Custom Travel Planning, River Cruise Expertise, and Expedition Travel Design

Grand Explorations is a Westport, CT based luxury travel advisory designing personalized journeys worldwide. We work with couples, families, and culturally curious travelers who want expert guidance, elevated experiences, and thoughtful logistics from start to finish.

Travel Planning Services​

  • Custom luxury itineraries (Europe, UK, Italy, Greece, etc.)
  • River cruise planning and guidance for first-timers
  • Expedition cruise planning (Antarctica, Arctic, Galápagos)
  • Honeymoons and anniversary trips
  • ​Pre- and post-cruise hotels, transfers, and private touring

Serving Westport and Fairfield County Travelers

Grand Explorations is based in Westport, CT and serves travelers throughout Fairfield County, including Fairfield, Darien, Norwalk, Wilton, and New Canaan. Most planning is done virtually, which makes it easy to collaborate whether you’re local or traveling from elsewhere.

What Clients Say

Many of our Westport and Fairfield County clients come to us for complex honeymoons, milestone celebrations, and custom European itineraries.
​“She far exceeded my expectations.”
I dreamed up this vacation and wasn’t even sure it could be done. Grand Explorations not only understood exactly what I wanted, but far exceeded my expectations.
— Heather M., Wilton, CT

“Our honeymoon was seamless and high class from the start.”
We can’t explain how thankful we are for Rene. Without her, there is no way we would have had the amazing honeymoon we experienced. She guided us through every stage of planning, listened to our ideas, and presented five incredible destinations to choose from.
We chose the Conrad Bora Bora and could not have been happier. From the moment we arrived at the airport, everything felt elevated and effortless. The attention to detail and the itinerary app made the entire trip smooth and stress free.
We will absolutely use Rene again and continue referring her to friends. She helped us have the honeymoon of our dreams.
— Marcel B.

“Every detail was seamless.”
Rene from Grand Explorations helped us plan a fantastic trip with the perfect blend of activities. From transportation to hotels to private tours and events, every detail was seamless. We will definitely book again.
— Stephanie K.

“The honeymoon of our dreams.”
After returning from our honeymoon in Italy, my husband Kris and I reflected on how fortunate we are to have worked with Rene. She thoughtfully designed a journey tailored exactly to how we wanted to feel and what we wanted to experience.
From Tuscany to the Dolomites, the accommodations were beyond anything we could have found on our own. The service was impeccable, the food was extraordinary, and every transition was flawlessly organized. The itinerary app made navigating flights, tickets, and local contacts incredibly easy.
We truly could not have found these gems without Rene’s expertise, experience, and care. We recommend Grand Explorations wholeheartedly.
— Dee, Fairfield County, CT

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