Why writing ELOPE Inspired Atlas + Wild
Unique stays and adventures have always been more than travel trends; they’re part of how I see the world. Long before Atlas + Wild existed as an app and a global travel platform, I was someone who believed that where you stay shapes how you feel, how you connect, and how deeply you remember a place. Intentional travel. Experiential travel.
That belief guided me as I wrote ELOPE: A Modern Elopement Guide for the Free-Spirited and Adventurous. I wrote the book to help couples break free from tradition and plan elopement experiences rooted in emotion, meaning, and adventure.
But something unexpected happened after the book launched. Readers began asking for more than elopement planning. They wanted a guide to unique stays and adventures around the world that aren’t only meant for couples – hidden cabins, desert lodges, jungle retreats, and mountain hideaways where life slows down and time feels sacred for everyone!
And that’s where Atlas + Wild was born.
From Elopement Inspiration to Global Adventure Discovery
As a 26-year international flight attendant and adventure photographer, I’ve spent decades discovering places that fly under the radar — wild shores, off-grid cabins, desert domes under starlight, and tiny mountain lodges that feel like a secret.
ELOPE unlocked a desire for something deeper: a place where travelers could discover stays that feel cinematic, soulful, and unforgettable.
Rather than chasing perfect photos or typical resorts, modern travelers crave:
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Story-rich escapes
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Immersive nature experiences
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Meaningful quiet moments
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Real, intentional connection
- Experiential travel
Atlas + Wild is the natural evolution — a curated discovery app designed for travelers who choose unique stays and adventures over crowded, predictable travel.
What Makes Atlas + Wild Different
Atlas + Wild isn’t a booking engine and it isn’t chasing the masses. It’s a curated travel experience and referral booking platform, created by an international flight attendant for people looking for intentional and experiential travel.
I hand-select every property based on:
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Design that inspires
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Wilderness that awakens
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Authentic connection to place
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Soulful experiences, not commercial noise
Think mirrored cottages in Scandinavia, boutique cabins overlooking wild coastlines, luxury tented camps in East Africa, and mountainside retreats perfect for stargazing.
No endless scrolling. Instead, a fun spinner to spontaneously give you ideas.
No generic hotel chains. No boring Airbnb listing.
Just unique stays and adventures with heart, beauty, and story.
And just like ELOPE, it’s built with intention: to help travelers feel more, connect more, and travel deeper.
The Future of Travel Is Personal, Slow, and Soul-Stirring
Atlas + Wild exists for the traveler who values presence over pressure, including retreats that encourage slow mornings, messy hair, mountain air, campfire skies, and wide-open silence. Intentional travel.
Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, an elopement, a honeymoon, or a once-in-a-lifetime journey, Atlas + Wild invites you to explore the world through awe, discovery, and emotion.
Because travel shouldn’t just take you somewhere — it should change you.
And unique stays and adventures help you do exactly that.
Begin Your Story
If ELOPE encouraged couples to create a wedding day rooted in meaning, Atlas + Wild continues that mission: guiding all adventurous travelers toward unforgettable escapes where wonder lives around every corner.
Explore Atlas + Wild
🔗 https://atlasandwild.com
Explore ELOPE and read all the positive reviews:
🔗 https://sherrymartinpeters.com
