Transformative Travel Partnerships
Cultural immersion, wellness programming, and small group experiences
for advisors who book beyond the ordinary
I run small group retreats that combine cultural immersion, wellness programming, and genuine local access in destinations I know deeply: Morocco, Kenya, the Bay Islands of Honduras and more. Groups are small by design (6–16 guests), and every itinerary reflects years of on-the-ground relationships with local artisans, guides, and properties.
For travel advisors, the partnership is simple. Refer your client to a scheduled retreat, and I handle everything from there. Your client has an experience they genuinely couldn’t arrange on their own. You earn a commission without the operational weight.
Refer a Client. I Take It from There
My retreat calendar runs year-round across three regular destinations with occasional additions. Refer your client, and I manage all programming, logistics, and guest communication. I’m on the ground with your client for the entire trip, not flying in to lead a few sessions. Think of it less as a facilitator handoff and more like working with a specialist DMC who also happens to run the wellness and cultural programming.
Commissions are paid within two weeks of the trip’s conclusion
You stay in the loop throughout, and your client comes home talking about the best trip they’ve ever taken. That’s the referral cycle that keeps working.
Beyond the Calendar
I also design bespoke wellness programming for private groups and corporate retreats. If your client is looking for something outside the scheduled calendar, or you’re building a custom itinerary that needs a wellness component, let’s talk. Book a call below or email me.
When your client travels with me, you’re not also holding the hand of a wellness instructor who flies in for the week just to teach classes. I function as an on the ground guide and advocate: managing local logistics, vendor relationships, and on-the-ground problem-solving so you don’t have to. I’ve navigated group travel through COVID lockdowns, operated shortly after earthquakes, and kept groups calm during political unrest.
Your client feels secure. You sleep at night.
40 years teaching movement and wellness (since 1986)
Certified Behavioral Change Specialist
Pilates lineage two instructors from Joseph Pilates
Meditation practice with lineage to Thich Nhat Hanh
Featured wellness expert: CNN Health, Prevention
25 years as a professional cultural dance artist across MENAHT and Indian traditions
Deep cultural fluency in across multiple continents from decades of travel and professional engagement
Student base includes NIH and CDC scientists, sports medicine professors, physical therapists, and professional athletes
Dual US/Australian citizen with both passports
Active wellness specialist for select luxury properties, transformative travel companies, and private expedition firms.
Current Retreat Calendar
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Hands of Marrakech – Morocco
October 2–12, 2026 · 12 guests maximum
An all-inclusive artisan immersion pairing hands-on craft workshops with master Moroccan artisans, palace dining experiences, and daily wellness programming. Guests leave having made something with their hands in every medium, from zellige tile, wool rug, cuisine, and painted wood.
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Joyful Shift – Roatan, Bay Islands
February 20–26, 2027 · 16 guests maximum
A week long all-inclusive retreat at Mango Creek Resort focused on joy, play, and growth. Overwater bungalows, Caribbean setting, and a program built around behavioural change that guests actually take home with them.
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Return to the Wild – Kenya
June 21–30, 2027 · Maximum 12 guests
An all-inclusive wellness safari combining Big Five game drives, Maasai cultural engagement, and nervous system restoration. The kind of trip that changes how your clients think about our place in the world and the magnificence of nature.
The best partnerships start with a conversation about fit. I’d love to hear about the kinds of experiences your clients are looking for.
samira@samirashuruk.com