What The Vacation Studio does

The Vacation Studio is a privately held, bespoke luxury travel agency headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 2019 with a six-person team and IATA-certified, the company curates and sells personalized luxury holidays to high-net-worth individual travelers under the brand promise of "Handcrafted Luxurious Holidays." Its service portfolio spans six categories: The Safari Trail (private lodges and game drives in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa), History Heritage & Culture (immersive journeys through Japan, Peru, and Rajasthan), Luxury Cruises (Mediterranean and Alaska), The Beach Vibe (Maldives, Seychelles, Bali), Northern Lights Tours (Iceland, Norway, Finland), and Quick Getaways.

Operationally, The Vacation Studio runs a direct-to-consumer model with no proprietary travel technology platform disclosed. Its digital stack consists of a marketing website (thevacationstudio.com), a client-facing trip design and management portal at my.thevacationstudio.com, and an internal staff portal at staff.thevacationstudio.com. Destination execution relies on a network of destination management company (DMC) partners, most notably Afriica DMC for Africa and Japan DMC for Japan, supported by additional partners Liberty and an unnamed DMC. Geographic coverage spans approximately 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas.

The company generates revenue as a professional services luxury travel agency through service fees, markups on travel arrangements, and commissions from accommodation and experience providers. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed. Marketing is content-led, centered on Instagram (@thevacationstudio), an editorial Journal section, email newsletter, and personalized consultation, with no external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership disclosed.

Name

The Vacation Studio

Legal name

The Vacation Studio

Website

https://thevacationstudio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Vacation Studio is a Pune, India-based bespoke luxury travel agency curating handcrafted, personalized holidays for high-net-worth individual travelers across 17+ countries, with a portfolio spanning African safaris, cultural journeys, luxury cruises, beach getaways, and Northern Lights tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Travel Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bespoke Multi-Day Itinerary Planning & Custom Tour Design (THAJALAB), Culture, Heritage & Arts Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAK), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Luxury travel services
• Bespoke holiday planning
• Curated travel itineraries
• Luxury safari experiences
• Personalized vacation design

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Travel Planning Services: The Vacation Studio generates revenue through curating and selling bespoke luxury travel experiences. As a full-service luxury travel agency, they create personalized itineraries across destinations including Africa (safaris), Europe, Asia, Middle East, cruises, beach resorts, and northern lights tours. Revenue appears to come from service fees, markups on travel arrangements, and commissions from accommodation and experience providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Vacation Studio is a bespoke luxury travel agency that curates and sells personalized, handcrafted holiday experiences across global destinations including Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and Oceania. The agency designs tailored itineraries through six core service categories: The Safari Trail, History Heritage & Culture, Luxury Cruises, The Beach Vibe, Northern Lights Tours, and Quick Getaways. Customers engage via the company's website and a dedicated 'Design My Trip' client portal, supported by direct consultation with the agency's travel designers and partnerships with destination management companies in Africa and Japan.

Product overview

The Vacation Studio is a bespoke luxury travel agency offering a curated portfolio of travel experiences organized into six core service categories: The Safari Trail (private lodges, game drives, bush dinners across Africa), History, Heritage & Culture (immersive cultural experiences in Europe, Asia, and Middle East), Luxury Cruises (Mediterranean and Alaskan itineraries), The Beach Vibe (luxury beach destinations in Maldives, Seychelles, Bali), Northern Lights Tours (private Arctic tours in Scandinavia), and Quick Getaways (short luxury escapes). The company operates through a Client Portal (my.thevacationstudio.com) for travelers and a Staff Portal for internal operations, all unified under the Handcrafted Luxurious Holidays promise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Safari Trail Luxury safari experiences across Africa featuring private lodges, game drives, and gourmet bush dinners, covering destinations such as Masai Mara (Kenya), the Serengeti (Tanzania), and Kruger (South Africa). Designed for affluent travelers seeking curated, exclusive wildlife encounters.
• History, Heritage & Culture Immersive cultural travel experiences in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including curated journeys through Japan (cherry blossom season), Peru (Andes, Sacred Valley), and Rajasthan. Targeted at travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion and historical exploration.
• Luxury Cruises Premium cruise experiences including Mediterranean sunsets and Alaskan glaciers, with personalized itinerary details. Targeted at luxury travelers seeking sea-based journeys with bespoke touches.
• The Beach Vibe Luxury beach stays in pristine destinations including the Maldives, Seychelles, and Bali, curated for travelers seeking sun, sand, and serenity.
• Northern Lights Tours Private Arctic tours to witness the Northern Lights in Iceland, Norway, and Finland, designed for travelers seeking awe-inspiring natural phenomena with luxury accommodations.
• Quick Getaways Short luxury escapes designed for weekend trips or brief holidays, focusing on stress-free planning and indulgence for time-constrained affluent travelers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Afriica DMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination management company partner specializing in African safari and travel experiences. The partnership enables The Vacation Studio to offer curated Africa safari experiences including private lodges, game drives, and gourmet bush dinners at destinations like Masai Mara Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa.
• Japan DMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDestination management company partner specializing in Japan travel experiences. The partnership supports The Vacation Studio's curated Japan journeys emphasizing 'quiet harmony and the art of being present' and seasonal experiences like cherry blossom viewing.
• LibertyminorOthersPartner logo displayed in the 'Our Partners' section. Nature of partnership not specified in available source content.
• DMCminorOthersDestination management company partner logo displayed in the 'Our Partners' section. Specific DMC not named in available source content.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jacada Travel: Bespoke luxury travel company designing private, tailormade itineraries to Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Polar regions. Direct competitor in the curated HNW segment with comparable destination coverage including Antarctica, Peru, and Japan.
• Lightfoot Travel: Asia-headquartered luxury travel agency offering bespoke private journeys to high-net-worth individuals globally. Comparable boutique positioning, similar DMC-driven model, and overlapping destination emphasis on Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
• Pelorus: Bespoke experiential travel company crafting luxury adventure and expedition journeys including polar, oceanic, and remote wilderness itineraries. Directly comparable in experiential, expedition-led offering, particularly with The Vacation Studio's Antarctica and Northern Lights products.
• andBeyond: Luxury travel company operating owned safari lodges and curated itineraries across Africa, Asia, and South America. Strong overlap with The Vacation Studio's safari and cultural heritage offerings, with comparable emphasis on Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Peru.
• Scott Dunn: Premium bespoke travel company curating luxury holidays for affluent individuals and families worldwide. Direct competitor in the personalized luxury travel category with similar itinerary-design service model and global destination coverage.
• Black Tomato: London-based luxury travel agency specializing in bespoke, experiential itineraries including safaris, Arctic expeditions, and culturally immersive trips. Closest direct peer given its overlap with The Vacation Studio on high-touch curation, similar destination portfolio, and affluent individual traveler focus.
• Ker & Downey: Luxury tour operator specializing in custom-designed private journeys to Africa, Asia, and the Americas for high-end travelers. Comparable in bespoke luxury positioning, destination portfolio, and personalized service model.
• Roar Africa: Luxury safari specialist offering high-end, tailor-made African experiences including private lodges, game drives, and curated itineraries across Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. Highly comparable given The Vacation Studio's flagship "Safari Trail" product.
• Original Travel: UK-based bespoke travel company designing tailor-made holidays for discerning travelers across global destinations. Directly comparable in service model (consultative, itinerary-led), target customer (HNW individuals), and curated-experience positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Abercrombie & Kent: Global leader in luxury travel with decades of heritage, offering private guided journeys, luxury cruises, and tailormade itineraries across all seven continents. Sits above The Vacation Studio in scale and brand authority, serving as the broad incumbent benchmark in the same category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thevacationstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thevacationstudio

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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