Amy Welfare Private Travel

We are very proud to announce that Founder Amy Welfare has been recognised as one of Conde Nast Traveller’s Top Travel Specialists! Amy is thrilled to be included as part of this community. She loves helping her clients enjoy transformational travel experiences and really prides herself on the personal touch, attention to detail, positive impact and of course her huge network of trusted travel suppliers, who help elevate each and every trip. Amy and her growing team at AW Private Travel work with clients from all over the world creating holidays to all corners of the globe so DM us to start planning your next epic adventure. Thank you @condenasttraveller for the recognition! #awprivatetravel #condenasttraveller #condenasttravellertoptravelspecialist #luxurytravelplanner #conscioustravel #transformationaltravel #theconscioustravelfoundation

Inspiration continued… from Australia in our summer (yes for a lot of the country it is the best time to go) to wildlife in the Galapagos and South Africa to a magical spiritual journey through Bhutan… these are just some ideas to get you excited about a year of incredible travels! July - Australia’s Northern Territory and Great Barrier Reef are best visited in European summer so expect huge landscapes, fascinating culture and incredible wildlife both on land and underwater August - Long light days perfect for fitting in all the activities that Norway’s fjords offer, away from the heat and crowds of southern Europe September - Marvel at the abundance of wildlife in the Galapagos and swim with friendly sea lions October - South Africa in their Spring is always a good idea, from lion cubs to Cape Town and the wine lands of Franschoek, something for all the family November - Take time to explore Bhutan’s mystical monasteries and stunning mountain treks December - Finish off the year down in New Zealand taking in spectacular scenery, enjoying amazing food & wine and meeting fascinating people #awprivatetravel #travelinspiration #transformationaltravel

Now is the perfect time to plan your travels for the year ahead. Here is part 1 of some inspiration to get you thinking and do get in touch to discuss - we love to help you create amazing experiences around the globe. January - Everyone deserves a beach break after Christmas and nowhere is more relaxing than the Maldives February - Islas Secas in Panama is a favourite with so much to do from jungle to underwater while staying in gorgeous Casitas March - Sri Lanka has so much more than beaches with the Pekoe Trail for hiking and breathing in nature at its best April - Peru has so much to offer from Amazonian wildlife to Sacred Valleys and beyond May - Miss the mad rush of April and visit stunning Japan in May with less crowds and incredible scenery June - Enjoy transformational trekking in Rwanda and spend time with the majestic gorillas… life changing and life affirming #awprivatetravel #travelinspiration #transformationaltravel

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our clients, suppliers and friends who have made 2024 such a year to remember! With trips planned all over the globe north, south, east and west from Iceland to Antarctica, Japan to Peru, India to Africa and Australia & New Zealand plus so much more in between… a moment of gratitude for being able to help showcase this beautiful world of ours. And as the great wanderer Ibn Battuta said “Travelling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller” Roll on 2025 for another fun filled and adventure packed year making new stories! Team AW Private Travel ❤️

In just under 24 hours, our annual fundraiser will be underway, with guests joining us at @the_lanesborough for a champagne reception (thanks to @thesujanlife 🥂) followed by a seasonal 3-course menu, live music, raffle, prize draw and more… It’s a great excuse to dress up and have fun with our members and industry friends, but this annual event has a deeper purpose - it’s an opportunity for us to raise funds that allow us to fulfil our grant-making, a key tenet of The Conscious Travel Foundation. There’s still time to bid - please take a look at our catalogue and bid if you can. And if you can’t and you’d still like to support our work and our grants, please consider making a donation which you can also do through our catalogue. Thank you for all your support - we couldn’t do it without you 🌍

We are thrilled to announce that The Conscious Travel Foundation Online Auction is now live and open to everyone! This is your chance to bid on an incredible array of travel prizes and experiences from around the world, all while supporting our Community Impact Fund. Every bid will help fund grassroots projects through our grant-making programme and further our Foundation’s mission to create change in travel through education, collaboration and thought leadership. 
The online auction runs until 5pm on Thursday 21st November, just ahead of our sold out live Fundraising Auction at @the_lanesborough London - a special evening made possible by the generous support of @oetkercollection , @thesujanlife and @aniprivateresorts We’d also like to say a huge thank you to our friends, members and partners who have donated prizes for the auction and also prize draw and raffle on the night. Head to the link in bio to explore the full range of prizes and start bidding! #theconscioustravelfoundation #fundraisingauction #nonprofit #philanthropy

Thank you @pure_theshow for an amazingly inspiring week of meetings, networking and socialising with the best in the business! We feel so lucky to be able to attend this show as it really fills us with excitement about the luxury experiential travel industry. From mountains to islands, outback to off the beaten track wildlife encounters… we are buzzing with ideas to share with our clients. I was also so happy to be part of @theconscioustravelfoundation workshops and award winning evening… such a proud moment for the team after 4 years of hard work creating such a rewarding community. Marrakech is a stunning backdrop and we loved our stay at @mo_marrakech and visits to @izzamarrakech and other properties. On our day off we whizzed through the medina on a sidecar and ate delicious food under the stars. #changemaker #awprivatetravel #purelifeexperiences

#EarthDay Today and every day we are so grateful to be able to explore our planet and learn great lessons from the wonder of nature. Supporting and respecting communities and environments whilst visiting them is a real privilege and what we aim to help our clients do through their travels. It is an ongoing challenge to experience new destinations through positive impact journeys and something we are constantly working on. Our work at @theconscioustravelfoundation aims to help all of the travel industry learn and collaborate in this challenge and grow together. Images from just a few of our amazing recent travels. Contact us if you are looking for transformational travel experiences with a focus on positive impact travel @awprivatetravel #conscioustravel #positiveimpacttravel #theconscioustravelfoundation #exploretheworld #luxurytravel #transformationaltravel #familytravel #sabbaticaltravel #earthday #awprivatetravel

Bonny Scotland on Burns Night… each time I visit I love Scotland more… the romance of the castles, the beauty of the highlands, the raw nature, delicious food and of course the whisky! Let me help you create your perfect Scottish adventure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #scotland #scotlandtravel #luxuryscotland #scottishhighlands #highlandsandislands #privateadventures #awprivatetravel

Travel and exploring different countries and cultures is my passion. Experiencing incredible wildlife, scenery, cities and learning different perspectives on life from locals is a real privilege and I absolutely LOVE helping my clients enjoy these transformational travel experiences. Whether it is a much needed island escape, a cultural or active adventure, a family gathering or a well deserved sabbatical, I help my clients from all over the world achieve their travel goals. My 20 years in travel allow me to offer inspiration and travel planning using my little black book of special places, guides and hidden gems to create unforgettable journeys with the utmost attention to detail. 2024 has got off to a bumper start with lots of referrals from happy clients and lots of trips planned across the globe. Greece, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Australia are just a few of the popular destinations right now. As one of my clients said - “You make my world so much more interesting!” Get in touch to let me make your 2024 a year of exciting travels. #2024travel #luxurytravel #travelplanning #transformationaltravel

SRI LANKA 🇱🇰… the tropical island I keep returning to… I love the beaches, the bright green jungle, the people, the food, the culture, the history… ideal for family holidays, couples, everyone! I can’t recommend Sri Lanka highly enough, with so many beautiful boutique hotels and gorgeous villas. Fun in the sun and so much more. 2024 is Sri Lanka’s year so let me help you plan your perfect trip #srilanka🇱🇰 #lovesrilanka #2024travel #serendipity

Looking back at a wonderful year of travels for our clients and for our team. Some of the places we were lucky enough to explore were Finland, Mozambique, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Scotland, Rwanda and Tanzania and now we are enjoying a family holiday in beautiful Sri Lanka. A massive thank you to all our amazing partners around the world who make travel so transformational and impactful, it is a privilege to work in such an inspiring industry. A very Happy Holiday season to all our clients, suppliers and friends and looking forward to a 2024 full of exciting adventures. #awprivatetravel #privateluxurytravel #transformationaltravel #luxurytravelplanner #traveltheglobe