Our Story
  • At Soulful Escapes Club, we design high-end, small-group trips to the coolest places on Earth! Our carefully crafted itineraries feature personal guides familiar with the area and culture, ensuring each journey is immersive and effortless.
  • We believe that travel is more than just a getaway—it’s a journey toward connection, healing, and discovery. Our retreats allow travelers to experience amazing adventures, excellent dining, and unique lodging without the stress of planning. Simply arrive, and we take care of the rest! 
  • Founded by passionate explorers, our retreats are crafted to immerse you in nature, culture, and wellness while connecting with like-minded travelers.
Founder
Roger Zessin

Roger's passion for travel ignited in 1990 when he bought his first camera and embarked on a transformative journey to Kenya, Africa, capturing the essence of wildlife, landscapes, and diverse cultures. Over the past 30 years, he has traveled extensively, visiting over 50 countries and deepening his appreciation for the world's indigenous communities and natural wonders.


Driven by his love for photography and meaningful travel experiences, Roger founded Soulful Escapes Club. His vision is to create guided small-group adventures that blend cultural immersion, wellness, and genuine human connection, visiting some of the coolest places on Earth. Roger is committed to designing memorable journeys that awaken joy, curiosity, and personal transformation.

Director
Nicci Van Straaten

Born and raised in South Africa, Nicci moved to Canada in 2011 in pursuit of new opportunities and adventure. She has always been passionate about bringing people together, fostering connections, and creating experiences that leave lasting memories. With a background in entrepreneurship and event planning, she curates journeys that are not just about travel, about fun, discovery, and personal growth. Her goal is to make every Soulful Escapes Clup trip effortless, inspiring, and full of joy.

Assistant Director
Israel Reyes

From a young age, Israel has always loved traveling. Whether by land, air or sea, he has cherished every journey. Some of his fondest memories are from road trips with his family and thrilling adventures around the globe with his friends. 


With a background in multimedia marketing, filmmaking, and photography, Israel brings his talents to Soulful Escapes Club. His passion is rooted in his search for beautiful moments and capturing life-long memories. He pursues unique experiences and is excited to document journeys through Soulful Escapes Club.