This summer, Enchanting Travels, the bespoke travel company renowned for creating tailor-made journeys across the globe, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, Enchanting Travels has transformed the way discerning travelers explore the world by providing individual, customized travel experiences in over 70 countries.

Founded in late summer 2004, Enchanting Travels was born out of a passion for individual travel and a desire to provide truly immersive and personalized journeys. Since its inception, the company has grown from a small start-up to an internationally acclaimed travel brand, known for its dedication to customer satisfaction and attention to detail. With staff from 25 nationalities working in offices in 20 different international locations, Enchanting Travels is a global player in the truest sense. In 2019 the company became part of the Travelopia group - the world's largest collection of specialist tour operators.

"We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone," said Parik Laxminarayan, CEO and Co-Founder of Enchanting Travels. "Our journey over the past 20 years has been driven by a passion for creating personalized travel experiences that leave a lasting, positive impact on our guests and the communities we work with. As we look to the future and further expansion, we remain committed to our core values of individual service, sustainability, and authenticity."

New Destinations: South Korea and Turkey (Türkiye)

Even after 20 years in business, the Enchanting Travels team continues to expand the company's portfolio of destinations, which how stretches to more than 70 destinations on all continents, including the polar regions. The latest additions are two fascinating countries: South Korea and Turkey (Türkiye), both launched this summer for the US and Canadian markets.

South Korea: Dazzling high energy meets ancient traditions

Who hasn't heard of K-pop, Samsung or kimchi? Although some elements of South Korean life have started becoming more prevalent in the west, this country still promises a culture shock – in the best possible sense. South Korea may be geographically small, but its energy is high, and the sheer number of highlights makes a tailormade tour a good idea. The capital, Seoul, is a true megacity. Travelers shouldn't miss out on a visit to Gangnam, Seoul's ultramodern, upscale district, made famous by Korean pop star Psy in 2012. In contrasts, a stroll through the royal palaces of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, or a visit to the well-preserved traditional houses in Bukchon Hanok village offer a glimpse of South Korea's enduring traditions.

Turkey/Türkiye: Layers of history, landscapes and flavors

Straddling both the European and Asian continents, Turkey – or Türkiye, as the country is now officially named – is a melting pot, where thousands of years of history and rich cultural exchange come together. The country offers thousands of monumental archaeological sites, 5,000 miles of inspirational coastline, mountain ranges, modern cities and village life that has bearly changed for centuries. And the food! Succulent meats grilled over wood fires,  kebabs, mezze, and kuru fasulye, the classic Turkish white bean stew, are followed with endless cups of Turkish tea or coffee. Turkish hospitality is simply legendary.

Istanbul should be on every bucket list. Also known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, this city has been a capital of the Roman, Ottoman and other empires. Take a private boat trip across the waters of the Bosphorus. Gently float over the rugged landscapes of Cappadocia in a hot-air balloon at sunrise. Dive into the turquoise waters of the Turkish Riviera and soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of cities like Bodrum and Izmir on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. With so much to discover in Türkiye, Enchanting Travels is dedicated to helping guests make the most of every day of their adventure.

For more information, please visit www.enchantingtravels.com.

The Enchanting Travels expert team can be contacted on +1 888 2632574, or by email at contact@enchantingtravels.com.

If you are interested in working on a forthcoming research trip, or would like to find out more about Enchanting Travels, please contact:

Scott Crouch, BPRC Public Relations, crouch@bprc.de / +49 170 4531462 (also on whatsapp)