A Personal Introduction

In a world of endless options and curated perfection, truly meaningful travel is becoming harder to find and distinguish. That’s exactly why I founded Whalley & Ross - a modern, quietly confident luxury travel company that crafts bespoke experiences for those who value the journey as much as the destination.

Welcome to The Packing List, our new journal for all things travel - part editorial, part insider insight, and always grounded in the world we know best: considered, personal, unforgettable journeys.

A recent Whalley & Ross trip to Indonesia’s Komodo Islands onboard a private yacht

A New Kind of Luxury Travel Partner

At Whalley & Ross, we’re not a traditional travel business, nor a faceless booking platform. We’re a private travel company defined by trust, precision, and creativity - built to serve those who want more from their travel.

Our clients come to us for everything from once-in-a-lifetime adventures and complex, multi-country itineraries to simple weekend aways, honeymoons, and family escapes. What sets us apart isn’t the size of the trip - it’s the way we approach it.

Whether we’re sourcing a Provençal villa for a spontaneous summer getaway, or designing a four-week archaeological journey through southern Africa, we take the same pride in every booking. For us, luxury lies in the detail - turning up to your hotel in Paris to find your room just right, your dietary preferences already noted, a curated list of local restaurants at hand, and thoughtful touches woven in throughout.

Every journey we design is underpinned by the same care, curiosity, and strategic thinking - because it’s not about how far you go, but how it feels when you get there.

Find Out For Yourself

From Military Precision to Meaningful Moments

My own background is part of what makes our approach unique. With years of experience in the British Army and a deep passion for exploration, I founded Whalley & Ross to bring a new level of operational excellence and creative finesse to the world of private travel.

We’re small and agile, supported by a global network of exceptional partners; destination experts, luxury hoteliers, private pilots, conservationists, chefs, and curators - all of whom share our obsession with getting the detail right.

It’s this blend of precision planning and personal connection that allows us to deliver the kind of travel that clients return to, again and again.

Whalley & Ross in the Tinajani Canyon, Peru

Trusted by Clients Around the World

Over the past few months, we’ve been busy planning a multitude of trip types in a variety of locations - from multi-generational adventures across Europe, tailor-made honeymoons, last-minute yachts in the South of France, and in-depth discoveries of southern Africa.

Our clients include families, couples, founders, creatives, and private offices - many of whom trust us not only for their major trips, but also for handling the smaller, everyday escapes with quiet efficiency.

They choose Whalley & Ross because they know we’ll deliver - with discretion, care, and seamless execution.

Quiet Recognition, Bold Standards

This month, I was proud to be named one of TTG’s 30 Under 30 – recognising rising talent in the luxury travel industry. Shortly after, Whalley & Ross was shortlisted as a finalist for Top Luxury Adventure Agency 2025, highlighting the strength of our work within such a short time.

These moments of recognition are important to share, not out of ego, but as a sign of what we’re building: a travel company that values deep expertise, meaningful relationships, and long-term trust.

This is Just the Beginning

Whether you’re here because we’ve worked together before, or because someone in your circle passed along our name, I’m glad you found us.

Whalley & Ross is ready when you are - to plan your next bespoke holiday, to design a private travel experience that feels like you, or to simply take care of the logistics so you can enjoy the journey.

In the meantime, The Packing List will be our way of sharing what we’re loving, learning, and looking forward to, from destination deep-dives to tips & tricks, and journal-style stories from the road.

Until then - thank you for being here.

Yours,

Ruari Whalley-Ross

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