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Steve Wilson, founder of the travel company LiNGER, has been curating bespoke itineraries for UHNWs seeking unique adventures since 2019.

With a specialism in long-duration sabbatical trips, the travel adviser arranges transformative journeys for senior C-suite members and high-profile individuals looking to take some time away from the corporate world due to burnout, or simply to embrace a change of pace.

LiNGER’s trips span the globe, from rafting through Andean mountain gorges and trekking deep into the Amazon to spotting leopards in Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park – always with time built in to refresh and recharge. 

Wilson says sabbatical trips are often eight weeks minimum and can last up to a year, which means they require meticulous planning, but also offer the opportunity to have authentic experiences. ‘It’s the unknown gems that we bring to the forefront, because you’ve got that time to get there.’

Adviser Profile

Every destination I plan to, I have visited myself in depth. That firsthand knowledge is what allows me to personalise each itinerary with absolute precision. My clients come for destinations chosen specifically for them, and for a level of access that takes years of relationships on the ground to build. Be it a private encounter with a leading historian or musician, or a surprise glacier dinner with a renowned chef, my journeys reflect the passions of each traveller. The experiences I plan range from off-the-map coastal hideaways to extended journeys across continents. I conduct advance reconnaissance of itineraries, and work closely with clients’ staff throughout, managing each detail with total discretion.