On Every Trip · The Starling Collective
The Starling Collective
On every trip.
What's included, and what makes a Starling departure different.
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What's included on every departure
Accommodations in unique boutique, eco, or agritourism properties — never a resort strip
Several meals featuring local, regional food
Hand-curated cultural and immersive activities per the Starling ethos
Experienced guides and local hosts throughout
All in-country transportation per the itinerary
The Starling experience
The Family Research Project
— kids arrive with a question, observe all week, and present what they found on the final evening
Moments that Matter
— signature, genuine encounters chosen for real connection
The flock
— a small group of families your kids grow up traveling alongside
Junior Guides & the Fledgling Council
— real roles for older kids to grow into
A lighter footprint
— off-season travel and a climate contribution on every trip
What's not included
International airfare and airport transfers (we can help book them)
Meals beyond those specified in the itinerary
Gratuities and personal expenses
Childcare — parents attend their own children at all times, by design