PARTNERSHIPS 

Sphere Grand Escapes is a boutique destination management company specialising in bespoke wine and culinary journeys across Europe and South Africa. We work closely with travel advisors, boutique agencies, wine clubs, brands and corporate partners to design and operate fully custom wine experiences, delivered with discretion, precision and deep local knowledge.

Our role is to act as your trusted on-the-ground partner, translating your vision into seamless, high-quality journeys for your clients or private members.

 

​Who we work with

We collaborate with a select group of partners who value quality, flexibility and thoughtful execution.

• Travel Advisors & Boutique Agencies
  Destination expertise, white-label delivery and reliable local execution.

• Wine Clubs, Wine Brands & Wine Schools
  Exclusive member journeys, educational travel and curated small group experiences.

• Corporate & Company Retreats
  Wine-focused retreats for leadership teams, founders and private groups.

• Luxury Concierge & Private Client Services
  Discreet planning and delivery for clients

 

What we do 

As a destination management partner, we handle every aspect locally, allowing you to focus on your client relationship.

Fully custom itinerary design (private & small group)

• Winery access, tastings and producer introductions

• Boutique, vineyard, château and luxury hotel sourcing

• Dining concepts, culinary experiences and special events

• Private transportation, guides and logistics

• On-the-ground hosting and coordination

• White-label or discreet co-branded delivery

Every journey is built from the ground up — no fixed programs

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White-label & flexible collaboration

We like to operate behind the scenes, enabling you to present journeys

entirely under your own brand, or in discreet co-branding where preferred.

• You remain the primary point of contact

• We manage planning, logistics and local delivery

• Flexible levels of visibility

• A partnership-first, long-term mindset

This approach allows you to offer highly personalised wine travel

experiences without added operational complexity.

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Typical partner journeys

Partners engage us for:

• Wine club member trips

• Wine school educational tours

• Private journeys for top clients

• Small group travel (6–12 guests)

• Custom journeys from hosted or inscription tours

• Corporate wine-focused retreats

• Pre- and post-tour luxury tour extensions within Europe

We are equally comfortable supporting one-off projects or recurring annual journeys.

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Why partner with us?

• Boutique, not volume-driven

• Deep wine and culinary expertise

• Bespoke by design — no fixed itineraries

• Trusted local supplier network

• Detailed, professional and discreet execution

• VZR-affiliated for financial protection 

Our focus is on long-term partnerships, not transactions.

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How we work​

1. Introductory conversation
We discuss your objectives, audience and expectations, and clarify how we can best support your role toward the end client.

2. Alignment on vision, audience and scope
Together, we align on the overall concept, target group, level of accommodation and desired travel style.

3. Custom concept and proposal
We design a tailored journey concept and outline the proposed itinerary, experiences and logistics for your review.

4. Refinement and confirmation
You gather feedback from your client or members; we refine the proposal accordingly and confirm all elements.

5. Detailed planning and coordination
Once confirmed, we take the lead on detailed planning, supplier coordination and on-the-ground logistics.

6. On-the-ground delivery
We manage and deliver the grand escape locally, ensuring a seamless experience for your clients or group.

7. Post-journey evaluation
We review the tour together, gather feedback and discuss opportunities for future collaborations.

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