Yidan DuPre
Based in United States
English, Chinese
Yidan DuPre
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My Story
After years of travel across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, I founded Maison Travel to design journeys that feel seamless, personal, and thoughtfully paced.
I plan curated hotel stays and bespoke itineraries, drawing on trusted relationships around the world to secure preferred access, added value, and seamless coordination.
Whether arranging an exceptional stay or a complex family journey, I guide each trip from initial concept through return home with care and attention to detail.
Travel Style
I love travel that feels intentional and unhurried—exceptional hotels, stunning landscapes, and experiences that reveal the spirit of a place. My ideal trip blends beautiful stays with just enough adventure, always leaving room to slow down and take it in.
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Inside China: Westward, a Multi-Generational Family Journey
Inside China: Westward forms the second chapter of a month-long family journey across China, tracing a path through some of the country’s most striking landscapes and living traditions. From snowy mountain yaks in Lijiang and giant pandas in Chengdu to a five-year-old’s first helicopter and sedan chair ride across Zhangjiajie’s Avatar mountains and glass bridge, each stop blends wonder with cultural discovery. Meals move from fiery Sichuan hotpots to comforting Naxi claypots, while stays range from Amandayan’s serene perch above lantern-lit rooftops to joyful countryside hideaways tucked deep in the hills—the kind of places that invite future multi-generational gatherings. Along the way are unforgettable moments: a Tibetan Buddhist temple clinging to a cliffside and the surreal experience of sending a terracotta warrior home. Planned together, these destinations create a natural westward journey across China—blending culture, landscapes, and family adventure at every stop.
Inside China: Westward, a Multi-Generational Family Journey
Inside China: Westward forms the second chapter of a month-long family journey across China, tracing a path through some of the country’s most striking landscapes and living traditions. From snowy mountain yaks in Lijiang and giant pandas in Chengdu to a five-year-old’s first helicopter and sedan chair ride across Zhangjiajie’s Avatar mountains and glass bridge, each stop blends wonder with cultural discovery. Meals move from fiery Sichuan hotpots to comforting Naxi claypots, while stays range from Amandayan’s serene perch above lantern-lit rooftops to joyful countryside hideaways tucked deep in the hills—the kind of places that invite future multi-generational gatherings. Along the way are unforgettable moments: a Tibetan Buddhist temple clinging to a cliffside and the surreal experience of sending a terracotta warrior home. Planned together, these destinations create a natural westward journey across China—blending culture, landscapes, and family adventure at every stop.
New Zealand by Helicopter: A Luxury Journey Through Middle Earth Landscapes
New Zealand’s South Island feels like the edge of the world—where glaciers, alpine lakes, and rugged coastlines create landscapes that seem almost cinematic. In a place where mountains, fjords, and remote valleys stretch far beyond the road network, helicopters become not just transportation but also the key to experiencing the landscape fully. Mornings begin slowly in lodges overlooking glassy lakes or wild, wind-swept seas, where coffee and generous breakfast spreads unfold against vast views. By mid-morning, helicopters lift off toward glacier landings and remote beaches that feel impossibly far from the rest of the world, followed by afternoons spent fly-fishing, rafting, or simply walking coastal farms before returning to the lodge for evenings of quiet.
New Zealand by Helicopter: A Luxury Journey Through Middle Earth Landscapes
New Zealand’s South Island feels like the edge of the world—where glaciers, alpine lakes, and rugged coastlines create landscapes that seem almost cinematic. In a place where mountains, fjords, and remote valleys stretch far beyond the road network, helicopters become not just transportation but also the key to experiencing the landscape fully. Mornings begin slowly in lodges overlooking glassy lakes or wild, wind-swept seas, where coffee and generous breakfast spreads unfold against vast views. By mid-morning, helicopters lift off toward glacier landings and remote beaches that feel impossibly far from the rest of the world, followed by afternoons spent fly-fishing, rafting, or simply walking coastal farms before returning to the lodge for evenings of quiet.
Inside China: Westward, a Multi-Generational Family Journey
Inside China: Westward forms the second chapter of a month-long family journey across China, tracing a path through some of the country’s most striking landscapes and living traditions. From snowy mountain yaks in Lijiang and giant pandas in Chengdu to a five-year-old’s first helicopter and sedan chair ride across Zhangjiajie’s Avatar mountains and glass bridge, each stop blends wonder with cultural discovery. Meals move from fiery Sichuan hotpots to comforting Naxi claypots, while stays range from Amandayan’s serene perch above lantern-lit rooftops to joyful countryside hideaways tucked deep in the hills—the kind of places that invite future multi-generational gatherings. Along the way are unforgettable moments: a Tibetan Buddhist temple clinging to a cliffside and the surreal experience of sending a terracotta warrior home. Planned together, these destinations create a natural westward journey across China—blending culture, landscapes, and family adventure at every stop.
Inside China: Westward, a Multi-Generational Family Journey
Inside China: Westward forms the second chapter of a month-long family journey across China, tracing a path through some of the country’s most striking landscapes and living traditions. From snowy mountain yaks in Lijiang and giant pandas in Chengdu to a five-year-old’s first helicopter and sedan chair ride across Zhangjiajie’s Avatar mountains and glass bridge, each stop blends wonder with cultural discovery. Meals move from fiery Sichuan hotpots to comforting Naxi claypots, while stays range from Amandayan’s serene perch above lantern-lit rooftops to joyful countryside hideaways tucked deep in the hills—the kind of places that invite future multi-generational gatherings. Along the way are unforgettable moments: a Tibetan Buddhist temple clinging to a cliffside and the surreal experience of sending a terracotta warrior home. Planned together, these destinations create a natural westward journey across China—blending culture, landscapes, and family adventure at every stop.
New Zealand by Helicopter: A Luxury Journey Through Middle Earth Landscapes
New Zealand’s South Island feels like the edge of the world—where glaciers, alpine lakes, and rugged coastlines create landscapes that seem almost cinematic. In a place where mountains, fjords, and remote valleys stretch far beyond the road network, helicopters become not just transportation but also the key to experiencing the landscape fully. Mornings begin slowly in lodges overlooking glassy lakes or wild, wind-swept seas, where coffee and generous breakfast spreads unfold against vast views. By mid-morning, helicopters lift off toward glacier landings and remote beaches that feel impossibly far from the rest of the world, followed by afternoons spent fly-fishing, rafting, or simply walking coastal farms before returning to the lodge for evenings of quiet.
New Zealand by Helicopter: A Luxury Journey Through Middle Earth Landscapes
New Zealand’s South Island feels like the edge of the world—where glaciers, alpine lakes, and rugged coastlines create landscapes that seem almost cinematic. In a place where mountains, fjords, and remote valleys stretch far beyond the road network, helicopters become not just transportation but also the key to experiencing the landscape fully. Mornings begin slowly in lodges overlooking glassy lakes or wild, wind-swept seas, where coffee and generous breakfast spreads unfold against vast views. By mid-morning, helicopters lift off toward glacier landings and remote beaches that feel impossibly far from the rest of the world, followed by afternoons spent fly-fishing, rafting, or simply walking coastal farms before returning to the lodge for evenings of quiet.
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