At Aurea Escapes, we take your travel dreams beyond the ordinary. Building on our promise to craft seamless, one‑of‑a‑kind escapes, we specialize in experiences that are as unique as you are. Every trip is thoughtfully designed to reflect your tastes, your pace, and your sense of adventure. With a focus on authenticity and exceptional service, we ensure each journey feels effortless, timeless, and truly meaningful.
Why choose Aurea Escapes?
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Meet the founder
Iris van Es started Aurea Escapes in 2025, driven by a genuine passion for creating meaningful, exclusive travel experiences. Through this journey, she has gained hands-on experience in designing bespoke trips and ensuring every detail of the client experience is thoughtful and seamless.
What defines Iris is her approachable and sincere nature. She listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, and quickly builds a sense of trust and comfort. This helps her understand your wishes and translate them into journeys that truly reflect their personality and desires. Her background in real estate and client management has also taught her the importance of reliability, discretion, and attention to detail, qualities that shape every experience at Aurea Escapes.
Iris oversees each escape personally, ensuring that every itinerary feels uniquely tailored. Clients don’t just plan a trip with her, they connect with someone who genuinely cares, crafting moments that feel made just for them.
From the moment planning begins to the final farewell, we handle every detail with care. Private transfers, exclusive accommodations, curated dining, and personalized activities, all arranged so you can focus on the joy of discovering new places. Whether you’re seeking serene escapes, cultural discoveries, or adventurous explorations, we ensure your journey is effortless, comfortable, and unforgettable.
We offer unparalleled access to experiences that are truly extraordinary: private islands, yacht tours, heli-ski adventures, and insider recommendations that elevate every escape. By blending authenticity, style, and integrity in every detail, we transform travel into golden memories that stay with you long after your journey ends.
Our mission & vision
Our mission is to create seamless, bespoke journeys that allow travelers to escape the everyday and immerse themselves in unforgettable, premium experiences, from private jet arrivals to insider restaurant reservations. Our vision is to become the most trusted curator of luxury escapes, celebrated for turning imagination into reality and raising the standard for bespoke travel service. At Aurea Escapes, every itinerary embodies our brand promise: end-to-end travel planning with a golden edge, where every detail is thoughtfully designed and every moment is extraordinary.
tailor-made escapes, just for youWhy you should travel with Aurea Escapes
At Aurea Escapes, travel is about experiencing a destination in a way that feels personal and unforgettable. We design journeys with an eye for the extraordinary, tailoring every detail to create the perfect escape.
At Aurea Escapes, you work directly with the founder, Iris. This means every journey starts with a personal conversation about your wishes, travel style and expectations. By truly understanding what matters to you, we create experiences that feel personal, thoughtful and completely aligned with your way of travelling.
Luxury travel should never be about trends or social media hypes. At Aurea Escapes, every destination, hotel and experience is selected for its genuine quality, atmosphere and character. We prioritise authenticity, comfort and exceptional service, ensuring your trip feels timeless and meaningful rather than trendy.
No templates, no standard packages. Every itinerary is designed from scratch, based entirely on your preferences, pace and interests. Whether it’s a secluded boutique hotel, a unique cultural experience or seamless private transfers, every element is carefully curated to create a journey that feels uniquely yours.
Trust is essential when planning a luxury journey. Aurea Escapes works with complete transparency, offering clear advice, realistic expectations and honest recommendations. Our goal is not simply to book a trip, but to ensure you feel confident, informed and genuinely excited about every part of your journey. To make yout planning process even easier, we also answer many common questions in our FAQ, so you always know what to expect.
Reviews
Iris created an incredible travel experience for us. She took the time to understand our preferences, which made it truly unforgettable. Every detail was perfectly arranged, from the stunning accommodations and amazing restaurants to the thoughtfully planned experiences that let us discover the surroundings in a unique and relaxed way. Thanks to Iris, we didn’t have to worry about a thing and could simply enjoy an incredibly well-curated journey. Highly recommend her services when looking to explore new destinations!
Marit & Rudy
Custom 10-day escape to Cape Town
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