You are a traveler, not a tourist.
We deliver a world of uncommon travel services.
Your five-star journey requires much more expertise than a traditional travel agency can provide. As your luxury trip advisor, we match your unique expectations with the globe’s finest hospitality resources in top vacation destinations.
We have special status at our hotel in Beijing thanks to Ron’s Virtuoso connection. This will give us a better room, early check-in, breakfast at no charge, and other dining and hotel upgrades. Friends who are booking at the same hotel—but without the help of
Ron Phillips Travel—were not able to secure any of this.”
~ Karen Cunliffe, Atlanta, Georgia
As an Independent Travel Consultant with
Brownell, we, and therefore our clients, have access to
Virtuoso and its members all over the world translating to complimentary amenities such as upgrades, monetary credits and special experiences at member hotels and on cruise lines.
Our expertise is in upscale, boutique travel. We sell hotels, lodges, resorts, cruise lines, barges, private jets, charter boats/yachts, villas, apartments etc. that are vetted by Brownell, Virtuoso and/or on-site partners. These products tend to be 4, 4+ and 5-star companies who value their relationship with travel professionals.
At Ron Phillips Travel, we will use our Virtuoso on-site contacts, located throughout the world, to give you access to the best guides, drivers, and travel experiences.
Enhancements, Privileges & Amenities
Our global affiliations with the very best hotels, resorts and other premium properties translate into superb value for you.
Luxury Travel
- tailor-made travel.
Interested in a private tour through the underground chambers of the Colosseo in Rome? A family ski vacation in St. Moritz? Whatever your travel preferences, we have the resources and expertise to customize your trip and fulfill every request to the last detail.
- chauffeured car service.
We reserve chauffeurs only through the most prestigious car service companies. Your private transport provides a reliable, safe and luxurious ride in a pristine vehicle.
- exclusive hotels, resorts and villas.
Located at both popular and less-traveled destinations, our preferred properties cater to a broad spectrum of luxury travelers. Through our affiliation with Brownell Travel, a Virtuoso Agency, we book with over 900 leading world hotels, resorts and villas in 80 countries.
Escorted Tours
We meet your needs at every step. Whether you desire a fast-paced tour or a leisurely exploration, we can coordinate your flights, accommodations, transportation, sightseeing plans and dining. Collaborating with the best on-site tour operators in the world, Ron Phillips Travel ensures a memorable and safe journey.
Independent Travel
You set the pace. Flexible independent itineraries are the fastest-growing travel option. Let’s plan a journey that reflects your interests and dreams. Leave the details to us.
Luxury Concierge Service
Your dreams become manifest in real-time with personalized concierge service. Our luxury travel planners anticipate and fulfill your every need and wish, across all continents. Tickets to a sold-out concert–yours. Dinner reservations at a fully booked restaurant–certainly. Have a special event in mind? Leave the details to us for an ultra-efficient business trip or the carefree vacation of a lifetime.
Cruising
- private yacht charters.
The very best yacht charter operators stand ready to deliver your ideal craft. Ron Phillips Travel works only with professional brokers who are intimate with crew personalities, cruising destinations, provisioning, safety, special needs, custom itineraries, menu planning and other details.
- ultimate luxury cruises.
Our preferred relationships with more than 40 luxury cruise providers brings you a choice of masted sailing ships, yacht-style vessels, luxury river barges or smaller versions of traditional mega-ships.
- cruise privilege programs.
Receive complimentary services and amenities aboard the world’s finest ships. Offered by the esteemed Voyager Club program, these benefits are available only to those who book their cruise through a Virtuoso-affiliated travel advisor, which our affiliation with Brownell Travel provides.
Hotel, Air & Transportation Bookings
Receive enhanced amenities—compliments of our Brownell advisor status with Virtuoso, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Belmond, Mandarin Oriental, Rocco Forte and other luxury properties. Ron Phillips Travel opens doors to hotel upgrades at lowered or waived rates, as well as reduced first-class airfare and reservations with the most prestigious ground transport companies.
Travel Protection
Travelex Insurance Services is a leading provider of travel insurance in the United States offering a wide range of customizable options to help meet your travel insurance needs.