When entrepreneurs Deb Niven and Allison Frame teamed up they brought together a collective 50 years of travel experience. The result is a unique travel company dedicated to exploring the world through one-of-a-kind tours. Luxury, spirituality and adventure come together on a trip from The Divine Destination Collection. You might be connecting with nature and the land in South Africa or cleansing yourself in a temazcal - a traditional Mexican steam bath. Or imagine the thrill of riding the 1920’s Hiram Bingham train in Peru. These tours place you in the company of like-minded people who share a passion for travel. You may even have influenced the detail of the trip itself, so that it reflects your own special interests.
The Divine Destination Collection provides small group trips with the perfect balance of very special organized experiences coupled with personal leisure time. Founders Deb and Allison accompany their guests on every trip they organize - as hosts, their care and attention to detail guarantees an impeccable travel experience where all your needs are looked after.
The Divine Destination Collection, as you might expect, assembles a carefully curated set of tours to some fabulous destinations. South Africa, Peru, Mexico, Arizona and Muskoka are all favourites - and coming down the line are some exciting ideas such as Belize, Bali and European gems such as the South of France, Scotland and the El Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain.
Each destination has its own characteristic spirit that only reveals itself to someone with accumulated years of local insider knowledge and travel expertise. Deb and Allison design unique, behind-the-scenes experiences that most people would never find or be able to arrange on their own. And there are always a few surprises built in as well!
Guests have the option to sign up and do nothing more than pack their bags and enjoy the experience with Deb and Allison at the helm. Or, for those that like to explore behind the scenes, and who may be excited to influence future destination choices and trip experiences, there is the Divine-by-Design Travel Advisory Board. This way the adventure begins long before the trip departs and there are many benefits that come from sharing your thoughts.
Travel Advisory Board Members are invited to three entertaining pre-events right at the early stages of planning a tour:
Divine-by-Design Discovery Event
Meet, mingle and share a glass of wine with other curious travel aficionados. Deb and Allison present an overview of destinations under consideration for design or redesign in the coming year. At the Discovery Event you’ll vote on the shortlist of destinations and you can select the trip (or trips) you’d like to advise on.
Destination Design Session
Deb and Allison host a more intimate Design Session where Members provide insight and feedback on a variety of options to create the best possible experience.
For example, choose between a private cooking class with a well-known chef and a session with a Horse Whisperer. Would you rather take over a local hacienda for an afternoon or go spelunking in an underground cave? Or both? Would you prefer more leisure time to relax or more planned activities to explore the area?
Destination Reveal Session
Based on suggestions from the Travel Advisory Board team, Allison and Deb host a final reveal session for the specific destination. The complete travel experience is unveiled and Members hear first-hand about the inclusions and accommodations, as well as travel dates and pricing. Members get “first dibs” to book the trip before it is announced to the public, since each Divine Destination Collection trip is designed for small groups and the number of participants is limited. Importantly, Travel Advisory Board Members receive a 10% trip discount for themselves and a companion.
If becoming a Travel Advisory Board Member appeals to you - click here to find out more.
When you book a tour with The Divine Destination Collection the flights are not included as travellers may prefer to use points or book their own flights. However, in keeping with the concept of taking care of every detail - help is available with booking flights, airport lounge upgrades, transfers to your hotel, extended stays pre and post-trip and more. The Divine Destination Collections’ Luxury Experience Concierge can take care of all these details for you. Even better, Travel Advisory Board Members earn a service credit.
If you enjoy unique travel experiences where luxury, adventure and spirituality meet – The Divine Destination Collection could be just what you are looking for. Let the journey begin!
On a trip with The Divine Destination Collection you can be assured of luxurious accommodation, delicious food for the body and the soul – and a surprise or two along the way. And what is certain is that this carefully curated experience will truly be what experiential travel is all about.
The Divine Destination Collection is made up of life-changing, luxury travel adventures that are above and beyond what most travellers could arrange for themselves. These are very carefully crafted trips, where every little detail is thought through and each is personally overseen by the founders of the company.
Here is just one example – lifting the veil to reveal the Mayan Riviera as most people never experience it.
The Great Mayan Mystery (6 nights: December 4-10, 2016)
A 6-night journey of discovery, revelation and sensual luxury in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. A coastline of rainforest, white sands and turquoise waters is the backdrop for the wealth of experiences that awaits you on the Mayan Riviera. Not only is it the perfect place to bask in the beauty of the Caribbean coast, but it’s also the ideal location to discover the Mayan civilization past and present.
Luxury Accommodation
Three nights at the 5-star Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa – set beside a white, sandy beach and amongst Mexico’s top luxury hotels it widely recognized as one of the most indulgent of the Riviera Maya resorts.
Three nights at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba - a premium resort surrounded by lagoons, mangroves and bordered by the sea in the idyllic Riviera Maya. This hotel brings a blend of Asian and Mexican hospitality.
Gourmet dining
Dine in a private garden courtyard at the Aldea Corazon Restaurant and learn about Mexico’s affinity to corn and cacao, as foods and folklore are woven in the fabric of the evening.
Enjoy a private casual lunch in the garden at the Oscar & Lalo Restaurant, followed by the relaxing treat of a Mayan horoscope reading.
A private “Make It Mayan” Cocktail Party where you will learn the resort’s recipe to their divine guacamole, pico de gallo salsa and renowned margaritas. Sampling is a must!
Dine with style in a private cave surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites, candles, flower petals, intimacy and sensuality….
Culture and Spirituality
Head deep into the jungle for an authentic Mayan ceremonial evening, where an entire village will submerge you in their culture.
Meet with a local Shaman who will teach you about the Temazcal (Sweat Lodge) created to purify and renew the mind, body and spirit.
Over breakfast experts in Mayan tradition, culture, folklore & archaeology provide an overview of the significance of the Tulum ruins. This is followed by an up-close and personal, guided experience through the magnificent ancient site of Tulum.
Adventure
Go spelunking at the great Secret River where you discover a breathtaking underground world untouched for thousands of years.
Take a cleansing swim in the cenote, a natural pool created from wells of fresh water and formed by the erosion of limestone.
To find out more or to book this one-of-a-kind experience: visit www.DivineDestinationCollection.com or call 647-352-8332.