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