Classic Vacations Introduces Luxury Experiences Program

Image: Family of African elephants. (Michael Kompanik)
Image: Family of African elephants. (Michael Kompanik)
Claudette Covey
by Claudette Covey
Last updated: 12:34 PM ET, Wed November 11, 2026

Classic Vacations is entering a new phase in its collection of luxury offerings with the introduction Luxury Experiences, a new program that offers curated experiences, including private jet charter charters.

Veteran Leadership

The program is spearheaded by Jon Bennett, a 26-year-plus travel industry veteran who was recently appointed Classic’s global head of luxury experiences, who formerly headed travel operations for Abercrombie & Kent in the U.K., Italy and Croatia.

Expanding Advisor Opportunities 

“Luxury travel is the heart of Classic Vacations, and we’re continually looking for ways to deliver more value to the advisors who rely on us,” said Vijayeta James, chief commercial officer of Classic Vacations. 

“Luxury Experiences broadens the range of journeys advisors can arrange while giving them access to expert resources,” she added. “With Jon’s leadership and our growing team of destination specialists, we’re giving advisors more ways to serve their most discerning clients and grow their business.” 

What the Program Offers

In addition to private jet charters, Luxury Experiences will also feature private villas and residences for travelers in search of spacious accommodations and personalized service; expeditions to destinations such as Africa, South America, Antarctica, and safaris to Africa, accompanied by knowledgeable staff; and tailored itineraries to sought-after destinations including Africa, Iceland, Morocco, and the Nordics

Dedicated Specialist Team 

“Central to Luxury Experiences is a dedicated team of specialists who bring extensive regional knowledge and supplier relationships to the planning process,” Classic Vacations said. “The team works alongside Classic's existing Reservations Agents, providing an additional layer of knowledge for complex itineraries and specialized travel requests.”

Advisors can find Luxury Experiences on the Classic Vacations website or by contacting a Classic reservations agent.

Elevating Luxury Service 

“Classic has built a strong reputation for helping advisors deliver exceptional travel, and Luxury Experiences gives us an opportunity to take that capability even further,” said Bennett. “Understanding a destination firsthand is essential to creating truly customized itineraries, and this new offering allows us to make even the most complex requests possible, taking our luxury expertise and service to a higher level.”


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