Condé Nast awards 11 of Butterfield & Robinson’s Experience Designers

We’re thrilled to share that 11 of our Experience Designers have been named Top Travel Specialists for 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler. At B&R, it's our people who truly make the difference, and this industry honour is a testament to the hard work and fantastic trips that our Experience Designers create for our travellers.    

Condé Nast’s annual list is a coveted accolade that recognizes and celebrates the best travel advisors from around the globe. Those who make the list are chosen for their specialized expertise in luxury travel, service and the value they bring to those relying on them for a one-of-a-kind adventure. 

Our Experience Designers have decades of knowledge, hundreds of trips under their belt, and most importantly, they share a passion for life that's contagious. We’re deeply grateful for their expertise and adventures—from France to Spain, Vietnam to New Zealand. Learn more about them and start dreaming about your next trip!

Having designed more than 350 trips for B&R travellers, Tom has a wealth of expertise and an equally strong network of local connections that he leverages to build extraordinary trips. He specializes in some of Europe’s most exciting emerging destinations, including Slovenia, Georgia and Romania, and is passionate about water-based adventures—think private yachts and coastal gems. 

Specializing in the Italian Lakes and Veneto regions, Edo will show you a side of Italy you can’t find by yourself. He has first-hand knowledge of wine production, having worked at a winery himself, and ensures travellers get access to the best experiences in these iconic regions. His insider insight is essential for truly getting an authentic experience. 

Rob is a “living-on-the-ground-and-in-the-actual-time-zone Kiwi local” who specializes in immersive itineraries that are heavy on wow moments. For New Zealand and Australia adventures, there’s no one better to design an epic adventure. He’s passionate about ensuring travellers experience the true culture, communities and landscape of these special countries—and lets you in on the tiny ins and outs that only a local would know. 

Always up for a challenge, Mario’s niche is highly individual trips—the more complex the better as far as he’s concerned. Overseeing trips in central and northern Europe, Mario can weave together trips that span regions and cross borders with his network of local artisans, hoteliers, musicians and chefs guiding the way. A former chef, you can be sure your itinerary will be filled with only the best culinary experiences.  

Nathan’s expertise has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler since 2017. Our go-to guy for Southeast Asia adventures, he creates itineraries filled with experiences that get to the heart of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and beyond. With over 300 trips under his belt as a guide and designer, he delivers the very best of what this region has to offer. 

This is Courtney’s fifth year as a Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist. An expert in all things Italy, and a resident of Florence, Courtney’s focus is on insider access and all of her trips include connections with locals, including lunches in private homes and cooking classes, and insider experiences. She has a passion for art as well, so culture lovers will be delighted with the adventures she dreams up. 

Passionate about culture, sports, music and nature, Andres expertly designs trips for Spain’s and Portugal’s coastal regions. Having lived and travelled extensively in Catalonia, Andalucia and the Algarve, Andres’s trips are planned with a local eye and he is guided by traveller passion. Whether it’s art or the surf that capture your attention, he will deliver the trip of a lifetime. 

Erin’s regions include the Balkan countries as well as British Columbia and Rocky Mountain adventures. Her specialty is crafting active trips that allow for moments of self-discovery, whether that’s achieving a new goal, or finding time to reflect on the here and now.  

Our go-to for all things Switzerland, whether it’s mountains, art or chocolate, Marya knows how to find exclusive experiences that you’ll want to shout about from the mountaintops. The diversity of the regions she plans in means her trips are just as varied. Whether it’s culture, mountaineering, rafting or gastronomy, the experiences she plans immerse travellers in a true sense of place. 

There’s no one better to design your trip to Burgundy than Eugenie, who lives and breathes the region. As a local, her network is unrivalled. She introduces travellers to fellow locals who have a true impact on the region, whether it’s chefs, winemakers or historians. The magic in her trips can be found in moments of cheer—whether it’s raising a glass to new friends or savouring an exclusive meal with a private chef. 

If a mountain adventure is what you’re after, no one knows the Dolomites like Georgia does. A passionate hiker and skier, she knows first-hand the best trails and mountain huts, the best views and the best grappa to toast them with. A Condé Nast Top Traveler since 2019, Georgia is passionate about exploring the outdoors, and personally vets every meal, experience and accommodation she plans for travellers.