Brian Zehr

At the heart of everything we do is a dedication to authentic experiences — those unforgettable moments that resonate long after the journey ends. This passion for uncovering the genuine, the local and the extraordinary is what we believe should be shared with discerning travelers who seek more than the ordinary. Like the Maltese restaurateur who, upon realizing his card reader isn’t working, says with a smile, “This is Malta; you'll pay when you return,” knowing you'll be back. Or the Italian café owner who insists you miss your train because espresso should be enjoyed from the terrace, not hurried in a Styrofoam cup. Or when someone with a ring of skeleton keys offers to unlock a 17th-century chapel hidden behind a century-old hardware store in a Spanish village of 600 residents. Perhaps it’s the pursuit of the finest cheese and wine, leading to an unexpected discovery in a town of 2,000. Or an evening spent listening to a Senegalese guitarist play by candlelight beneath the stars in Morocco’s Agafay Desert. At Gran Reserva Travel, we exist to create these kinds of moments. As experts in curating sustainable, locally connected journeys across the Mediterranean region's 20+ countries, we blend authenticity, personal connections and your unique expectations into every itinerary we create. When you travel with us, your journey isn’t just a trip — it’s a collection of stories waiting to unfold.