When I started a family, I shifted gears, carrying with me a lifetime of curiosity, purpose, and a deep appreciation for culture and connection.
My path to travel design was anything but linear. It began in nonprofit and conservation, where I spent years working to protect wildlife and wild places.
I'm Alexis, Founder of HOUSE of IMARA
Today, I blend that foundation with my expertise in luxury travel to create journeys that are both soulful and seamless.
I love working with travelers who crave over-the-top, one-of-a-kind experiences and who trust the process completely, knowing that the magic happens when imagination is allowed to run free.
"Every itinerary reflects not only
where you want to go, but the kind
of story you want to bring home."
ALEXIS
A destination that surprised you the most:
Brazil! I loved how warm the people were and fell in love with Brazilian art. There was a surprise at every corner.
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My first trip to Africa with my mom.
Favorite travel memory:
Mick Jagger on safari.
Favorite hotel:
Goliath Camp, Mana Pools, Zimbabwe with the legendary guide Stretch Ferreira.
Travel VICE:
Slow walkers, anywhere. People who stand in doorways or entrances.
The 1970s, somewhere between Marrakech and the Serengeti.
If you could time travel, where (and when) would you go?
Go-to drink or cocktail:
A Dawa or a cold beer on the hood of a safari truck.
Bucket list destination:
Canada, to see polar bears.
