Where will your journey take you?
Private travel advisory services for those who expect excellence without exception
Precision planning | Preferred access | Peace of mind
Who We Are
Awen Advisory (ah-when) is a New York-based travel advisory born from a deep appreciation for the journey itself—not just the places discovered, but the anticipation of the journey ahead, the connections built with people and place, and the memories that linger long after.
This philosophy is rooted in experience. For over thirty years, travel has been central to both professional life and personal passion—crossing borders, navigating complexity, and learning that the best outcomes come from preparation, precision, and knowing when to adapt.
That same discipline shapes how we approach every journey today: with the rigor of someone who understands that details matter, the foresight to anticipate rather than react, and the relationships that make the exceptional possible.
Each of our trips is meticulously planned, so you can immerse yourself in the experience as your journey unfolds with ease and confidence.
Thoughtful Travel, Seamless by Design
Travel should feel effortless. We make sure it does.
Every journey you entrust to us is more than a plan; it’s a promise. We anticipate the details, manage change, and stay with you from start to finish so your only focus is the experience.
Design: We begin by listening. Your goals, pace, and personal style shape how we plan, ensuring that every itinerary reflects your preferences and priorities rather than a formula.
Confirm: Once your plan is defined, we secure and verify every element, from flights and coordinated transfers to hotels and local arrangements. There are no loose ends, only confidence in the journey ahead.
Anticipate: Our work continues in the background before and during your trip. We monitor the details, stay reachable, and manage changes proactively so your experience remains uninterrupted.
Where we begin
Starting points, not set plans.
Every place offers something different, and our role is to help you experience it in a way that is meaningful and rewarding.
We plan each journey around your priorities and your preferred travel style of travel.
And while the world is your oyster, these are some of our favorite places to get you started.
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Tokyo: Tradition & Tomorrow
Tokyo thrives on contrast. Quiet shrines and morning markets sit beside neon towers and design hotels. The beauty lies in the balance — precision, energy, and calm existing side by side.
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![View of the Eiffel Tower over a bridge with boats on the Seine River, trees, and buildings in Paris, France.]()
Paris: The Art of Living
Paris rewards those who slow down. Breakfast at a café, an afternoon in a museum courtyard, an evening that lingers. The city reveals its rhythm when you let it set the pace.
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Scotland: Castles & Coastlines
Scotland is best understood through its landscape. Mist, stone, and sea define the experience, from Highland glens to island shores. It is less about sights than about atmosphere and space.
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![A tropical beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, a large rock in the ocean, green foliage in the foreground, and a distant hillside with white buildings under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Bermuda: Two Hours, Worlds Away
Proximity is part of the luxury. Clear water, coral sand, and refined simplicity create an escape that feels far from home yet never complicated to reach.
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South America: Deserts to Glaciers
A continent of scale and variety. From Chile’s Atacama to Patagonia’s edge, each region offers a different rhythm, united by open horizons and quiet grandeur.
What you can expect
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Effortless Travel, Thoughtfully Managed
Behind every smooth trip is careful, deliberate planning shaped around you; how you like to travel, what matters most, and what you prefer to avoid.
We listen first, then design journeys that reflect your pace and priorities. We anticipate details so you don’t have to, fine-tune every transition, and stay a step ahead so your experience feels natural and unhurried.
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Confidence Behind Every Journey
Whether it is a complex international itinerary or a simple weekend away, you receive the same steady attention every time.
Our work begins well before you depart and carries through each stage of your journey. Every flight, transfer, and arrival is aligned with care so your experience feels seamless by design, not by chance.
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Recognition Beyond the Stay
Through close relationships with exceptional partners, Awen travelers are welcomed as known guests. Many stays include privileges such as early arrival, thoughtful amenities, upgrade priority, breakfast, or a credit to enjoy during your stay, reflecting a trusted connection that extends to you.
What distinguishes an Awen journey is the sense that you are expected and that everything has been anticipated.
“A journey is extraordinary when every aspect is anticipated and the experience takes center stage.”
Start Your Journey
Our process is straightforward.
We start with an introductory call to discuss your travel needs and goals.
We follow up in writing with details about our process, timelines, and fees.
Once we are aligned, we plan your travel and monitor your trip throughout.
To get started, please complete our Trip Planning Inquiry form. We will ask a few brief questions about your travel goals, timing, and preferences to prepare for our initial discussion.
Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to schedule an introductory call.
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