A Foundation of Intention
I grew up between Sweden and the United States, shaped by a culture where sustainability was never performative. Objects were kept, repaired, and respected. Quality mattered. Vintage was valued not for nostalgia, but for endurance.
That early understanding that what we choose to keep matters, continues to guide my work today.
Where Ambition Meets Burnout
My professional background is in corporate finance at the United Nations. It was meaningful, demanding work global in scope, fast in pace. Alongside purpose, I saw a pattern emerge: high achievement paired with exhaustion, constant urgency, and little space for restoration.
It became clear that success without balance comes at a cost.
And that luxury, as it’s often defined, needed reimagining.
Tranquil Escapes: Redefining Luxury Through Ease
I founded Tranquil Escapes as a response — a luxury eco-travel and wellness retreat planning company designed for busy professionals who value beauty, ease, and intention.
I began close to home, curating restorative weekend escapes to the Hudson Valley and Litchfield Hills. These journeys were designed to be seamless and grounding, whether by train, personal car, or private door-to-door transport.
Each experience is shaped by the same principles:
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Thoughtfully chosen boutique accommodations
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Responsible transportation
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Farm-to-table dining
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Wellness-focused experiences
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Direct support of local farmers and small businesses
As the work evolved, so did its reach. Today, I design fully customized global journeys, alongside bespoke itineraries and self-guided experiences; all rooted in sustainability, care, and personal rhythm.
The Quiet Power of Vintage Luxury
My connection to sustainable vintage handbags and luggage feels instinctive.
Vintage luxury reflects the same values as conscious travel: longevity over trend, craftsmanship over excess, story over speed. Choosing a repurposed luxury piece is a quiet rejection of fast fashion and a commitment to circular design.
These pieces have lived before.
They are meant to continue.
In the same way I curate travel with intention, I’m drawn to brands that preserve what already exists cycling luxury forward rather than constantly producing more.
Carrying Values Forward
True luxury is not loud.
It restores. It lasts. It aligns.
That is why the synergy between Tranquil Escapes and a sustainable vintage handbag and luggage brand feels natural. Both are grounded in the belief that what we carry, and how we move through the world should reflect care, consciousness, and longevity.
A Shared Invitation
Travel thoughtfully.
Choose what endures.
Carry stories worth continuing.
Explore eco-conscious travel and wellness journeys through Tranquil Escapes, and discover timeless vintage handbags and luggage curated to last.
Christine Gordineer | Tranquil Escapes
Conscious Travel & Sustainable Luxury