Beyond Miami: Mandarin Oriental Launches “Exclusive Journeys” — Curated Global Experiences for the Culturally Curious
- Miami Living Team
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
For those looking to experience something beyond Miami’s beaches and nightlife, Mandarin Oriental invites travelers into a world of deeper discovery with the launch of Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys — a growing collection of expertly curated experiences designed exclusively for guests of Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world. Each journey combines privileged access, cultural insight, and the brand’s renowned service to transform travel into something extraordinary.
Developed in collaboration with The Luminaire, curators of knowledge-led travel, the Exclusive Journeys collection unfolds across Mandarin Oriental hotels in Madrid, Muscat, Paris, Milan, Geneva, Tokyo, and London. Every itinerary offers private access to cultural figures, institutions, and hidden places that reveal the authentic heart of each destination — places few travelers ever see.'
From crossing Oman’s desert dunes with Bedouin guides to sampling rare vintages in 300-year-old Champagne cellars, these journeys are designed for private groups and led by experts in their fields. Each experience is fully customized, drawing on the local knowledge of Mandarin Oriental’s concierge teams and The Luminaire’s global network of scholars, curators, and storytellers.
Now, the Exclusive Journeys collection arrives in the Americas for the first time at Mandarin Oriental, New York, where art, culture, and design come together in a series of new experiences that turn the city — and its surroundings — into a living gallery. These journeys invite guests to experience New York’s creative pulse from a completely new perspective.
Highlights include:
From Skyline to Shoreline: New York and Cape Cod – Take flight on a private seaplane for a four-day escape from Manhattan to Cape Cod, complete with a guided photography masterclass along the Cape Cod National Seashore.
An Art Collector’s Day in Gilded Age New York – Step into the refined world of Klimt and Schiele with private access to the Neue Galerie and a behind-the-scenes tour at Sotheby’s or Christie’s.
Chelsea to SoHo: Art, Music and Subculture – Follow New York’s creative heartbeat through private gallery visits and a tailored talk on Basquiat’s enduring influence.
Modernism in Motion: From Manhattan to the Hudson – Journey from MoMA’s archives to the vast outdoor installations at Dia Beacon and Storm King Art Center, guided by leading curators and art historians.
New York Photography Legends in Focus – Gain rare insight into contemporary photography through private sessions with leading figures such as Joel Meyerowitz’s longtime Archive Director or artist Liz Nielsen in her Hudson Valley studio.
These experiences build upon Mandarin Oriental, New York’s cultural legacy, which includes exclusive access to Broadway, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frieze New York, and the New York Film Festival.
“These journeys reflect the spirit of Mandarin Oriental — our heritage of meaningful hospitality and our belief that luxury should deepen a guest’s understanding of place and culture,” said Andrew Cleary, Vice President of Customer Experience at Mandarin Oriental. “Today’s discerning travelers seek context and connection. With Exclusive Journeys, we offer encounters that are not only personal and inspiring, but also profoundly human.”
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Journeys will continue to expand across the brand’s global portfolio, each experience crafted in collaboration with experts who share Mandarin Oriental’s passion for excellence, exploration, and cultural connection.
For more information or to reserve a journey, visit mandarinoriental.com/the-luminaire. Led by CEO Adam Sebba and CMO Nicholas Priest, formerly of Aman Resorts and One&Only Resorts, The Luminaire continues to redefine purposeful, knowledge-led travel. Website: theluminaire.com. Instagram: @theluminairetravel.