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Windward + Crown is a luxury travel advisory founded by Kim McCardell, helping travelers plan thoughtful, personalized journeys around the world. The brand believes luxury is not simply about star ratings or excess, but about shaping each trip around a client’s pace, preferences, passions, and travel companions. Its advisors work with individuals, couples, and families to create immersive experiences, from private local guides and secluded accommodations to special dining, cruises, and meaningful multigenerational trips.

The planning process begins with an inquiry and consultation, followed by a custom proposal and coordinated booking. Windward + Crown manages trip details such as tours, tickets, reservations, transfers, and itinerary logistics, then provides travelers with a personalized itinerary, travel app and documents, pre-departure guidance, and in-travel emergency support. Through global partnerships with hotels, cruise lines, tour companies, and destination partners, the company can also arrange exclusive experiences and eligible hotel benefits, including welcome amenities, breakfast, and potential room upgrades or flexible check-in and checkout.