Press & Awards

Our obsession with providing the most bespoke, tailor-made services along with our innovative approach to travel has been recognised by some of the world’s leading media outlets and travel writers. Here are a few examples:

Guest of a Guest covers Morocco

Guest of a Guest

Guest of a Guest profiles Tom Marchant to hear about inspiring destinations and expert tips for making travel seamless

Luxury travel in Japan in the press

Walpole

Walpole's Jenni Rayner interviews our co-founder T...

Walpole's Jenni Rayner interviews our co-founder Tom as a ‘Leader in Luxury’

Road through US landscapes

The Telegraph

The Telegraph's Amanda Hyde includes input from ou...

The Telegraph's Amanda Hyde includes input from our co-founder Tom on extraordinary travels in mid-life

Agatha Christie travels

Fortune

Fortune Magazine covers the Black Tomato x Agatha ...

Fortune Magazine covers the Black Tomato x Agatha Christie launch

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Kiplinger

A Memorable Five-Star Excursion Through Iceland’...

A Memorable Five-Star Excursion Through Iceland’s Volcanic 'Dreamscape'

Game of Thrones Dubrovnik

Marie Claire

Marie Claire covers Black Tomato's pioneering Set ...

Marie Claire covers Black Tomato's pioneering Set Jetting itinerary, specifically Game of Thrones

Leopard in Botswana for Tatler

Tatler

We sent Delilah on "a life-changing journey" to Bo...

We sent Delilah on "a life-changing journey" to Botswana - awarded the Tatler Travel Editor's "trip of the year"

Honolulu surfing on an Agatha Christie inspired tour

Evening Standard

Evening Standard's Abha Shah writes about the best adventure trips in the world including our Agatha inspired grand tour

Drone shot of the forest

CNN

CNN explores Black Tomato's unique drone holiday s...

CNN explores Black Tomato's unique drone holiday service

Capadoccia, Turkey

The Times

Writer for The Times Marianna Hunt includes insigh...

Writer for The Times Marianna Hunt includes insights from our co-founder Tom on the rise of luxury mid-life gap years

Cipriani dinner for James Bond trips in the press

Country & Town House

Country & Town House reveals how Black Tomato is "...

Country & Town House reveals how Black Tomato is "ready and raring with Bond-themed travel experiences"

Tasman trip for Agatha Christie journeys

Elite Traveler

Elite Traveler's Irenie Forshaw writes about our A...

Elite Traveler's Irenie Forshaw writes about our Agatha Christie inspired "once-in-a-lifetime voyage around the world"

Tasting Notes in Peru in the press

The Telegraph

Telegraph writer Natasha noted our "access to top-notch places and people is fantastic" on a 'Tasting Notes' trip we arranged for ...

Telegraph writer Natasha noted our "access to top-notch places and people is fantastic" on a 'Tasting Notes' trip we arranged for her in Peru

Aztec temple field trip

The Telegraph

Laura Fowler writing for The Telegraph features ou...

Laura Fowler writing for The Telegraph features our 'Field Trips' and quotes from our co-founder Tom

Agatha Christie Niagara Falls trip

Mail on Sunday

Angelina Villa-Clarke writes about our Agatha Chri...

Angelina Villa-Clarke writes about our Agatha Christie inspired "epic journey" for the Mail on Sunday

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Euronews

Euronews's Hannah Brown writes about our Field Trip collection as "the perfect holiday for the whole family"

Spa in India in the press

Tatler

Seeking reprieve from "a frenzied life in London", we sent Tatler Travel editor Deliah to India to find tranquility at Shakti Sikk...

Seeking reprieve from "a frenzied life in London", we sent Tatler Travel editor Deliah to India to find tranquility at Shakti Sikkim

Mountain scape in Peru

Wanderlust

Wanderlust awards Black Tomato as a 'Favourite Tour Operator (Specialist)'

London

Euronews

Euronews recommends you "leave the immersion thril...

Euronews recommends you "leave the immersion thrills to Black Tomato"

Archway in Sardinia

The Telegraph

On a Black Tomato trip to Sardinia we arranged a '...

On a Black Tomato trip to Sardinia we arranged a 'Blue Zone' immersion for Telegraph writer Marianna to discover the secrets of longevity

Arches in Morocco

Country & Town House

"Take the plunge, you won’t regret it" encourage...

"Take the plunge, you won’t regret it" encourages Country & Town House writer Maria, who we sent on a trip Morocco

Stunning building in Jaipur, India

Harper's Bazaar

Black Tomato founder Tom Marchant shares his view ...

Black Tomato founder Tom Marchant shares his view on the most beautiful cities in the world for Harper's Bazaar

Two ladies weaving in Indonesia

Elle

Jenny Southan writing for Elle features our 'Bring...

Jenny Southan writing for Elle features our 'Bring It Back' trips and quotes from our co-founder Tom

Venice at sunset with gondolas

The New York Times

The NY Times covers the launch of Black Tomato x J...

The NY Times covers the launch of Black Tomato x James Bond

Swiss Alps in the mist

Elite Traveler

Elite Traveler covered the "incredible experiences...

Elite Traveler covered the "incredible experiences" offered by our 007 partnership

Agatha Christie Tatler in the press

Tatler

Tatler's Eliz Akdeniz writes about our Agatha Chri...

Tatler's Eliz Akdeniz writes about our Agatha Christie inspired trips

Swiss Alps in the mist

Elite Traveler

Elite Traveler covered the "incredible experiences...

Elite Traveler covered the "incredible experiences" offered by our 007 partnership

Aston Martin DB5 in London - 007 trips in the press

The Times

The Times news reporter Jack Malvern wrote about our 007 trips

Gaucho in Argentina

Departures

Author Mickey Rapkin unwinds in Argentina after an immersive tour with Black Tomato

Suspension bridge through the jungle

Euronews

Euronews recognises Black Tomato's efforts in sust...

Euronews recognises Black Tomato's efforts in sustainability, as one of the most eco-friendly travel companies in Europe

Oahu in Hawaii, one of Agatha Christie's favourite holiday spots in the press

Wanderlust

Wanderlust's Jessica Reid recommends readers follo...

Wanderlust's Jessica Reid recommends readers follow in Agatha Christie's footsteps on our Agatha inspired grand tour

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The New York Times

Debra Kamin explores the rise of multi-generationa...

Debra Kamin explores the rise of multi-generational travel and Take me on a Story

Eclipse in Patagonia in the press

Cool Hunting

Write up on very special eclipse in Patagonia and ...

Write up on very special eclipse in Patagonia and bespoke BT setup

Stargazing in Atacama desert

Conde Nast Traveler

Tom Vanderbilt explores the otherworldly Atacama with Black Tomato

Sailing boat on blue water

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Travel Editor Nikki Ekstein covers the launch of a BT group travel program

Gilded age in Newport, Rhode Island

Financial Times

For a How to Spend It cover story, we sent FT writ...

For a How to Spend It cover story, we sent FT writer Baya Simons on a storied trip to Newport, Rhode Island

Aston Martin DBS - James Bond in the press

Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal covers the launch of BT x ...

The Wall Street Journal covers the launch of BT x James Bond

Hot air balloons float over mountainous landscapes

Forbes

Alex Kirkman covers Black Tomato's novel new priva...

Alex Kirkman covers Black Tomato's novel new private group travel offering

Luxury cabana on a beach

Brit + Co

Brit + Co lists Black Tomato as a top company to b...

Brit + Co lists Black Tomato as a top company to book a bespoke vacation

Road trip to the mountains

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure covers new road trip itineraries with Black Tomato, Auberge and Mercedes

A lone figure walks through a sandy desert

The Washington Post

The Washington Post explores Black Tomato's Get Lo...

The Washington Post explores Black Tomato's Get Lost trips

Costa Rica cloud forest

Departures

We sent John Bowe on an intrepid adventure to Cost...

We sent John Bowe on an intrepid adventure to Costa Rica, for a much-needed refresher on living the pura vida

Beach cave

Financial Times

Tom Robbins features Get Lost and Take Me On A Story in a new year trends feature

Waterskiing on Lake Como like James Bond in the press

Robb Report

Robb Report features the launch of Black Tomato x James Bond

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Elle UK

Susan Ward Davies' Epic Black Tomato Road Trip in ...

Susan Ward Davies' Epic Black Tomato Road Trip in Namibia

Drone shot of a pathway along the coast

The New York Times

The Ny Times profiles Black Tomato's Drone the Wor...

The Ny Times profiles Black Tomato's Drone the World service

Southwestern USA landscapes and mountains

Travel + Leisure

Rosecrans Baldwin test drives one of Black Tomato'...

Rosecrans Baldwin test drives one of Black Tomato's new southwestern itineraries with Auberge and Mercedes-Benz

A doorway in Oxford to a

Cool Hunting

Cool Hunting's David Graver writes about our new s...

Cool Hunting's David Graver writes about our new storybook experiences and inspiration

European city with bike

AFAR

Writing for AFAR, Annie Fitzsimmons interviews our co-founder Tom for his intel on European cities

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Forbes

Angelina Villa-Clarke writes about our imaginative Take me on a Story series for Forbes

Sri Lanka railway

VOGUE

We sent travel writer Michaela Trimble to explore ...

We sent travel writer Michaela Trimble to explore Sri Lanka for a dedicated 'insider's guide' to the destination

Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan

National Geographic Traveller

Samantha Lewis includes intel from Black Tomato in...

Samantha Lewis includes intel from Black Tomato in a National Georgraphic Traveller story on bespoke luxury trip planning

A tree lined path in a Bristol park

Harper's Bazaar

Our co-founder Tom pens a piece for Harper's Bazaa...

Our co-founder Tom pens a piece for Harper's Bazaar' on the appeal of UK cities for summer travels

Green mountains and rivers in Iceland

Financial Times

We sent Financial Times Editor Lorien Kite to "edg...

We sent Financial Times Editor Lorien Kite to "edge of the world" Iceland with his family to experience one of our Take me on a Story trips

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Spear's

Spear's recognises Black Tomato as one of the best...

Spear's recognises Black Tomato as one of the best travel companies for HNWs

Dandenong railway following in Agatha Christie's footsteps

Robb Report

"A thoughtful series of customised journeys" is ho...

"A thoughtful series of customised journeys" is how Alia Akkam describes our Agatha Christie inspired grand tour for Robb Report

Rwanda roads into the jungle

Harper's Bazaar

Writer Nicole Trivilas recounts her unforgettable ...

Writer Nicole Trivilas recounts her unforgettable Black Tomato trip to Rwanda

Gorilla looks to the floor in Rwanda

Spear's

We arranged for Spear's writer Rasika to witness "...

We arranged for Spear's writer Rasika to witness "luxury hospitality being a force for good" in Rwanda

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City AM

City AM wrote about our "ultimate trips of a lifetime for James Bond fans"

Solden - James Bond in the press

Forbes

Angelina Villa-Clarke covered our "unprecedented access to Bond partners and a level of detail that has never before been possible...

Angelina Villa-Clarke covered our "unprecedented access to Bond partners and a level of detail that has never before been possible"

European Alps in the summer

National Geographic

National Geographic Traveller's Sarah Barrell incl...

National Geographic Traveller's Sarah Barrell includes insights from our Head of Product Carolyn on why the Alps are Europe’s new summer hotspot

White building in Mykonos, Greece

City AM

"Thoughtful luxury at its best" is how City AM wri...

"Thoughtful luxury at its best" is how City AM writer Angelina Villa-Clarke describes her Black Tomato trip to Kalesma, Mykonos

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AFAR

Deputy Editor at AFAR covers exclusive on new educ...

Deputy Editor at AFAR covers exclusive on new educative 'Field Trip' programming on BT

Stone hallway in Versailles

Vogue

We sent Ella Riley-Adams to experience a real life...

We sent Ella Riley-Adams to experience a real life 'night at the Museum' in Paris and a theatrical hotel in Versailles

Aurora borealis in Norway overlooking mountains and lake

Town & Country

Town & Country lists Black Tomato's exclusive Aurora Lodge as one of the best new private escapes

Three people carry supplies along a dirt track in Africa

Wall Street Journal

The WSJ includes Black Tomato's Bring it Back trips as a way to creatively harness travel to achieve work life balance and address...

The WSJ includes Black Tomato's Bring it Back trips as a way to creatively harness travel to achieve work life balance and address life's big questions

Martini masterclass for James Bond in the press

The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter features the launch of Blac...

The Hollywood Reporter features the launch of Black Tomato x James Bond

Textiles market in Guatemala

Conde Nast Traveler

We sent writer Alex Postman to explore under-the-r...

We sent writer Alex Postman to explore under-the-radar gem Guatemala with Black Tomato

Helicopter over mountains in Solden for James Bond press trip

Financial Times

We sent Financial Times writer Peter Aspden on a "...

We sent Financial Times writer Peter Aspden on a "meticulously designed" Bond inspired adventure in London and Italy

Maori carvings on New Zealand

Departures

We sent author Christina Thompson with her Maori h...

We sent author Christina Thompson with her Maori husband to New Zealand for a piece on rediscovery and immersion into the South Island

Melbourne in the footsteps of Agatha Christie

Travel + Leisure

Crime novelist Amanda Ward travels with Black Toma...

Crime novelist Amanda Ward travels with Black Tomato to experience a collaboration with the Agatha Christie estate

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Bloomberg

Bloomberg reporter Sarah Rappaport features the Bl...

Bloomberg reporter Sarah Rappaport features the Black Tomato x James Bond launch as "the closest you can get to being 007"

Iceland's winter landscapes with starry sky above

Travel + Leisure

We sent legendary features writer Marcia DeSanctis...

We sent legendary features writer Marcia DeSanctis to Iceland

Chile landscapes at sunset

Conde Nast Traveler

We sent CNT Senior Features Editor Becca Misner to...

We sent CNT Senior Features Editor Becca Misner to Chile to get a glimpse under the hood of how Black Tomato trips come together

A local street in Italy with Vespa

Harper's Bazaar

Co-founder Tom Marchant shares his insider's guide to Italy in the Harper's Bazaar column

Morocco lanscapes

The New Yorker

We sent seasoned author and New Yorker contributor Ed Caesar to Morocco to experience our Get Lost service first-hand. The result:...

We sent seasoned author and New Yorker contributor Ed Caesar to Morocco to experience our Get Lost service first-hand. The result: "The joys—and absurdities—of finding oneself abandoned in a desolate landscape."

A pagoda on the side of a cliff in Bhutan

Vogue

We sent journalist Brandon Presser on an epic, culturally immersive journey through Bhutan

New York Times family travel trends

New York Times

The New York Times names Black Tomato as one of th...

The New York Times names Black Tomato as one of the leaders in the family travel space

“Many companies brag about offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But with Black Tomato it’s not hyperbole”

“Black Tomato are one of the coolest things in the world. Don’t even try and live without them”

“Black Tomato is a super innovative company where the sky is the limit for their clients”

“Black Tomato prides itself on meeting customers every minor need or desires”

“Black Tomato is the choice provider of mind-expanding holidays”