A wider world, thoughtfully connected
A Virtuoso-Affiliated
Travel Advisor in India
The Other Way is an independent affiliate of Departure Lounge, a Virtuoso member agency. We bring a wider partner network to journeys shaped around you.
Eligible bookings may include added amenities, subject to availability and terms.
A personal travel curator, connected to
a global network
Most cruise websites begin with dates, destinations and available cabins. We begin with how you want to travel because the most successful bespoke luxury cruise journeys are shaped around the traveller, not merely the sailing.
Do you want the ship to be the holiday, or simply carry you into the landscape? Do you prefer energy and choice, or space and quiet? Are you travelling to rest, celebrate, explore deeply—or bring different generations together?
Only then do we consider the cruise line, ship, route and cabin.
At The Other Way, we’ve curated the world’s most distinctive cruise experiences—from polar expeditions to river journeys, wellness escapes to cultural deep-dives. We match you to the voyage that resonates with your travel personality.
The objective is not to find you more cruises. It is to identify the right one.
A wider network, thoughtfully used.
Working with a Virtuoso-affiliated travel advisor in India
The value of a travel network is in how it supports the right journey. Depending on the itinerary and booking, the relationship may help us draw on:
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A wider circle of travel partners
Hotels, cruise lines, tour providers and travel specialists from across the Virtuoso network may be considered when they suit your brief.
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Added amenities on eligible bookings
At participating hotels, an eligible booking may include amenities such as daily breakfast, a property credit or an upgrade, subject to the property, rate, availability and terms. We’ll confirm any applicable benefits for your specific booking.
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More informed choices
A broader network gives us additional partners and resources to consider while we compare the options that best fit your plans.
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A journey shaped around you
The network supports the planning; it doesn’t dictate it. Your itinerary remains personalised around your travel style, companions, priorities and pace.
Virtuoso lists hotel amenities such as breakfast, credits and upgrades as potential benefits. Their availability varies, so describe them as possibilities rather than guarantees.
Connected through Departure Lounge
What the Departure Lounge network may bring
Through our affiliation with Departure Lounge, we can draw on a wider network of hotel, cruise and travel partners when planning your journey. Depending on the property, rate and availability, eligible hotel bookings may include added amenities such as daily breakfast, a hotel credit or a possible room upgrade.
For cruises, some eligible sailings may offer added value such as shipboard credit or shore excursion benefits. We check the specific offer for your itinerary and confirm any applicable benefits before you book.
Hotel programmes cited by Departure Lounge include Four Seasons Preferred, Ritz-Carlton & Marriott Luxury Stars, Belmond Bellini Club and Rosewood Elite. Its wider hotel portfolio also features names such as Aman, Auberge Resorts Collection, Four Seasons, Rosewood, Belmond and The Ritz-Carlton.
Cruise partners include Ponant, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises, Explora Journeys, Crystal and Viking.
Link: Explore Departure Lounge’s hotel and travel partner information
The network is global. The curation is personal.
Every journey begins with a conversation—not a fixed itinerary. We learn what you enjoy, how you like to travel and what matters most for this particular trip. Then we consider the destinations, stays, experiences and partners that fit. Where a preferred-partner benefit may apply, we check the details for your booking and explain them before you decide.
The result is a journey planned by The Other Way, informed by a wider travel network and built around you.
Learn more about how The Other Way designs journeys.
Connected through Departure Lounge.
Travel Affiliations
The Other Way is an independent affiliate of Departure Lounge, a Virtuoso member agency.
The details, clearly explained
Questions about our Affiliation with
Departure Lounge and Virtuoso
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about
Have questions about wellness cruises or which destination is right for you? Here are answers to the most common questions we hear.
Departure Lounge is a luxury host travel agency and a member of Virtuoso. The Other Way is an independent affiliate of Departure Lounge. We lead the journey design and client relationship, drawing on the wider partner network when it is relevant to your plans.
Depending on the supplier and booking, eligible hotel stays may include amenities such as daily breakfast, a property credit or a possible room upgrade. Some eligible cruise sailings may include shipboard credit or shore excursion benefits. We check the details for your specific booking and confirm any benefits before you decide.
Departure Lounge names programmes such as Four Seasons Preferred, Ritz-Carlton & Marriott Luxury Stars, Belmond Bellini Club and Rosewood Elite. Its broader hotel portfolio includes brands such as Aman, Auberge Resorts Collection, Four Seasons, Rosewood, Belmond and The Ritz-Carlton. Availability and benefits vary by property, rate and booking.
Departure Lounge lists cruise partners including Ponant, Ritz Carlton , Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises, Explora Journeys, Crystal and Viking, among others. Some sailings may include additional amenities, shipboard credit or shore excursion benefits, depending on the offer and booking conditions.
No. Benefits depend on the participating supplier, eligible rate, sailing or stay, availability and current terms. We’ll confirm what applies to your itinerary before booking.
You plan your journey with The Other Way. We shape the itinerary around your preferences and coordinate with the relevant travel partners. Departure Lounge’s network supports that work where it is useful to your journey.
