ICS Odyssey | JANUARY 2026
Inside ICS – When Travel Goes Wrong!
Travel is magical… and gloriously unpredictable. This month, we’re doing something no other DMC has done! We’re opening the vault on our biggest ‘oops’ moments of 2025. Flights, luggage, weather and the occasional spectacular misstep all make an appearance. Because trust isn’t about perfection — it’s about how fast, transparently and professionally things get fixed. Spoiler: nobody died.
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An unforgettable lesson in patience, conservation, and why responsible wildlife travel means accepting uncertainty… -
Vehicle swaps, hidden checks, drivers vetted, and the unseen work that keeps luxury travel feeling effortless… -
One misunderstood moment on Mount Phousi reminds us why clarity and never assuming matter in luxury travel… -
One casual comment, one misheard word, and a calm inspection turned into a five-second hospitality horror movie… -
We couldn’t stop the monsoon’s rain, but a sleepless night made sure everything else still flowed smoothly… -
Because not every journey includes sunsets — some include chickens, dogs and very memorable road moments… -
Two properties, one famous name. The result? An unexpectedly scenic, very delayed and politely awkward start to Singapore… -
A sudden cyclone challenged road access and accommodations, but swift action kept guests safe and spirits high… -
Vietnamese coffee: an aromatic and powerful brew that wakes you up… sometimes a little too enthusiastically…
Happy reading and see you next month for the next edition of ICS Odyssey.
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