Your journey. Deeply personal.
Travel meaningfully.
Experience immersively.
Enjoy immensely.
The Solist Approach
Travel has the power to change us.
People rarely remember every hotel, every meal, or every itinerary. They remember how a place made them feel.
They remember the guide who became a friend. The whale that surfaced beside the boat. The gorilla that held their gaze. The family dinner after catching fish together. The sunset that left everyone speechless.
Those are the moments that stay with us. Those are the moments that change us.
Meet Sarah
A lifetime of travel. A personal point of view.
For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of connecting people with extraordinary places and unforgettable expeditions.
Along the way, I’ve learned which experiences are worth seeking out, which people can be trusted, and which details transform a good trip into an unforgettable one.
That experience—and a lifetime devoted to exceptional service—is behind every journey Solist creates.
Why Solist
Your time belongs in the journey—not the search.
You can spend endless hours comparing properties, reading reviews, and sorting through recommendations. Or you can trust someone who knows what is reputable, what is truly exceptional, and—most importantly—what is right for you.
Solist brings firsthand experience, trusted relationships, and thoughtful service to every decision—so you can enjoy the anticipation without carrying the uncertainty.
The world, your way
Luxury cruises. Remote lodges. Private journeys. Meaningful expeditions.
Wherever you are drawn, Solist creates deeply personal luxury travel around the world—always shaped by how you want to experience it.
Where we are rooted
Kauaʻi
Our home island—from the North Shore to Waimea Canyon. Called the Garden Island for a reason, Kauaʻi is lush, inviting, beautifully wild, and pure.
A purpose close to us
Go beyond observing.
Become part of something meaningful.
Solist connects travelers with experiences that bring them closer to the people and work protecting wildlife and wild places.
These are journeys designed not only to change how you see the world—but to connect you more deeply to its future.
Rhino conservation experience, South Africa
Questions
How working with Solist works.
- What does Solist Traveler do?
- Solist Traveler is an independent luxury travel advisory. Sarah plans private, custom journeys worldwide — small-ship and expedition cruising, remote lodges, safaris, island stays and conservation travel — one traveler at a time rather than through packaged itineraries.
- Who is Sarah?
- Sarah is the founder of Solist Traveler and has spent more than 30 years connecting people with extraordinary places. She travels the destinations she recommends and plans every journey personally.
- How does working with a travel advisor begin?
- It starts with a conversation about how you like to travel, not a list of destinations. Share a few details through the inquiry form or email sarah@solist-traveler.com, and Sarah will follow up to talk through what you have in mind.
- What kinds of trips does Solist plan?
- Expedition and small-ship voyages, African safaris, hands-on conservation travel, remote lodges, family and multigenerational trips, and private stays such as the Solist residence at Timbers Kauaʻi in Līhuʻe.
- Is Solist Traveler accredited?
- Yes. Solist Traveler holds IATA/IATAN accreditation and is a CLIA member.
An Invitation
Let’s create something extraordinary.
Tell us where you’re drawn, what you hope to experience, and how you want it to feel. We’ll bring every detail together in a way that is deeply personal—and entirely your own.