worth the journey 🇹🇹
a four-month experiences, activities + transport partnership by @ms.semple
some of the best holiday memories come from things you never expected to do
i’m inviting a select number of experience providers, activity businesses + transport services in tobago to apply for a four-month creative partnership.
from boat trips, water activities, massages + wellness experiences to creative workshops, adventures, private drivers + transport companies, i’m interested in the people and businesses that make exploring and experiencing tobago memorable.
together, we’ll uncover the personalities, stories + unexpected moments behind what you offer, creating entertaining content that makes people curious enough to try it for themselves.
paid partnerships · four-month commitment · monthly payments · limited opportunities
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a holiday is about more than where you stay. it’s about what you do, who you meet + the experiences you take home, treasure and tell your friends about.
tobago has so much to offer beyond its beautiful beaches, sunsets, food + culture. the opportunity is to show people what’s possible, including things they might never have thought to try.
worth the journey is about making your experience one of the reasons somebody chooses to visit tobago in the first place.
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i’ve visited tobago five times over the last two and a half years, and some of my favourite experiences have come from word-of-mouth recommendations.
i love how much gets shared that way, but not everyone has someone on the island to tell them where to go or what to try. through @ms.semple, i’d love to extend that word of mouth to my audience in the uk + internationally.
i’m also the founder of riónce arts club + studios. riónce is built around the idea of rich experiences, the kind that help people unwind, discover something new + see life a little differently.
that’s exactly what i’d love to share through this partnership.
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worth the journey is a four-month creative partnership showcasing the activities, experiences + transport services that make time in tobago worth remembering.
whether you operate a boat, offer massages, teach yoga, run creative workshops, organise adventures or provide transport, we’ll explore what makes your business worth choosing.
through candid documentation, interviews, scripted films, editorial photography + entertaining storytelling, we’ll create content that helps people imagine the experience before they’ve booked.
some stories will be adventurous, some relaxing, some funny + others won’t need a single word.
the aim is to make your business more recognisable, memorable + worth experiencing.
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four months per partnership.
applications are open to businesses offering activities, experiences + transport services across tobago.
each partnership includes an agreed monthly investment, payable throughout the four-month term.
start dates, filming schedules + creative priorities will be discussed during our initial conversation.
some of my tobago stories
a lot of my relationship with tobago has already played out publicly; simply sharing what i've found, learnt + loved while i've been there.
[video 01 — tobago content intro]
[13k views across platforms]
video shows @ms.semple introducing herself as someone who loves tobago. this isn’t the intro to all her tobago content
[video 02 — the best doubles in tobago]
[10k views across platforms]
@ms.semple pays a short visit to yasmins doubles stand, introduces her audience to doubles +the business
[video 03 — today’s word of the day ‘mamaguy’]
[18k views across platforms]
video share’s @ms.semples explanation of the word mamaguy.
[video 04 — things i’m gonna miss in tobago]
[18k views across platforms]
video shows @ms.semple’s sadness towards leaving the island + what she’s gonna miss most.
partnership info + options
we’ll combine storytelling, entertainment + creative direction to show people what makes your experience worth trying, sharing + booking.
each partnership will be tailored to your business, with the following areas available to explore.
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capturing what your experience actually feels like, the people behind it + the moments that make it memorable.
could include:
✓ candid moments, genuine reactions + behind-the-scenes footage
✓ scripted voiceovers, cinematic films + sensory storytelling
✓ interviews with founders, instructors, practitioners + customers
✓ entertaining challenges, first-time experiences + unexpected discoveries
✓ editorial photography, portraits + experience features
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creating a distinctive online presence that makes people curious enough to try your experience for themselves.
could include:
✓ visual identity + creative direction for social media
✓ photography-led feeds, reels + entertaining video series
✓ content planning, captions + publishing support
✓ seasonal campaigns, launches + creative concepts
✓ content for websites, booking pages + wider marketing
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exploring ways to make your activity or service something people remember, recommend + want to experience again.
could include:
✓ signature experiences + memorable customer touches
✓ personalised recommendations + special group packages
✓ collaborations with local businesses + accommodation providers
✓ returning customer traditions, referral ideas + loyalty concepts
✓ experiences for families, couples, solo travellers + groups
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paid opportunities to extend your reach + develop creative work beyond the core partnership.
could include:
✓ sponsored features through @ms.semple
✓ dedicated experience campaigns + additional filming
✓ mini-documentaries + editorial features
✓ launches, special activities + group experiences
✓ additional marketing support + content usage
all partnerships are paid, with a four-month commitment + monthly payments. exact deliverables, pricing, sponsorship fees + add-ons will be explored following our initial call.
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through riónce caribbean, i’m building a community + developing experiences and a physical magazine centred around caribbean culture, connection + keeping knowledge circulating across generations.
my vision goes beyond social media. i’d love to bring more of this work to tobago, including creative retreats for founders, artists, designers, photographers, musicians + writers, alongside separate experiences for over-50s reconnecting with themselves + their sense of purpose.
tobago wouldn’t simply be the destination. its people, businesses, culture + experiences would be an important part of what we create.
that means staying locally, eating + buying from tobagonian businesses, working with local creatives, exploring the island + learning from its people.
for experience + transport partners, this could create opportunities for group activities, wellness sessions, boat experiences, creative workshops, private transfers + repeat bookings.
ultimately, i’d love our storytelling, magazine + in-person experiences to work together, giving more people reasons to discover tobago, visit + support the businesses that make it special.
how we could work together
i’m looking to build paid, four-month partnerships with a select number of experience, activity + transport businesses.
the exact arrangement will depend on your business, goals + what works commercially for both of us.
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an ongoing partnership covering an agreed combination of food, drink or product storytelling, photography, video production, visual direction + marketing support.
we’ll develop a creative plan, agree on deliverables + schedule production across four months, with a fixed monthly payment.
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for businesses offering several activities, experiences, vehicles, services or locations.
we can develop individual stories for different offerings while creating a consistent visual approach across your business.
pricing will reflect the scale of production + agreed scope.
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paid opportunities for sponsored features through @ms.semple, dedicated campaigns, additional production, event coverage + other creative services.
these can be added to an existing partnership, with separate fees agreed in advance.
complimentary activities, treatments, transfers or other contributions do not replace the agreed monthly partnership fee.
how we'd start
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complete a short form introducing your business, what you offer + what makes your experience different.
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i’ll invite selected applicants to a video call where we can get to know each other, discuss your story, customers, goals, budget + creative needs.
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if we’re a good fit, i’ll prepare a tailored four-month proposal outlining the creative plan, monthly investment, deliverables + any additional opportunities.
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once we’ve agreed on everything, we’ll arrange our first experience, journey or filming session + develop the partnership over the following four months.
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i’m looking for businesses that are genuinely interested in showing people what makes their experience worth choosing.
ideally, you’ll be:
✓ open to sharing the people, stories + personality behind your business
✓ happy to collaborate creatively + provide reasonable access for production
✓ interested in improving your visibility, customer experience + long-term appeal
✓ ready to invest in a four-month paid partnership, with monthly payments
you don’t need a huge following or a perfectly developed brand. whether you offer massages, boat experiences, creative activities or transport, i’m interested in what makes your business worth discovering.
why i'm interested in building this relationship
some of my favourite memories of tobago have come from trying something new, meeting people + following recommendations that led me somewhere unexpected.
i’d love to help more people experience that, while supporting the businesses that make those moments possible.
ultimately, i want to build lasting relationships with experience providers i can confidently recommend, create meaningful content for + potentially bring future groups to through my wider work.
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interested in working together?
i’m currently inviting a select number of tobago experience, activity + transport businesses to apply, including boat operators, wellness practitioners, activity providers, creative workshops, private drivers + transport companies.
oleta semple
artist + cultural producer
@ms.semple