Our Story
A note from Studio Wanderwell’s founder Sarah:
I know that time is your most valuable asset and Studio Wanderwell was borne out of my passion for ensuring that all our travellers make the most of every moment of their precious time off.
We believe in creating travel experiences that are inspirational, imaginative and as individual as you. We know that there are a million different ways that you could plan your trip. But it takes know-how, creativity, connections and attention to detail to create genuinely amazing, personalised trips that tick everyone’s boxes. And that’s exactly what we do.
Come along on the journey with us!
Our name is inspired by the legendary traveller Aloha Wanderwell who in 1922, aged only 16, answered an advert in a newspaper to join a world tour. She visited parts of the world no western man or woman had seen before in a Model T Ford, and was celebrated as the world’s most widely travelled woman!
Meet The Team
Sarah Bentall
Our founder Sarah has been lucky to enjoy a lifetime of travel, taking every opportunity to discover new places. Her travels have taken her to 46 countries (and counting...). Her adventures stretch from the shores of Lake Como to the surf beaches of El Salvador, and from the peaks of Japan's Niseko mountains to the creeks of the South Carolina low country.
Sarah is our travel designer in chief. When you plan a trip with Studio Wanderwell you'll unlock access to Sarah's incredible knowledge and expertise, and her passion for creating unique itineraries that help you to really get under the skin of the place you're travelling to.
Sarah's love for travel is only matched by her passion for creating incredible experiences. Before embarking on a career in travel, Sarah produced events for some of the world's leading brands and prides herself on knowing the secret to creating great moments that people never forget.
Antonia Narizzano
Growing up in South Africa and the Middle East, Antonia's innate passion for travel became deeply ingrained in her from a young age. She has always immersed herself in diverse cultures and expanded her travel diaries over the years, seeking out some of the world's hidden gems. Antonia says that some of her most memorable travel experiences include snorkelling with stingray in the Maldives, skydiving in Cape Town, sunrise mokoro trips on the Okavango and taking tuk tuks through the tea trails in Sri Lanka.
As Studio Wanderwell's Client Experience Manager, Antonia helps to craft incredible itineraries and ensures every detail of your trip is flawless. She is dedicated to making your travel dreams a reality, creating unforgettable memories. She gets so excited and is so passionate about the trips that we plan that sometimes she forgets that she's not actually going on the trip...!
Melissa Brooks
Every team needs a Girl Friday and Mel is ours! She works behind the scenes to keep the wheels turning on the company's operations as Studio Wanderwell's admin assistant. When she's not keeping us in check, Mel's passion is music and she loves nothing more than travelling to European cities to enjoy gigs and to explore different music scenes. Her favourite cities in Europe are Prague, Berlin and Venice but she is also a secret sunseeker and in her time off she can often be found on the beaches of Spain.
Our Partnerships
As bespoke travel consultants, Studio Wanderwell is committed to creating totally personalised itineraries and unique travel experiences for our clients. Part of our offering is exclusive access, added value and special benefits, and as such, we have become a member of Cartology Travel.
This luxury travel agency (headquartered in London, UK) was founded by a hotelier with over 30 years’ experience in luxury hospitality, and our membership of Cartology Travel enables us to leverage great industry relationships and knowledge to the benefit of our clients.
Cartology Travel is an independent affiliate of Travel Edge, one of the world’s leading travel groups. Through this affiliation, our clients are eligible for exclusive benefits and amenities such as upgrades, hotel credits, unique experiences and more at thousands of luxury hotels across the world.
By working with Cartology Travel, Studio Wanderwell is able to offer a highly personalised travel planning and management service, supported by robust financial protection for all your bookings.
