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Luxury + expedition travel, planned by two people who go

Travel that changes you.

We're Erin and Phil Lockwood, and we don't just book trips for our clients. We explore the corners of the world for meaningful moments, and design itineraries for those seeking transformative experiences, authentic culture and uncompromising luxury.

Signature itineraries

Trips we know, love and recommend.

All signature itineraries
Aerial view of the Explora III cruise ship anchored off a reef island in the CaribbeanHosted by Phil + ErinMiami to BarbadosA Week of Caribbean Luxury With Explora (and Our Family)Mar 14–21, 2027·7 nights·Explora JourneysList from $6,500Our price from $3,905 ppAn iguana sits atop rocks in the GalapagosQuito, Ecuador / GalápagosRetrace the Origin of SpeciesYear-round·8 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred datesMilky Way and shooting start above a Kilimanjaro campsiteTanzaniaBreaking the Sky: A World-Record Kilimanjaro AscentFeb 4–13, 2028·9 nights·Race2AdventureList from $4,999Our price from $4,799 ppHumpback whales swim next to a zodiac in antarcticaAntarctica / South Georgia / Falklands / Chile23-Day In-depth South Georgia, Antarctica & FalklandsNov–Feb annually·22 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred datesA white lioness stands with two tan lions behindSouth Africa (Cape Town, Winelands, Phinda, Kruger)From Full Color to the White LionYear-round·9 nights·One&OnlyGet a quote for your preferred datesTravelers gazing at Greenland peaks from a mountaintopGreenlandWhere Every Iceberg Has a Name: A Grand Greenland ExpeditionJun–Aug annually·15 nights·HX ExpeditionsGet a quote for your preferred dates

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Seabourn Venture in Antarctica with a zodiac full of passengers in the foregound

September 22, 2026

How Much Does Ship Size Matter in Antarctica, Really?

The expedition world treats small ships as the only serious way to see Antarctica. After eleven days aboard a 264-guest ship, and a hard look at how the 100-ashore rule actually works, we think the answer is more nuanced than the brochures admit. Here's the case for small, the case for bigger, and the question that decides it.

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