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Private Editions

Tell Your Story.

Combine the customization of a one-of-a-kind vacation, the expertise of Stanford faculty and the excitement of your favorite people by your side. Any time of the year, anywhere in the world, we can turn your dream adventure into your very own Private Edition.


Celebrate and Reconnect Leave the Planning to Us

Whether it's to mark a special anniversary, birthday or other life milestone, Private Editions can help you create a family travel experience they'll never forget.

For example, on a Private Edition to Ireland, you can:

  • Enjoy the privacy of your own Irish castle where the family can choose from an array of activities, including boat cruising, fishing, horseback riding or teeing up at a world-class golf course.
  • Treat the grandkids to a special performance at Ireland's oldest puppet theater company in Dublin, with behind-the-scenes access to the company's workshop and puppeteers.
  • Laugh and relive family stories at a gala banquet dinner, then listen as an Irish seanchai mesmerizes young and old alike with traditional folk tales and songs.
  • Appropriate for all ages, from 1 to 80+ years.

With Travel/Study's nearly 50 years of industry experience and partnerships in all corners of the globe, our Travel Architects find no itinerary or destination too complicated or challenging.

For example, on a Private Edition to Southern Africa, you can:

  • Visit far-flung corners of the world's largest continent using privately chartered aircraft on itineraries not available through commercial airlines.
  • Savor the intimacy of your own exclusively reserved safari camp and share stories around the campfire of the day's exciting wildlife sightings with friends and family.
  • Get a unique perspective of The Big Five on a private river safari near Victoria Falls, where elephants and hippos gather on the banks of the Zambezi River.
  • Appropriate for animal-loving kids of all ages, from 8 to 80+ years.


Learn from Stanford Faculty Inspire and Engage

Give your family and friends a truly educational experience with exclusive access to Stanford's premier faculty.

With every Private Edition, you will:

  • Hear from some of the world's leading minds on topics ranging from history, biology and politics to art, literature and culture.
  • Get custom reading recommendations and complimentary books, including age-appropriate selections for everyone in your family.
  • Meet with a Stanford professor for a personalized pre-trip discussion or lecture on campus, at home or on video conference.

Looking for a unique alternative to a friends' reunion or your organization's special interest retreat? Let Private Editions plan a completely customized travel program that focuses on precisely what you want and leverages our Stanford connections around the globe.

Key Benefits of Private Editions for Affinity Groups:

  • We open doors to exclusive experiences, tours and local experts—you tell us your desired focus or theme, and we'll take care of all the planning to make your vision a reality.
  • Our client services team handles all the paperwork, registrations and payments and ensures that your members are fully prepared for their travel experience with packing suggestions, visas and cultural tips.
  • A professional tour manager can manage all the logistics and inevitable hiccups on the ground, so your group has a seamless and fully engaged experience—and you can be the genius who got it all rolling!
  • Appropriate for affinity groups with a shared interest in learning about the world.
  • "It was memorable for my wife and I to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our children and grandchildren. Particularly special was being with close family at our very own private castle with no distractions and wonderful activities."

    Larry O'Rourke, '59, MBA '61

  • "I'm not sure we could have asked for a better itinerary given all our requests. All the arrangements throughout were smooth… I don't think there was a single significant hitch in 14 days."

    Nolan Haims

  • "RAVE reviews for Professor Bob Siegel and his pre-trip lecture, which was truly appreciated and well received by all our kids."

    Ed Truitt, '56, MBA '61

  • "Private Editions are very well organized. We were provided with access to private collections, artists' studios and homes not accessible to the general public. The personnel is also attentive and local guides are excellent."

    Deedee McMurtry



And this is just a tiny sample of what's possible. Browse our dozens of current Travel/Study program offerings for even more inspiration, or contact a Private Editions Travel Architect to get started on planning your dream trip today.

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leslie.kim@stanford.edu

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