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Americas
Experience the diversity and energy of an entire continent.
Introduction
Two continents, boundless adventure
From North America to South, the Americas constitute the most diverse travel terrain on earth. The paradise beaches of Hawaiʻi, the soaring skyline of New York, the Mayan ruins of Mexico, the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu, the glaciers of Patagonia, the northern lights over the Canadian Rockies: every element of travel is concentrated within a single landmass.
The Americas journeys crafted by NEWT Bespoke reconcile grand scale with profound depth. In Hawaiʻi, a private sunset dinner on the beach; in New York, a coveted table at a three-Michelin-star restaurant; in Peru, a route through Machu Picchu known only to archaeologists. Drawing upon cultivated local networks, your concierge delivers experiences that would otherwise be impossible.
The culinary riches of the Americas are not to be overlooked. The cutting-edge fine dining of New York, the ancestral cuisine of Oaxaca, the ceviche of Peru, the asado of Argentina. Each region's table is a mirror reflecting its history and terroir, inscribing the journey ever more deeply into memory.
Why journey through the Americas with Bespoke
Extraordinary natural diversity
From tropical beaches to glaciers, deserts to jungles. An entire world within a single landmass. The lava fields of Hawaiʻi, the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, the rainforests of the Amazon, the Perito Moreno Glacier of Patagonia. The Americas are a microcosm of the earth's natural splendour, offering multiple breathtaking landscapes within a single journey.
The paradise of Hawaiʻi
The nearest paradise from Japan. Private beaches, volcanic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Approximately seven hours from Narita, Hawaiʻi presents an entirely different character on each island: the premier resorts of Maui's Wailea, the volcanic national park of the Big Island, the Nā Pali Coast of Kauaʻi. The comfort of Japanese-language services is a significant advantage.
The mystique of South America
Machu Picchu, Patagonia, the Amazon. Life-changing adventures of unparalleled magnitude. Sunrise at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the glaciers of Patagonia viewed from the end of the world at Ushuaia, a night of passionate tango in Buenos Aires. South America possesses the power to reshape a traveller's understanding of life itself.
Countries
Destinations in this region
Hawaiʻi
Japan's nearest paradise extends far beyond Waikiki Beach on Oʻahu. A stay at a premier resort in Wailea on Maui, a helicopter tour over Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island, a private yacht cruise along the Nā Pali Coast of Kauaʻi. Each island possesses a distinctive character, which we present through an entirely bespoke itinerary.
Recommended stay: 5-9 nights
Best season: Year-round (April to October is especially pleasant)
New York
The world capital of culture and gastronomy, New York is a city of concentrated VIP experiences: front-row Broadway seats, a private guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum, and a coveted table at a three-Michelin-star restaurant. Personal shopping on Fifth Avenue, morning yoga in Central Park, and a tour of the Brooklyn art scene are also readily arranged.
Recommended stay: 4-7 nights
Best season: April to June / September to November
Los Angeles
The sun-drenched capital of the American West Coast, Los Angeles is the global epicentre of entertainment. A VIP studio tour in Hollywood, the golden sunset over Santa Monica Beach, and personal shopping along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Priority access to world-renowned theme parks, the electric atmosphere of an MLB game, masterpieces at the Getty Center, and a classic car drive along the Malibu coastline: a kaleidoscope of experiences concentrated within a single, extraordinary city.
Recommended stay: 5-8 nights
Best season: Year-round (April to October is especially pleasant)
Mexico
From luxury Caribbean resorts in Cancún to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum and the UNESCO-listed traditional cuisine of Oaxaca, Mexico is a treasury of ancient civilisation and gastronomy. The colourful colonial architecture of San Miguel de Allende, whale watching in Baja California, and distillery tours in the tequila heartland of Jalisco are experiences that linger long in memory.
Recommended stay: 7-10 nights
Best season: November to April
Peru
The mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu, the gastronomic capital of Lima, and the ancient ruins of the Sacred Valley. Peru is a South American jewel where history, cuisine, and adventure converge. A private archaeological tour of Machu Picchu, dining at world-ranked restaurants in Lima, and a stay at a heritage mansion hotel in Cusco. We provide complete support for altitude acclimatisation.
Recommended stay: 7-10 nights
Best season: May to September (dry season)
Brazil
The exhilarating spectacle of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, the thundering immensity of Iguazú Falls, the mysterious ecosystems of the Amazon rainforest, and the pristine beaches of Fernando de Noronha. Brazil is a nation of unparalleled natural scale, pulsating with the rhythm of samba. Views of Sugarloaf Mountain from a premier Copacabana hotel, a jungle immersion at an Amazon luxury lodge, and the cutting-edge restaurant scene of São Paulo: a journey that embraces the full breadth of South America's largest nation.
Recommended stay: 10-14 nights
Best season: May to September (dry season) / February (Carnival)
Chile
The glaciers and granite spires of Torres del Paine in Patagonia, the enigmatic moai of Easter Island, and the star-filled skies above the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth. Chile compresses every conceivable landscape into a slender, 4,300-kilometre ribbon of territory, yielding a nation of extraordinary wonder. Add winery tours through the Casablanca and Colchagua valleys and one achieves a journey in which adventure, gastronomy, and nature exist in perfect harmony.
Recommended stay: 10-14 nights
Best season: October to April (Patagonia) / Year-round (Atacama)
Argentina
The Perito Moreno Glacier at the end of the world, the tango halls of Buenos Aires, and the Malbec wineries of Mendoza. Argentina is a nation where South America's most European refinement coexists with untouched wilderness of staggering scale. A gaucho experience at an estancia, a helicopter tour of Iguazú Falls, and an Antarctic cruise departing from Ushuaia can all be arranged.
Recommended stay: 10-14 nights
Best season: October to March
Costa Rica
The ethereal green canopy of the cloud forests, the commanding silhouette of Arenal Volcano, and an astonishing biodiversity that encompasses five per cent of the world's species. Costa Rica is a Central American jewel at the vanguard of eco-luxury travel. Stay at a treehouse boutique lodge, observe sloths and resplendent quetzals at close quarters, and spend unhurried hours on the private beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park: a luxury journey in harmonious coexistence with nature.
Recommended stay: 7-10 nights
Best season: December to April (dry season)
Cuba
Ride through the time-suspended streets of old Havana in a classic convertible, as the melodies of the Buena Vista Social Club drift from the alleyways and a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio seals the moment. Cuba possesses an atmosphere found nowhere else on earth. To visit this rapidly evolving nation now carries a particular significance.
Recommended stay: 4-6 nights
Best season: November to April
Ecuador
The Galápagos Islands, which inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, remain the most singular wildlife paradise on earth. Fearless sea lions, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies encountered at arm's length deliver an emotional intensity found nowhere else. The UNESCO-listed colonial old town of Quito, and luxury lodge experiences in the headwaters of the Amazon, are equally not to be missed.
Recommended stay: 8-12 nights
Best season: June to September (Galápagos) / Year-round
Colombia
The vibrantly coloured colonial old town of Cartagena, the verdant hills of the Eje Cafetero that produce the world's finest coffee, and the remarkable urban transformation of Medellín. Colombia is South America's most dynamically evolving destination, commanding the attention of the global cognoscenti. Reside at a boutique hotel within the walled city of Cartagena, enjoy private tastings at a coffee estate, and snorkel the waters of the Rosario Islands on the Caribbean coast: a journey of compelling diversity.
Recommended stay: 7-10 nights
Best season: December to March / July to August
Bolivia
The mirror-like expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats, where the boundary between heaven and earth dissolves, creates the surreal sensation of walking upon the sky. The contrast between La Paz's skyscrapers and indigenous markets at 3,640 metres, the white colonial architecture of Sucre, and the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca. Bolivia promises the most mystical experiences in all of South America. A thoughtfully paced itinerary ensures comfortable altitude acclimatisation throughout.
Recommended stay: 7-10 nights
Best season: May to October (dry season) / February to March (mirror effect)
Canada
The sweeping ranges of the Canadian Rockies, the aurora borealis dancing over Yellowknife, and the sophisticated urban cultures of Vancouver and Toronto. Canada delivers world-class experiences in both nature and cityscape. Icefield exploration in Jasper, the pastoral beauty of Prince Edward Island, and the ski resort of Whistler present distinct attractions with each changing season.
Recommended stay: 7-12 nights
Best season: June to September (summer) / November to March (aurora and skiing)
Itineraries
Sample itineraries
Hawaiʻi Three-Island Premium
Begin at the Royal Hawaiian on Oʻahu, continue to a spa retreat at a Wailea resort on Maui, and soar above Kilauea Volcano by helicopter on the Big Island. Private beach dinners and sunset cruises are arranged on each island, ensuring the diverse allure of Hawaiʻi is experienced in its fullest measure.
Peru: Machu Picchu and Gastronomic Discovery
Begin with world-ranked dining in Lima, then journey through the Sacred Valley's ancient ruins en route to Cusco. Travel to Machu Picchu aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train and explore the citadel on a private archaeological tour. An unhurried schedule designed for altitude acclimatisation ensures comfort even at Cusco's 3,400-metre elevation.
Patagonia and Buenos Aires
Spend passionate evenings at Buenos Aires's historic tango halls and taste private Malbec selections in Mendoza, before flying south to Patagonia. Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, experience gaucho life at an estancia, and cruise the Beagle Channel from Ushuaia to absorb the immense scale of South America.
Experiences
Experiences unique to the Americas
Private yacht along the Nā Pali Coast
Cruise Hawaiʻi's dramatic Nā Pali Coast aboard a private yacht, with sunset sailings available. The towering sea cliffs of Kauaʻi's Nā Pali Coast are accessible only from the water. Dolphin and sea turtle encounters are frequent, and a personal chef prepares dinner aboard, creating an unforgettable ocean voyage.
Private Machu Picchu exploration
Accompanied by a dedicated guide, experience the ruins at dawn via an exclusive route. Enter the citadel in the early hours before the general public arrives, as a guide with specialist archaeological knowledge illuminates the engineering brilliance and astronomical insights of the Inca civilisation. The panoramic view from the summit of Huayna Picchu is truly exceptional.
New York VIP dining
The most coveted tables secured with certainty. VIP Broadway seating arranged to perfection. A concierge with intimate knowledge of New York's dining scene curates the finest culinary experiences, from the most avant-garde newcomers to enduring classics, tailored precisely to your palate. Exclusive menus and chef's table arrangements are readily available.
Aurora borealis in Canada
Witness the northern lights from Yellowknife, staying at a distinguished luxury lodge. One of the world's premier aurora observation sites, Yellowknife offers a high probability of sightings from November to March. Spend luxurious evenings in a lodge surrounded by pristine northern wilderness, watching for the aurora by the warmth of an open fire.
Travel Tips
Practical travel information
Getting there
Direct flights from Tokyo to Honolulu take approximately seven hours (outbound), to New York approximately thirteen hours. Mexico City is reached in approximately thirteen hours direct from Narita. South America is typically accessed via Houston or Dallas, with Lima approximately twenty hours distant. Vancouver is nine hours, Toronto twelve. We arrange all classes of air travel.
Visa requirements
An ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required for the United States. Canada requires an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization). Mexico (180 days), Peru (183 days), and Argentina (90 days) permit visa-free entry for tourism. Cuba requires the purchase of a tourist card. We provide full support for all entry procedures.
Currency and payment
Currencies vary by country: US dollar (United States and Hawaiʻi), Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, Peruvian sol, Argentine peso. Credit cards are widely accepted in Hawaiʻi, New York, and Canada. Cash may be required in certain South American settings. We advise on currency exchange and local currency preparation.
Climate overview
Hawaiʻi is warm year-round (24-30°C). New York experiences distinct seasons, with hot summers and cold winters. Mexican resort areas are dry and pleasant from November to April. Peru's dry season (May to September) is ideal for visiting Machu Picchu. Patagonia is best in the southern hemisphere summer (October to March). The Canadian aurora season runs November to March.
Health and safety
Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru are at high altitude (2,400-3,400m), making altitude sickness prevention essential. We design schedules that allow for acclimatisation and provide information on prophylactic medication. In South American cities, pickpocket awareness is advisable; we ensure security through private drivers and guides throughout.
Best Season
Best Time to Visit
Mar — May
Northern Spring — Blossoms and Renewal
North America awakens with the season's first warmth. In New York, Central Park's cherry blossoms reach their peak, and Broadway's new season premieres draw theatre enthusiasts from around the world. In Mexico's Oaxaca, the close of the dry season coincides with Semana Santa — the grand Holy Week processions are deeply intertwined with indigenous traditions, creating cultural spectacles of extraordinary power. In Hawai'i, the whale-watching season extends through March, offering close encounters with the majestic breaching of humpback whales. Peru's Inca Trail to Machu Picchu enters its optimal condition, with wildflowers adorning the Sacred Valley and the ruins beyond. In Costa Rica, the dry season continues at its finest, and the cloud forests of Monteverde offer the year's highest probability of spotting the resplendent quetzal.
- •New York's Central Park cherry blossoms and Broadway premieres
- •Oaxaca's Semana Santa and indigenous cultural heritage
- •Costa Rica's cloud forest quetzal spotting at peak season
Jun — Aug
Northern Summer — Adventure and Grand Vistas
The North American summer is the golden age of grand outdoor experience. In the Canadian Rockies, the hiking trails of Banff and Jasper open fully, revealing emerald glacial lakes of heart-stopping beauty. New York's Hamptons enters its social zenith, with the most distinguished beach club gatherings and waterfront dining. In Hawai'i, Maui's Road to Hana is at its finest, and Big Island helicopter tours over Kilauea offer a visceral encounter with volcanic power. In South America, Peru's dry season (May to September) delivers ideal conditions for Machu Picchu and Cusco. Colombia's Cartagena offers the vibrant colour of its colonial old town paired with Caribbean beach luxury. In Ecuador's Galápagos Islands, the cooler Humboldt Current brings heightened activity among penguins and sea lions, making this a naturalist's paradise.
- •Canadian Rockies glacial lake trekking and Banff lodge stays
- •Peru's dry-season Machu Picchu at optimal conditions
- •Galápagos Islands wildlife observation at peak activity
Sep — Nov
Northern Autumn, Southern Spring — Foliage Meets Fresh Growth
North America's autumn foliage paints the continent in gold and crimson, composing the year's most photogenic landscapes. New England's sugar maples peak from late September through October, and a drive along the region's scenic byways is among the world's great motoring experiences. Central Park's autumn canopy is magnificent, and a Michelin-starred dinner celebrating the season's harvest is the ideal complement. Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere, Patagonia's spring (October onward) heralds the opening of glacier trekking and hiking season, with lengthening days and moderate temperatures. Argentina's Mendoza wine country invites unhurried tastings in the quiet aftermath of the March-to-May harvest. In Chile's Atacama Desert, the rare Desierto Florido phenomenon may carpet the arid plains with wildflowers — a spectacle of nature at its most improbable and moving.
- •New England's legendary maple foliage driving routes
- •Patagonia's spring — glacier trekking season opens
- •Mendoza wine country post-harvest tastings
Dec — Feb
Northern Winter, Southern Summer — Aurora and Patagonian Light
The seasonal contrast between the two Americas reaches its most dramatic expression. In Canada's Yellowknife, the aurora borealis season is at its peak — a three-night stay yields a sighting probability of approximately ninety-five per cent. Evenings spent in a luxury lodge amid the pristine northern wilderness, watching the sky ignite in curtains of green and violet from the warmth of an open fire, constitute an experience of profound, almost spiritual beauty. Hawai'i remains warmly inviting year-round, yet December to February is peak whale-watching season, when humpback mothers and calves may be observed at remarkably close range. In South America, Patagonia basks in the long daylight of the austral summer, presenting optimal conditions for trekking at Perito Moreno Glacier. Brazil erupts in the ecstatic revelry of Rio's Carnival (February to March). In Bolivia, the rainy season transforms the Uyuni Salt Flat into the legendary 'Mirror of the Sky', where earth and heaven merge in a reflection of infinite beauty.
- •Yellowknife aurora lodge stay with near-certain sightings
- •Patagonia's Perito Moreno Glacier summer trekking
- •Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flat — the legendary 'Mirror of the Sky'
Testimonial
Client testimonial
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For my sixtieth birthday, I embarked on a sixteen-day journey through Peru and Argentina. The moment of witnessing dawn at Machu Picchu, accompanied by our archaeological guide, was the most profoundly moving experience of my life. Altitude management was handled flawlessly, and I never once felt a moment of concern. The tango shows of Buenos Aires and the winery visits of Mendoza were equally magnificent, and I was deeply struck by the richness of South America.
H.Y. (Gentleman in his 60s, Nagoya)
Peru and Argentina, 16 days
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