Building on five decades of luxury travel expertise, the new program expands access to extraordinary experiences and dedicated destination specialists, led by industry veteran Jon Bennett

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Classic Vacations®, the #1 rated luxury travel advisor resource, today announced the launch of Luxury Experiences, a new program that builds on the company’s longstanding expertise in the industry with expanded access to highly specialized itineraries, including private jet charter bookings, for the first time. Led by industry veteran Jon Bennett, recently appointed Global Head of Luxury Experiences, the program marks the next evolution of Classic’s commitment to helping travel advisors deliver exceptional journeys for their clients.

For nearly five decades, Classic Vacations has been a go-to partner for travel advisors seeking distinctive white-glove service, accommodations, and personalized offerings. Building on its established portfolio, Luxury Experiences introduces new opportunities for advisors to arrange complex multi-destination journeys with support from a dedicated team of Destination Experience Managers.

With firsthand destination knowledge and established industry relationships, these specialists work alongside advisors to design sophisticated itineraries and manage the logistics of coordinating multiple suppliers. The result is greater access, more personalized guidance, and the ability for advisors to confidently pursue their most ambitious client requests, while maintaining ownership of the client relationship.

“Classic has built a strong reputation for helping advisors deliver exceptional travel, and Luxury Experiences gives us an opportunity to take that capability even further,” said Jon Bennett, Global Head – Luxury Experiences at Classic Vacations. “Understanding a destination firsthand is essential to creating truly customized itineraries, and this new offering allows us to make even the most complex requests possible, taking our luxury expertise and service to a higher level.”

A Curated Portfolio of Extraordinary Offers
Luxury Experiences brings together a range of specialized travel experiences that complement and expand Classic’s existing portfolio, including:

• Private Jets: Completely new to Classic Vacations, advisors can now book travel via private jet charters through the Luxury Experiences program.
• Private Villas & Residences: Distinctive accommodations for travelers seeking additional space and personalized service.
• Expeditions: Travelers can venture further than ever before with once in a lifetime expeditions in Africa, South America, Antarctica, and more.
• Safaris: Highly customized African safari journeys, supported by team members with firsthand knowledge.
• Tailored Itineraries: Through the platform, travel advisors have access to itineraries for in-demand destinations such as Africa, Iceland, Morocco, the Nordics, and more.

Luxury Experiences will continue to grow, soon offering access to rail journeys, river cruises, yachting vacations, and wellness and longevity travel.

More Expertise Behind Every Itinerary
Central to Luxury Experiences is a dedicated team of specialists who bring extensive regional knowledge and supplier relationships to the planning process. The team works alongside Classic’s existing Reservations Agents, providing an additional layer of knowledge for complex itineraries and specialized travel requests.

“Luxury travel is the heart of Classic Vacations, and we’re continually looking for ways to deliver more value to the advisors who rely on us,” said Vijayeta James, Chief Commercial Officer of Classic Vacations. “Luxury Experiences broadens the range of journeys advisors can arrange while giving them access to expert resources. With Jon’s leadership and our growing team of destination specialists, we’re giving advisors more ways to serve their most discerning clients and grow their business.” 

Bennett brings more than 26 years of industry background, working closely with travel advisors to the role. He previously led luxury travel operations for Abercrombie & Kent in the UK, Italy and Croatia, and has traveled to nearly 100 countries across six continents. His background in luxury travel operations and advisor relations will help guide the program’s continued growth.

Working alongside Bennett are Destination Experience Managers Laura Demaria, based in Europe, and Liesel van der Rheede, based in South Africa. Together, the team brings specialized regional expertise and established industry relationships to support advisors in planning highly personalized journeys, with plans to expand as the program grows.

How to Access Luxury Experiences
Travel advisors can access Luxury Experiences through the Classic Vacations website or by contacting their existing Classic Reservations Agent. Advisors simply share the client’s vision and needs, and a Reservation Agent works with a Destination Experience Manager to craft a bespoke itinerary. Classic coordinates the booking and manages payment, with continued assistance for the advisor is any needs arise during travel. Throughout the process, the advisor remains the primary point of contact for their client, with Classic managing the planning and coordination behind the scenes.

By combining its established luxury travel portfolio and advisor-first service model with expanded access to specialized experiences and global destination expertise, Classic Vacations is continuing to invest in the tools and capabilities advisors need to serve an increasingly sophisticated traveler.

For more information, visit classicvacations.com/c/luxury-experiences.

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About Classic Vacations
Classic Vacations began as Classic Hawaii in 1978 and has grown to serve hundreds of destinations globally. Today, Classic remains true to its advisor-first legacy beside its like-minded owner, TBO, and operates as a full-service B2B2C luxury travel company with a strong network of high-value travel advisors and deep ties with major consortia, including Signature, Travel Leaders Network, and Virtuoso. The company leverages an expert reservations team to deliver premium white-glove service across hotels, air, experiences, car rentals, and travel protection, specializing in complex luxury itineraries and invests in its online booking technology to offer travel advisors the option and convenience of booking 24/7/365 as well. Visit classicvacations.com or call 1 (800) 221-3949 for more information.   

About TBO
TBO.COM is one of the world’s leading B2B travel distribution platforms, connecting 200,000+ Travel Advisors with over 1 million Suppliers across 100+ countries. A publicly listed company on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), TBO offers a diversified, multi-product travel portfolio spanning hotels, air, rail, transfers, sightseeing, car rentals and cruises apart from Ai enabled luxury journeys, trip planning and assistance tools. Through strategic acquisitions of leading travel platforms including Classic Vacations (USA), Jumbonline (Spain), and Bookabed (Ireland), coupled with advanced technology and AI-driven solutions, TBO continues to empower its global partners, drive innovation and accelerate sustainable growth.

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