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