About
About
It began with a feeling
Not where to go — but how do you want to feel?
The Beginning
I noticed most travel was built around destinations, status hotels, and full schedules
But what people were really searching for was something quieter: clarity, restoration, perspective.
That question stayed with me. And it became the foundation of my work.
How Escapes by Ema Began
A decade of designing high-end travel
Escapes by Ema was founded in January 2024, following more than a decade designing high-end travel experiences across South America, Europe, and Africa.
Over the years, I saw the same pattern again and again. People were travelling beautifully, but not always meaningfully. Seeing more, yet feeling less.
The first journey I designed this way was for a friend navigating burnout. We built the itinerary around water, silence, and warmth. It changed everything.
"That experience shaped my approach. Not from destinations outward, but from the inside out."Ema Silva, Founder
Today
Journeys shaped around how you want to feel
I design journeys shaped around how you want to feel, what you're navigating in your life, and how you move through the world.
Not rushed itineraries. Not surface experiences. But travel with structure, pacing, and intention.
Every journey begins with you. How you're arriving. What you're carrying. What you're ready to release or discover.
Who I Work With
Founders, creatives, and families across Europe and North America
I work privately with founders, creatives, and families across Europe and North America. Journeys often span multiple countries and continents. Most clients come through word-of-mouth and private introductions.
What I Don't Believe In
Luxury should feel considered, not performative
Not for optics
I don't design travel for optics. Your journey should serve your actual experience, not your social media presence.
Not trend-driven
I don't chase trends. What matters is what serves you now—not what's trending on travel lists this season.
Not access for access
I don't sell access for the sake of access. Exclusivity means nothing without intention and integrity.
Who This Is For
For people who have travelled widely
And are now more interested in how travel lands than how it looks.
You don't need to see everything. You want to feel something.
Rare, not loud.
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I work with a limited number of private clients each year. If this resonates, you may request a confidential introduction.
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