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Cypress & Vine Group · Curated travel

Travel, Curated
Around You

Luxury journeys, private groups and extraordinary experiences—thoughtfully designed around the people traveling, the places they want to discover and the moments they want to remember.

Luxury small-ship travel  ·  Private groups  ·  Wine & culinary  ·  Corporate experiences
Partners Behind the Journey

We work with a carefully selected network of exceptional hotels, cruise lines and travel partners around the world. These relationships help us match each journey with the right setting, service and experience.

Aman
AmaWaterways
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Auberge Collection
Belmond
Canyon Ranch
COMO Hotels and Resorts
Explora Journeys
Four Seasons
Four Seasons Yachts
HX Expeditions
Mandarin Oriental
Oceania Cruises
Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Ponant
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Relais and Châteaux
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Rosewood
Seabourn
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Silversea
Six Senses
Uniworld
Villas of Distinction
As an independent affiliate of Fora Travel, a Virtuoso® member agency, I offer my clients exclusive Virtuoso amenities — room upgrades, daily breakfast, resort credits, and VIP recognition at the world's finest hotels, cruise lines, and resorts.

A personal approach to travel
Meet the curator

Exceptional journeys begin with understanding what matters to you.

Travel is personal. It’s about where you go, how you experience a place and who you share it with. With a background in culinary arts and a lifelong love of travel, food, wine and hospitality, I curate journeys around the things that matter most.

From ultra-luxury small-ship voyages to wine-focused journeys and thoughtfully designed group experiences, I bring a personal perspective to every itinerary.

Colleen Hughes-Prince

Founder & Luxury Travel Advisor

Learn more about Colleen
WAYS TO TRAVEL
Four ways to experience it

One thoughtful approach.
Four ways to travel.

Whether you’re traveling on your own, with a group or on behalf of an organization, we shape the experience around your purpose.

Aegean coastline

Curated Journeys

Personalized leisure cruise, or land travel, or combination, designed around your interests, pace, style, individually, or with friends.

Aegean coastline
Aegean coastline

Groups & Communities

Memorable shared journeys for group affiliations, clubs, and special shared interest groups.

Plan a group journey
Aegean coastline
Aegean coastline

Wine & Culinary

Wine and food-led experience shaped by fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and the makers behind them - in approachable, intimate settings.

Discover wine travel
Aegean coastline
Aegean coastline

Corporate & Executive

Considered retreats, incentives and hosted experiences that bring people together.

Design an experience
Aegean coastline
Signature offering
Wine Collections at Sea

A world of wine.
A voyage to remember.

Bring the vineyard experience aboard. These thoughtfully curated sailings connect exceptional wines and the people who make them with the landscapes, cuisine and culture of each destination.

Imagine private tastings, regional tables and stories shared along the way—designed for wine lovers, clubs and curious travelers.

Bordeaux Burgundy Rhône Champagne Tuscany Napa & beyond
Explore Wine Collections at Sea
Small-ship expertise
A different way to see the world

Luxury at sea, thoughtfully chosen.

Small ships make room for a more personal kind of travel: distinctive places, attentive service and days shaped by the destination.

Ocean & yacht voyages

Go farther. Feel closer.

Explore coastlines, islands and storied ports aboard ships chosen for their service, character and sense of place.

Find your voyage
River journeys

Let the landscape lead.

Follow Europe’s great rivers through vineyard country, historic towns and the heart of each destination.

Explore river travel
journeys
A few ways to begin

Journeys worth imagining.

These are starting points, not one-size-fits-all packages. Tell us what draws you in and we’ll shape the details around you.

Luxury cruise ship and coastline
Cruise Journeys Ocean · Yacht · Small ship

Cruise Discovery

Amalfi Coast, Aegean, Adriatic, Bosphorus, Côte d’Azur, French Polynesia, Caribbean and beyond.

Explore cruise options
Wine and vineyard experience
Wine Journeys Wine · Culinary · Groups

Vineyards & Voyages

Wine-focused itineraries combining sea and river cruising, estates, tastings and private culinary experiences.

Discover wine travel
Douro River landscape
River Journeys France · Portugal · Europe

River Journeys

Rhône, Douro and Rhine journeys through beautiful landscapes, historic cities and intimate river destinations.

Explore river travel
Corporate & group travel
Executive experiences

Bring your people together somewhere extraordinary.

From executive retreats and incentive travel to owner communities and client gatherings, we design experiences that make space for connection, recognition and fresh perspective.

Executive retreats
Incentive journeys
Owner & affinity groups
Hosted wine experiences

We’ll work with you to understand the audience, the purpose and the right setting—then coordinate the travel around it.

Design a group experience
From first idea to takeoff
How it works

A clear, personal process.

Good travel planning starts with a conversation. Here’s how we bring your idea to life.

01

Tell us what matters

Share your travelers, timing, interests and what you hope the journey will accomplish.

02

Explore the possibilities

We identify the right destinations, ships, stays and experiences for your plans.

03

Shape the details

Refine the itinerary, budget and experiences until everything fits.

04

Travel well

With the details coordinated, you can focus on the people and places in front of you.

Client experience
Kind words

Thoughtful planning makes the difference.

“Had an amazing trip to Japan, and the accommodation recommendation was truly a highlight of my experience. She suggested staying at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, and it exceeded all my expectations—beautiful rooms, excellent service, and an unbeatable location right by Tokyo Tower.
What stood out most was how well she understood what I was looking for. The recommendation felt thoughtful and personalized, and it led me to a place I likely wouldn’t have discovered on my own. The dining experience and stunning city views from the hotel made the stay even more memorable.
I would definitely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Japan."
Diane M. · travel to Tokyo
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Colleen to plan my stay at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte in Indian Wells during Stagecoach, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve had
From the very beginning, Colleen was incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and detail-oriented. She truly understood what I was looking for and recommended the perfect property in an amazing location. The Tommy Bahama Miramonte exceeded all my expectations—the atmosphere, comfort, and convenience made my Stagecoach trip unforgettable.
What really stood out was Colleen’s exceptional service. She was always responsive, proactive, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly. It made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable.
I highly recommend Colleen to anyone looking for a travel agent who goes above and beyond. I will absolutely be working with her again in the future."
April M. · Travel to Palm Desert
“Colleen provided useful, timely, and thoughtful information in a positive, efficient, and effective manner. She made this a super easy trip for me. I really appreciated her extra hard work and her ability to think ahead, making arrangements for so many things I wouldn't have thought about. Great job!"
Natalie W. · Travel to Mexico
“Easy peasy and saved me money."
Woodworth C. · Travel to French Polynesia
Field Notes
Notes from the journey

I don't just plan travel. I travel it.

Firsthand notes from ships, hotels, and wine regions — the honest detail behind every recommendation I make.

More notes coming — including a dispatch from IMEX America in Las Vegas.

Your next journey starts here

Where would you love to go?

Tell us what you’re dreaming about. We’ll start with a conversation and take it from there.