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Have you ever wondered what a dressing room looks like inside the Paris Opera House or the Bolshoi Ballet? Well, this classical musician can help you out.
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Originally from Bogota in Colombia, Ricardo Araujo set up Ariodante, a luxury bespoke tour company in 2016.
Prior to this Ricardo was a famed musician, composer, and conductor, and gave his first international piano recital playing Bach and Mozart in Belgium as young as 12 years old.
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“I started with piano lessons when I was a kid, I took my first lessons when I was around seven. Since then, it became my life and that's it, I never asked myself any other question,” explains Ricardo.

Luxury tour operators are bending over backwards to send adrenaline junkies on evermore thrilling adventures these days. Still, it’s been a while since we’ve seen anything remotely as ambitious as the one-man mission to the world’s northernmost island by Ariodante Travel. A record-breaking expeditionrequiring hundreds of staff and resulting in valuable contributions to science (as well as unrivalled bragging rights), this Arctic voyage of discovery sells at a sweet £15.3 million – good thing we’ve been saving up.

For a glimpse into holiday planning when money is no object, we asked luxury travel experts where they would send key characters for the summer. See if you agree with their picks.

WHEN, ON May 28, “Succession” reaches its finale, fans will be left to muse on where the Roys will head next in their family drama and what scenic spots they might seek out to recover from all the filial backstabbing—or to engage in even more. So many enviable locations figured in the series, from the Juvet Landscape Hotel near Valldal, Norway, where the Roys conferred with rival Lukas Matsson(Alexander Skarsgård) to La Foce, one of Lady Caroline’s (Harriet Walter) nuptial-weekend villas.

There are few things grander in the world of fashion than haute couture and Ariodante Travel is offering fashionistas the extremely rare and exclusive opportunity to travel to Paris and have their very own haute couture garment created for them by designers including Luis Vuitton, Hermes, Givenchy, Chanel or Dior, a service only normally afforded to celebrities and royalty. Guests will live and breathe high fashion and for those that need an opportunity to wear their garment, Ariodante Travel will even secure tickets to an exclusive star-studded event.

Imagine you could open one of Agatha Christie's novels and, all of a sudden, find yourself into the book, onboard the legendary Orient-Express on your way to Nice and, as Hercule Poirot, solve the Mystery of the Blue Train.
An incredible fully immersive and luxurious Murder Mystery set in the 1920s where nothing will be what it seems. Dressed for the occasion like in a movie set, you will become the hero of your own adventure by solving The World's Most Luxurious Murder Mystery and uncovering the murderer before he could strike again to cover his tracks.

There are some travel experiences that unfold gently, offering sun-drenched vineyards or serene museums with discreet placards and polite audio guides. And then there are those that throw you into the shadows of a city's past, daring you to rearrange the truth with your own two hands. This autumn, Paris will host one such adventure, through "adventure" may be too gentle a word.
At the heart of it is a mystery.  A real one. One that has danced on the margins of history books for centuries: the tale of the Queen's Lost Diamonds. It's a story dense with scandal, conspiracy, and the unsettling suggestion that the truth has been deliberately misplaced. Enter Ariodante, a travel company not known for package holidays or glossy brochures. What they create are better described as narrative odysseys, ephemeral, extravagant, and entirely bespoke, This time, however, even their own rules have been rewritten. 

Ariodante Travel crafts some of the most exclusive and luxurious travel experiences in the world, from inside access to cultural treasures and iconic sites closed to the public to immersive events that bring history to life. These bespoke experiences take luxury travel to a whole new level.

Imagine getting a behindthe-scenes glimpse into the production of a world-class opera, from the set design to the premiere, or visiting the private villa where Henri Matisse created some of his best-known masterpieces, or even following in the footsteps of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon from Highclere Castle in the UK to explore the hidden wonders of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt… Ariodante Travel taps into the passions of discerning travelers to bring their unimagined dreams to life, tailoring unforgettable bespoke experiences across the world.

In the words of Pablo Picasso, “everything you can imagine is real '' — a quote that is apt in this instance.

Ariodante creates custom itineraries and experiences with an arts and culture focus, affording a privileged few with access to monuments and historic sites often closed to the general public. In the words of Pablo Picasso, “everything you can imagine is real ” — a quote that is certainly apt in this instance.

From trekking the Inca trail in Peru to running the Great Wall of China, adventure holidays are all the rage. 
Adrenaline junkies, however, are going to need seriously deep pockets for the latest extreme getaway – it costs £15.3million. 
 
The other catch is there is only one place available, and whoever gets it will need polar survival training to cope with -34C temperatures. 

Organisers of the Arctic trip to the northernmost point on Earth insist it will be worth it as the lucky holidaymaker will earn a place in the history books as the first person to set foot on undiscovered land.

With travel plans on hold, we must make sure our first post-lockdown trip is truly special to us. In an interview with Ariodante founder, Ricardo Araujo, we meet the man who offers life-changing cultural experiences which can even take place during lockdown.

There are trips, and then there are experiences. As a perpetual nomad between Paris and London, I thought I’d seen it all. But Ariodante, a travel creation agency offering rare and private adventures rooted in art, history and culture, is redefining ultra-luxury travel. Prepare yourselves for something truly groundbreaking.
This fall, Paris becomes a playground. Ariodante, the masters of bespoke travel, are launching their most ambitious project. It’s called “The Queen’s Lost Diamonds.” Imagine: a three-day, player-led action game. It unravels one of France’s most scandalous conspiracies. Yes, the whole city is your stage. This is a world-first in immersive luxury, Ariodante.

Concierge travel is synonymous with making dreams come true and wearing haute couture is up there in terms of aspirations. Let alone having a piece made exclusively for you.
This is about more than fashion. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience normally available only to royalty, heiresses and celebrities. There are only 14 designers who bear the label of haute couture, with one item taking up to 700 hours to create. Gaining entry into the haute couture circle of around 4,000 members worldwide requires an invitation.

We humans have got pretty much everywhere at some point, and that means properly uncharted territory is hard to come by. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, as this luxurious experience from Ariodante Travel proves. Those with a shitload of cash will soon be able to join an expedition to the world’s northernmost island – where not even the bravest Arctic explorers have ever set foot.

While Travel is currently on hold in major parts of the world, here are some goals we can look forward to for the near future. In fulfilling the ultimate dream of a luxury and travel connoisseur, Luxury tour company – Ariodante is all set to launch private Arctic circle tours aboard a massive 232-foot icebreaker yacht. Yes, that’s right!

Uma agência de viagens preparou uma viagem histórica para as terras gélidas do Ártico. Com a proposta de “dirigir onde ninguém nunca dirigiu”, o investimento na expedição da Ariodante Travel começará a US$ 21 milhões (cerca de R$ 117 milhões na cotação de hoje).
A viagem foi pensada para somente três participantes e os preparativos para conhecer um dos pontos mais gelados do planeta, com temperaturas abaixo de 10ºC no verão, começarão neste ano.

Wiele miejsc Arktyki wciąż jest owianych tajemnicą. Uczestnicy przełomowej wyprawy mają poszerzyć naszą wiedzę o planecie.

Miniony 2021 r. obfitował w wiele sukcesów związanych z kosmicznymi eksploracjami, czego ukoronowaniem było wystartowanie teleskopu Webba. Bardzo możliwe, że w 2023 r. kolejny symboliczny kamień milowy stanie na Ziemi i to w jednym z jej najbardziej niedostępnych regionów.

Dari seluruh destinasi wisata yang ada dalam daftar liburanmu, pernahkah kamu berpikir untuk mengunjungi Arktik? Jika kamu belum memasukannya, Arktik bisa menjadi salah satu pilihan berlibur unik yang sulit untuk dilupakan. Berikut lima alasan mengapa kamu harus mengunjunginya.

Banyak turis mungkin ingin melakukan liburan atau wisata yang belum pernah dilakukan oleh orang lain atau bisa dibilang anti-mainstream.

Tur Ariodante bisa jadi solusinya, di mana para turis akan berkendara ke wilayah yang belum ditemukan di Kutub Utara. Hal tersebut akan mencatat rekor baru untuk berjalan di wilayah paling utara di bumi ini.

To mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s death on 5th May, Ariodante Travel has created the ultimate journey of enlightenment for those interested in history and discovering more about the great military leader and emperor. Whether clients wish to embark on a trip over several days, a month, or even longer, Ariodante can create a bespoke itinerary that will provide exclusive access to places never open to the public, objects that belonged to the emperor, and meetings with handpicked experts and descendants – something that has never been offered before.

Last year was all about reaching new heights in space tourism, but next year might just be about setting foot in a different frontier. With a new itinerary from Ariodante Travel, participants will drive to undiscovered lands in the Arctic, capturing new records for walking on the northernmost region of the planet, as well as taking part in scientific discoveries that will advance the understanding of climate change. The catch: the history-shattering adventure starts at $21 million.

Who can forget Agatha Christie’s Orient Express, where Detective Poirot solved a puzzling murder mystery? If you have always fantasized about being on such a mysterious train, now is your chance.

When you think Agatha Christie and trains, you naturally think of perhaps her most famous work, Murder on the Orient-Express. But Christie also wrote another rail-themed novel starring her famous fictional Detective Poirot, Mystery of the Blue Train.
 
This where it gets confusing.
At the time, the Blue Train was a luxury French rail trip running the entire breadth of France, North to South, from Calais on the English Channel to the Riviera. However, it no longer exists, and the name is better known today for another luxury overnight rail trip, this one from Cape Town to Pretoria in South Africa...

Follow the trail of Van Gogh’s life as you discover the tormented man behind the genius.

Self-professed ‘travel alchemists,’ Ariodante Luxury Travel offers a unique itinerary that is sure to entice art buffs. Traversing some of Europe’s culturally rich cities, this tour follows the trail of Van Gogh’s life as you discover the torment behind the genius. One of the biggest mysteries surrounding the famed artist is what led him to sever his ear in December 1888, and Ariodante invites you to uncover the inner workings of his mind.

The tour is completely bespoke; destinations and subsequent accommodations are selected based on your particular interests — whether that be the early Van Gogh or his relationship with Gauguin. To get you between each highlight of the trip, private jets and helicopters will transport you while luxury vehicles await you on the ground.

Ariodante, the luxury bespoke tour company, has announced that its second 1920s immersive murder-mystery will take place on Sunday 17th May onboard the iconic, Grade 1 listed, Orient Express train. Guests will travel from Paris to Nice on the French Riviera for an unforgettable experience over the course of the day, with decadent three-night hotel stays available in Paris and Nice. The experience will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and those seeking a truly luxurious and unique travel experience.

After Napoleon I, Emperor of France, was defeated at Waterloo in 1815, he was banished to Saint Helena – a remarkably remote tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Located 1,200 miles west of Angola, and 2,500 east of Rio de Janeiro and belonging to the United Kingdom, it is considered to be one of the most isolated islands in the world.

Ariodante, the luxury bespoke tour company, has announced that its second 1920s immersive murder-mystery will take place on Sunday 17th May 2020 onboard the iconic, Grade 1 listed, Orient Express train. Guests will travel from Paris to Nice on the French Riviera for an unforgettable experience over the course of the day, with decadent three-night hotel stays available in Paris and Nice. The experience will appeal to fans of Agatha Christie and those seeking a truly luxurious and unique travel experience.

You don’t have to be an academic to go on sabbatical. Many companies these days, particularly in tech, have built in sabbaticals for long-term employees, allowing them to take off and pursue their own interests for a month or two, say, every five years. And plenty are choosing to use that time to travel, deep, some with families, others with friends, some solo. Imagine spending four weeks in Japan, then three more in Indonesia before heading back home. It’s a whole new level of local immersion, allowing you to get more than skin-deep, to even hone a skill or learn something new. Luxury travel-planning outfits that have cottoned on to the trend offer more than just a longer itinerary, with extras like access to experts and to usually off-limits places.

Travel, it seems, is taking a mysterious turn this year, with a flurry of Agatha Christie-inspired trips being launched for amateur sleuths, and explorers, alike.

For those with more of a penchant for the romance of train travel, look no further than Ariodante’s new immersive trip onboard the iconic Orient Express train. 

From guided hikes in the Scottish Highlands to private cruises of the Arctic Circle, how to experience the great outdoors in style.

From guided hikes in the Scottish Highlands to private cruises of the Arctic Circle, how to experience the great outdoors in style.

As a travel writer, I am used to whizzing off to some incredible places. Some of my trips may be impromptu hops to nearby destinations, other journeys take months in the planning – curating itineraries and discussing ideas for the stories I will eventually write. After some 20 years of doing this, and travelling frequently, I still am addicted to the buzz of getting on a plane, the anticipation of arrival, the new smells of undiscovered lands and the fog of heat that wraps you as you descend the plane stairs somewhere hot.

This holiday is something truly remarkable. We haven’t been able to find a wildlife tour this exciting for a while. Ariodante, is a luxury tour company that has locations worldwide including many specialised tours. They really do specialise in almost every category of tour you could think of, from architecture, to nature, they do it all. However, what we’re really excited about is their ice breaking tour in the arctic circles.

Ariodante Travel tengah bersiap untuk meluncurkan tur Artctic Circle secara pribadi di atas kapal pesiar mewah. Charter pribadi di atas kapal pesiar mega ini mulai tersedia dari Juli 2020 – Februari 2021, namun tanggal keberangkatan tergantung pada pembatasan perjalanan akan dicabut.

S velkými výletními plavbami je zřejmě ještě na nějaký čas konec. Na komornější atmosféru ovšem zve společnost Ariodante Travel, která v květnu ohlásila výlety za severní polární kruh na luxusním ledoborci. Plavba nabídne v závislosti na zvoleném termínu například pozorování polární záře, ledních medvědů či velryb, uvádí server Luxury Launches.

Once upon a time, kopi luwak was the most expensive coffee in the world. Created from partially digested coffee cherries retrieved from Asian palm civets’ dung, the fashionable coffee soon drew questions around animal welfare. Luckily, Northern Thailand’s rescue elephants were on hand to step in as the world’s fanciest coffee processors. Cue Black Ivory Coffee, ethically produced under the watchful eye of the Golden Triangle’s Asian Elephant Foundation. 

May 5th marks the 200th Anniversary of the death of another emperor, Napoleon, the military leader and emperor who rose to power during the French Revolution from modest beginnings.
Luxury travel concierge service, Ariodante Travel, has created the ultimate journey for exploring locations where Napoleon lived such as Corsica, Paris, Nice, Italy, Spain, Austria, Poland, Russia, Belgium, England and even Saint Helena, where the defeated Napoleon was exiled and later died.

Explore the life and work of one of the greatest artists of all time on a trip like no other. Discover privately the depths of Picasso through several world-class museums, private collections, and places not accessible to the public. See the great artist through the eyes of fellow artists, art collectors, and those who were closest to him — including his family.

Onboarding a new set of travel and brand partners, VistaJet will provide its Members with even more opportunities to engage with unique experiences in many of the world’s most admired and intriguing locations, whether on a single or multi-stop trip.

Beyond Picasso with Ariodante
Explore the life and work of one of the greatest artists of all time on a trip like no other. Discover privately the depths of Picasso through several world-class museums, private collections, and places not accessible to the public.

Traveling to see Picasso's paintings in real life is a dream for fans of the artist. But imagine seeing his works and learning about his life in a way not accessible to the public? Yet, that's precisely what VistaJet just launched with its Beyond Picasso offering through expanding the company's Private World collection.
The one-of-a-kind luxury experience takes place over three weeks across France and Spain. First, you will start learning about the artist's life in the French capital in Paris before sailing on a yacht and visiting his beloved French Riviera. Then, you'll venture to Barcelona to get insight into Picasso's blue period before visiting Malaga and finishing in Madrid. Along the way, you will stay in five-star accommodations and eat at some of the world's best restaurants.

Imagine being presented with works by Picasso that are not available to the public.
Traveling to see Picasso’s paintings in person is a dream for fans of the artist. But imagine seeing his works and learning about his life in a way inaccessible to the public? Yet that’s exactly what VistaJet has just launched with its Beyond Picasso offering by expanding the company’s Private World collection.

Travel has transcended conventional boundaries, especially for the ultra-rich, who crave experiences beyond the extraordinary. Ricardo Araujo, the creative force behind Ariodante Travel, embarked on a quest over seven years ago to redefine the essence of luxury travel. His company specializes in crafting unparalleled experiences for an exclusive clientele comprised predominantly of billionaires.

In conversation with a classical music prodigy who made the bold decision to leave behind a thriving career as a pianist and conductor to launch his own luxury travel company.
Rarely does one encounter a tale of a classical music prodigy who abandons a thriving career as a pianist and conductor to establish his own specialized travel company, Ariodante.

As the founder of the luxury travel company Ariodante Travel, Araujo has spent years serving what he refers to as the world’s “financial and intellectual elite” elite and perfecting the art of crafting unique, unforgettable travel experiences.
Araujo’s clients include some of the world’s richest individuals, from A-list celebrities and Fortune 500 executives to royalty and oligarchs. He has organized trips to some of the planet’s most remote and iconic locations.
Packages can cost anywhere between $250,000 to $22 million. It doesn’t end there. Araujo only targets clients with a net worth of $400 million and above—people who could give him a blank check to arrange their dream vacations. 
“It’s the haute couture of travel. But it’s not about money—even though, as you can imagine, it costs a fortune. It’s about meaning,” he said in a report.

Ricardo Araujo, the architect of luxurious escapades and founder of Ariodante Travel, caters to the world's elite with masterfully orchestrated extravagant trips. With a discerning approach to client relations and an unrivaled ability to craft unforgettable experiences, Araujo is reshaping the landscape of opulent journeys and setting the stage for a new era of experiential travel. With a clientele that includes billionaires and royals, Araujo's masterful orchestration of extravagant trips has reached new heights, with one Latin American expedition costing an astronomical $44 million.

This fall, Paris becomes a playground. Ariodante, the masters of bespoke travel, are launching their most ambitious project yet. It’s called “The Queen’s Lost Diamonds.” Imagine: a three-day, player-led action game that unravels one of France’s most scandalous conspiracies. The entire City of Light transforms into your stage—historic streets, secret venues, and hidden archives all part of an immersive experience unlike any other.

If you thought luxury travel was about five-star hotels and private jets, think again. This is extravagance pushed to an absurd extreme. The Queen’s Lost Diamonds is an exclusive invitation to a world where history, mystery, and decadence collide; where only the wealthiest few can even consider joining the chase. You’re buying a seat at the most exclusive live-action event on earth.

Ariodante is offering ultra-wealthy clients the chance to play detective in a three-day treasure hunt across Paris, which promises access to secret venues never opened to the public and could even rewrite French history. 

Luxury travel creation agency Ariodante designs rare and private experiences rooted in art, history and culture for some of the wealthiest people on the planet. Its latest offering is no exception, giving ultra-wealthy clients the chance to play detective in a three-day treasure hunt across Paris, taking place this autumn.

Titled the "Queen's Lost Diamonds", the adventure is a real-time investigation into a centuries-old royal scandal that unfolds across dozens of off-limits locations including monuments, national libraries and military sites.

Ultra-luxury travel creation agency, Ariodante, is for the first time revealing details of its work with its latest creation made for just a select few participants. Set to redefine the parameters of live-action immersion as an anti-game, The Queen’s Lost Diamonds is the first unscripted, fully player-led challenge that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. In the making for over three years with dozens of specialists working in secrecy, this is the first of a limited annual series of one-off games, each in a different destination.
With Paris as its playground, The Queen’s Lost Diamonds will happen this autumn over three days and two nights, taking in dozens of historical sites. Players will be hurled into a high-stakes adventure as they investigate a centuries-old conspiracy, attempting to beat the game and solve mysteries that have eluded scholars until now. 

Ariodante takes experiential and quiet luxury travel to new heights to achieve positive impact

For almost 10 years, Ariodante has stood among the world’s most discreet ultra-luxury agencies, delivering a service comparable to bespoke haute couture for travel. Its exclusive focus on pure creation opens a world of possibilities, entirely inaccessible to traditional agencies, that most UHNWIs would not imagine exists. And because each creation is a ‘travel story’ handcrafted to matter, Ariodante connects each traveller on a personal level with luminaires, artists, scholars, and countless other experts to make a real-world positive impact.

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From a unique exploration of the confluence of Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael, weaving their lives, art and rivalries into a 10-day journey across Italy and France that opened private collections and museums’ reserves, to the upcoming The Queen’s Lost Diamonds – a first-of-its-kind live-action immersive game with the entire city of Paris its playground, the possibilities are boundless. Every travel story requires many months of research, negotiations, and careful implementation to exceed the flawlessness and level of privacy billionaires expect. Costs usually reach millions of dollars, but for the few embarking on these ‘money can’t buy’ journeys, it is not self-indulgent fun and games; it is about realizing dreams, self-transformation, and making a positive impact.