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Sarah Ives Luxury Travel is a London-based luxury travel concierge specialising in extraordinary milestone journeys.
Founded in 2020 by Sarah Ives, a New York native with more than a decade of experience in luxury hospitality and real estate, the company curates journeys that go beyond what can be found online. “We consider ourselves matchmakers for exceptional experiences,” says Ives.
“Our clients have seen the world. They come to us when they want something more meaningful, more personal, and dare I say, a level up.”
From landmark anniversaries and milestone birthdays to graduations and once-in-a-lifetime family journeys, Sarah Ives Luxury Travel combines an unrivalled global network with preferred partnerships at the world’s leading luxury hotels and resorts to unlock experiences that are simply inaccessible to most travellers.
Sarah Ives (right) and Hannah Szabo-Toth.
That philosophy has shaped a distinctly concierge-led approach, where each journey is tailored to a client’s history, preferences, family dynamics and pace of travel.
“We have seen more and more of our clients prioritising experiences and holidays, going all out for special occasions and milestone celebrations.
“Recent milestone trips we’ve organised include a family reunion for 15 on the slopes of Courchevel at L’Apogée Courchevel; a 70th birthday celebration sailing through Champagne aboard Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat; and a honeymoon journey from Rome to Venice aboard the La Dolce Vita Orient Express train.
We have also planned unforgettable multi-generational safaris and private island escapes for proposals, anniversaries, and many other milestone moments.”
The art of the milestone
The hotel as the destination
The brand-new Airelles Palladio Venezia is one of 2026’s most exciting openings: the ultra-luxury retreat is set in a restored 16th-century property with beautiful private gardens on Giudecca Island in Venice. With 45 rooms and suites, including a four-bedroom villa, it is more than just a hotel; it’s a destination in itself.
Airelles Palladio Venezia
Skip multiple airports and logistics
Today’s travel is all about connecting destinations, and there is no more memorable way to journey between them than aboard a luxury train or yacht.
With so many compelling options available, two of Sarah Ives’ top recommendations are a journey from Paris to Venice aboard Belmond’s iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, or sailing in style on the new Orient Express Corinthian.
The Orient Express Corinthian
Jean-Marie LIOT / Orient Express
ALL ABOARD Marguerite, A Belmond Boat
For something a little more intimate, how about an exclusive private charter for up to eight guests on a fully inclusive six-night journey through Burgundy? Discover the region in the most authentic and luxurious way aboard Belmond’s Marguerite.
Luxury safari experiences
Nothing compares to disconnecting from devices and reconnecting with nature. A South African safari is the perfect way to do this. For a remarkable experience, Singita Lebombo Villa offers an exclusive-use escape with a private team of guides, a chef and a host, where Africa’s most remarkable wildlife plays out on your doorstep.
Singita Lebombo Villa
How to plan the perfect milestone trip? The best thing you can do is speak to a great travel advisor, who will take the stress out of planning, organise around your family’s needs, and narrow down the overwhelming choices out there to create something truly tailored to you.
Having an experienced and connected travel advisor is 2026’s biggest flex. Invest in the experience – and cherish the memories that are ultimately priceless.
For more inspiration, see sarahivesluxurytravel.com
