Satopia Perspective Newsletter April 2024

Welcome to the Satopia Spring Edition of Perspective

We’re excited to bring you some spring vibes full of celebrations from our award-winning hosts, unique new experiences and exciting partnerships. Prepare for a season of flavour, flair, and unforgettable fun!

This month, we’re celebrating two of our wonderful hosts with a heartfelt congratulations to Chef Dominique Crenn and Chef Asma Khan, who are both featured on this year’s TIME 100 list of the most influential people. Their commitment to championing others and passion for life make joining their experiences a truly special opportunity to learn from their perspective on how we can create a positive future for the world. 

This month, you can also read an interview by Catherine Kennedy on our new ‘cinematic experiences’ launch as we find new ways to enhance the world of creativity we bring to our community. In case you missed it, we’re off to Copenhagen this summer with a trifecta of culinary creativity. Join Kim and Chad from the community, who are leading an epic experience that includes Noma, Alchemist, and Geranium for three days with three of the World’s 50 Best restaurants! 

Find out more below on a new partnership, Satopia Membership invitations, where we’re off to next with Francis Mallmann as well as how you can join Sir Richard Branson on Necker with Virgin Unite. 

Stay curious, stay hungry, and most importantly, stay adventurous.

Emma Ponsonby & Ahmed Gouda
Satopia Founders

In an interview with Catherine Kennedy, Satopia Travel’s Emma Ponsonby and Ahmed Gouda discuss their unique “cinematic travel experiences” concept. Each journey is designed as a distinct story, offering deep connections with renowned chefs and meaningful community engagement.

This creative approach shapes each travel experience into a memorable, movie-like event, emphasizing personal growth and a positive impact for local communities.

Introducing Our New Membership

We are excited to introduce the new Satopia Travel Membership, designed to transform your travel experiences into journeys of personal growth and global connection. As a member, you gain access to exclusive trips, intimate gatherings with influential leaders, and a network of like-minded travellers.

Satopia Explorer and Connoisseur members can enjoy exclusive access to our preferred rates, up to 15% off our standard pricing.

For new complimentary Wanderluster memberships, enjoy preferred rates on your first booking if reserved by May 31, 2024 on the Kenya, New Zealand, Asma Khan and Massimo Bottura experiences. Availability is limited and offered on a first-booked basis.

DEPARTURE | AUGUST 2024

Join us in Copenhagen for the thriving food scene this August with the Satopia Community Connections experience. Kim and Chad will be your hosts, guiding you through an exclusive culinary adventure featuring dining at three of the world’s top restaurants, renowned for their groundbreaking Neo-Nordic cuisine: noma, Alchemist, and Geranium.

It is incredibly difficult to get a table at these iconic restaurants, with rumours that the combined waiting list surpasses 100,000 people each month.

With the Satopia experience, we’ve secured your seat at the table, waiting for you at all three restaurants for exquisite dining experiences with a small group of our community members.

It’s the perfect mix of great food and company, everything you’d expect from dining at the world’s best in Nordic cuisine. Reach out to the Satopia Community if you’d like to join us for a taste of Copenhagen. Only two rooms remain for this exclusive experience!

Fly with Netjets this Summer

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with NetJets! Now, when you book a European departure with Satopia, you have the option to fly with NetJets, adding an extra layer of luxury and convenience to your journey. To learn more about this exclusive opportunity and how you can enhance your travel experience, schedule a call.

NetJets is dedicated to environmentally responsible flying with its “Blue Skies” program, initiated in 2015.

This initiative enables jet owners to offset the carbon footprint of their flights by purchasing carbon credits, calculated based on their annual flight hours. These contributions support carefully selected projects that reduce CO2 emissions and provide community benefits, in collaboration with Climate Impact Partners.

Experience the Rustic Elegance of Garzón on a Francis Mallmann Culinary Retreat

DEPARTURE | JANUARY 2025

We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with the master of the Seven-Fires, Chef Francis Mallmann and announce an exclusive 8-day gourmet experience in Uruguay, where Chef Mallmann will showcase his unparalleled skill and creative genius. Nestled in the quaint, historic village of Pueblo Garzón, this experience promises an intimate immersion into the rich culinary heritage and culture of South America.

Francis Mallmann, a culinary maestro with deep roots in both Argentina and Uruguay, personally hosts your group. Here, you’ll dive into the art of open-fire cooking, experiencing gastronomic alchemy over custom-made open fires. 

Each day in Garzón brings a new experience – from mystical native forests to secret beaches – handpicked by Francis to unveil charming sides of Uruguay few people know. Equally each meal promises to be a unique testament to Mallmann’s honest and elegant approach to local ingredients and dining experiences.  This hosted experience with Francis Mallmann is a rare glimpse into the soul of Uruguay, an invitation to partake in the quaint magical realm Mallmann has cultivated over the last 35 years in the remote hills of Garzón.

This private experience is perfect for small groups and families.

Unlock Inspiration on Necker Island with Virgin Unite

DEPARTURE | SUMMER 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that members of the Satopia community now have the opportunity to join two unique gatherings on Necker Island.

First up, this July is the “Dyslexic Thinking Celebration,” which highlights the value of dyslexic thinking in education, employment, and policy-making. The event will feature a lineup of esteemed speakers, including Sir Richard Branson and Kate Griggs, and offers time for community building and enjoyment of the island’s luxuries.

Following this, also in July the “Disrupting for Good Gathering” will convene leaders to tackle global challenges across justice, environment, and more, promising engaging discussions and collaborative solution-building.

Both events provide all-inclusive accommodation and activities. This is a unique chance for Satopia members to engage with global thought leaders in an inspiring setting.

For more details on joining these exclusive Necker Island events, schedule an introduction call with us or message us on Whatsapp.

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