We believe luxury travel is not defined by price, but by the quality of the decisions behind it. A remarkable hotel is rarely defined by photographs alone. What matters is how it feels to arrive, the sense of place, the service, and how it connects you to the destination. Rather than recommending what is heavily marketed, we focus on what will genuinely enhance the journey, whether that means choosing the right hotel, the right room category, or the right pace and flow from one place to the next.

Every journey begins with a conversation. We take time to understand the brief, the budget, and how each client likes to travel, then shape the itinerary with clarity and care. From hotel selection and room positioning to experiences and logistics, every recommendation is made with the aim of creating a journey that feels seamless, personal, and well considered from beginning to end.

Stripe Travel was founded by Cleo Castle, whose approach combines discipline, taste, and close attention to detail. Her background is rooted in luxury hotels and travel, together with a genuine passion for the industry and a clear understanding of what makes a journey truly work.

More than 40 of the world’s leading luxury hotels personally visited and reviewed in the past 12 months.

That firsthand experience gives Cleo current perspective on the service, atmosphere, room positioning, and overall fit that shape a stay. As founder of her own agency, she combines this knowledge with thoughtful planning and a clear understanding of each client’s brief to create journeys that feel seamless, personal, and beautifully considered.