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Welcome to Elevated Exploration. Every great trip answers three questions — where to stay, how to get there, and what to explore once you arrive. This site answers them at the luxury level.
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Caribbean by yacht: Ilma, Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection
December 2025·7 nights·San Juan, Virgin Gorda, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Barths, St. John
13°51′14″N61°03′36″WIlma at anchor · Soufrière Bay, St. Lucia
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Meet Jeannie
Jeannie Zemaitis, luxury travel advisor
Years in Europe, a career that took her across North America, Europe and Australia, and a husband who travels the same way. She books with the leading luxury hotel and cruise brands, and plans each trip around the traveler, not the template.
Booking benefits
Booking through Jeannie connects you to her luxury travel network's client benefits at more than 1,800 preferred hotels and resorts in 100+ countries, through her affiliation with Harvell Travel and Coastline Travel.
Hotels & resorts
- Preferred rates and availability
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Value-added amenities (minimum $100 value)
- Daily breakfast for two
- Early check-in & late checkout, subject to availability
- Complimentary WiFi
Cruises
- Shipboard credits
- Network-exclusive shore excursions
- Welcome-aboard receptions
- Dedicated onboard hosts
- Private car & driver
- Specialty dining
- Pre-paid gratuities
Destinations & experiences
- VIP treatment & recognition
- Custom-tailored experiences & itineraries
- Private, network-exclusive access
Air, car & travel insurance
- Exclusive negotiated global air fares & upgrades, including private jet/charter
- Worldwide car rental discounts & perks
- Preferred travel insurance rates & prioritized client services
Benefits apply to qualifying bookings made through Jeannie or her booking site; availability-based items are confirmed by the property. All benefits are subject to availability and program terms, and may not apply to every booking or property. How booking works