The Thinking Traveller

Your villa on a quiet beach or high up in the hills, with space for everyone. A carefully crafted bespoke itinerary, just for you, full of unforgettable experiences in the most enchanting of destinations. The soul of a Mediterranean summer lives here. Find your summer via https://lnkd.in/dKGbCRj

Join Rossella and Huw Beaugié, co-founders of The Thinking Traveller, on the latest episode of Jazz FM’s Jazz Shapers. Interviewed by Elliot Moss, Mishcon de Reya’s Partner and Chief Brand Officer, they share insights and stories from their inspiring life in the world of travel: how their passion for Sicily, and a night spent atop the perpetually erupting volcano of Stromboli, led to the creation of The Thinking Traveller; and how, for over 20 years, they’ve grown a unique, game-changing business that’s been voted Condé Nast Traveller’s Best Villa Rental Company in the World for the last eight consecutive years.

Discover the magic of Puglia, where sun-kissed beaches meet ancient olive groves and charming whitewashed towns. Explore the stunning coastline, indulge in some of Italy’s most authentic cuisine, and wander through historic streets lined with trulli houses. Puglia’s vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes make it a gem waiting to be explored. Explore More: https://lnkd.in/g6aR5Cg6 #TheThinkingTraveller #SummerinPuglia #Italy

At The Thinking Traveller, we're committed to adopting sustainable practices, backing various initiatives and ensuring alignment with ESG standards. At the end of 2022, we strengthened our partnership with the Conservation Collective and our founders Rossella and Huw Beaugié joined the steering committee of the Sicily Environment Fund. This enables us to lead future projects aimed at protecting Sicily's environment.   By partnering with local projects and grassroots organizations, the Sicily Environment Fund ensures every donation goes towards long-term sustainability initiatives and the development of cutting-edge projects that make a real environmental difference.      This year, we're thrilled to announce that the Sicily Environmental Fund has been accepted to participate in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund 2024. From April 18th to April 25th, every donation you make through the campaign page will be doubled, amplifying the impact of our projects to preserve nature in Sicily.     Together, let's make a difference! If you would like to contribute, your support, no matter how big or small, is deeply appreciated: https://lnkd.in/gChg8xa4

The iconic Dante restaurant in New York's West Village recently set the stage for an unforgettable evening of Sicilian hospitality, hosted by Jon Moslet, the owner of our flagship villa in Sicily, Rocca delle Tre Contrade. The aperitivo evening, co-hosted by the villa's beloved chef, Dora Maugeri and The Thinking Traveller’s co-founders, Rossella and Huw Beaugié, unfolded as a convivial celebration of the island's culinary excellence, bringing together both past and future guests and some of our Thinking Traveller friends in the United States. As the negronis flowed and the unmistakable flavours of Sicily were transported all the way across the Atlantic, this was an evening which captured the essence of our passion for curating exceptional villa stays and Mediterranean memories to last. To find out more about Rocca delle Tre Contrade (available to book all year round), as well as the various culinary retreats which will be taking place here throughout the year, visit the link. https://zurl.co/frrL

We're the proud keyholders to villas imbued with soul, each coming to us with a story to tell: 'when the current owners of Antika found the house in 2017, they knew they had landed upon somewhere quietly magnificent.'⁠ ⁠ Antika, our serene sea-facing villa on Panarea was recently featured in House and Garden magazine. Here on the smallest of the Aeolian islands, a renowned personal cook, pristine beaches on your doorstep, and peaceful car-free living await. ⁠ ⁠ Visit the link to read the article https://zurl.co/VslS 

This March, we are delighted to celebrate our first B Corp Month as a B Corp accredited company, having recently joined a shared journey towards better and more purpose-driven business.   At the end of 2023, we joined Travel by B Corp, a collective of like-minded travel companies, each independently verified as a force for good. We are also thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with one of these outstanding companies - Byway, a flight-free travel platform on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable travel. Stay tuned this month for more information about this exciting collaboration.     Being B Corp accredited signifies our ongoing commitment to achieving the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility, public transparency, and accountability.   This year, we are excited to unveil our first B Corp Impact Assessment Report, offering a detailed overview of our impact on our employees, local communities, guests, and the precious Mediterranean destinations and natural habitats in which we operate.   We’re firm believers that tourism can be a force for good when thoughtfully guided by a planet-first approach. For us, these steps are just the beginning.   #BCorp #BCorpMonth #ForcesForGood

Palazzo Bernardini de Pace was recently named one of the 'Best Luxury Villas in Puglia' by The Luxury Editor. ⁠ And it really is. ⁠ Inside this exquisite Salentine palazzo, antique furnishings and cherished works of art fill lofty light-filled spaces. Step outside, and you'll find a vast pool and wood-burning pizza oven which take Puglian summer living to the next level. Read more via https://zurl.co/d3sC #villaswithsoul

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Over two years ago, we embarked on one of our most important journeys yet. ⁠ ⁠ Last September, we proudly joined the B Corp community, marking our entrance into a worldwide network dedicated to reshaping businesses to benefit people, communities and our planet. ⁠ ⁠To read more about our part in the B Corp movement, visit the link https://zurl.co/nZrY