Keepers of Tradition & Culture in Travel

We Help Travel Advisors Design Group Journeys

Turn your travelers dreams into unique group experiences

From planning to logistics, we make it easy for travel advisors to bring group travel visions to life. Focus on engaging your travelers while we handle the details

Why Work With Us?

If this sounds like you,

our small group trips are the perfect fit.

From restored ancient farmhouses to enchanting working lighthouses, our curated small group trips take you beyond the beaten path to unique accommodations that focus on sustainable luxury and invite you to slow down and embrace the rhythm of the local culture.

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Who are these trips for?

Discerning travelers who wish to spend more time in each destination, bathing in the culture, its flavors and the local people. Couples, solos, friends and families are all invited to experience this slower, immersive and transformative way of traveling.

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Value and Investment

Sharing certain costs with a small group can bring great value to both the travelers and the local partners involved. Our small group trips start from around €5,000 per person for a week, depending on destination and room category chosen.

How It Works

At Life Beyond the Room, delivering excellence is our top priority.

That’s why we follow a meticulous process to design the perfect journey for your group. Every detail is carefully crafted and fully tailored to your vision and your audience, so you can focus on leading the experience while we handle the planning, logistics, and promotion.

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Step 1

Share Your Vision

Tell us about your idea, your goals, and your community. We want to understand what makes your travelers unique so we can design a journey that resonates.

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Step 2

Itinerary Design

Together we select the ideal destination, accommodations, and experiences. Every detail is tailored to your vision.

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Step 3

Project Approval & Promotion Support

Once the itinerary is finalized and approved, we can help you promote the trip to your audience using marketing materials, email templates, and social media support, making it easy to fill your group.

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Step 4

We Handle the Details

From logistics to on-site coordination, we take care of all the operational aspects so everything runs smoothly.

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Step 5

You Lead the Journey

Focus on your people and delivering an unforgettable experience while we handle the rest.

Why Leaders Choose Us

Real stories from those who trusted us to craft unique journeys for their communities.

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“Every detail of this trip was meticulously crafted to engage us on a deeper level—not just as tourists but as learners, listeners, and community-builders."

Laura Long’s Testimonial

Group Leader

Absolutely phenomenal! Life Beyond the Room delivered an unforgettable immersion experience for The Ministry Collaborative’s pastoral cohorts in South Africa. Every detail of this trip was meticulously crafted to engage us on a deeper level—not just as tourists but as learners, listeners, and community-builders. From the vibrant cityscapes to the awe-inspiring natural landscapes, we were introduced to a South Africa beyond our expectations. LBR’s team thoughtfully organized each day to balance immersive experiences with spiritual reflection. They facilitated interactions with local communities, church leaders, and social activists, allowing us to see firsthand the resilience, diversity, and challenges within South African society. They provided spaces to connect, share, and reflect on our journeys in ministry against the backdrop of South Africa’s rich cultural and historical tapestry. It’s rare to find a travel agency that combines deep cultural understanding, spiritual insight, and flawless organization. Life Beyond the Room set a new standard, and we left South Africa equipped with renewed vision, inspiration, and a wealth of cross-cultural insights. Highly recommend for any ministry or organization seeking a powerful, purpose-driven travel experience.

"LBR listens extremely well to travelers prior to and during the trip."

Adam Borneman's Testimonial

Group Leader

LBR does an extraordinary job in general of planning and overseeing travel experiences, two things stand out in particular: first is their unique combination of extremely thorough planning complimented by an ability to pivot in real time based on the needs of travelers or due to unexpected variables that inevitably come up on trips. I never felt any anxiety about working with LBR to make changes as needed. Second, and related to that, LBR listens extremely well to travelers prior to traveling and during the trip. LBR does not get locked into their vision for a trip but rather does everything they can to ensure the trip meets the needs and expectations of travelers. I’m truly grateful for the flexibility and personal touch!

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"This is not cookie-cutter, sanitized, or commercialized travel – LBR creates travel opportunities that are real."

Angela Isherwood’s Testimonial

Business Leader

I could not be more grateful for Karen and her team at Life Beyond the Room. Their approach is completely unique and highly personalized to each and every trip we plan together. Life Beyond the Room has revolutionized the way that I can help my clients see Italy – allowing us to take them beyond the ordinary, exploring deeper and more soulfully into the culture and destination.

I’m so grateful to LBR for supporting our agency and our clients, and for always providing not only creative itineraries but heartfelt and highly responsive service along the journey, as well. Karen and team, grazie mille di cuore!

LBR’s ethos and commitment to enriching the lives of the local people and sustaining centuries-old traditions through tourism can be felt in every experience they offer. This is not cookie-cutter, sanitized, or commercialized travel – LBR creates travel opportunities that are real. Authentic is certainly an overused buzzword in our industry, but this is the truth of what you will receive when working with Karen and her team.

LBR’s commitment to exposing travelers to an Italy that is not diluted or destroyed by the Instagram-era can be seen and felt in every itinerary. I have experienced this firsthand in my personal travels with them, and have left every experience touched deeply in my heart and soul, yearning for more. That is the Italy I want my clients to see, to feel, and to be dying to return to.

I love supporting LBR because I know they are in turn supporting all of the people and places on the ground that make travel so magical – the boutique hotels, the amazing guides, and the hidden gem expereinces that clients will never find online. And they do all of this in a sustainable, and ethical way. Each itinerary is treated as a new opportunity to make magic for our guests and a new canvas to create a masterpiece of memories.

I’m so grateful to LBR for supporting our agency and our clients, and for always providing not only creative itineraries but heartfelt and highly responsive service along the journey, as well. Karen and team, grazie mille di cuore!

“Life Beyond the Room is, hands down, the best Destination Management Company I’ve ever worked with."

Ryan Bonfiglio’s Testimonial

Group Leader

Life Beyond the Room is, hands down, the best Destination Management Company I’ve ever worked with. They consistently deliver top-shelf hospitality and accommodations as well as thoughtful itineraries that balance elements of rest, play, learning, and exploration. With LBR, you won’t get a cookie-cutter tourist trip; you’ll get a high-touch, often-the-beaten-path experience that will immerse you in the unique culture and gifts of the place you visit.

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Explore Our Featured Retreats

See trips designed for leaders and their communities. You lead, we plan, organize, and facilitate every detail.

Abruzzo
Basilicata
Calabria
Campania
Emilia Romagna
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Lazio
Liguria
Lombardia
Marche
Molise
Piemonte
Puglia
Sardegna
Sicily
Trentino – Alto Adige
Tuscany
Umbria
Valle D’Aosta
Veneto