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Kensington the Go-To for Thoughtfully Tailored Travel

When it comes to planning travel that feels deeply personal and genuinely unforgettable, the clear choice is Kensington. Their approach is refreshingly different from the typical tour company experience—not because of flashy promotions or prepackaged itineraries, but because of the thoughtful care and customization they bring to every journey.

At its heart, travel should be about discovery, connection, and the joy of doing things your way. That’s what Kensington gets right.

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Why Kensington

A Journey Designed Around You

The hallmark of a Kensington trip is that it’s never off-the-shelf. Every itinerary is built from the ground up, based on your travel style, interests, and pace. Whether you’re drawn to the energy of bustling cities or the quiet beauty of nature, Kensington’s Destination Experts take the time to understand what matters most to you—then craft a journey that reflects that.

You won’t be rushed through landmarks or herded onto buses. Instead, you’ll explore at your own pace, with space to linger longer where it counts.

Private Guides Who Make a Place Come Alive

One of the most-loved elements of a Kensington journey is the amazing guides. These are not your average tour leaders with rehearsed scripts. They’re local experts—historians, foodies, storytellers—who add texture and meaning to the places you visit.

Because all tours are private, you get to dive deeper into the topics that interest you most, ask questions, and explore more freely. Whether you’re wandering a market in Marrakech or tracing family roots through a quiet European village, your guide helps make the moment yours.

Ideal for Families and Groups (Without the Chaos)

Whether traveling with kids, grandparents, or a group of friends, Kensington’s team is great at coordinating multigenerational and group travel. They handle the logistical puzzle—transport, activities for all ages, dining, accommodations—so you can simply enjoy the experience.

The result is a seamless trip where everyone feels considered and cared for.

Kensington Villas

Custom tailored stays at your dream destination, the amenities of your perfect villa, your preferred experiences and activities, along with anything else you and your guest may require is what makes booking a Kensington Villa ideal.

There is a world of destinations to choose from Tuscany to Mykonos, from St. Barts and Jamaica to the Amalfi Coast, from Costa Rica to Cape Town, the perfect villa retreat is waiting for you.

The world-class private villas are carefully vetted and the heart of your incredible stay. These can include local private guides, your own personal chef, or a yoga instructor and many other services.

Personal Heritage Journeys with Kensington and Ancestry®

Explore your family history and roots with a unique private-guided travel experience that is completely customized around your unique family history, brought to you by Kensington and Ancestry®.

For your Personal Heritage Journey, Kensington will create an itinerary for you to experience the most meaningful places and moments in your family’s past. You can touch the same stones as your ancestors once did, walk the same streets, and hear their stories. You’ll feel a profound and deeply personal sense of connection.

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Most Popular Destinations

Japan

A trip to Japan will delight your senses and awaken your mind. This is a land filled with wondrous contrasts, from the ultramodern culture of its dense cities to the zen gardens and temples from its past. On a private-guided Japan tour, you will find yourself immersed and connected to local cultures and traditions with the help of our hand-picked local guides.
Whether you’re looking to explore the various street-culture districts of Tokyo, visit an ancient samurai district or both, your Destination Expert will use their first-hand knowledge and expertise to create a personalized trip to Japan. With every detail mapped out, we ensure easy navigation through Japan’s complexities while our on-the-ground support ensures no detail is overlooked.
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Portugal

Travelers are choosing Portugal as their one European trip of the year: From its light, simple Mediterranean cuisine to requisite dune-covered beaches, surf breaks, emerald mountainscapes, and sweet cobblestone streets, the country takes a page out of its stylish neighbours by offering a destination full of sun, sophistication, great food, and even greater late-night revelry.
Portugal tours can be a myriad of everything from adventure to relaxation: Spend your days on the beach, in the winelands, hiking its hills or cruising the coastline for dolphins. Whatever you want to do, wherever you want to go, our experts can make it happen.
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Spain

Surround yourself with all the lively and passionate pleasures of Spain on a customized tour. With your private guide, discover Spain architectural treats such as Grenada’s famous Alhambra. Stand in the courtyard of this former Moorish palace – designed to represent paradise on earth. In artsy Barcelona, let your knowledgeable guide led you to Gaudi’s modernistic fantasies or Gehry’s fantastic fish sculpture. Top a glorious, guided day by strolling through narrow passageways to plates of olives or homemade sausages at a Tapas bar.
Learn flamenco with clicking castanets or set out to sea on a catamaran and drop anchor in a rocky cove. Few destinations offer such an ideal combination of sun and sea, history and culture, nature and architecture.
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Kenya

Imagine sitting atop your private safari jeep staring onto a savannah dotted with giraffes, elephants and acacia trees: this is the essence of Kensington’s Kenya Safaris. This means custom creating an itinerary to suit your specific preferences. You’ll also travel with a local private guide and tracker.
The best part of a customized, privately guided safari in Kenya is the complete freedom it allows. Spend some extra time with the Big 5 in the Masai Mara, opt for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride or excursion on horseback in the Chyulu Hills knowing that you’ll be completely taken care of every step of the way.

2025 Travel Trends

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Getting off the Beaten Path
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Seamless Experiences
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Solo Travel Rebounding
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Increasingly Personal Motivations
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Investing More in the Journey
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More Tailored & Private Experiences
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Optimistic Yet Cautious

Ready to Enjoy Your Vacation Your Way?

So, if you’re dreaming up your next great escape—whether it’s a solo sabbatical, a milestone family trip, or a cultural deep-dive somewhere far from home, Kensington will make it possible.
It’s more than a vacation. It’s your story, told through travel.
Click on this link to access our easy booking tool online to schedule a time with one of our dedicated expert Kensington travel professionals.
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Why book Kensington with our team

Your Gravitate Travel personal travel managers can not only help you with your booking but can provide you with our own personal perspective from working closely with our partner Kensington. All our team members on this page have completed the Kensington training.

Martha Henderson

Martha Henderson

Martha completed her Kensington Training in May 2025
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Scott Waldron

Scott Waldron

Scott completed his Kensington Training in May 2025
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Rafa Sanchez

Rafa Sanchez

Rafa completed her Kensington Training in May 2025
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Anita Milne - Iroquois Personal Travel Manager

Anita Milne

Anita completed her Kensington Training in May 2025
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Rebecca Mcfarlane - Spencerville Personal Travel Manager

Rebecca McFarlane

Rebecca completed her Just You Training in 2025
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Sheri Primeau - Cornwall Personal Travel Manager

Sheri Primeau

Sheri completed her Avalon Waterways Training in 2025
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Chantal Tremblay - Morrisburg Personal Travel Manager

Chantal Tremblay

Chantal completed her Avalon Waterways Training in 2025
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Sheri Primeau - Cornwall Personal Travel Manager

Sheri Primeau

Sheri completed her Avalon Waterways Training in 2025
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Sheri Primeau - Cornwall Personal Travel Manager

Sheri Primeau

Sheri completed her Avalon Waterways Training in 2025
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  • Martha has not experienced Adventure Canada yet but looks forward to being a guest in the near future

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