About

A sister company to Quintessentially - the world's leading private members. club & luxury lifestyle group - Quintessentially Travel is a bespoke global tour operator, offering exclusive travel to the world's elite.

Quintessentially Travel is the brainchild of luxury travel expert, Jeremy Sutton, who has passionately put together an elite portfolio of exclusive properties across the globe, along with a first-rate team of travel specialists; ensuring our clients experience a truly bespoke and personal service. Having looked after all the travel needs for Quintessentially members for the last seven years, gaining extensive insight and experience in the luxury travel market, Jeremy established Quintessentially Travel Ltd in June 2010, alongside Quintessentially's co-founders Aaron Simpson, Ben Elliot and Paul Drummond.

With dedicated offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Johannesburg and Dubai - as well as access to Quintessentially.s 50 other global offices - Quintessentially Travel has a worldwide presence to service the needs of our clients wherever they may be.

Available to both members and non-members, Quintessentially Travel will advise on and create tailor-made itineraries to the globes. most glamorous, sought after and remote destinations. Our endless contacts and industry relationships will not only ensure clients exclusive access to prestigious properties - from private villas and hotels through to ski lodges and spa retreats, but value-for-money travel experiences complete with a benefits package unrivalled in the luxury travel market.

Quintessentially has a reputation for meeting and excelling the needs of its clients, while keeping abreast of the dynamic nature of the luxury market, and this remains unparalleled in the industry. When it comes to shifting trends within luxury lifestyle, Quintessentially is the first to know and Quintessentially Travel offers a premium service with thorough knowledge in this evolving market and the expectations of high and ultra high net worth individuals.

Meet the Staff

Jeremy Sutton

Founder & Managing Director

Having worked in the travel industry for over 12 years, with the last seven being at Quintessentially looking after all the travel needs for its members, Jeremy founded Quintessentially Travel Ltd in 2010 as a luxury global tour operator. He is hugely passionate about travel and has been very fortunate to visit so may wonderful destinations globally - his favorite being South Africa and the Grenadines. When he is not globetrotting or having sleepless nights setting up the tour operation, the former England hockey pro, plays for a professional hockey team, enjoys whiling away a weekend watching football, cricket and rugby and is rather partial to a glass of Chianti and a fillet steak.

Penny Henson

Global Head of Travel

Penny started out her working life in event management for the Wimbledon Championships for many years before joining Quintessentially in September 2001 when she helped start up the Travel department for the group. Since then, she has travelled to a number of exotic destinations and advised hundreds of members on great holiday destinations. Penny has always had a passion for travel and her favourite destinations include South Africa, India, Bali, Thailand and the Maldives. Penny is married to Ant and they have a little girl Amelie who is currently becoming a very savvy traveller herself.

Dani Burke

Travel Specialist, London

Dani started her career in the travel industry 11 years ago working overseas for a global tour operator. She joined the Quintessentially team five years ago and continues to travel overseas as much as possible in order to keep her finger firmly on the pulse. Her favorite destinations include Borneo, meeting Orangutans in their natural habitat and Japan meeting traditional Geisha's. Dani is a sun worshiper and feels most at home in a hot climate which is why working in travel is the perfect environment. In her spare time when not travelling she can be found with her puppy Joey.

Louisa Smith

Travel Specialist, London

Having been brought up in the Far East, travel and adventure have always been Louisa's passion. She has travelled extensively all over the globe from a young age - her list of countries and places she has visited are enough to make anyone jealous! However, she is willing share her enthusiasm and enjoys putting interesting and unusual holidays together. In her spare time she loves socialising and seeking out yet more boutique hotels!!

Jenny Graham

PR & Marketing Manager

Born and bred in the Emerald Isle, Jenny started her career in event management and PR specialising in international real estate projects, before being lured into the world of travel at Quintessentially to head up the PR & Marketing for the group's travel division. A serial jetsetter who is most at home exploring faraway lands, Jenny's passion for travel has taken her far and wide - so whether it be ice climbing the Franz Joseph Glacier, working with the big 5 in South Africa, sky diving in Hawaii, basking in the sun in Bali or swimming holidays in Spain, Jenny is always on the lookout for her next adventure.... and media opportunity.

Kelly Grumbach

Head of Travel, New York

Born and raised in New York City to Korean-American parents, Kelly attended an international school where she grew up learning French. Upon graduating from Boston University with a degree in Communications, Kelly moved to Paris to live where she attended business school and worked in PR for the French fashion house, Cacharel. Her desire to work in an international and multi-cultural environment brought her to Quintessentially Travel - a bespoke experience company focused on making once-in-a-lifetime dreams come true. Kelly speaks French, Korean and English and is interested in travel, cooking and design.

Talia Parnass

Travel Specialist, New York

Originally from Montreal, Talia has lived, studied and worked in Canada, the US, UK and China. In doing so, she has successfully pursued degrees in politics and international relations at the undergraduate and graduate level. The fact she required a 'passport' for her first teddy bear was certainly a precursor to her lifelong love of travel. Talia couldn't be more thrilled to have found such a worldly team to work with and looks forward to logging more miles around the world. Her favorite place to travel is the Greek Islands.

Stefanie Kronemeyer Coppel

Travel Specialist, New York

Born in California and raised in Mexico, Stefanie's Polish, Irish and German background inspired her curiosity about world travel at a young age. While studying in Mexico, she majored in International Finance with a minor in Hotel Management, she spent time abroad in Denmark, Switzerland and earned university credit while circling the globe aboard a ship for five months. Stefanie has worked in the hotel industry in Mexico, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Philippines. Her favorite hobbies include traveling with her family to exotic destinations, spending a warm day at the beach, engaging in adventurous activities, water skiing, and enjoying fine foods and wines.

Lucy Jackson

Head of Travel, Hong Kong

Whether trekking the Himalayas, diving in the Far East, surfing down sand dunes in Mozambique, riding elephants as a Mahout in Nepal, going on safari in South Africa, kayaking through ocean fjords in Patagonia or around the remote islands of the Caribbean, Lucy will try all activities to see the world from many angles and integrate herself into any culture to get the fullest travelling experience. Having over seven years working in the boutique travel industry, Lucy's passion is, luckily for her, also her job!

Rehany Hassan

Travel Specialist, Dubai

Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Rehany has over eight years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. She started her career in airlines and travel agencies. In 2005, she moved to the UAE and in 2008 she joined the Quintessentially travel team to bring to life her passion of international travel. Her hobbies naturally include travel, particularly adventure trips, music, dance, swimming and socializing.

Shelley Jordan

Head of Travel, South Africa

Shelley, who grew up in Durban, has always been interested in the travel industry. After finishing school she headed for London where she lived for 13 years. Shelley has worked for travel agencies, airlines and tour operators including Aberkrombie & Kent, South African Airways and Garuda Indonesian Airlines. She has travelled the world visiting Australia, Fiji, the Far East, the USA, Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. She enjoys socialising and loves meeting people. A huge asset to the team, Shelley brings her 13 years of travel experience to our Johannesburg office and heads up Quintessentially's travel desk for South Africa.