A-List Chris Brunning T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | OVER-THE-TOP TRIPS SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on February 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Brunning specializes in going private—anywhere in the world. That can mean obtaining a special permit to swim with sperm whales off the coast of Dominica, booking an entire private estate in Tuscany, or gaining pre-opening access to the Vatican Museum. Brunning and his team make a conscious effort to work with locally owned travel operators, such as 1889 Experience France for their community of local experts, Private Travel Iceland for logistical creativity, and Italyscape for private access to historic venues. He calls out a few specific experts: "Andres Amador is an incredible California beach artist who helps travelers create works of art in the sand, and Carlo Marenda, a charismatic truffle hunter, can lead you on a quest for "white gold" in Piedmont." "Luxury camp-style accommodations, like Kachi Lodge in Bolivia or Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia, have become extremely attractive due to their sense of privacy, incredible natural settings, and intimate scale," he adds. "Takeovers of lodges and castles are also increasingly popular for multi-generational groups." For a final recommendation, Brunning suggests, "I can't think of a better wellness getaway than the wonderful Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland." Additional Specialties: Europe, Africa, North and South America, Southeast Asia Language(s) Spoken: English, plus basic French and Spanish Minimum Daily Spend: $2,000 Trip Planning Fees: N/A Contact Info chris@untoldstorytravel.com +44 (0) 207 523 5858 London, UK untoldstorytravel.com instagram.com/untoldstory_travel Testimonial "We loved working with Chris. We entrusted him with our honeymoon and he took us on a journey along the sakura (cherry blossom) path through Japan. Starting in Tokyo with a perfectly assembled travel booklet, we ventured through this incredible country feeling like locals who knew all the secret spots. We are currently planning a trip to Thailand and Cambodia and can't wait to see where Chris takes us." - Nuriel M. Itinerary Desert Island Survival Sample Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit