TRAVEL TO UNDERSTAND
The Luminaire has reimagined travel for a new generation.
Our journeys are curated by the world’s leading minds – explorers, naturalists, artists, historians, archaeologists – those with a lifetime of experience in their field, each with captivating stories to tell. The journeys on our website can be booked as they are or personalised to your individual travel preferences.
JOURNEYS OF CURIOSITY
We are defined by a diversity of knowledge, passions, backgrounds, and people. Delve into the variety of subjects and interests that The Luminaire explores around the world.
ITALY
UNTOLD VENICE: HIDDEN ART
ARGENTINA
EXPLORE REMOTE PATAGONIA ON HORSEBACK
JAPAN
FIND ZEN WITH JAPAN’S SŌTŌ BUDDHIST MONKS
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
A GUILD OF EXPERTS
At the heart of The Luminaire are a group of leading thinkers and communicators drawn across all fields of culture and knowledge, each of whom possess a unique ability to unearth the deeper meaning of a place.
EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION
A PIONEERING PARTNERSHIP
The Luminaire designs and operates luxury travel experiences for Mandarin Oriental guests and Fans that are rooted in culture and curiosity, with additional products launching each month in close collaboration with Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world.
From a private masterclass with one of the world’s finest watchmaking ateliers in Switzerland, to an immersive trip to the private site where Van Gogh painted his last canvas just outside Paris, each experience has been designed by experts in their field – art historians, conservationists, sommeliers. Discover exciting new ways to explore each Mandarin Oriental destination and enjoy the signature service for which each hotel is renowned.
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THE LUMINAIRE FOUNDATION
Funded by 1% of our sales, the aim of The Luminaire Foundation is to protect the legacy and longevity of the places, people and objects we explore, providing cultural stewardship for future generations.
START PERSONALISING YOUR EXPERIENCE
We believe in the power of travel to nurture personal growth. Our goal is to explore and build upon the interests of our guests, while igniting newfound passions along the way.
From discovering the life of a classical composer with an acclaimed concert pianist, to unearthing treasures in Cairo with an archaeologist, our travel designers will create a personalised one-off journey, shaped by you.