The art of bespoke travel

Travel shaped around you, orchestrated with care and supported from departure to return.

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Your preferences, made possible

Tell us what matters most: the view, the neighborhood, the room, the pace or that one experience you’ve been dreaming of. We confirm with hotels and partners what can be arranged, tell you clearly what’s possible and help you adjust the plan so everything comes together seamlessly.

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Every detail, coordinated

Coordination is at the heart of what we do. On every trip, we work directly with your hotels, guides and destination partners so arrivals, transfers, experiences and special requests are aligned before you go. You get the benefit of those relationships without having to manage them yourself.

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Know who to turn to

If plans change while you’re away, you’re not on your own. We help work through the options with our partners, and before departure we share your support contacts and confirm the arrangements for your trip.

“Years from now, you won’t remember the itinerary. You’ll remember the moments that stayed with you for life.”

Meet your advisors

Cesar Monell & Alex Tufel

We’re Cesar Monell and Alexander “Alex” Tufel, partners in life and travel, and independent New York–based travel advisors affiliated with Fora. We care as much about how a journey feels as what it includes.

When we first started traveling together, we planned the way many people do: fitting in as much as we could and learning along the way what truly made a trip worthwhile. The moments we remember most came from choices that fit how we wanted to feel, not from doing more. That’s what led us to become travel advisors: to help others make better choices while they travel, so their time away feels like their own.

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“This was just one of four European hotels Cesar booked for me. All of them met my expectations for price, quality and location. One of the hotels was under new management and hadn’t yet gotten its booking process worked out, but Cesar stayed focused, kept following up and scored the reservation just as I was about ready to give up. Working with Cesar saved me a bunch of time and aggravation, and now I am sold on using him again.”Carmen B. · Amsterdam & Europe · Read on Fora
Where your interests can take you

Big landscapes. Local stories. Time to be there.

Start with what you love, and we’ll find where it can take you. Fly over the Puerto Rican rainforest on a zip line, go white water rafting near Glacier National Park, ride along on a cattle drive or cook beside a local chef. Or slow down with a privately guided cultural journey, a rail trip, a hiking trip with glamping nights in the wilderness or a resort stay with room to settle in. We work with trusted on-location partners to shape every experience around you, from bespoke luxury to great value.

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Explore

A few possibilities to explore.

An expedition, a river journey or an experience in a city you love. These links are starting points for inspiration. Ask us how an option might fit your dates, interests and the rest of your trip.

Partner links open independently operated websites with their own terms and privacy practices. See our Client Terms & Conditions.

Interested in partnering with Time Away Together Travel? Email us.

How it works

From first idea to welcome home.

  1. Tell us what matters

    Share who’s coming, your ideas and what you want these days to give you. A destination isn’t required.

  2. Talk it through

    We personally review your inquiry and respond within a day about the next step.

  3. Agree on the approach

    We clarify the scope, any fees and booking terms, then develop recommendations. You approve arrangements before we book.

  4. Travel supported

    Travel with your arrangements and support contacts in hand. We work with our partners to help address changes along the way.

START PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY

Tell us about your time away.

You may have a trip in mind, or simply a few days you want to use well. Share what you know so far. This is an inquiry, not a reservation or payment authorization.

  • Reviewed personally by Cesar and Alex
  • Reply within a day
  • Scope and any fees explained before you commit
  • Start with one hotel or a whole journey
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Start with a single stay

Already found your hotel? Let us take a look.

A 5-star resort or a well-located 2- or 3-star hotel: send the hotel and dates you’re considering. We’ll look at fit, room options, applicable offers and preferred-partner benefits. There’s no additional fee for a hotel-only booking through us; we’re paid by the property.

Your stay, considered

Ask Cesar & Alex to review your stay

We compare the hotel and room with how you want to travel, then check applicable rates and benefits. We’ll reply within a day; nothing is reserved until you approve.

  • A recommendation on location, room choice and fit
  • Seasonal offers compared with preferred-partner options
  • Eligible stays may include breakfast, property credits or a room upgrade, subject to the hotel, rate and availability
Consider travel protection

Explore travel insurance with Faye

Travel insurance is a separate purchase. Compare the policy with your itinerary and circumstances, including what is covered, what is excluded and how claims work.

  • Check eligibility, limits and exclusions with the insurer
  • Ask about purchase deadlines before paying trip deposits
  • Confirm the terms of any optional cancellation coverage

Coverage is subject to Faye’s policy terms. Questions about claims go to Faye directly. See section 5i of our Client Terms & Conditions.

Start with what matters

You don’t need an itinerary to begin.

Tell us who you’re traveling with, how much time you have and what you’d like it to feel like. We’ll respond within a day about the next step. A single hotel booking is enough to start.

Email Cesar & Alex today

Not ready to plan yet? Get seasonal getaway ideas from Cesar & Alex, a few times a year.

Before you book, please review our Client Terms & Conditions.