Don't just study the craft. Go to the source. Your club meets monthly to discuss, taste, or create. But there is a limit to what you can experience in a living room or a rented hall. Outward Travel takes your group to the places where your passion was born. We turn the "Club Trip" into the highlight of your members' year, curating an itinerary that is equal parts masterclass and vacation.
Your Passion & Vision, Our Expertise & Connections
We know that you are the expert on the subject matter. Our job is not to teach you about wine or history or art; our job is to help you craft the perfect event for your group. If you've never run a group trip or large event before, don't worry! We're here to help you every step of the way, from planning the itinerary to recruiting people to go. You bring the community and the content; we bring the infrastructure to make it happen.
How We Build Your Signature Event
We offer a suite of professional services designed to take the weight off your shoulders, ensuring your trip is not just "booked," but strategically managed for success.
Event Design & Curation
We don't just pull a package off the shelf. We start by listening to your group's unique goals. Whether you need a private room with specific lighting for a watercolor workshop or a climate-controlled transfer for wine purchases, we tailor the itinerary to support your specific craft. We align the destination, the pace, and the venues to your vision.
Recruitment & Marketing Support
The biggest fear for any leader is: "What if nobody signs up?" We partner with you to build excitement and drive registration.
We know how to promote travel experiences, and can share our expertise and resources with you. We can put together and host a dedicated website for your trip, with your branding and all the information members need to decide, as well as the sign-up forms to get started! Paired with professional flyers and other printed collateral, we'll help you fill your event in no time. We're even happy to attend a club meeting to present the trip, answer questions, and generate buzz. For more far-flung groups, we can host a series of webinars. Throughout the process, we'll serve as the direct point of contact for all questions, so your inbox isn't flooded with logistics queries.
Individualized Travel Assistance
Even within a group, every traveler has unique needs. We handle the personal details for each of your members—from booking pre-trip extensions, arranging flights, and upgrading seats to managing dietary restrictions and mobility requirements. We ensure that every single member feels personally cared for, not just herded.
Enhancements & On-Site Support
We offer premium add-ons to elevate the experience from a "trip" to a "professionally managed event."
- The Traveler App: We can provide a mobile app for your community with itinerary, documents, group chats, photo sharing, and a way to quickly message all members with any last minute updates before & during the trip.
- Escorted Journeys: For larger groups, an Outward Travel representative can travel with you. We handle the on-site logistics—checking people in, managing the vendors, and solving problems in real-time—so you can fully participate in the experience as a host, not a chaperone.
What Does a Club Trip Look Like? Club Trip Ideas
The possibilities are as diverse as the interests you share. Here are just a few ways we have reimagined travel for special interest groups to help you visualize what is possible for yours:
The "Vine & Valley" Voyage
For Wine & Food Clubs
Instead of tasting in another "barn-chiq" room, imagine your club drifting through Bordeaux or the Rhine on a luxury river ship that serves as your floating clubhouse. By day, we whisk you away to private chateaux, where you'll sample vintages with the winemaker. By night, the conversation continues in the ship's lounge, comparing notes on the day's pours while the vineyards drift by outside. It culminates in a private Chef's Table dinner, curated menu paired perfectly with vintages that unlock flavors you've never experienced.
The Living History Tour
For Book & History Clubs
Move your monthly discussion from the coffee shop to the very soil that inspired the story. Picture your group walking the cobblestones of Jane Austen's Bath or standing in the war rooms of Churchill's London. We design immersive tours where the setting becomes the main character. After a day of exploring the actual sites from your reading list, your group gathers in a historic pub or a gorgeous library to discuss the book, adding a layer of depth and emotional connection to the text that simply isn't possible from a distance.
The Creative Sanctuary
For Makers, Knitters & Artists
For groups that need deep focus, constant movement can be the enemy. We transport your circle to a dedicated "Creative Sanctuary" ... may we suggest a sun-drenched luxury villa in Tuscany? We vet the property to ensure it has exactly what you need: abundant natural light for easels, comfortable communal lounges for knitting circles, and the right climate for your supplies. With optional private chefs handling the meals and housekeeping managing the chores, your only job is to create, surrounded by the landscapes that have inspired artists for centuries.
The Master's Path
For Artisans & Craftspeople
For those who work with their hands—whether in metal, wood, or fabric—Japan offers a pilgrimage like no other. Imagine your group stepping into a sweltering forge in Seki to watch a master swordsmith fold steel, or standing in a quiet Kyoto workshop witnessing the precision of ancient Japanese joinery without a single nail. We curate itineraries that connect you directly with the lineage of your craft, from indigo dyeing workshops in rural villages to weaving studios that have produced kimono silk for generations. It is a chance to look beyond the technique and understand the philosophy of the master craftsman.
The Sportsman's Challenge
For Golfers & Anglers
For groups bound by the love of the game or the thrill of the catch, the destination is just the beginning of the competition. Picture your group teeing off on the windswept links of Ireland or battling marlin off the coast of Cabo San Lucas. We handle the complex logistics of tee times, boat charters, and equipment transport so you can focus entirely on the sport. But the real value lies in the downtime—the camaraderie of a post-round scotch in a clubhouse pub or grilling your catch on the beach at sunset, solidifying friendships that are forged in competition.
