About Us
Gourmet Trails® is proudly brought to you by private travel specialist RevePlanner Travel Pte. Ltd.
In 2009, RevePlanner began as a consultancy for private bespoke travel. In the era of whirlwind packaged tours, our itineraries were a breath of fresh air! We then built our capabilities and continuously finetuned connections throughout the years, eventually becoming the world-class travel expert of today.
2007
Origin Story
As a wedding gift for a friend, our founder arranged the couple’s honeymoon to Greece. When the newlyweds came home, they said “Pam, you must start a business doing what you just did! People would pay for this!“
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Gourmet Trails® evolved out of demand from our loyal clients – savvy travellers who enjoy good food around the world
Covid-19 Pandemic
ETHOS: We are makers of memories
Staying true to our ethos during the covid pandemic, we crafted gourmet staycations and continued creating memories for our clients
2021
Promoting WORLD cuisines: Delicious food in all forms
Beyond the ideals of European finedining, the definition of gourmet is truly extensive when we travel the world. In 2021, we coined the term Gourmet Diversity to recognise good food in all forms.
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…and we continue to expand our little black book of contacts and tasty shortlists!
Reinventing Travel
Time is precious.
Even more so when a short window of time is carved out for travel. Hence our role is really as stalwart of your time, and maker of memories.
We continuously travel for research, test new itineraries and stay updated on the latest dining scene so that you can savour the best. Every Gourmet Trails journey we craft is designed to allow clients to truly experience the essence of a place: Be a Traveller, not a Tourist ™
Weaving into destinations we visit as temporary locals (instead of tourists) naturally promotes greener travel and supports local businesses. It allows genuine moments and real connections with people we meet. Seeing the world through a different lens and coming home a little wiser – isn’t that why we travel after all?
Beautiful and diverse, I believe the world deserves more than been-here-seen-it checklists. Our idea of the perfect journey is when you stand in awe of nature, immerse in local cultures, learn a different way of life, meet new foods…
Travel that Connects Us.
Pamela Tan
Founder of Gourmet Trails
Delicious food in all forms
Beyond the ideals of European finedining, the definition of gourmet is truly extensive as we explore and taste the world.
When Michelin ranked Japan for the first time, its evaluation criteria had to be adapted to a unique dining landscape. Tiny 8-seat establishments were in fact a local version of gourmet dining. In Oaxaca Mexico, some sauces are so complex that they are prepared collectively by the community. While Middle Eastern spreads are a feast for the senses!
Gourmet Diversity is a phrase we coined in 2021 to recognise the variety of culinary excellence across world cuisines that is determined by quality and taste. It is a concept that good food comes in different forms: traditional and modern, hearty and molecular. The world is a tapestry of flavours.
Experience is the new Luxury.
Global Citizenship
Now and for the future. Our motto is to make a positive impact in the world we live in.
Read about Gourmet Trails philosophy and our 1% Profit Pledge
TRAVEL that connects us
Be a Traveller, not a Tourist™
Weaving into destinations as temporary locals instead of ‘tourists’ naturally promotes greener travel and supports local businesses. We consciously highlight in-season foods and regional cuisines too.
Additionally, beautiful under-the-radar destinations are perfect to escape from crowds and do our part against overtourism. We advocate Slow Travel: staying longer at a place for more meaningful experiences.
1% PROFIT PLEDGE
At no additional cost to you.
1% of our profits will be donated to the World Food Programme, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. This U.N. non-profit combats hunger in natural disaster and conflict zones.
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