Ellen Palumbo
Based in Melbourne, Florida
Ellen Palumbo
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My Story
I craft one-of-a-kind journeys built around your vision, the details that matter, and experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime. By seamlessly blending luxury with adventure, I create trips that feel both exhilarating and effortless. If you’re ready for travel that’s thoughtfully planned and truly unforgettable, let’s design it together.
Travel Style
I design extraordinary journeys for people who value rare experiences, impeccable taste, and their time. While you focus on what matters most, I invest countless hours sourcing the world’s most distinctive, bucket-list properties, securing access to unforgettable adventures, and curating dining and cultural moments you won’t find in a guidebook.
Every itinerary is intentionally crafted with a flexible daily flow—structured enough to maximize each destination, yet effortless enough to feel indulgent. Expect a seamless balance of adrenaline and refinement: private guides, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and exceptional boutique accommodations that become a defining part of the journey, not just a place to sleep.
If you’re seeking a trip that feels elevated, personal, and truly unforgettable—this is where it begins.
Reviews (1)
Gabrielle A.
about 1 month ago
I had such an amazing booking experience working with Ellen from Fora. From start to finish, she was incredibly attentive, responsive, and thoughtful in every interaction. Ellen made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. She truly listened to what we were looking for and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Her communication was clear, timely, and warm, which made such a difference.
You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in creating a great experience. I couldn’t recommend working with her more. She’s an absolute pleasure!
Gabrielle A.
about 1 month ago
I had such an amazing booking experience working with Ellen from Fora. From start to finish, she was incredibly attentive, responsive, and thoughtful in every interaction. Ellen made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. She truly listened to what we were looking for and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Her communication was clear, timely, and warm, which made such a difference.
You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and takes pride in creating a great experience. I couldn’t recommend working with her more. She’s an absolute pleasure!
Travel ideas (3)
Find Your Wild: The Luxurious Side of the Serengeti
Lemala safari camps don’t just offer access to the Serengeti—they offer belonging within it. Few places in the world allow you to bathe, dine, relax, bathe, and sleep with such raw proximity to wildlife, all while wrapped in thoughtful luxury and cultural respect. This is not simply a safari—it’s an intimate, soul-stirring immersion into one of the last great wildernesses on Earth.
Find Your Wild: The Luxurious Side of the Serengeti
Lemala safari camps don’t just offer access to the Serengeti—they offer belonging within it. Few places in the world allow you to bathe, dine, relax, bathe, and sleep with such raw proximity to wildlife, all while wrapped in thoughtful luxury and cultural respect. This is not simply a safari—it’s an intimate, soul-stirring immersion into one of the last great wildernesses on Earth.
From O'ahu to Kona: The Complete Hawaiian Islands Guide
Hawai'i has it all. O’ahu is the perfect island to experience everything that the Hawaiian islands have to offer. You will find everything on O’ahu – amazing hikes, waterfalls, cliff diving, beautiful beaches and a plethora of bars and restaurants. This will be the most commercialized island with the largest night life and social scene. Kaua'i is the island that offers a more rugged and local experience. Some of the most iconic landscapes in all of Hawai'i with endless spots to hike and snorkel. Maui is the island you think of when you picture relaxation and the Hawaiian sunset. A great place to relax and unwind. The road to Hana is a great taste of island adventure! Kona is the island that feels like a different world. Let the lava rock awe and inspire you. This island is magic with the black sand beaches and epic active volcanoes.
From O'ahu to Kona: The Complete Hawaiian Islands Guide
Hawai'i has it all. O’ahu is the perfect island to experience everything that the Hawaiian islands have to offer. You will find everything on O’ahu – amazing hikes, waterfalls, cliff diving, beautiful beaches and a plethora of bars and restaurants. This will be the most commercialized island with the largest night life and social scene. Kaua'i is the island that offers a more rugged and local experience. Some of the most iconic landscapes in all of Hawai'i with endless spots to hike and snorkel. Maui is the island you think of when you picture relaxation and the Hawaiian sunset. A great place to relax and unwind. The road to Hana is a great taste of island adventure! Kona is the island that feels like a different world. Let the lava rock awe and inspire you. This island is magic with the black sand beaches and epic active volcanoes.
Giraffe Manor: An Encounter You Can Only Live Once
Giraffe Manor is defined by a moment that can be captured in a photograph but only truly understood when lived: the rare, intimate experience of sharing space with wild Rothschild’s giraffes who move freely through the manor’s windows and gardens. Set within a refined 1930s estate, this iconic interaction is deeply respectful and profoundly personal. It is unrepeatable, unscripted, and impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world. While the setting delivers classic African luxury, Michelin- and Forbes-recognized service, and thoughtful rituals from spa time to candlelit evenings, it is the feeling of that quiet connection with wildlife that lingers longest. Giraffe Manor is not a place you simply visit—it is an experience that transcends imagery and becomes a lasting memory felt long after the moment has passed.
Giraffe Manor: An Encounter You Can Only Live Once
Giraffe Manor is defined by a moment that can be captured in a photograph but only truly understood when lived: the rare, intimate experience of sharing space with wild Rothschild’s giraffes who move freely through the manor’s windows and gardens. Set within a refined 1930s estate, this iconic interaction is deeply respectful and profoundly personal. It is unrepeatable, unscripted, and impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world. While the setting delivers classic African luxury, Michelin- and Forbes-recognized service, and thoughtful rituals from spa time to candlelit evenings, it is the feeling of that quiet connection with wildlife that lingers longest. Giraffe Manor is not a place you simply visit—it is an experience that transcends imagery and becomes a lasting memory felt long after the moment has passed.
Find Your Wild: The Luxurious Side of the Serengeti
Lemala safari camps don’t just offer access to the Serengeti—they offer belonging within it. Few places in the world allow you to bathe, dine, relax, bathe, and sleep with such raw proximity to wildlife, all while wrapped in thoughtful luxury and cultural respect. This is not simply a safari—it’s an intimate, soul-stirring immersion into one of the last great wildernesses on Earth.
Find Your Wild: The Luxurious Side of the Serengeti
Lemala safari camps don’t just offer access to the Serengeti—they offer belonging within it. Few places in the world allow you to bathe, dine, relax, bathe, and sleep with such raw proximity to wildlife, all while wrapped in thoughtful luxury and cultural respect. This is not simply a safari—it’s an intimate, soul-stirring immersion into one of the last great wildernesses on Earth.
From O'ahu to Kona: The Complete Hawaiian Islands Guide
Hawai'i has it all. O’ahu is the perfect island to experience everything that the Hawaiian islands have to offer. You will find everything on O’ahu – amazing hikes, waterfalls, cliff diving, beautiful beaches and a plethora of bars and restaurants. This will be the most commercialized island with the largest night life and social scene. Kaua'i is the island that offers a more rugged and local experience. Some of the most iconic landscapes in all of Hawai'i with endless spots to hike and snorkel. Maui is the island you think of when you picture relaxation and the Hawaiian sunset. A great place to relax and unwind. The road to Hana is a great taste of island adventure! Kona is the island that feels like a different world. Let the lava rock awe and inspire you. This island is magic with the black sand beaches and epic active volcanoes.
From O'ahu to Kona: The Complete Hawaiian Islands Guide
Hawai'i has it all. O’ahu is the perfect island to experience everything that the Hawaiian islands have to offer. You will find everything on O’ahu – amazing hikes, waterfalls, cliff diving, beautiful beaches and a plethora of bars and restaurants. This will be the most commercialized island with the largest night life and social scene. Kaua'i is the island that offers a more rugged and local experience. Some of the most iconic landscapes in all of Hawai'i with endless spots to hike and snorkel. Maui is the island you think of when you picture relaxation and the Hawaiian sunset. A great place to relax and unwind. The road to Hana is a great taste of island adventure! Kona is the island that feels like a different world. Let the lava rock awe and inspire you. This island is magic with the black sand beaches and epic active volcanoes.
Giraffe Manor: An Encounter You Can Only Live Once
Giraffe Manor is defined by a moment that can be captured in a photograph but only truly understood when lived: the rare, intimate experience of sharing space with wild Rothschild’s giraffes who move freely through the manor’s windows and gardens. Set within a refined 1930s estate, this iconic interaction is deeply respectful and profoundly personal. It is unrepeatable, unscripted, and impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world. While the setting delivers classic African luxury, Michelin- and Forbes-recognized service, and thoughtful rituals from spa time to candlelit evenings, it is the feeling of that quiet connection with wildlife that lingers longest. Giraffe Manor is not a place you simply visit—it is an experience that transcends imagery and becomes a lasting memory felt long after the moment has passed.
Giraffe Manor: An Encounter You Can Only Live Once
Giraffe Manor is defined by a moment that can be captured in a photograph but only truly understood when lived: the rare, intimate experience of sharing space with wild Rothschild’s giraffes who move freely through the manor’s windows and gardens. Set within a refined 1930s estate, this iconic interaction is deeply respectful and profoundly personal. It is unrepeatable, unscripted, and impossible to replicate anywhere else in the world. While the setting delivers classic African luxury, Michelin- and Forbes-recognized service, and thoughtful rituals from spa time to candlelit evenings, it is the feeling of that quiet connection with wildlife that lingers longest. Giraffe Manor is not a place you simply visit—it is an experience that transcends imagery and becomes a lasting memory felt long after the moment has passed.
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