Indagare Travel

01/24/2025

Indagare in the news: Founder Melissa Biggs Bradley was featured in Julie Weed’s article “Solo Vacations: Traveling Alone Is Now a Group Activity” for The New York Times.

The piece dives into the growing number of travel companies that are bringing together solo travelers through professionally planned itineraries (like our Indagare Journeys) and how these trips can forge lifelong friendships around passion points. Plus, these group trips ease the burden of coordinating dates, logistics and transportation.

“People are seeking curated trips that turn into multiday friend-finding events,” explains Melissa, who shares the number of solo travelers on our Indagare Journeys have quintupled since 2019.

Read Julie’s full story here:

A growing number of tour operators are bringing individual travelers together for professionally planned trips with a new emphasis on making friends.

01/21/2025

Where to go in 2025? We've got thoughts.

The travel world is abuzz with predictions for the year ahead, but our perspective goes deeper: Indagare’s insights are rooted in information from our trip designers on where members are planning to go, as well as from our sixth annual Travel Sentiment Survey and conversations with partners, insiders and ambassadors.

Use the Indagare 2025 travel trends report as a tool to organize, plan and dream your most ambitious year of travel yet. Read more here:

In this forecast, Indagare shares the upcoming travel trends and top destinations to visit this year—drawing on intel from our team and the broader Indagare community.

01/13/2025

As we set intentions for 2025, wellness in all its forms is top of mind. At our favorite wellness retreats, checking in can break unhealthy patterns, surface insights and create space to restore and reconnect—plus you can find experts in everything from sleep to longevity. Discover the full list of the best wellness retreats here:

The best wellness resorts around the world, from Costa Rica to Chiang Mai, that we hope to visit on future trips.

01/01/2025

Hello 2025! We’re looking forward to a new year that’s full of adventures and exciting possibilities. Here’s to continuing to pursue the horizon together…and enjoying the small moments along the way. Happy New Year from Indagare!

12/23/2024

As we head into the holidays and the start of another year, we’re looking back on what made this one special.

The numbers: We planned over 3,500 trips to 108 countries for Indagare members. Our team spent nearly 2,000 days on the ground in 54 countries scouting hotels, developing itineraries and adding thousands of places to our online guides. Along the way, together we offset over 83,700 metric tons of carbon and donated $584,000 to Indagare Impact Fund organizations.

The memorable moments: We organized epic Eras Tour and Olympics celebrations and behind-the-scenes visits to Space Perspective HQ, the Palazzo Pucci in Florence and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. We also expanded our horizons, forging unforgettable explorations in destinations like Mount Everest, the desert of AlUla, the rainforests of the Congo and even the North Pole.

See highlights from this year in travel—including the hotels most booked by members and the recipient of our first-ever Impact Grant—here:

As we head into the holidays and the start of another year, we’re looking back on what made this one special. See all the highlights from your year in travel (including this year’s list of the hotels most booked by members) to stay inspired over the break.

12/18/2024

“In an age when there seem to be too few travel secrets left to supply the wonder of discovery, this ‘Lost City’ left me awed,” writes indagareceo Melissa Biggs Bradley of her recent trip to Hampi, the modern-day name for what used to be Vijayanagara. In the 15th century, it was the second-largest city in the world, and famous for its gold, pearls, emeralds and diamonds. And yet, she says, it's a "city that you and I...have probably never heard of."

While it's comparable to Angkor Wat, what makes a trip special is that it's virtually unvisited: “So, as I and my fellow travelers entered the ghostly complex, we were accompanied by monkey troops, a lone cow wandering in the temple hall and the sound of mournful chanting. The effect was like being cast under a spell that took us back in time.”

Read more on Melissa’s experience below.

Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley shares her transformative experience in the lost city of Hampi.

12/10/2024

What is the Collection? It’s our list of the world’s top hotels, resorts and lodges in 55 countries across six continents. These are the properties (and a handful of yachts and trains) that we build entire trips around—and that we recommend and book most often for our members. ⁠Learn more by watching the video below.

No one knows more about luxury hotels, resorts and lodges than Indagare. Each year our staff visits, rates and recommends hundreds of properties to our commu...

12/04/2024

Have you caught up on Netflix’s Die Kaiserin? Indagare’s inaugural journey through Vienna and Budapest—specially designed for art, history and museum enthusiasts—takes travelers on a deep dive into the legacy of Empress Sisi, with insider access to iconic landmarks, palaces and private art collections that shaped her life.

Next spring, Join art historian Page Knox on tours of Sisi’s former palace, the Hofburg, and the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, as well as visits to the Belvedere (after-hours) and the opulent Musikverein concert hall. Plus, continue tracing Sisi's steps on an Indagare-planned pre-trip extension to Munich and Salzburg.

The once-in-a-lifetime trip is booking up fast—learn more and sign up here:

Travel to Vienna and Budapest on an art history- and architecture-focused small-group trip with art historian Page Knox.

12/03/2024

The holiday season is here and we’ve made gifting instant—and easy. Treat the loved ones on your list to one year of travel inspiration and access to Indagare Go, our premium trip-planning and online booking service that also unlocks VIP amenities and hotel upgrades. Give the gift they’ll love all year with the digital sign-up link below.

Gift family and friends one year of travel inspiration and access to Indagare Go planning and booking tools.

11/25/2024

New to Indagare.com: our curated guide to Guatemala, one of Central America's unsung heroes for culture and crafts. The guide is full of intel and firsthand recommendations, including hotels, shops and restaurants.

Our 300+ destination guides are a handbook for exploring the best of a city, country or region, and are available exclusively to Indagare members. Discover hotels with a real sense of place, shops filled with local treasures and meals you’ll never forget, all vetted personally by our travel-obsessed team and tastemakers around the globe.

Whether you’re a DIY traveler or someone who prefers a more personalized touch, learn more about where an Indagare membership can take you here: https://indagare.com/join

11/15/2024

Just launched for all Indagare members: Introducing Indagare Go, our newest suite of trip planning tools. It was created with every traveler in mind—the master itinerary builders, the spontaneous explorers, the de facto group leaders and the solo adventurers.

The thinking: there is no wrong way to go, but there is a smarter way to prepare. Get a sneak peek here:

How you travel matters-and so does how you plan. Which is why "lndagare Go," our brand-new suite of trip-planning tools, has been designed with your needs in...

11/14/2024

We are proud to partner with Sustainable Travel International for our carbon neutrality initiative—offsetting all of our staff and members’ travels and other company-related emissions. “People care about their travels being purposeful as much as they care about getting to eat at the latest and greatest hot spot in the country they’re visiting,” explains Colin Heinrich, Indagare’s Director of Global Impact.

“We don’t want to be a company who asks our members to just trust us when we say we’re carbon neutral,” says Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley. “We want to show them why they can trust us and feel comfortable traveling with us.”

Learn more on the challenges, solutions and impact of our carbon neutrality initiative here:

Indagare partnered with Sustainable Travel International in its pursuit of carbon neutrality, offsetting all trip and office-related emissions. By integrating high-quality, expertly sourced carbon offsets into its operations, Indagare ensures its carbon neutrality efforts align with the exceptional....

11/12/2024

The ultimate East African safari destination, Tanzania attracts the best wilderness specialists in the world and is home to some seriously stylish properties. Rose Taylor, Indagare’s Senior Director of African Safari, weighs in on three of our favorite lodges in the country. From soulful, slow safari at Chem Chem Safari Lodges - Tanzania Africa to the rustic-glam design at Singita Sasakwa, Rose shares the little details that make each of these lodges shine. Plus, learn why Legendary Expeditions Mila Tented Camp is nicknamed “Simba camp" and has some of the best game viewing in the region.

Click here to see where Indagare Safari can take you: https://indagare.com/safari

11/04/2024

Looking for the right trip in 2025? We have plenty of small-group to choose from in the new year—including a curated selection specially designed around wellness, history and culture, art, gardens and more. The joy of discovery is magnified in the company of others, which is why so many of our travelers rave as much about the people they meet as the places they go. “Never having been on an Indagare trip, I was not sure what to expect,” shares a traveler on our 2024 journey to the Dolomites. “The trip was not only filled with incredible travelers who have been to many corners of the world, but they were knowledgeable, engaging and warmhearted.”

Our Journeys team can help match you with the right one-of-a-kind travel experiences and favorite specialist hosts. Find our full calendar of trips at the link below, and contact us at [email protected] to book time with a member of our team to talk about which trip is best for you.

https://indagare.com/journeys

10/29/2024

In sun-kissed Andalusia, vibrant culture meets breathtaking scenery and architecture. Our to visit the wonders of Southern Spain is back, with even more privileged entrance and exclusive invitations into the region’s most significant palaces, UNESCO World Heritage sites and private homes.

In the company of Sevilla-born Luisa de Orleans e Bragança, dive into the traditions and influences of Andalusia. Enjoy days discovering masterpieces of Spanish art, architecture and culture—like Córdoba’s impressive Mosque-Cathedral, Sevilla’s enchanting Alcázar Palace and Granada’s world-renowned Alhambra Palace—and nights filled with traditional tapas and Flamenco dancing. Plus, spend a day touring the Spanish countryside in Jerez de la Frontera, home of sherry wine.

Learn more here and sign up while spots remain:

Travel through Sevilla, Córdoba and Granada to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and culture of Andalusia on this luxury small-group journey.

10/23/2024

Mexico City has one of the highest concentrations of museums and galleries in the world, and has fostered ever-evolving design movements, making it a dream destination for history buffs, art aficionados and design lovers.

This February, art historian Page Knox returns to host our to Mexico City. Travelers will experience privileged access to the destination during Zsona Maco México Arte Contemporáneo, the largest art fair in Latin America, with a specially curated tour led by designer Cecilia León De La Barra. On this journey, travelers will also tour the Franz Mayer Museum and visit architectural meccas including Colegio de San Ildefonso, Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum and iconic homes designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán.

Learn more and sign up while spots last here: https://indagare.com/journeys/mexico-city-page-knox-february-2025

10/17/2024

We’re thrilled to share the Collection, our list of the world’s top hotels, resorts and lodges in 55 countries across six continents. These are the properties (and a handful of yachts and trains) that we recommend and book most often for our members—the kind of places you build entire trips around.

They meet our highest standards of hospitality—based on their winning combination of magical location, service, staff, design, style, amenities, food and drink and positive impact. And they delight (and even surpass) our expectations of what a hotel should be. Discover the full list here:

No one knows more about luxury hotels, resorts and lodges than Indagare. Each year our staff visits, rates and recommends hundreds of properties to our community of travelers who, in turn, share their insights with us when they return.

09/27/2024

Does it feel like everyone you know is going to Portugal? You're not wrong. The country is high on many Indagare members’ travel plans in the coming months.

Indagare is on the move this fall, checking-in at some of our favorite hotels around the world including restored 18th-century estates, sleek city stays and ultra romantic riads. Certain destinations are particularly popular this season—which we’re loosely defining as between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. See Indagare’s most-booked hotels around the world for this fall—like last minute sun chases at Mediterranean resorts, visits to culture hubs like Paris and Lisbon and quick weekend trips closer to home—here:

Indagare travelers are on the move this fall, embarking on trips around the world from Cape Town to Cap d’Antibes. Here are the most popular hotels.