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About Us

Experience the world's most intriguing destinations with iconic figures in food, wine, sports, entertainment and global culture.

AuthentEscapes' innovative concept in experiential travel is the brainchild of travel gurus Malaka and Ryan Hilton. Malaka has been recognized among Travel + Leisure's top recommended Travel Specialists for her expertise in Egypt since 2004. Ryan has been endorsed by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for his specialty in the Southern African Safari every year since 2003.

Malaka and Ryan are known throughout the luxury travel industry for having established the Virtuoso-Member, boutique agency Admiral Travel International, which opened in 1997 with a focus on one-of-a-kind escorted group departures.

With Malaka's connections in Egypt and Ryan's expertise as a former guide at Londolozi Reserve, Egypt and South Africa were their initial specialties. Over time, The Hiltons have earned a reputation for providing a quality product, brilliant execution in the destination and, most importantly, keeping a smile on their guests' faces with grace and apparent ease. As a result, they've attracted an impressive portfolio of clients seeking once-in-a-lifetime experiences in exotic locales.

To date, The Hiltons have prepared and escorted experiences throughout the world for high profile individuals as well as groups such as St. Regis Residence Club, Bon Appetit Magazine, The Churchill Centre and numerous philanthropic, culinary and cultural organizations. They enjoy preferred relationships with the top providers of luxury, adventure and expedition experiences, and continue to expand their portfolio of partners through a global network of elite suppliers.

Malaka serves on the Advisory Board for Starwood Hotels, the Epicurean Travel Advisory Board for Bon Appetit Magazine as well as LuxuryTravelExpo and was selected to join the Nomination Committee for Luxury Travel Advisor's Awards of Excellence.

In addition to his Safari expertise, Ryan is among the few Accredited Space Agents selected to represent the Virgin Galactic suborbital flight experience.

Space on AuthentEscapes escorted journeys is available on a limited basis and requires deposit to secure your reservation. Please contact us if you are interested in creating or hosting an exclusive AuthentEscapes departure.

CONTACT US

Malaka Hilton
CEO and Founder

Ryan Hilton
Chief Operating Officer

Jolene DiRocco
Director of Escorted Experiences

Cemantha Crain
Director of Sales and Marketing

PRESS RELEASES
Media Contact: Cemantha Crain (941) 536-0015

April 6, 2010
Isn't It Great Being Dickie V?

March 12, 2010
NFL Coach Dick Vermeil Hosts Napa Valley Harvest Tour

March 2, 2010
Tauck Partners with AuthentEscapes on “Classic Italy” Tour

February 24, 2010
Lou Holtz, Chris Berman, Nick Bollettieri, and Other Sports Celebs Join Dick Vitale's Hawaiian Getaway

January 13, 2010
Virtuoso Travel Network's "Most Innovative" Advisor Announces Insider Travel Experiences for 2010

September 9, 2009
Star Chef Jean-Georges to Escort Travelers Through The Culinary Wonders of Brazil