Spotlight on: Celebrations
SONG FOR YOUR SUPPER
The Tailor, Australia
The Tailor can organise a private behind-the-scenes experience of Australia’s most iconic cultural landmark, the Sydney Opera House. Begin with a guided tour to discover the history and architecture of the building, before a renowned singer and pianist treat you to a private opera recital, with a selection of arias, each introduced by the performers, with insights into the music. Follow that with cocktails, canapés, or a private dinner beneath the Opera House’s sails for a truly special occasion.
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Ahipara, New Zealand
In New Zealand, the scenery is everything. Let’s say you’d like to propose, with live music and the best view imaginable… Ahipara can arrange to helicopter you to a secluded mountaintop, where a top local band will entertain while you eat crayfish you caught earlier that day. So far from everywhere, there won’t be another human in sight but watch out for the local parrots who’ll be keen to sip your champagne! To top it all, perhaps indigenous warriors will then emerge from the forest, bringing spiritual gifts of pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) for you and your intended.
NATURE’S BOUNTY
Sticky Rice Travel, Borneo
Imagine a once-in-a-lifetime picnic in an ancient rainforest, 130 million-years-old – older even than the Amazon. Sticky Rice Travel will guide guests along the lush jungle trails of the Danum Valley to a secluded spot in the forest, where an extraordinary lunch made with fresh, local produce awaits. From vibrant tropical fruits to beautifully prepared regional specialities, each dish tells a story of the forest and the communities that surround and depend on it. An extraordinary setting, an intimate atmosphere – a dining experience that could only happen in Malaysian Borneo.
ROYAL TREATMENT
Banyan Tours, India
Banyan regularly curates extraordinary celebrations in some of India’s most magical settings, but a favourite will always be City Palace, Jaipur. Taken exclusively for a private evening under the stars, the palace becomes the stage for a truly unforgettable event. Guests will be welcomed with a royal procession before enjoying an evening of entertainment featuring master musicians and performers from across Rajasthan. Cascading rose petals, extravagant floral installations and a beautifully set banquet table, all with the illuminated palace as the breathtaking backdrop — an experience that could only happen in India.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
ITEM, Türkiye
For a celebration that’s a spectacle of a different kind, ITEM offers an exclusive equestrian experience designed for keen photographers and anyone drawn to nature’s raw beauty. Begin the day at sunrise in an open valley as hot air balloons drift against Cappadocia’s iconic rock formations, before witnessing a wild horse gathering, where hundreds of Yılkı horses – free‑roaming, noble Anatolian breeds – move across the plains, guided by local cowboys. The experience culminates with an al fresco sunset celebration, complete with live music.
ROCK THE KASBAH
Plan-It Morocco, Morocco
Plan-it Morocco curates private events in Morocco’s most extraordinary settings. Picture a centuries-old kasbah in the Agafay desert, entirely yours for the night, illuminated by hundreds of lanterns as the sun sets behind the Atlas Mountains. Guests arrive by camel and vintage cars, welcomed by torch bearers and Gnawa musicians. In the courtyard, a renowned Moroccan chef presents a tasting menu while an Andalusian orchestra performs live and Sufi dancers and fire performers entertain your guests beneath the vast starlit sky.
REAL MAGIC
Galavanta, Colombia
Experience an evening with Galavanta where the boundaries between the real and the imagined dissolve, as you step into the world of Gabriel García Márquez. In a centuries-old Cartagena venue, surrounded by yellow flowers and butterflies, explore the flavours of the Caribbean coast with a menu designed by a renowned local chef. The landscapes that conjured the setting for 100 Years of Solitude, and the myths that became the novels, come alive at the table, accompanied by a live orchestra performing music that moved Gabo and inspired his most beloved works.
SECRET SUPPER
Enigma, Peru
Enigma invites you to celebrate with a spectacular dinner hosted by a top chef and sommelier, in a beautiful private home – a secret destination, the location of which is only revealed at the evening’s finale. The chef creates a menu precisely tailored to guests’ preferences, while wines are expertly paired to each course. The hosts vary each time and are always selected from distinguished local names, ensuring a truly one-of-a-kind celebration designed exclusively for each group.
WEDDING BLISS
Glove, Argentina and Chile
Glove is no stranger to spectacular private events: when one couple chose Mendoza for their destination wedding, Glove arranged the rest, including a full hotel takeover, a sunset ceremony with the snow-capped Andes as the backdrop, and an al fresco dinner lit by flaming torches and strings of twinkling lights. The celebration didn't end there: the following days were curated just as carefully, with private wine tastings, hiking, riding in the Andes and other adventures.
SURPRISE, SURPRISE
Lares, Uruguay
The best celebrations can be ones you never saw on the itinerary. In the hands of Lares, a private tour of MACA quietly transformed into an artful surprise for a special group of friends, who were guided by the sound of violins through the galleries and into a sculpture-filled room, where tables were set out amid the artworks. A traditional asado, prepared by Lares' private chef, surrounded by sculpture in the heart of Uruguay: utterly unexpected… completely unforgettable.