Award Winning Trips & Really Fun Stories

Explore our awards, stories and more - all thanks to our travellers

At Butterfield & Robinson, we like to think our trips tell their own story—though we're thrilled when others join the conversation. Over the years, our journeys have caught the eye of leading voices in travel from Condé Nast Traveler to National Geographic. We’re grateful to every partner who helps share what travelling with us is really like, and just how much fun it can be.

Awards

Our partners (or should we say partners-in-wanderlust)

We’re proud to say our travellers have been enticed, teased and whisked away by our trips on pages both digital and printed, by publications known for their impeccable taste and love for the extraordinary. These relationships aren’t just features to us—they’re friendships with storytellers who get that travelling with B&R isn’t just about a destination, it’s about a journey filled with flavour, discovery and a little dash of magic.

Looking forward (because who can resist the next great adventure?)

The world of travel never stops evolving, and neither do we. Whether it’s through classic travel magazines, the next latest publication or storytellers on social media, we’re always looking for fresh ways to reach the hearts and minds of curious travellers. And if you’re a writer, creator or editor with an appetite for adventure, we’d love to show you what B&R’s all about.

Let’s tell some great stories

So, have a story idea? A press opportunity? Or just an irresistible curiosity about what sets us apart? Let’s chat! Drop us a line, and let’s see how we can craft a story that leaves readers longing to pack their bags.

Here’s to new journeys and stories worth sharing. Let’s hit the road together.

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Stories from the road

A handful of stories from our friends who have been on the road with us.

The Long Way Around

I was on a six-day cycling and walking trip with the Toronto-based luxury travel company Butterfield & Robinson. It wasn’t my first experience with B & R. In the summer of 1989, when I was 17, I spent a month touring Europe on ten speeds with a group of 25 teenagers and two guides on one of the company’s student trips.

A Weeklong Bike Trip Through Tuscany

That balance—between awe and humor—carried through the week. We moved through Tuscany on foot and by bike; the distances gave us time to get to know each other while also offering moments of solitude. Long walks through rolling hills and grazing sheep loosened conversation. By the end of those days, the physical tiredness felt good, even welcome.

In Tuscany, I learned to roll with the ups and downs on a cycling adventure

A Butterfield & Robinson’s bike tour has riders power through the Italian countryside and recover in historic, five-star hotels. But it’s the guides that make the trip so memorable.

Under the Tuscan Sun with Butterfield & Robinson

Once on the ground, it’s clear I’m in expert hands. In fact, I’ll be taken care of better than I’ve ever been in my life by the Toronto-based travel company that has been running what they call “active luxury travel” tours since 1966.

Biking, Hiking And More: Plan Your Best Active Travel Vacation In 2026

Active travel is my favorite kind of travel. Top tour companies have added tons of new trips and destinations; there are more great options than ever before, and it is just a wonderful time to be enjoying these kinds of trips.

This Is the Most Outdated Advice About Visiting Portugal, According to Locals and Travel Experts

The most outdated piece of travel advice to Portugal is that you can see Portugal in a week," Alvaro Diez Diaz, a Portugal experience designer at luxury travel company Butterfield & Robinson shared.

This Is the Largest System of Waterfalls in the World—With Nearly 300 Mesmerizing Cascades Spanning 2 Countries

First comes the roar—a low, thunderous rumble rising from deep within the jungle, long before the falls come into view. Then the mist appears, drifting through the subtropical canopy. Finally, the dense vegetation parts, and there it is: Iguazú Falls.

I’m a Food Writer—and I Discovered the Most Luxurious Way to Eat Through Tuscany

When the chance came to explore Tuscany—one of my favorite places in the world—on a hiking and biking trip with Butterfield & Robinson, it was an easy yes. The luxury active-travel company, celebrating its 60th birthday this year, made everything feel elevated and seamless, yet still deeply personal.

Slow Down to See the World with Butterfield & Robinson

When it comes to leisure travel, there’s something intangible yet profoundly different that happens when you stop rushing from site to site, from experience to experience, at the speed of trains and cars.

The 12 Best Bike Tours in the World

Northern Greece is still mostly untouched by mass tourism. Around a decade ago, the country built a network of modern tunnels and highways to divert traffic from its old mountain roads. With the exception of the occasional shepherd, those winding roads are now empty for cyclists.

The Best Beaches in Italy, From Sicily to Puglia

The best beaches in Italy are a truly diverse bunch: You can experience soft-sand slices of heaven in Campania, hip and happening beach clubs in Rimini, and hidden alcoves (with historic monasteries) in Liguria.

This 60-day World Tour Lets You Explore 4 Continents—From Hot Air Balloons in Cappadocia to a Luxury Sailing in Cambodia

If you’ve been dreaming of seeing the world in a way that blends luxury, culture, and conscious travel, get ready. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, luxury tour company Butterfield & Robinson has announced a collection of "Around The World in 60 Days" trips that span six destinations over four continents across 60 days.

This Pub-to-Pub Hike Is 102 Miles of English Countryside, Cottages, and Castles

At the end of a country lane, under a tunnel of trees, past fields full of lavender and sheep, sits a pint of beer calling my name. Even out here in the countryside, it’s almost impossible not to eventually round a corner and see a whimsical pub—this is England, after all.

60 Days Of Adventure With A Top Luxury Active Travel Company

In 1966 George Butterfield had the idea to start leading escorted bicycle tours to Europe, and in doing so, he pioneered a new segment in the travel industry, luxury guided active travel vacations.

One of the Best Way to See Romania Is by Cycling Through Medieval Villages, Castles, and Vineyards

Romania Biking felt like the perfect trip to invite our friend Jen Murphy to join George and Martha on the road. Reflecting on the journey—complete with spectacular rides, unforgettable meals, and a vibrant taste of Romanian culture—she shared this takeaway: “I left convinced that the secret to living your best life is simple: good food and good wine, friends, and a view.”

George Butterfield Co-Founder, Butterfield and Robinson

When I was blinking my first blinks in 1966, George Butterfield graduated from law school. But instead of buckling down behind a desk, he, his wife, and her brother decided to do the logical thing and lead bike tours around Europe