Zanny Steffgen, Author at OutThere magazine

An amputated female paddle boarder poses with a yellow paddle board in front of lush vegetation; an example of what accessible Florida looks like

Visit Florida:
Experiences geared towards disabled travellers give hope for broader inclusivity in the Sunshine State

The Sunshine State is now home to a remarkable number of travel experiences made accessible for the disabled, and it could be on the cusp of becoming more inclusive of queer visitors, too.

The Louvre, likely part of the itinerary of an upcoming Ariodante Travel trip

Ariodante Travel:
Ultra-luxury travel agency launches live-action game “The Queen’s Lost Diamonds” in Paris

Created for UHNW travellers who have 'done it all', the adventure by Ariodante Travel is an on-application-only journey launching amidst rising interest in experience-driven travel.

Aurora Borealis over Octola, Finnish Lapland, Finland

Octola Private Wilderness:
Arctic resort set to launch Octola II as clean air tourism on the rise

After the success of its first 'private wilderness', Octola, one of Finland's most innovative hospitality players, will launch its second resort amidst a spike in clean air tourism.

Portrait of Lateisha Wilson, The Miami Beach EDITION

Lateisha Wilson:
Chef de Cuisine of The Miami Beach EDITION on bringing her cultural influences into the kitchen

Lateisha Wilson of The Miami EDITION was one of just five female chefs who participated in the Reykjavik...

An orca in Norway during a Sarah Casewit journey

Sarah Casewit:
Travel consultancy launches new Auroras & Orcas itinerary under Alchemia Journeys umbrella

Sarah Casewit’s newly launched Alchemia Journeys, a collection of one-of-a-kind travel experiences, promises to offer travellers rare access to the world's most special corners. Its inaugural itinerary? An Auroras & Orcas trip set in the Arctic Circle.

A tented camp in Paracas, part of a White Desert Dr. Jones Collection adventure

White Desert:
Expedition company expands into South America with launch of Dr. Jones Collection

With its Dr. Jones Collection, Antarctica expedition brand White Desert is set to launch in South America with a super-luxe 12-day trip getting travellers off the beaten track.

LOVE BRAND & Co.:
Resort wear brand returns as charitable partner for The Great Elephant Migration

In addition to its B Corp status and ethical production standards, swimwear label LOVE BRAND & Co. continues to up its sustainability credentials – now, the company returns as the retail partner for The Great Elephant Migration.

Ian Callen of Go Beyond Holidays at Icons of Inclusion 2024

Icons of Inclusion series:
Ian Callen discusses supported travel for people with hidden disabilities

At OutThere’s inaugural Icons of Inclusion event in 2024, Go Beyond Holidays co-founder Ian Callen took part in a panel discussion on accessible and supported travel during which it became clear that his background and experiences begged for a more in-depth follow-up... In this Q&A, we talk to Ian about all things travel with hidden disabilities.

A snow leopard in Ladakh, India, photographed during an expedition by Journeys With Purpose

Journeys With Purpose:
Conservation tour provider to host rare access snow leopard trip

With its recently announced expedition tracking snow leopards in northern India, Journeys With Purpose is modelling a new kind of luxury wildlife experience, allowing travellers to actively support conservation.

Sophie Galvagnon:
Selar co-founder talks pioneering new expedition cruise brand

Selar – a newcomer to the polar expedition scene with a mission to challenge the status quo – has announced its first, nature-powered ship. We meet the brand's co-founder to discuss all things sustainability and inclusion.

Seating arrangement abord the Ulyssia residential cruise ship, an example of the future of luxury cruising

The future of luxury cruising:
New ships reflect conscious client base

Luxury hospitality’s take on the cruise industry is setting new standards: with high-end hotel brands launching ships of their own and new residential experiences blurring the lines between cruising and yachting, holidays on the water aren't going anywhere.

Zanny Steffgen

Visit Florida:
Experiences geared towards disabled travellers give hope for broader inclusivity in the Sunshine State

Ariodante Travel:
Ultra-luxury travel agency launches live-action game “The Queen’s Lost Diamonds” in Paris

Octola Private Wilderness:
Arctic resort set to launch Octola II as clean air tourism on the rise

Lateisha Wilson:
Chef de Cuisine of The Miami Beach EDITION on bringing her cultural influences into the kitchen

Sarah Casewit:
Travel consultancy launches new Auroras & Orcas itinerary under Alchemia Journeys umbrella

White Desert:
Expedition company expands into South America with launch of Dr. Jones Collection

LOVE BRAND & Co.:
Resort wear brand returns as charitable partner for The Great Elephant Migration

Icons of Inclusion series:
Ian Callen discusses supported travel for people with hidden disabilities

Journeys With Purpose:
Conservation tour provider to host rare access snow leopard trip

Sophie Galvagnon:
Selar co-founder talks pioneering new expedition cruise brand

The future of luxury cruising:
New ships reflect conscious client base

Clinic Les Alpes:
Swiss luxury clinic caters to diverse range of patients

Jannes Sörensen, Kepler International Hospitality Academy:
KIHA launches Impact-Positive Hospitality programme

Shinta Mani Foundation:
‘Power rangers’ curb illegal poaching in Cambodia