Custom trips crafted for individuals, couples, or groups. Never off-the-shelf.
Welcome
I'm Vanessa Sinclair, the travel advisor behind Journeys of Taste. I design bespoke journeys built entirely around what you love: culture, landscapes, adventure, wine, the table, or all of the above. Every detail is custom to you, your pace, and the way you like to travel.
Signature Journeys
Representative journeys, each one tailored to you. However you love to move through the world, I plan the route, the pace and the details around it.
There is a particular romance to luxury train travel: the slow reveal of the landscape, the ceremony of dinner as the light fades, the sense of arriving somewhere before you've truly left. I plan journeys aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and the Belmond fleet, where the passage itself becomes the destination.
Two nights through the Scottish Highlands aboard the Royal Scotsman.
From intimate river voyages through wine country to elegant small-ship cruising, I curate time on the water for travelers who prefer their world to unfold gently. Fewer crowds, considered itineraries, and the quiet luxury of watching the shoreline drift past.
A week along Portugal's Douro Valley by small river ship.
Some places are best discovered at your own pace: winding roads between hilltop villages, a private driver who knows exactly where to stop, a city unhurried and explored on foot between long lunches. Whether by chauffeur or a car of your own, I plan the roads, the stays and the detours so the everyday travel becomes part of the pleasure.
The villas and vineyards of Umbria, explored by private car.
Why Book With Me
Every journey is planned from a blank page and shaped entirely around you, with exclusive Virtuoso® hotel perks, private transfers and real-time support when plans change.
See the Advisor AdvantageNo two travelers are alike, so no two trips are either. Every journey is planned around your interests, pace and priorities.
Join a thoughtfully curated group departure or have a journey shaped entirely around you, both planned with the same care.
I plan deliberately away from overcrowded hotspots, toward quieter places, genuine connection and experiences most travelers never reach.
“Vanessa planned a trip that felt made just for me. Every guide, every stay, and every quiet morning was chosen around who I am.”— Margaret H., traveled to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
How I Can Help
End-to-end planning. I design and book your entire bespoke itinerary, from flights and accommodations to excursions and the details in between.
Already booked part of your trip? I can arrange just the pieces you need, whether excursions, stays or experiences, to round it out.
Prefer to self-serve? Browse and book excursions yourself through my personal travel portal.
Start Planning
Share a few details and I'll email you to schedule a first call, by phone or Zoom.