Xplorearth, Reimagined for
the Luxury Traveler

Xplorearth is a travel advisory known for designing bespoke, curator-led journeys
for an elite global clientele.
We redesigned their website to embody true luxury—aligning their digital presence with their vision of curated, high-touch experiences.

Scope:
User Research • UI/UX Design • Content and Copy
Duration:
10 weeks

The Challenge

Xplorearth’s website lacked the sense of luxury and emotion expected by its high-net-worth audience, and the experience had further scope to reflect the brand’s vision of bespoke, curated travel. The goal was to identify gaps in clarity, navigation, and lead generation, and redesign the site to deliver an intuitive, emotionally rich, ultra-luxury experience aligned with Xplorearth’s positioning.

“We want folks to know that Xplorearth knows Peru, Africa, Safaris, Galapagos. We want to highlight experiences, and replace expeditions with experiences - time is a constraint but money and resources are not, for our audience.”

Our Approach

Our approach was grounded in the belief that luxury is felt, not explained. We began by aligning deeply with Xplorearth’s vision and defining a clear emotional and experiential direction through curated moodboards. Using the existing brand as a foundation, we elevated the digital experience through considered information architecture and structured wireframing that prioritized clarity and flow. This was followed by refined UI design, developed alongside content to ensure every interaction conveyed restraint, emotion, and quiet confidence—bringing Xplorearth’s bespoke luxury ethos to life online.

The old Xplorearth website homepage
Visually-dense pages from the old site

Our Approach

Our approach was grounded in the belief that luxury is felt, not explained. We began by aligning deeply with Xplorearth’s vision and defining a clear emotional and experiential direction through curated moodboards. Using the existing brand as a foundation, we elevated the digital experience through considered information architecture and structured wireframing that prioritized clarity and flow. This was followed by refined UI design, developed alongside content to ensure every interaction conveyed restraint, emotion, and quiet confidence—bringing Xplorearth’s bespoke luxury ethos to life online.

Content-heavy pages that felt difficult to digest

The Outcome

The redesigned Xplorearth website translates bespoke luxury travel into a refined, intuitive digital experience. The transformation shifts the platform from visually dense and overly approachable to minimal, confident, and quietly luxurious—making exploration effortless while reinforcing Xplorearth’s expertise in high-end travel planning. Scalable page templates and clear lead-generation pathways support future growth, while elevated destination storytelling ensures every journey feels aspirational and exceptional.

Xplorearth’s redefined home page (desktop and mobile), to capture their ethos of creating highly bespoke experiences
Tone of voice and images that aim to help users feel inspired to engage further
Visually rich, intentionally crafted destination pages that guide users through all their queries and encourage further exploration
Use of sleek iconography, minimal visuals and micro-interactions to break the monotony of text-heavy pages
A glimpse of what the user’s next adventure could look like
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