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Travel, Designed With Intention

Do Not Disturb is a luxury travel company founded on decades of global expertise.

We create private, tailor-made journeys for discerning international travelers who value their time and expect travel to feel effortless.

From the first conversation to your return home, every detail is shaped around you. No templates. No formula. Just travel designed with care, judgment and experience.
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Why Do Not Disturb

Why we're different

Built on Decades of Experience

Do Not Disturb is founded by a team with over 35 years of experience in luxury travel, having built and led award-winning travel brands serving clients worldwide.

For more than a decade, we have designed high-touch, bespoke journeys for travelers across the United States and the United Kingdom. Our broader travel portfolio spans more than 35 years, with long-standing relationships across Europe, Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, and beyond.

This depth matters. It means access, perspective, and foresight. It means knowing which hotel truly delivers privacy, which villa offers real seclusion, and which guide elevates a destination beyond the expected.

Experience allows us to anticipate, not react.

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Built on Decades of Experience

What We Do

We specialize in fully curated luxury travel. Private villas in the Greek Islands. Safari lodges in South Africa. Cliffside hotels along the Amalfi Coast. Overwater retreats in the Maldives. Cultural journeys through Japan.

Every trip is built around the individual. Your pace. Your priorities. Your definition of comfort.

No two journeys are ever the same. Each is shaped with intention, detail, and discretion.

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What We Do

How We Work

Our approach is simple.

We begin with a conversation. We listen carefully. We learn how you travel and what makes time feel meaningful to you.

From there, your dedicated travel expert curates a private itinerary tailored entirely around your preferences. We refine it together until it feels entirely right.

When you are ready, we handle every reservation, every transfer, every detail. We remain available before, during and after your trip, ensuring the experience unfolds seamlessly.

Luxury, to us, is foresight.

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Luxury Without Distraction

Modern life is relentless. Time away should feel different.

Our philosophy is not about rigid digital detox or isolation. It is about creating travel that feels protected, intentional, and deeply personal.

Whether that is a private coastal retreat, a multi-generational family journey, or a quietly immersive cultural experience, we design travel that allows you to be fully present.

Less noise. More meaning.

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A Trusted Partner

Do Not Disturb is for milestone honeymoons and long-overdue reunions. For luxury family journeys where every detail is considered, and for couples, friends, and solo travelers who want something thoughtfully different.

Our clients are accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, families, and early retirees who understand the value of expertise. They are well traveled. They expect discretion. They want travel that reflects their lifestyle without unnecessary complication.

We exist to make that possible.

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Explore destinations

The Maldives

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Greece

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South Africa

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Thailand

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Japan

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Italy

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Our experts

Delwyn Hughes

Delwyn Hughes

Luxury Travel Expert

With almost 25 years in the travel industry, Delwyn has built a distinguished career working with some of the world’s most prestigious tour operators, crafting exceptional luxury journeys and highly personalised itineraries.

A true specialist in luxury travel, he combines deep industry knowledge, strong global partnerships, and a passion for discovery to create seamless, tailor-made escapes. Specialising in the Far East, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, Delwyn brings a refined understanding of the finer details that transform a journey into something truly memorable.

Delwyn curates every itinerary thoughtfully around each client’s aspirations, with a focus on effortless service, authentic experiences, and the creation of lasting Do Not Disturb Moments.

Maria Gardner

Maria Gardner

Luxury Travel Expert

Maria’s love of travel runs deep — she’s explored every continent in search of connection, culture, and calm. Her journeys have shaped a quiet expertise that helps others find their own sense of presence, wherever they roam.

A dual US–UK national, Maria has called both sides of the Atlantic home. Her life between cultures gives her a rare perspective—an ability to blend British refinement with American warmth, crafting travel experiences that feel both worldly and deeply personal.

Samantha McCormack

Samantha McCormack

Luxury Travel Expert

A former cabin crew member, Samantha has flown across the world and carries with her a deep, first-hand knowledge of its most captivating destinations. Today, she channels that experience into curating seamless, meaningful escapes that invite you to travel with ease.

Her approach is thoughtful and intuitive, shaped by an insider’s understanding of how to make every journey feel effortless.

From quiet coastal retreats to vibrant city breaks, Samantha ensures each escape unfolds with calm, connection, and a touch of discovery.

Rich Ryan

Rich Ryan

Luxury Travel Expert

Rich brings a meticulous eye for detail and a genuine passion for creating exceptional journeys. Having previously worked with the American Express Centurion Concierge, he has extensive experience designing bespoke travel for discerning clients who value seamless service and thoughtful planning.

His own travels have taken him from the landscapes of New Zealand and the culture of Japan to the beauty of Sri Lanka, while a love of uncovering Europe’s lesser-known destinations led him to Slovenia and Bulgaria.

Whether planning a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, an unforgettable celebration, or a tailor-made adventure, Rich takes the time to understand what makes each client’s perfect trip unique, crafting every itinerary with care, creativity, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

Jemima Hanrott

Jemima Hanrott

Luxury Travel Expert

Jemima brings a spirit of curiosity and firsthand adventure shaped by unforgettable experiences, having travelled across the world to each continent.

From witnessing wildlife across the Serengeti and skiing through the Alps to unwinding on the beaches of Bali, Jemima’s adventures have given her a genuine appreciation for the details that turn a trip into a lasting memory. She loves crafting fresh, bespoke itineraries that bring each client’s vision to life, curating experiences that reflect their individual style of travel.

Whether planning a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, an unforgettable family adventure, or a luxury escape, Jemima is dedicated to designing seamless journeys that inspire connection, adventure, and memories to last a lifetime.

Our founding team

Darren Burn

Darren Burn

Founder and CEO

A lifelong traveler with an instinct for meaningful experiences, Darren founded Do Not Disturb to redefine what luxury feels like—calm, personal, and effortlessly curated. He also founded Out Of Office, a leading luxury travel brand creating bespoke escapes for the LGBTQ+ community.
Ross Marshall

Ross Marshall

Founder

A seasoned travel entrepreneur, Ross brings extensive industry expertise as the founder of Your Golf Travel and Spa Breaks. His experience building leading global travel brands underpins Do Not Disturb’s commitment to seamless, world-class service.

About Do Not Disturb

  • Our promise

    Our promise

    Effortless travel, thoughtfully designed

    Every journey begins with understanding how you want to travel and what time away should feel like. From our first conversation to your return home, we shape each detail with care, judgment, and experience.

    We handle the logistics quietly and precisely, so you can focus on being present, not managing arrangements.
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    Partners

    Access built on long-standing relationships

    Our work is supported by long-established relationships with exceptional hotels, private villas and specialist guides around the world.

    These partnerships are built on trust and shared standards. We know which properties deliver true privacy, which teams understand discretion, and which experiences genuinely elevate a destination.

    Every recommendation is chosen because it enhances your journey, not because it is widely known.
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    Why book

    Reimagining escapism in a digital age

    Travel today can feel overwhelming. Choice is endless, yet true quality is harder to identify.

    We bring clarity. Drawing on decades of experience, we anticipate what matters before it becomes a concern. From selecting the right property to planning seamless transitions, every element is considered.

    The result is travel that feels calm, personal and entirely your own.

Your journey doesn’t start with a booking. It starts with a conversation.

Tell us how you want to feel, we’ll take it from there.

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Our reviews

“Our trip was truly magical and full of core memories that will last us a lifetime.”

Michael • Bora Bora Honeymoon

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“We just returned from an incredible journey through Ireland, and we couldn’t have had a better experience”

Brad • Ireland Adventure

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“This was a flawless experience. They took all our thoughts and perfectly curated the most beautiful honeymoon.”

Kris • Sicily Honeymoon

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Our team brings over 35 years of experience in luxury travel, shaping bespoke journeys for discerning clients worldwide. The reviews below reflect the trust placed in us and the experiences we continue to create.

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We Listen

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We Curate

Your dedicated expert shapes a thoughtful, private itinerary tailored entirely around you.

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