Robb Report Meet the Supervillas Delivering 5-Star Luxury With the Privacy of Your Own Estate A new class of vacation rental is drawing travelers away from even the plushest of hotels and resorts. Here's what makes them worth it. The emergence of this category is driven by a newfound focus on “celebration travel”: trips organized for milestone birthdays, family reunions, and the like. Accordingly, most supervillas have at least six bedrooms and sit on ample plots of privacy-enhancing land— which also makes it easier to outfit them with hotel-style facilities. “They’re built for hospitality, not necessarily as [...]

Condé Nast Travel Finding Solitude (and Comfort) on a Luxe Camping Trip in Zion National Park On a vacation with EXP Journeys—which plans bespoke adventure trips—writer Jen Murphy gains a unique perspective on the beloved destination. "It’s a late afternoon in early June and Zion National Park is the first stop on my four-day trip with EXP Journeys, a tour operator specializing in bespoke, high-touch adventure trips. I’m shocked that we have the paved Pa’Rus trail in Zion to ourselves, with the exception of a few lizards and wild turkeys that scamper into the rabbitbrush as our [...]

Observer How America’s National Parks Won Over the Luxury Safari Crowd Forget renting an RV. Exploring the American wilderness has never been easier or more comfortable thanks to a new breed of high-end outfitters and properties. “The whole point for us is to connect people with nature,” Kevin Jackson, CEO and founder of EXP Journeys, tells Observer. “People go back to Africa year after year because of the feeling it gives them; that’s what we’re trying to accomplish. We want to share our national parks and natural resources with people in a comfortable but authentic way.” August [...]

Travel + Leisure The 'Golden Age of Glamping' Is Here, According to This Outdoor Travel Advisor When planning your trip, consider a glamping company with a commitment to supporting conservation. Our camps at EXP Journeys, for example, operate under Leave No Trace principles—meaning we’re committed to leaving the environment exactly as we found it. We also utilize solar energy, biodegradable products, and other sustainable practices. “These high-end campsites offer luxe comfort and awe-inspiring natural scenery” Kevin Jackson of EXP Journeys August  9, 2025

Forbes Why Raising National Park Fees May Not Fix What Is Happening Under President Trump Will Surcharges Scare Foreign Tourists Away? Kevin Jackson, CEO and founder of EXP Journeys, a travel company offering bespoke road trips, guided hikes, private camping, corporate retreats and family adventures through U.S. national parks, at first welcomed the idea of using higher entrance fees to fund much-needed staffing and infrastructure. "My initial reaction was that the increase in fees would help support additional staff needs for the parks and infrastructure improvements. On the flipside, I am concerned about the reduction in international [...]

Martha Stewart Why You Should Never (Ever) Throw an Apple Core Out the Car Window It may seem harmless, but roadside food waste creates dangerous situations. Spending months of the year in national parks, Kevin Jackson, founder and lead guide for EXP Journeys, has seen firsthand how even small actions—such as tossing an apple core out of a car window—can have unintended and negative consequences for wildlife and their fragile ecosystems. “The bottom line is, even with good intentions, tossing an apple core out the window can contribute to wildlife roadside fatalities, human-wildlife conflicts and ecological disruption,” [...]