we’ll work with her on in the future! She is so knowledgeable, pleasant, PATIENT, and listens to what you want and how you want to travel. All of the recommendations Jen gave us were phenomenal, unique and her service truly above and beyond!

Ashley D
Just wanted to say how appreciative I am of all the planning, thoughtfulness and organization that went into the trip. I recognize what a huge amount of work it was… but what you created for all of us was phenomenal and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Everything from the personalized welcome packages, the detailed itineraries, the gorgeous rooftops, the organized transpo, the lovely casa staff, the street dogs, the street art, the mojitos…. I could go on and on and on… Really one of the most interesting and beautiful trips of my life.

Stacey M
Our first trip with Archipelagos was a dream they made a reality. My husband and I lead busy lives, juggling careers and 3 young children, so having Archipelagos' expertise to scout the "best of the best" was crucial. Everything was so well organized and catered around the interests we expressed prior to the trip. It was a luxury to escape the requirements of everyday life and arrive having everything taken care of. The activities introduced us to authentic experiences that the average traveler might not have privy or access to. Our itinerary was so rich and exposed us to the incredible landscape, art, architecture, food, people and history and gave us a true 'sense of place'. We enjoyed connecting to the other travelers in our group as well as the warm locals. This unforgettable experience is one that we will be forever grateful for!

Danielle P
I had a perfect trip with the [group] and my son. Our accommodations were excellent, friendly people at the hotel and they spoiled us with their delicious breakfasts. Our options for group activities were imaginative and wonderful. I especially will remember the day we learned about local religions. Our enthusiastic guide was well-informed, and ready to share her culture. I was blessed by her priest but so far have not noticed a dramatic change in my life… I am still bubbling about my trip and thankful for your excellent leadership.

Charlie M

THE IDEAS GAL

Raging neophiliac Jen Curran beat a path to exotic travel guru status through a jungle of acronyms and statistics in the international aid and development field, and the occasional actual jungle (think Congo Basin). She accumulated her craft over 15+ years of planning, logistics, and program management traveling between the academy and the far afield. Along the way she developed an uncanny nose (think anteater) to sniff out unexpected delights on impromptu side trips on long, international, oft multi-country trips.

Ultimately finding the bureaucracy of her day job stifling, Jen pivoted to bespoke travel design in 2017. Jen is the Founder and ‘Fountain of Ideas’ for Archipelagos. She is the mother of two rambunctious border collies and Bahati Fund.

She learns through living so you’re unlikely to find her stationary or lacking in opinions. All the better for her discerning clients. Jen’s vision for Archipelagos is to design and promote travel to extraordinary places you haven’t heard of (yet), while creating sustainable jobs and protecting our world’s wildest places. She envisions Archipelagos as a conduit for connecting fellow wanderers with novel and meaningful encounters with the world around them.”