20 Trips Of A Lifetime

Worth, July 2011 Summary

Worth magazine spotlights 20 transformative adventures worldwide, ranking Blue Parallel’s private journey to Brazil’s remote Fernando de Noronha archipelago as a top trip. The feature outlines founder Emmanuel Burgio’s mission to cater to time-strapped professionals through bespoke multi-day itineraries that blend marine exploration in UNESCO-listed waters with mainland Brazilian culture, including VIP Carnaval access in Rio and private samba drumming masterclasses in Bahia.

Key Quotes

“After leaving a career in finance, Emmanuel Burgio founded Blue Parallel, a luxury travel company, to plan trips for the busy people he'd once worked alongside. 'They have time to travel, but not to plan anything complex,' he says.”

“One of Blue Parallel's most memorable trips takes travelers to Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago of 21 tiny islands some 215 miles off the coast of northeastern Brazil. A UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001, the islands are beloved by divers and snorkelers who hope to encounter sharks, rays, turtles and pods of spinner dolphins.”