One Step Beyond: Welcome To A Parallel Universe

100 Thousand Club, Spring 2009 Summary

The 100 Thousand Club profiles Emmanuel Burgio and the rise of Blue Parallel across Latin America, chronicling journeys through Peru (Machu Picchu), Argentina (Patagonia and Buenos Aires), Brazil (Fernando de Noronha and Rio), Ecuador (Quito and the Galapagos), and Guatemala (Tikal), as well as coordinating the continental aerial logistics for National Geographic’s Through the Eyes of the Condor.

Key Quotes

“Welcome to a parallel universe.'Those words appeared at the end of Leonardo DiCaprio's glam-action movie 'The Beach,' and they inspired Emmanuel Burgio to invoke the theme of the film in the name of his company, Blue Parallel: a travel concierge service that takes you beyond the realm of the familiar into a new world.”

“The groundwork that he laid then still underlies the unique ability of Blue Parallel to combines adventure, exploration, and discovery with true luxury.”

“My goal has never been to be the biggest, but to be the best at what we do... The vision for the company hasn't changed, just the scope.”