Every week we talk to clients who want to book with us, and the first thing they say is “I just want a vacation and I have no idea where to go!”

We get it, life 2 years into the pandemic is overwhelming, and you want to take that vacay but just aren’t sure where to go at this point after two years of travel plans canceled/delayed/ruined.

We also know that some places just aren’t the same since COVID happened. Many businesses struggled to survive, service suffered, quality deteriorated and unfortunately, while some hotels, restaurants, and small businesses pivoted and thrived, others failed.

So in 2020, we PIVOTED big!

We now carefully select and feature 5 new “signature destinations” each year that:

Uphold the same service (hotels & restaurants are staffed and happy to serve you)
Retain the quality of experience (must-see sites are open & able to handle travelers)
Prioritize community & traveler safety (COVID protocols in place that are dependable, communities are eager for travelers to return, etc…)
Take great pride in sustainable & responsible travel!
Off the beaten path & not the same destinations everyone and their mother is going to!

Why? Well, we’re going to break down everything to do with our destinations in this blog post so you can understand exactly why we structure our business this way and only sell vacations to our signature destinations.

Let’s dive into what a signature destination is, why we reveal them how we do, and how we choose our destinations.

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A once in a lifetime hike in New Zealand

What is a Signature Destination?

So, you might still be thinking, what exactly is a Signature Destination?

In a pandemic world, you just can’t ignore the fact that travel and our favorite countries to visit have changed drastically.

But just because things are different and stressful and confusing…doesn’t mean taking that bucket list vacay is impossible! IT IS POSSIBLE!

And if you’re going to be spending your vacation dollars on the trip to _______ you’ve always dreamed of, don’t you want _______ (insert your drool worthy destination) to feel like it was before the lockdowns, and masks, and social distancing?

Even though no destination will ever be the same again, some countries have fiercely fought to retain and uphold what makes them unique to explore. These places have earned our trust to be dependable Signature Destinations!

Every destination we choose has been tried and tested by our team of fierce travel women so we can guarantee a perfect eco-luxury vacation will be waiting for you when you arrive!

A signature destination is a hand-picked, off-the-beaten-path, eco-luxury destination chosen by the Authenteco Travel team.

They are destinations our team can truly guarantee are going to be amazing.

Our current signature destinations are amongst some of the biggest bucket list places in the world. Go check them out and book your next big vacation today!

Mo and Sean on their stunning Hawaii Honeymoon

What is a Signature Destination Reveal?

Every year, our team adds 5 new destinations to the list of signature destinations we sell vacations to.

We work hard for the first half of every year to perfect our new itineraries to these destinations, building relationships with small businesses and suppliers so we can guarantee the experiences are up to scratch with our standards.

We do this early in the year so that come July and August, we can start releasing these new locations to you.

The reason we release our destinations when we do is because we always recommend booking vacations at least 8-12 months in advance. This is to ensure our travelers get the best availability for their trip and the prices remain reasonable.

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A unique Montana adventure our travelers loved

How we choose our destinations

When the pandemic hit we pivoted big time by sending our travelers to National Parks throughout the US! These trips were a hit, and our travelers loved getting to explore the unique parts of the country in an off-the-beaten-path adventurous way.

Now that the world has slowly returned to normal and travel has bounced back, we carefully select and feature 5 new signature destinations each year that we know you will love.

We choose these destinations based on a number of important factors, including:

If our team has been there to ensure quality
If the destination is unique, wild, off the beaten path, and can provide a once-in-a-lifetime trip
If the destination has initiatives in place to protect the environment and local communities
The quality of the services there (accommodation, tours, restaurants, etc).
Safety
If the destination is well-equipped to take tourists in a post-pandemic world
Distance of travel versus quality of experience (we want our travelers to travel less and spend more time on the ground exploring)

These destinations are hand-picked by us because we feel that the quality of the destination and service has been maintained despite the pandemic.

We know that the experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and adventures are up to scratch with our standards.

We know that your adventures won’t cause any harm to the local environments and communities.

And, we guarantee that these trips will be filled with unique, wild, unforgettable, and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

We emphasize slower travel - visiting fewer places and staying longer so you can really get a feel for the culture, and have time to find the hidden local gems.