Ker & Downey

Ker & Downey We are an award-winning tour operator that creates completely custom travel itineraries.

Ker & Downey is a USA-based, award-winning luxury tour operator with over 50 years of success in the industry. What sets us apart from all the others is our commitment to experiential travel with luxury journeys that are completely unique, specifically designed for each client’s style and budget. Each journey is flawlessly arranged to provide the traveler a worry-free experience. Our Ker & Downey

VIP assistance, incredible private guides, and fabulous properties all combine on every itinerary. We work hard to get to know each and every client and partner with them to design the ultimate itinerary that will be memorable, unforgettable, and even life-changing.

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04/23/2025

G'day from Australia!

Escape to Australia to experience the vast expanses of the Outback, Sydney and Melbourne's vibrant city scene, and the Great Barrier Reef's crystal blue waters. Australia is packed with fascinating Aboriginal culture and jaw-dropping natural landscapes. Spot koalas and kangaroos in the wild or hike in the Blue Mountains-every day is a new discovery.

Ker & Downey's Product Manager Vanessa can't wait to get back to Australia.

"Australia offers luxury travelers a captivating blend of vibrant cultural events and breathtaking natural wonders, from its dazzling cities to its awe-inspiring natural scenery. There's an unforgettable experience awaiting every traveler, whether it's a group of adults exploring famous vineyards, a family rainforest and beach adventure, or an intrepid solo traveler taking on one of the country's many great walking adventures."

Here you'll be welcomed with award-winning luxury properties, enjoy world-class food and wine, and warm Aussie hospitality. Australia is a land of contrasts and adventure.

Start planning your trip Down Under now. >> https://bit.ly/4ivdVKQ

📷 Tourism Australia

04/23/2025

G'day from Australia!⁠ 👋
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Escape to Australia to experience the vast expanses of the Outback, Sydney and Melbourne's vibrant city scene, and the Great Barrier Reef's crystal blue waters. 🐠

Australia is packed with fascinating Aboriginal culture and jaw-dropping natural landscapes. Spot koalas and kangaroos in the wild or hike in the Blue Mountains-every day is a new discovery.⁠ 🦘
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Ker & Downey's Product Manager Vanessa can't wait to get back to Australia.⁠
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"Australia offers luxury travelers a captivating blend of vibrant cultural events and breathtaking natural wonders, from its dazzling cities to its awe-inspiring natural scenery. There's an unforgettable experience awaiting every traveler, whether it's a group of adults exploring famous vineyards, a family rainforest and beach adventure, or an intrepid solo traveler taking on one of the country's many great walking adventures."⁠
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Here you'll be welcomed with award-winning luxury properties, enjoy world-class food and wine, and warm Aussie hospitality. Australia is a land of contrasts and adventure.⁠
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Start planning your trip Down Under now.⁠ ✈️
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04/22/2025

Earth Day, Elevated: Travel Sustainably in Style⁠ ✈️✨🌍
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This Earth Day, consider celebrating our planet by traveling somewhere new and experiencing all that our world has to offer.

Engaging in eco-tourism lets us marvel at nature's wonders while actively safeguarding them. From eco-resorts to green getaways that pamper both you and the environment, it's time to travel smarter and more elegantly than ever.⁠ 💫
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Kenya deserves a place in the spotlight for its conservancies safeguarding wildlife, preserving natural habitats, and celebrating local culture.⁠
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Ecuador also is worthy of recognition with its dedication to sustainable tourism practices like revitalizing local habitats and focusing on locally owned, boutique accommodations.⁠
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When you travel with us, you're also helping to support several worldwide organizations dedicated to both safeguarding the environment and empowering the communities who depend on it.⁠
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Start your sustainable adventure today by booking an eco-luxury trip.⁠ 💫✨✈️

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04/22/2025

🌍This Earth Day, consider celebrating our planet by traveling somewhere new and experiencing all that our world has to offer. Engaging in eco-tourism lets us marvel at nature's wonders while actively safeguarding them. From eco-resorts to green getaways that pamper both you and the environment, it's time to travel smarter and more elegantly than ever. 🌳🌿☀🐘

Kenya deserves a place in the spotlight for its conservancies safeguarding wildlife, preserving natural habitats, and celebrating local culture. 🦒

Ecuador also is worthy of recognition with its dedication to sustainable tourism practices like revitalizing local habitats and focusing on locally owned, boutique accommodations. 🌴

When you travel with us, you're also helping to support several worldwide organizations dedicated to both safeguarding the environment and empowering the communities who depend on it.

Start your sustainable adventure today by booking an eco-luxury trip.
>> https://bit.ly/3ciXjZN

📷Singita, Grootbos, Mashpi Lodge, and Galo Plaza Lasso Foundation

04/17/2025

Travel to the bottom of South America on a custom journey to Chile and Argentina. Both countries offer some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the world.

This journey kicks off with Buenos Aires city sights, but then transfers you to Chile and Argentina's stunning outdoor adventure.

Some key experiences from this handcrafted itinerary include:

🇦🇷Welcome to Argentina! This afternoon enjoy a city tour of Buenos Aires starting in Plaza de Mayo.

🏛Wander SanTelmo, the oldest neighborhood in Buenos Aires with bohemian charm, historic mansions, and cobbled streets.

💃🏻Wander the famous Caminito where the popularity of tango exploded in the early 20th century.

🚲Fly to the La Anita Valley surrounded with views of Torres del Paine where you'll hike and go mountain biking.

🌳Visit the Perio Moreno glacier followed by a forest picnic.

🗻Stay in a Patagonia lodge taking in the vast mountains, lakes, and rivers explored with a specialist outdoors team.

⛴Visit the bottom of South America-Tierra del Fuego by boat, passing glaciers, fjords, sub-polar forests, and watching wildlife from a large promenade deck.

🔎Delve into Charles Darwin's history at the spot where he went ashore during an 1833 voyage.

⛵Visit Cape Horn, once an important spot for sailboats going between the Atlantic and Pacific.

🐧Watch penguins waddle in Alberto de Agostini National Park where humpback whales, dolphins, and sea lions are often sighted swimming the chilly waters.

Plan your personalized trip to Chile and Argentina now.>> https://bit.ly/4e0W1N3

📷 Explora Travel and Awasi Experience

04/15/2025

There's plenty of reasons to explore Croatia by yacht. From the exclusive itineraries to the crowd-free nights, yachts offer more flexibility to visit Croatia's coastal beauty on your own schedule.

☕Linger in Korčula's cafes and restaurants
☀Bask in Hvar's abundant sunshine
🌸Stroll through its fragrant lavender fields
🍾Sip on wine in a candle-lit cellar
🏊Find a hidden cove for an afternoon swim

Yachts are outfitted with all the trimmings like water activities, fine dining, spacious decks, and even pickleball!

Ker & Downey's General Manger Tiffany says traveling by yacht offers a different perspective of Croatia.
"I would not consider myself a boat person. I prefer to stick to land, touring the sites and walking around old cities to get a feel for a place. So, I was taken by complete surprise to discover that I preferred exploring the coastline of Croatia by chartering a yacht."

Read on about her tips to plan a personalized Croatia yacht journey. >> https://bit.ly/3EbLPoH

04/15/2025

There's plenty of reasons to explore Croatia by yacht. From the exclusive itineraries to the crowd-free nights, yachts offer more flexibility to visit Croatia's coastal beauty on your own schedule.⁠ 🛥️
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Linger in Korčula's cafes and restaurants, bask in Hvar's abundant sunshine and stroll through its fragrant lavender fields or sip on wine in a candle-lit cellar. The option is always there to hop off the yacht to explore Croatia's treasures on foot. Or on hot afternoons, find a secluded cove to swim before exploring the towns in the cooler evenings.⁠
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Yachts are outfitted with all the trimmings like water activities, fine dining, spacious decks, and even pickleball!⁠
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Ker & Downey's General Manger Tiffany says traveling by yacht offers a different perspective of Croatia.⁠ ✨
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"I would not consider myself a boat person. I prefer to stick to land, touring the sites and walking around old cities to get a feel for a place. So, I was taken by complete surprise to discover that I preferred exploring the coastline of Croatia by chartering a yacht."⁠
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Read her tips to plan a personalized Croatia yacht journey.

04/09/2025

You don't have to choose between city or safari on this tailored trip to Botswana and South Africa. Start your journey in Cape Town enjoying the city sights, then head off to Botswana for an unforgettable safari.

Some highlights of this handcrafted itinerary:

🌊Enjoy sweeping Atlantic views from your luxury lodging.

🚶🏽‍♂️Private guided tour of Cape Town including Freedom Square where Mandela appeared for the first time after being released from prison.

⚓Private speed boat transfer to Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site for tour with ex-political prisoners.

⛰Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard stopping at granite boulders for views of Table Mountain.

🌸Explore the Cape of Good Hope's flora and fauna.

🐧Watch a colony of penguins waddle away at Boulders Beach.

🐘Fly to the Selinda Spillway where you'll dine outdoors taking in the wildlife views.

⛺Stay in an intimate canvas-topped camp with vistas of the never ending plain.

🦁Go on early morning game drives and guided walks to see elephants, cheetah, wild dog, lion, and leopard.

🛶Glide in a mokoro in the Okavango Delta-a wetland ecosystem with lush grasses and habitat diversity.

Experience the best of both worlds on this tailored trip to Cape Town and Botswana. Plan a custom trip to Botswana and South Africa today, leaving the planning details with the travel experts. >> https://bit.ly/3HgdK67

📸Great Plains and Ellerman House Hotel

04/09/2025

You don't have to choose between city or safari on this tailored trip to Botswana and South Africa. Start your journey in Cape Town enjoying the city sights, then head off to Botswana for an unforgettable safari.⁠
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Some highlights of this handcrafted itinerary:⁠
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🌊Enjoy sweeping Atlantic views from your luxury lodging.⁠
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🏢Private guided tour of Cape Town including Freedom Square where Mandela appeared for the first time after being released from prison.⁠
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🛥️Private speed boat transfer to Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site for tour with ex-political prisoners.⁠
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⛰️Travel to granite boulders for views of Table Mountain⁠.

🌸Explore the Cape of Good Hope's flora and fauna.
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🐧Watch a colony of penguins waddle away at Boulders Beach⁠.
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🛩️Fly to the Selinda Spillway where you'll dine outdoors taking in the wildlife views⁠.
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⛺️Stay in an intimate canvas-topped camp with vistas of the never ending plain.⁠
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🐘Go on early morning game drives and guided walks to see elephants, cheetah, wild dog, lion, and leopard.⁠
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🛶Glide in a mokoro in the Okavango Delta-a wetland ecosystem with lush grasses and habitat diversity.⁠
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Experience the best of both worlds on this tailored trip to Cape Town and Botswana. Plan a custom trip to Botswana and South Africa today, leaving the planning details with the travel experts.⁠
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04/07/2025

Morocco offers so much beyond the usual tourist spots! With a trusted travel planner, you'll get exclusive experiences that are out-of-the-box:

🐪Skip the typical desert tours and go deeper into the Sahara with a nomadic family. Spend a few nights mingling with the Berbers, learning about their way of life.

🖌Explore hidden caves and grottos in the rugged Atlas Mountains. Some caves are filled with ancient rock art, offering a unique combination of nature and history.

🍷Morocco has an emerging wine scene. Indulge in a wine-tasting experience, complete with local food pairings. It's a surprising side of Morocco you won't expect!

🌴Chefchaouen's blue-painted streets are iconic, but venture into the hills surrounding the town for stunning views, hikes, and hidden waterfalls that most tourists overlook.

🛌These fortified structures are now boutique hotels. We can arrange a few nights so you can immerse into the historic setting.

🥕Learn to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with a local family in the High Atlas Mountains. You'll learn authentic recipes and get a taste of the Berber culture.

Each of these experiences offers a unique side of Morocco, away from the usual tourist spots! Contact us to plan a tailored trip to Morocco.>> https://bit.ly/3XdsIlg

04/07/2025

Just booked! This incredible eastern corner of Canada is worth a second look with its jaw-dropping coastline. Fogo Island, located near Newfoundland is a natural treasure with beautiful beaches, towering cliffs, and pristine wilderness. Rugged landscapes dotted with fishing villages and old-fashioned lighthouses, paired with expansive ocean views makes this the place for travelers wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle.⁠
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Here's some journey highlights:⁠
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🇨🇦Welcome to Canada! In Halifax you'll kick off the trip with maritime history and culture.⁠
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🐟Dine on seafood at one of many restaurants in town⁠
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🎶Listen to traditional Celtic music-an important part of Atlantic Canada's culture⁠
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🚢Explore Halifax with a private guide learning about the city's Titanic connection, the history of Canadian immigration, and stroll in the Seaport Farmer's Market-established in 1750.⁠
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🛩️Fly to Gander where you'll stay in a Relais & Châteaux 29-room Inn repeatedly mentioned in the press for its stunning location⁠.
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🍰Go on guided hikes learning about the geology, boat building, and how to make jams and jellies.⁠
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🎨Visit the island's artists, filmmakers, writers, and musicians at the Fogo Island Arts.⁠
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This unique, tailored journey showcases the best of Atlantic Canada's lively city scene in Halifax and its remote, authentic Newfoundland culture and landscape in Fogo Island.

04/04/2025

Festivals and events around the world give great insight into a community and culture. While we live in an age of virtual events, you can't truly experience some things unless you're there.

In the bio link, you'll find some of the most exclusive events and biggest festivals around the world. And one only happens every ten years. These are the festivals and events around the world that are worth traveling for!

04/02/2025

Go on a delicious Tokyo tour. Our Product Manager Vanessa got to dig into the bustling city's food scene. She met with chef Yoshiyuki Funyu who uses traditional techniques and ingredients popular in Edo which was Tokyo's old name from 1603 to 1868.

Some things Vanessa learned about the history of Tokyo's food:

🐟Tuna was often seen as a low-class food because it couldn't be preserved well and had to be cooked.

🌾White rice vinegar was once rare because of the filtration process so red-hued rice vinegar was common.

🥩Eating meat was taboo, but that didn't stop people from eating it. They just disguised the meat as a tonic or treatment for illness.

"His thoughts on the Tokyo's culinary scene revolve around revisiting old and even ancient cooking techniques and ingredients to bring something once old to new diners' experiences."

Take a bite out of Tokyo's food scene from past and present on your own custom journey to this culinary paradise promising to excite your taste buds on every plate! >> https://bit.ly/3Nq6YMv

04/01/2025

Festivals and events around the world give great insight into a community and culture. While we live in an age of virtual events, you can't truly experience some things unless you're there. In this roundup, you'll find some of the most exclusive events and biggest festivals around the world. And one only happens every ten years. These are the festivals and events around the world that are worth traveling for.>> https://bit.ly/4c2POQZ

03/26/2025

This 16 day journey is FULL of incredible moments in ancient Egypt and Jordan. Here's some trip highlights:

🛍Visit Amman's busy markets and Roman ruins
🐪Enter the iconic city of Petra via a long, narrow gorge
⭐Linger over a delicious Bedouin dinner under the stars
🗺Discover the town of Madaba with Byzantine mosaics and the oldest preserved mosaic map of the Holy Lands
🗻Take in the breathtaking views from Mount Nebo once visited by Moses
🌊Float in the Dead Sea
🏛Visit The Grand Egyptian Museum including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun
🔍Meet your private Egyptologist and set off on your tour to the Giza Plateau including the pyramids and the Sphinx
🕌Wander the 14the century Sultan Hassan Mosque, an iconic landmark situated in the heart of Cairo
🔨Embark on an unforgettable exploration journey to Karnak, a temple complex constructed over a 900-year period
👑Journey back into Egypt's history in the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
⛵Sail to Edfu to visit the temple dedicated to Horus the Falcon God

Go on an epic adventure through history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes on your own customized trip to Egypt and Jordan. >> https://bit.ly/3XBCBY3

03/25/2025

This 16 day journey is PACKED with incredible moments in ancient Egypt and Jordan. Kick off the trip in Jordan where Petra's ancient wonders await. The carved rose-red cliffs are an inspiring glimpse into the past. Soak in the Dead Sea, before heading off to Egypt where you'll discover Giza's pyramids and Sphinx, setting the stage for an epic adventure through time.

Expert guides take you to the Valley of the Kings where you'll learn about Egypt's royal legacy. Sail down the Nile to historic sites and visit Abu Simbel where colossal statues tell stories of the past.

This journey through Jordan and Egypt is handcrafted to meet our traveler's dreams trip desires! Go on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes on your own customized trip to Egypt and Jordan.

03/20/2025

Ker & Downey's Product Manager Vanessa got to tickle her tastebuds in Tokyo. She shares her favorite meal from the trip Sukiyaki ASAI which is on track to get a Michelin star.⭐ "The courses are prepared at this counter in front of the guests, and the chefs are really talented."

Vanessa got to eat a teacup of steamed egg custard, prawns with cauliflower paste, turnips with yuzu citrus miso, beef served with seasonal veggies, wagyu with egg, grilled tofu, Shiitake mushrooms, and Japanese leak. To top off this meal, a ripe strawberry wrapped in azuki bean mochi.

Ready to take a delicious trip to Japan? 🍜Start planning a tasty journey now.
>> https://bit.ly/3Nq6YMv

03/20/2025

✨FOUR COUNTRIES, ONE TRIP✨
Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania

Experience unbound luxury on this two-week journey. Private jets and yacht charters allow you to optimize your time as you discover the hidden beauty of Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, and Albania, while VIP experiences ensure a deeper discovery of these stunning destinations.

Some highlights include:

🏛Explore Ljubljana's charming streets on a full-day private guided tour, discovering the city's iconic attractions

🍷Taste seven Slovenian wines followed by a traditional seven-course dinner

🏔Glide along Lake Bled in a wooden Pletna boat with incredible Alps views

🍫Private chocolate tour of Radovlijca and sip on hot chocolate in the country's first chocolate factory

⛴Travel to Hvar by private yacht, spending time in the lavender fields, sampling local cheese, bread, and olive oils

🍽Meet a local family in Korčula for a slow food dinner

🚶🏽‍♂️Walk around Dubrovnik uncovering its flavors, history, and traditions.

🏰In Montenegro, tour Kotor's medieval Old Town-a UNESCO World Heritage Site

🌊Take in all the breathtaking coastal views in Budva

🛩Whisk off to Albania in a private jet where you'll spend an unforgettable evening dressed in traditional folk costumes and savor authentic regional dishes.

👑Explore Berat's cobblestone streets winding past Ottoman-style homes and visit the castle

🕌Visit King Mosque, a symbol of the city's diverse cultural heritage.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Montenegro, Slovenia, Albania, and Croatia—four hidden gems where stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures await. >> https://bit.ly/3W2wREv

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