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Discover Grand Departures
Who We Are
Grand Departures is a boutique luxury travel company with global reach and deep industry relationships. Backed by Departure Lounge and the Virtuoso network, we offer our clients insider access, VIP perks, upgrades, and personalized support you won’t find online or going at it alone.
We may be small, but our connections run deep. From family adventures to once-in-a-lifetime escapes, we make sure your trip is seamless, unforgettable—and built around you.
In luxury travel, it’s not just what you know, it’s who you know. And we know the right people.
About Us
David Lean
I’ve spent 20 years in the travel industry, building my career around designing high-end ski vacations across North America. I’m a passionate skier at heart—my favorite days involve skiing in deep powder, après laughs with friends, and a soak in the hot tub to cap it all off.
That same love for adventure and thoughtful planning is what ins
I’ve spent 20 years in the travel industry, building my career around designing high-end ski vacations across North America. I’m a passionate skier at heart—my favorite days involve skiing in deep powder, après laughs with friends, and a soak in the hot tub to cap it all off.
That same love for adventure and thoughtful planning is what inspired me to launch Grand Departures: a luxury travel company focused on curating effortless, meaningful trips for people who want something more than cookie-cutter travel.
I’m also a husband and dad to two energetic boys, and I know firsthand how precious (and sometimes chaotic!) family travel time can be. My goal is always to take the stress off your shoulders and deliver trips that feel seamless, exciting, and unforgettable.
Lisa Citron
I’ve spent over 20 years in the travel industry, most of them surrounded by snow-capped peaks, booking luxury ski and mountain adventures for clients who love the slopes as much as I do. Colorado was home for more than two decades—until my husband and I traded snow boots for flip-flops and moved to the sun-soaked shores of Bocas del Toro,
I’ve spent over 20 years in the travel industry, most of them surrounded by snow-capped peaks, booking luxury ski and mountain adventures for clients who love the slopes as much as I do. Colorado was home for more than two decades—until my husband and I traded snow boots for flip-flops and moved to the sun-soaked shores of Bocas del Toro, Panama.
These days, my skis have been swapped for a surfboard, and my après-ski looks a lot more like sunset boat rides and lazy beach days. But my love for adventure hasn’t changed—it’s just expanded. I still get just as excited planning a dream ski trip as I do arranging a secluded wellness retreat, a vibrant cultural getaway, or an adrenaline-filled journey halfway across the world.
I believe travel should feel personal, meaningful, and a little magical. With my insider connections, eye for detail, and passion for creating unforgettable moments, I’m here to design a trip that’s completely, wonderfully yours. So tell me—what’s your perfect vacation? Let’s make it happen.
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