Aspen Travel Advisors

Brian Payntar Harris, Founder

Brian Payntar Harris, Owner

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Expedition: Bucket List

I'm a professional travel correspondent and recognized expert on private islands, expeditions, cruises, luxury hotels and resorts. I travel the world constantly, expanding my knowledge, connections and experiences to make your dreams come true.
Whether it’s a gastronomic weekend in Paris, a tropical getaway, a helicopter ski trip, the North Pole in 3 days, 5 ways to see Antartica, a World Cruise or circumnavigation by Private Jet, I know how to make it happen and the people who will be taking care of you along the way.

As a Virtuoso ultraluxe travel advisor, I have first hand on site knowledge of hundreds of luxury hotels, resorts, cruises and tours and thousands of personal relationships with owners and managers. This unique access means I can open doors that you didn't know existed and guarantee you receive the highest vip status available worldwide.

As an editor for the largest tourism industry publisher, I educate thousands of travel advisors and their clients based upon my personal visits and observations. I write the reviews the travel agents use, get your information from the source.

I’ve managed special events and conferences for decades and can help you find the perfect venue for your wedding, conference or incentive event, facilitating everything from site selection to RFP and contract negotiation, ensuring you receive the most favorable rates, terms and comps.

Advisory Board and STAR Editor for travel42, Northstar Travel Group


Kerry Weber

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Wellness Travel

Born in Aspen, Colorado Kerry grew up spending summers in Sayulita, Mexico, and has been a world traveler ever since. She is also a broker and expert in Aspen real estate. Drawing upon her past experience as a massage therapist, she is our luxury wellness travel specialist. She loves learning about other cultures, their languages, their ways of being and how they see the world. Her favorite part of travel is experiencing spas, local massage techniques and cuisine. Her favorite parts of the world she has visited to date include Colorado, Florida, Tahiti, Ireland and Spain. She is happiest when going somewhere or doing something she hasn’t experienced before. 


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Jason Leach

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Ski & Safari vacations

Growing up in Switzerland and well-versed in Europe, Africa, the United States, the Caribbean and Central America, Jason is a lifelong world traveler. The Swiss and French Alps introduced him to world class skiing, and this passion led him to Colorado.  An avid adventurer, photographer and outdoorsman, Jason specializes in luxury ski travel, safaris and the National Parks of the U.S.  


As a STAR Editor for Northstar Travel Group, Brian Harris is often assigned to cover remote destination resorts, expeditions and inaugural sailings for the travel industry.
His reviews are used by professional travel advisors around the world.

Notable Private Island Assignments
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North Island - Seychelles

North Island - Seychelles

Parrot Cay - Turks and Caicos

Parrot Cay - Turks and Caicos

Gili Lankanfushi - Maldives

Gili Lankanfushi - Maldives

The Brando - Polynesia

The Brando - Polynesia

Conrad Rangali - Maldives

Conrad Rangali - Maldives

Nihi Sumba - Indonesia

Nihi Sumba - Indonesia

Laucala Island - Fiji

Laucala Island - Fiji

Velaa Private Island -Maldives

Velaa Private Island -Maldives

Kokomo Private Island - Fiji

Kokomo Private Island - Fiji

Mustique - Grenadines

Mustique - Grenadines

Lana'i by Four Seasons

Lana'i by Four Seasons

Jumby Bay - Antigua

Jumby Bay - Antigua

Inaugural Private Jet / Cruise Assignments

PRE-INAUGURAL - Largest private charter aircraft, Crystal Skye

PRE-INAUGURAL - Largest private charter aircraft, Crystal Skye

INAUGURAL - Largest cruise ship when built, Norwegian Escape

INAUGURAL - Largest cruise ship when built, Norwegian Escape

INAUGURAL - (3rd) Sailing to Cuba in 50 years, Fathom Cruises

INAUGURAL - (3rd) Sailing to Cuba in 50 years, Fathom Cruises

INAUGURAL - Largest cruise ship in Alaska, Norwegian Bliss (Coming in 2018)

INAUGURAL - Largest cruise ship in Alaska, Norwegian Bliss (Coming in 2018)


four seasons private jet

ski trips

marriott / starwood / Bonvoy

Travel Age West profile

adventure travel

Hawaii family travel

Hawaii adventure travel

millennial travel

cannabis tourism

destination meetings & events

Pot tourism

Las Vegas - Aria resort


Travel is our passion and we've been lucky enough to make it our life.  Let us share what we've learned to make your next trip an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

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