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Tom Marchant is a co-founder of the award-winning tour operator Black Tomato, a luxury tailor-made travel company organising bespoke experiences round the world. Part of the Black Tomato Group, Black Tomato is an award-winning luxury travel company that delivers imaginative and cutting-edge travel experiences around the world. We create inspiring itineraries in up and coming and remote destinations, providing clients with the inside track. Whilst our group and prize incentive agency, The Black Tomato Agency , produce creative, award-winning incentives, prizes and events, Studio Black Tomato, was born as the in-house marketing and content creation agency. From initial clients including tourist boards and hotel groups, we now produce internationally acclaimed content and media campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world.
5 wellness retreats to find your zen

5 wellness retreats to find your zen

ByTom Marchant July 17, 2018July 16, 2018

These days hotels need to do more than just pamper you, today with wellness and self-care becoming increasingly important…

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5 Greek islands you (probably) don’t know about

ByTom Marchant June 13, 2018

Greece remains one of Europe’s best loved summer destinations. A magical place whose waters, cuisines and experiences are, for…

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5 Caribbean islands for a wellness getaway

5 Caribbean islands for a wellness getaway

ByTom Marchant May 12, 2018

Avoid the wellness crowds in Bali and opt for sun salutes on the white sands of The Caribbean instead;…

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5 incredible ways to do Africa in 2018

5 incredible ways to do Africa in 2018

ByTom Marchant April 17, 2018

When it comes to ‘life-changing’ travel experiences; Africa always delivers. But in 2018 there are even more ways to…

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Top hotels in the world’s most underrated cities

ByTom Marchant March 21, 2018

They don’t get the high level of attention as much as their neighbouring capitals, but these lesser-known cities are…

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Top 7 sustainable travel experiences

Top 7 sustainable travel experiences

ByTom Marchant February 20, 2018

The ethos of sustainable travel has made leaps and strides over the last couple of years. With travellers’ becoming…

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New Zealand: the ultimate celebration destination

New Zealand: the ultimate celebration destination

ByTom Marchant January 15, 2018

A land of snow-capped mountains, mystical glaciers and active volcanoes; New Zealand is a magical place whose scenery deserves…

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7 luxurious stays to make a difference this Christmas

7 luxurious stays to make a difference this Christmas

ByTom Marchant December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

Sometimes when we travel, it’s easy to forget about the world around us and the communities we impact along…

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5 luxurious ways to experience Charleston

5 luxurious ways to experience Charleston

ByTom Marchant November 16, 2017

Charleston is in the midst of an exciting cultural renaissance with an exploding culinary scene bringing new life to…

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Top 5 sustainable hotels around the world

Top 5 sustainable hotels around the world

ByTom Marchant September 14, 2017

Travel sees a plethora of trends which come and go, but one that’s firmly here to stay is sustainable…

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Bhutan’s 5 best luxury hotels

ByTom Marchant August 17, 2017September 21, 2017

Though five-star luxury may not be the first thing that springs to mind when one thinks of Bhutan, ‘The…

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Japan’s best otherworldly landscapes

ByTom Marchant July 22, 2017July 17, 2017

It is no exaggeration to describe Japan as an otherworldly place; getting lost in translation in its eclectic culture…

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On land and sea in Los Cabos

On land and sea in Los Cabos

ByTom Marchant June 20, 2017June 15, 2017

It can be rare to find the kind of escapism that affords you the luxury of genuinely beautiful beachside…

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6 of Arizona’s top luxury spas

6 of Arizona’s top luxury spas

ByTom Marchant June 9, 2017

Think of Arizona and you’ll probably picture sweeping mountain ranges, glowing sandstone, Cowboy culture and expansive desert. Arizona does…

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7 alternative safaris to take you off the beaten track

7 alternative safaris to take you off the beaten track

ByTom Marchant May 22, 2017June 9, 2017

To come face-to-face with the incredible wildlife that walk this planet is surely one of the greatest adventures. But…

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5 ways to get your creative fix in Jordan

5 ways to get your creative fix in Jordan

ByTom Marchant April 26, 2017

A fast-evolving creative scene in Jordan is turning this county into a rare haven for artistic minds. A land…

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