TRAVEL
WITH
KAREN
Karen Anand, is a food guru, entrepreneur and author. She takes you on a journey uncovering flavours, aromas and textures of beautiful locations. Drawing on her wealth of expertise in high-end food, wine and spirits and her exposure to the arts, fashion and design honed over more than 40 years of working, living and visiting the UK and Europe and travelling the world, she takes you beyond the artifice of the contrived tourist trip to the inner world of the local movers and shakers, with consummate elegance, wit and wisdom.
Discover how discerning natives live and do as they do, while travelling in style and comfort. Meet specialist food, drink, jewellery, fashion and textile artisans and purveyors. Meet local influencers, intellectuals, historical and cultural experts and come home, ignited and delighted by encounters you could never have imagined. A new facet of her personality and passion, Karen offers curated tours to anyone who loves the good things in life.
Uzbekistan The ancient silk route
TASHKENT | SAMARKAND | BUKHARA | KHIVA
April 2025
If you’re drawn to the unfamiliar and long for places that still feel undiscovered, Uzbekistan should be up your street. This is a country where the Mughal aesthetic echoes in mosques, mausoleums and madrassahs, where blue tiled domes and minarets rise out of vast squares, and where centuries of Silk Road history linger in the air.
On this 8 night journey, you’ll trace the old trade routes through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Each city has its own rhythm: Samarkand dazzles with grandeur and impressive boulevards, Bukhara charms with its trading domes and Jewish merchants’ homes, Khiva feels like a walled museum untouched by time, and Tashkent reveals the layered reality of a post-Soviet capital and some dazzling designers.
Don’t expect five-star frills everywhere—but do expect a sensory feast. Suzani bedspreads spill out of market stalls, ikat fabrics beckon and artisans still forge scissors and weave carpets with the same patience their ancestors once had. What you take home from Uzbekistan isn’t just a treasure, it’s the story behind it—the feel of a place that is in many ways, the world has not touched.
British Countryside
BATH | DORSET | THE COTSWOLDS | LONDON
July 2022
Experience Britain at Its Finest!
Discover stately homes, charming villages, timeless tea rooms, antique shops, lush gardens, and old-world elegance woven into every moment. Each day brings a thoughtfully curated experience, showcasing the very best of classic Britain.
You’ll stay in handpicked, picturesque country hotels, each chosen for its character, comfort, and charm.
In London, we check into the quintessentially English Montague on the Gardens in Bloomsbury.
Morocco
CASABLANCA | MARRAKECH | RABAT | FES
October 2025
Embark on an exquisite journey through Morocco, where timeless heritage meets refined elegance starting at La Mamounia, Marrakesh and ending with Four Seasons Casablanca. This bespoke itinerary takes you from the enchanting streets of Marrakech to the cultural splendor of Fes, unveiling opulent palaces, storied medinas, and the captivating allure of the souk.
World-class accommodations , savor gourmet Moroccan cuisine and immerse yourself in exclusive experiences from a rejuvenating Hammam rituals to hands on culinary masterclasses. Let Morocco’s rich traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and unparalleled hospitality create an unforgettable escape tailored just for you.
Italy
TAORMINA | PALERMO | SICILY | TUSCANY | CHIANTI
November 2024
Embark on an exquisite journey through Italy with ‘The Scent of Lemons – Sicily and the Tuscan Sun.’
This itinerary promises a luxurious blend of culture and culinary delights. From the breathtaking Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina to the vibrant streets and flavors of Palermo, and the serene vineyards of Chianti, every moment enchants.
Enjoy cooking demos, savor Sicily’s sweet wines, hunt for truffles in Tuscany, and experience top-tier hospitality at the former Ferragamo estate, Viesca. This trip celebrates Italy’s rich heritage, exquisite tastes, and timeless beauty.