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Blog and Travel Insights
The blogs featured on this page are written by Amit Kalssi, Founder and CEO of Experiential Travel Journeys Pvt. Ltd., drawing from his personal travels, destination knowledge, hotel inspections, luxury travel networks and over three decades of experience in the travel industry.
This section brings together Amit’s views, recommendations and first-hand observations on luxury hotels, resorts, private islands, safari lodges, wellness retreats, experiential journeys, destinations and travel styles that may inspire discerning travellers.
At Experiential Travel Journeys, we do not believe in standard travel packages or one-size-fits-all itineraries. The purpose of these blogs is to share deeper insight like what makes a destination special, which hotel or resort may suit which traveller, what to consider before planning, and how the right journey can be designed around purpose, comfort, season, privacy and personal interest.
The latest articles shown below are hosted on www.privatetraveldesigner.in, Amit Kalssi’s personal luxury travel blog platform. Private Travel Designer is not a separate travel company; it is a dedicated blog and insight platform created by Amit Kalssi to share personal travel experiences, expert recommendations and luxury travel perspectives.
Any journey, enquiry or travel request inspired by the Private Travel Designer blog is serviced, designed and executed through Experiential Travel Journeys Pvt. Ltd.
A Private Travel Designer’s journey through Skibotn, Vardø, Havila Voyages, Hammerfest, Stokmarknes, Lofoten and NTW 2026. My Northern Norway Journey: From Tromsø to Lofoten In April 2026, I travelled to Northern Norway on a journey that combined my own independent discovery of Tromsø, a curated FAM (Familiarisation) trip with our trusted local associate DMC (Destination…
My first-hand January 2026 review of two exceptional Maldives resorts in Raa Atoll In January 2026, I had the pleasure of experiencing a very special 4-night JOALI journey in the Maldives with 2 nights stay at JOALI Maldives from 17th to 19th January, followed by 2 nights stay at JOALI BEING from 19th to 21st…
This is your go to guide for Luxury Travel and authentic Experiences in Bhutan. Luxury stays at Six Senses lodges across five valleys in Bhutan offering best in class accommodation, locally curated experiences, culinary delight and people to people connections.
Australia Tourism has been out of bounds for the international tourists firstly because of devastating Bushfires during 2019/20, and then the Pandemic during 2020/21. 2022 brings hope and recovery, since Australia is now open to welcome international tourists and this presents an opportunity for discerning travellers holding on to their travel plans to visit Australia…
Oman is now open to fully vaccinated travelers since 1st September 2021. Oman Air offers direct flights from destinations in India to Oman. You need a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of your arrival into Oman and register in advance on their website – https://covid19.emushrif.om/ Oman: Oman as a destination provides an amazing…
I will start with the good news wherein a new e-visa facility has recently been introduced for Botswana. This will make the Botswana visa process seamless and hassle free. The government of Botswana has officially launched an online visa application platform, click here to have a look. Foreign citizens (including Indian Nationals) who previously needed…
Sleep under the Northern Lights: In Finland, nature’s most spectacular light show, the Northern Lights also called “Aurora Borealis”, can be viewed in a range of purpose-built spaces from glass igloos to luxury suites. The Northern Lights are visible on roughly 200 nights a year – or every other clear night – in Finnish Lapland.…
Exceptional Family Vacations in France: Scavenger hunts in the Louvre, «pétanque» games in amazing locations, cycling, snorkeling, cooking croissants… As parents ourselves and used to travel with our kids, I have listed below select itineraries, tours and experiences for the whole family to discover, learn, and have fun alike. Whether in Paris, the South of…
COVID-19 isn’t going away. In fact, experts say it will probably become endemic, which means it could flare up any time, anywhere. Fortunately, you can protect your next trip from such an event using membership based COVID evacuation services by COVAC GLOBAL. To put it simply if you travel abroad, and you get COVID-19, you…
Switzerland being the most popular destination for Indians for many years, never fails to impress, and possess hidden gems in terms of accommodation and stay experiences, this is carefully researched and listed below to help you plan your next trip. Switzerland recently has opened it’s borders to fully vaccinated Indians, to welcome them back once…
Frequently Asked Questions
Who writes the blogs featured on this page? The blogs are written by Amit Kalssi, Founder & CEO of Experiential Travel Journeys Pvt. Ltd., based on his personal travels, hotel experiences, destination research, luxury travel networks and professional recommendations.
What is Private Travel Designer? Private Travel Designer is Amit Kalssi’s personal luxury travel blog platform. It is not a separate travel company, but a dedicated space for blogs, insights and recommendations on luxury and experiential travel.
Are Experiential Travel Journeys and Private Travel Designer connected? Yes. Private Travel Designer is the blog platform of Amit Kalssi, who owns and leads Experiential Travel Journeys Pvt. Ltd. Travel enquiries and journeys inspired by the blog are serviced and executed through Experiential Travel Journeys.
What kind of topics are covered in the blog? The blog covers luxury hotels, resorts, private islands, safari lodges, wellness retreats, experiential journeys, destination recommendations, hotel comparisons and first-hand travel experiences.
Can I plan a journey based on one of the blog articles? Yes. If a blog inspires your next journey, you can send an enquiry through Private Travel Designer or Experiential Travel Journeys. The journey will be planned as a private, tailor-made luxury travel experience.
