Miles Mitchinson

Owner Adventure Director @Detours Travel

I founded Detours in 2012 with a vision to create flexible, authentic, and community-driven group travel experiences - built especially with LGBTQ+ travelers in mind.Over the past decade, the company has grown from an idea into a thriving international travel brand facilitating 60+ group trips annually to more than 25 countries. Alongside our dedicated team of office staff and contracted trip leaders, I focus on building connections, fostering inclusivity, and ensuring every traveler’s journey feels enriching and personal.Key Highlights:Scaled Detours from launch to a thriving business with thousands of travelers worldwide.Expanded offerings to over 25 countries around the world.Built and led a team of office staff and contracted trip leaders, plus a network of trusted local partners.Pioneered a flexible, non-rigid group travel model, earning industry recognition and repeat loyalty (the majority of travelers return for multiple trips).Established Detours as one of the most recognized LGBTQ+ group travel companies globally.