A New Standard In
Exclusive Travel, Entertainment & Lifestyle Experiences
Curated Access. Unmatched Experiences. Beyond Expectations.
About Us
At Explore More Destinations, travel isn't just what we do. It's who we are.
With more than 50 years of combined experience in the travel and hospitality industry, we've helped countless travelers turn their dream vacations into reality. We understand what matters most: incredible experiences, exceptional value, and the peace of mind that comes from working with people you can trust.
We founded Explore More Destinations on a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to see the world. Unforgettable vacations shouldn't be reserved for those with unlimited budgets or exclusive connections. They should be accessible to families, couples, adventurers, and anyone who dreams of exploring something new.
That's why we've partnered with the most successful and respected travel and lifestyle organization in the world. Through this relationship, our members gain access to premium resorts, luxury cruises, world-class destinations, and exclusive travel opportunities often unavailable through traditional booking channels.
Whether you're planning a relaxing beachfront escape, a romantic getaway, a bucket-list adventure, or a memorable family vacation, we're committed to helping you experience more while spending less, without sacrificing quality, comfort, or service.
What truly sets us apart is our personal approach.
In a world filled with automated booking platforms and endless online searches, we believe real people still make a real difference. That's why we have real people available to consult with, taking the time to understand your goals, preferences, and budget, then helping you navigate the options to find the experience that's right for you.
Many travel companies focus on transactions.
We focus on creating memories.
When you choose Explore More Destinations, you're not simply booking a trip. You're partnering with experienced travel professionals dedicated to helping you unlock the very best travel opportunities available.
Explore More. Experience More. Create More Memories.
Leadership
Steve Thomas
Founder
Explore More Destinations was founded by Steve Thomas, a travel industry executive with more than 25 years of experience in vacation ownership, hospitality, travel marketing, call center operations, and member services. Throughout his career, Steve has worked with major resort developers, travel clubs, and hospitality organizations, helping create travel programs and customer experiences for travelers across the United States.
Simple By Design
How It Works
Getting started is easy — and completely obligation-free. In four simple steps, you could be planning the trip of a lifetime.
Schedule Your Free 60-Minute Presentation
Reserve a complimentary Zoom session with one of our travel specialists. No obligation, no pressure — just an honest look at what membership can do for you.
Explore the Platform With a Personal Guide
Your specialist walks you through the full member experience — hotels, resorts, cruises, lifestyle services, and more — tailored to what matters most to you.
Become a Member
When you're ready, joining is straightforward. You'll receive immediate access to the platform, your dedicated concierge team, and the full suite of member benefits.
Start Traveling & Living Better
From your very first booking to every lifestyle experience in between, you'll wonder how you ever traveled without it. Your concierge team is always a call or click away.
The Full Experience
Away or At Home — We've Got You Covered
Your membership goes far beyond hotel bookings. Explore a world of curated travel experiences and premium lifestyle services, all in one place.
Away — Travel Experiences
Culinary & Wine
Private vineyard dinners, farm-to-table tours, wine-pairing evenings, and cooking classes led by local chefs in the world's great food destinations.
Water Sports & Diving
Scuba dives, snorkeling in protected reefs, sailing charters, deep-sea fishing, and paddleboarding at premier coastal destinations worldwide.
Guided Cultural Tours
Expert-led explorations of UNESCO heritage sites, private museum access, artisan workshops, and immersive cultural itineraries by regional specialists.
Golf & Resort Recreation
Preferred tee times on championship courses, resort recreation programs, tennis clinics, and sports packages at the world's leading golf destinations.
At Home — Lifestyle Experiences
Private Event & Party Rentals
From intimate dinner parties to grand celebrations — premium venue rentals, décor packages, and full-service event coordination in your area.
Catering & Personal Chef
Professional catering, in-home personal chefs, bespoke menus for special occasions, and meal prep packages delivered to your door.
Concert & Event Tickets
Member pricing on concerts, sporting events, comedy, theater, and live experiences — from local venues to major arenas nationwide.
RV & Outdoor Gear
RV resorts, premier campground networks, outdoor gear rentals, and road-trip planning — adventure on your schedule, with your family.
Explore The World
Destinations Without Limits
A curated selection of experiences spanning beaches, historic cities, ocean voyages, exclusive events, and the open road — all accessible through your membership.
Your Membership
Everything Included. Nothing Left Behind.
Powered by VOA, your membership delivers a full suite of travel and lifestyle benefits designed to maximize every dollar and every moment.
2M+ Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Access preferred member rates at over two million hotels, resorts, and boutique properties across every continent — from budget-savvy to ultra-luxury.
Resort Residences in 110+ Countries
Studio to three-bedroom residences in premier resort destinations across 110+ countries — the space and comfort of home, in the world's most sought-after locations.
Cruises & World Tours
Curated cruise experiences from intimate river voyages to grand world circumnavigations — all with member-preferred pricing and concierge support from departure to return.
Member-Priced Rental Cars
Negotiated, member-exclusive rental car pricing with all the major carriers — saving you money every time you hit the road, wherever in the world that road may be.
Direct Airline Booking — Loyalty Retained
Book flights directly through the platform while keeping every loyalty point and frequent-flyer mile you've earned. Travel smarter without sacrificing your rewards.
Price-Match Guarantee
Found a lower rate elsewhere? We'll match it. Our price-match guarantee ensures you always get the best available deal on hotels, resorts, and cruises — automatically.
Dedicated Concierge Team
Real people, real support. Your dedicated VOA concierge team assists with planning, booking, strategy, and every detail in between — from the first inquiry to the final night.
Travel Portfolio Management
We organize, track, and optimize your entire travel ecosystem — hotels, airline loyalty programs, credit card points, and membership benefits — so you never leave value on the table.
Powered by VOA — The World's Leading Travel Network
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Why Choose Us
An Advantage You Can Actually Feel
There are many ways to book travel. There is only one Explore More Destinations.
3+ Decades of Industry Experience
More than thirty years of hands-on work in travel, hospitality, and entertainment — we understand how the industry works and how to navigate it to your advantage.
Real Relationships, Real Access
No algorithms, no third-party aggregators. Our network is built on genuine, long-standing relationships across hospitality — unlocking inventory and pricing unavailable anywhere else.
Powered by VOA — 70M+ Members
The consumer-facing brand of VOA — the world's leading travel and lifestyle network — bringing global scale, infrastructure, and buying power to every member experience.
Concierge-Style Service
Real people, real attention. Your dedicated specialist replaces planning complexity with simplicity and expert guidance — always available, always invested in your outcome.
A Lifestyle Platform, Not Just Travel
In-home catering, personal chefs, event planning, concert tickets, RV adventures — your membership extends well beyond flights and hotels into elevated everyday living.
Member Stories
What Members Are Saying
Our members share their experiences — from first trips to everyday moments made extraordinary.
I've traveled for decades, but nothing compares to what we've experienced since becoming members. The concierge team found us a resort in Tuscany that simply wasn't available anywhere else online — at a rate that made no sense for how extraordinary it was.
Sandra M.
Austin, TX
Member since 2025 — Tuscany villa stay
The 60-minute presentation felt low-pressure, informative, and genuinely eye-opening. I went in skeptical and came out a member. Two months later we were in Cancún at a resort we would never have been able to afford otherwise.
David & Patricia R.
Charlotte, NC
First trip: Cancún, 7 nights
What surprised me most was the lifestyle side — we've used the personal chef service twice for dinner parties and the ticket access for a sold-out concert. It really is a one-stop platform for living better.
Marcus J.
Atlanta, GA
Member since 2025
Our family reunion was completely transformed by EMD. They connected us with a catering team and event space that was exactly what we were looking for, at a cost we never expected. We'll never plan a big event any other way.
Rosa & Ernesto V.
San Antonio, TX
Family reunion — 40 guests
The price-match guarantee alone paid for the membership. I found a cruise deal, submitted it, and they matched it within 24 hours. The team is responsive, professional, and actually cares about getting you the best outcome.
James T.
Nashville, TN
Caribbean cruise, 10 nights
As someone who was hesitant about another subscription, I can honestly say this is the only membership I'd recommend without hesitation. The access is real, the savings are real, and the people behind it are genuinely helpful.
Camille B.
Phoenix, AZ
Member since 2025 — 3 trips booked
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
We believe an informed member is a happy member. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often.
Explore More Destinations is a premium travel and lifestyle membership platform powered by VOA — the world's leading travel network. We connect members to preferred pricing on hotels, resorts, cruises, rental cars, and airline bookings, as well as a full suite of lifestyle services including event planning, personal chefs, and entertainment tickets. It's not just a booking tool — it's a fully supported, concierge-style platform designed to elevate how you travel and live.
No. Explore More Destinations is not a timeshare company and has no affiliation with timeshare products. There is no property to purchase, no points system tied to real estate, and absolutely no obligation to buy anything. Membership provides access to discounted travel and lifestyle services — nothing more, nothing less.
You schedule a time that works for you, and one of our travel specialists will meet you online via Zoom — from the comfort of your own home. During the session, they walk you through the platform, answer your questions, and show you exactly what membership looks like for your specific travel and lifestyle goals. The entire experience is informational and pressure-free. You are under no obligation to join.
None. The presentation is completely free and carries zero obligation. If membership feels right after you've seen everything, we make joining straightforward. If it's not the right fit, we appreciate your time and wish you well. Our goal is to show you genuine value — not to pressure you into anything.
Membership includes preferred member rates on 2M+ hotels and resorts worldwide, access to resort residences in 110+ countries, curated cruise and world tour pricing, member-exclusive rental car rates, direct airline booking with loyalty benefits retained, a price-match guarantee, a dedicated concierge team, and travel portfolio management. Beyond travel, members also access lifestyle services including event and party rentals, catering, personal chefs, concert and event tickets, RV access, and family celebration planning.
Yes. Membership benefits are designed to extend to your household and travel companions. Your concierge team will walk you through the specifics during your presentation, including how to maximize value across group travel, family trips, and shared experiences.
Standard booking platforms are transactional — they show you publicly available rates and collect a commission. Our membership is relationship-driven. We access inventory and pricing that isn't publicly available, backed by real people who manage your entire travel portfolio. We also offer a price-match guarantee, dedicated concierge support, and a lifestyle platform that extends well beyond travel — making us far more than a booking site.
See It For Yourself
Explore For Yourself
Part of a global community of 70 million members, Explore More Destinations is the next evolution of an $8+ billion industry built on access and value — combining preferred pricing, exclusive inventory, and curated experiences in one fully integrated lifestyle platform.
Find out for yourself. In just 60 minutes, from the comfort of your home, our Zoom presentation could completely change the way you travel.
Let's Explore More… together.
Award-winning network
Backed by an Industry-Recognized Partner
Explore More Destinations is powered by VOA Worldwide — a multi-award-winning travel and vacation ownership network recognized across the industry for innovation, member experience, and operational excellence.
GNEX Vacation Industry Awards
Best Consumer Product
2024
Recognized for exceptional member value, experience, and product innovation in the vacation ownership space.
GNEX Vacation Industry Awards
Best Consumer Product
2025
Awarded a second year in a row for sustained innovation and member-first product design.
GNEX Vacation Industry Awards
Best Overall Company
2025
Honored for operational excellence, innovation, customer experience, and overall industry impact.
Luxury Lifestyle Awards
Best Luxury Vacation Ownership Advisor
2025
Global recognition for leadership in portfolio management, travel fulfillment, and modernized member engagement in the United States.
Additional Recognitions
Best Innovative Product
GNEX · 2022
Entrepreneur of the Year — Jonathan Stoker, CEO & Founder
GNEX · 2023
Best Industry Leader — Jonathan Stoker
GNEX · 2025
Entrepreneur of the Year — Jonathan Stoker
GNEX · 2026
