About Us

Escapism, reimagined.

Do Not Disturb is a new kind of travel company.

Born from a desire to slow down, switch off and really reconnect, we design luxury holidays that are rich in atmosphere, rooted in experience and curated for modern lives.

In a digital world full of noise, we believe in the luxury of presence, in choosing places and moments that feel too good to scroll past.

Why About Us

Why we're different

We design for presence, not just aesthetics

We craft luxury holidays that feel good from the inside out. Whether you’re watching the stars from a remote desert lodge or sharing a lazy breakfast in a sun-drenched villa, our trips are designed to be lived, not just captured.

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Escapes that fit you, not the algorithm

Our recommendations are curated by people who understand the art of travel. We take the time to understand your rhythms, rituals and reasons for travelling, so we can match you with places that feel intuitively right. This isn’t one-size-fits-all. This is travel as it should be: personal.

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Alternative luxury

Think less white gloved formality, more barefoot sophistication. We favour places with soul over polish for polish’s sake – from intimate guesthouses to architecturally led villas and private holiday homes designed for connection and calm.

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Digital-aware, not anti-digital

We’re not about detoxing or guilt-tripping you into switching off, we’re about helping you want to. Through the right setting, pace and intention, we create space for connection, to nature, to others and to yourself in a way that makes the digital world feel less urgent.

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Made for moments that matter

Do Not Disturb is for luxury honeymoons and healing breaks. For milestone birthdays, long-overdue reunions and luxury family holidays where every detail is taken care of. For couples, friends and solo travellers who want something different – and are ready to make memories that don’t need documenting to be remembered.

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Darren Burn

Darren Burn

Founder and CEO

A lifelong traveller 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.

Our experts

Maria Gardner

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.

Maria Gardner

Luxury Travel Expert

Samantha McCormack

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.

Samantha McCormack

Luxury Travel Expert

About Do Not Disturb

  • Our promise

    Effortless escapism, designed around you

    Every journey begins with understanding what matters most to you. From the first conversation to the final moment of your trip, our team blends intuition with intelligent technology to create escapes that feel effortless, seamless and deeply personal.

    We handle every detail discreetly, efficiently and with care, so you can focus on what truly counts.

  • Partners

    Trusted names, exceptional standards

    We work with a curated network of hotels, villas and experience providers who share our values – thoughtful design, genuine hospitality and an unwavering attention to detail.

    Every partner is vetted by our travel experts, ensuring that your stay meets our exacting standards for comfort, service and authenticity. From world-renowned resorts to hidden independent gems, each destination has been chosen because it feels right – not because it’s easy to find.

  • Why book

    Reimagining escapism in a digital age

    Do Not Disturb exists to make travel feel human again. No endless searches, no conflicting reviews, no impersonal bookings – just clarity, care and experiences that resonate.

    We combine data-driven insight with decades of travel expertise to anticipate your needs before you do, crafting bespoke and luxury holidays that are as intelligent as they are indulgent.

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.

“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 right from the beginning, we had so many thoughts and ideas flowing around and they took all of them and perfectly curated the most beautiful honeymoon for us.”

Kris • Sicily Honeymoon

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Editorials

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Angkor Wat is one of the world’s most extraordinary temple complexes, but experiencing it well comes down to timing, pacing and where you choose to stay. This is how to plan the perfect luxury trip.

5 December 2025
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Sri Lanka’s tea country is a place where production and landscape are inseparable. From hand-plucked leaves to historic bungalows, this guide walks you through how the region looks, works and feels.

5 December 2025
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The Maldives has quietly solved its biggest travel flaw. With the new Velana International Airport, the long, chaotic arrival is replaced by speed, space and a seaplane transfer that finally feels worthy of the destination.

4 December 2025
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Australia’s coastline stretches for 34,000 kilometers, and scattered along its length lie islands that range from tropical reef cays to temperate wilderness sanctuaries. The country has been slower than the Maldives or French Polynesia to develop its island luxury potential, but that’s changing.

1 December 2025

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