Our Story

Two women smiling in front of the main tasting room at Schloss Johannesburg in Germany's Rhineland.

(Exploring the Rhineland vineyards)

From a small travel club to a society of our own

Suitcases & Savoir Faire Society began as The Woodlands Travel Club, a small circle of travelers based in The Woodlands, Texas, who found that the right company made every destination better. What started as a handful of trips among friends grew into something more.

A community built around curiosity, not just itineraries

As the group grew, so did the vision. Travelers kept returning not just for the destinations, but for the people they met along the way, the long dinners, the shared discoveries, the friendships that outlasted the trip itself. That's when The Woodlands Travel Club became Suitcases & Savoir Faire Society: a name that reflects who we've always been, and where we're headed next.


Today, the Society welcomes travelers from anywhere who value connection as much as the destinations themselves. We believe the best trips aren't just seen. They're shared, remembered, and talked about long after you've unpacked your bags.

What started as a search for better travel became something more: a way of belonging. Today, that same spirit welcomes every new member who joins us.

Our Philosophy

Culture over luxury. Connection over transaction.

We believe travel is best measured in moments, not itineraries. A lingering lunch in Florence. A private gallery in Paris. The kind of evening that turns into a story you tell for years.

Luxury, to us, isn't about excess or status.

It's about intention: thoughtfully planned experiences, meaningful access, and the freedom to simply be present. This is why we call ourselves a society, not a service. Every journey we design is meant to be shared, and every member who joins becomes part of a growing community of travelers who value the same things we do: curiosity, culture, and good company.

The People Behind the Society

Amanda Reddick

Partner. Cruise enthusiast and world traveler.

Ciara Read

Partner. Wellness-minded and adventure-ready.

Patricia Zesut

Founder & Partner. Happiest at a full table with a new story to tell.

Rob Zesut

Partner. International sports and events expertise.

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER

Thoughtfully designed, expertly managed

Every journey offered through Suitcases & Savoir Faire Society is designed and managed by our travel partner, Exemplary Travel Advisors, a full-service luxury travel agency based in The Woodlands, Texas. Their expertise ensures every detail, from the first itinerary to the last evening abroad, reflects the same care and intention the Society stands for.

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