Los Angeles Art & Design
Why Los Angeles
Everywhere you look, there’s art hiding in plain sight: LA is home to more museums than anywhere else in the country, plus some 200 galleries and scores of public installations and murals. Thousands of artists have flocked to LA and found their own personal end of the rainbow. And just like them, you'll never want to leave. Maybe it’s the art, the food scene—or the electricity of Los Angeles itself.
Moments That Matter
Explore the thriving contemporary art scene of Los Angeles. Talk shop with emerging artists and dynamic collectors on intimate studio visits. Get rare access to collections rarely seen by the public, and insider access to the works of people like Justin John Green, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, John Houck, Leslie Shows, Chris Lux and Chris Engman, plus the expansive private collections of Andrew Teufel and Danny First.
Your Private Experience
Who It’s For
Our LA is for anybody who loves culture, design—and especially art. Great for a long weekend to eat well, explore, and get an insider's look at LA's contemporary art scene.
When to Travel
LA is a year-round destination. Our favorite times to visit are March - May and September - October, when the weather is warm and sunny, but never too hot.
Make It Yours
Slow down to enjoy time on the beach, sunrise yoga, or hiking the hills of Malibu. Or go deep into LA's world-class food scene. We can curate an LA experience to suit your interests.
Day by Day
Experience the best of LA with ease. While the focus of our trip is art, there are many opportunities to delve deeper into culture, cuisine and the outdoors.
Where We Sleep
Staying at a hotel in downtown LA almost always feels like stepping back in time. Rarer and more lovely is the opportunity to feel like you’re moving forward at the same time.
Downtown LA
Our downtown LA hotel enjoyed a storied past life as the opulent local headquarters of the Bank of Italy. Painstaking restoration has kept that European heritage intact: the gold-wrapped coffee bar (by day) and aperitivo bar (by night) was modeled after a 300-year-old Venetian cafe. The library, with its cozy dark wood and stuffed peacocks and pheasants, is pure Old World. But head to the rooftop bar for poolside cocktails and shimmering views of the city below, and you’ll know you couldn’t be anywhere but downtown LA, right here, right now.
People Love MO/AD Private Departures
I am truly a tough critic but you planned an exceptionally fun adventure—no constructive criticism necessary.
I look forward to another trip with MO/AD. You make everything more elevated, and interesting.
Every person involved with leading and guiding was top notch—friendly, knowledgeable, fun, kind—it doesn’t get better.
FAQs
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How many people is this itinerary suitable for?
We can plan a custom, private departure for any group size. Our custom trips are perfect for a couple wishing to travel on their own, a family, or a multi-generational group. If you’re looking to travel on one of our group departures on a private basis, a minimum number of travelers may apply.
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Can you curate an itinerary for a larger group?
Yes, we can craft an unforgettable milestone celebration or company retreat for groups as large as 40 or more.
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What makes a MO/AD experience different?
Our level of curation, care, and in-country connections. We handle everything, overseeing your experience from beginning to end with the highest levels of ownership and responsibility. We support you every step of the way with comprehensive itineraries, detailed day-by-day descriptions, insider destination info, and 24/7 dedicated support.
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How far in advance should I plan my trip?
Preferably six to nine months in advance and earlier for holiday travel. We stay in unique, in-demand boutique and luxury hotels where advance reservations are important to secure the best accommodations possible. We can help with last-minute travel planning, however availability may be limited.
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What is typically included?
We curate your MO/AD Private Departure to ensure the experiences are authentic, immersive, and included in your trip price. Your itinerary typically includes accommodations, airport transfers, private transportation for all day trips and excursions, privately guided tours with local guides, exclusive VIP access and activities, and meals as detailed in your itinerary.
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How much will it cost?
MO/AD Private Departures typically cost $750 to $1,500 per person, per day, and vary by destination, time of year, number of people in your group, and types of activities you prefer.
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What's not included?
MO/AD Private Departures do not include roundtrip airfare to/from your destination, travel insurance, gratuities for local guides, hotel incidentals, and any activities and meals not included in your itinerary.
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What deposits are required?
After learning more about you, your interests, preferred style of travel, dates, and budget, we will present you with initial ideas and examples of what we can plan for you. In order to design a detailed itinerary and check availability, there is a $500 non-refundable planning deposit due. This will be applied to your final trip cost. Once your itinerary is perfect, we require a 25% non-refundable confirmation deposit to start confirming all of your arrangements. Many of our local partners and hotels require additional advance deposits to secure the best accommodations. The balance of your trip cost is due 90 days prior to travel.
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Where can I find the complete terms of my booking?
See our Terms & Conditions for complete details about our policies regarding your MO/AD Private Departure booking.