Your Journey Engineers
Great travel doesn’t happen by accident. Our team has walked these streets, slept in these beds, and eaten at these tables. Again and again. That firsthand experience is what shapes every journey we craft for you.
Marcelo Guimarães
Owner / Founder
Marcelo, a Brazilian native, moved to the US to study science and engineering. After a 20-year career, he followed his heart and entered the world of travel. His many passions include music and Math and he loves spending time with his beautiful wife and daughter.
STAY: Hotels that translate “luxury” into “authenticity”.
EAT: Perfect hotel breakfasts, Brazilian & Portuguese cuisine, grandma-cooked food.
EXPLORE: Residential neighborhoods abroad, restaurants with no menus in English.
Helen Barlow
General Manager
With over 20 years of travel industry experience, Helen ensures SilverOpus operations run seamlessly and efficiently. A native of England, she’s passionate about travel, reading, soccer, and exploring new restaurants with her family—Simon, Emily, and Jack.
STAY: By the ocean with easy beach access, exceptional service, and amazing food.
EAT: Fresh, locally caught seafood.
EXPLORE: Small local restaurants, charming bookstores, and inspiring art galleries.
Elle Taylor
Nordic Experience Specialist
Elle is a travel expert with a passion for immersive adventures and unforgettable experiences. She fell in love with traveling while studying abroad in Norway in 2010, and has since explored destinations worldwide from China to Switzerland to Peru.
STAY: Independent hotels with authentic breakfasts—my weakness!
EAT: Trying local ice creams like Peach & Basil Gelato or Norway’s Royal Triple Licorice bars are a must.
EXPLORE: Water calls to me—kayaking, sunrise beach walks, or even relaxing in a sauna (followed by a cold-plunge).
Victoria Mathisen
Logistics Specialist
Vicky is a detail-oriented problem solver who oversees tour logistics, client care and supplier coordination ensuring seamless group tour experiences. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family and skijoring with her husky, Bella, during Minnesota's winters.
STAY: Remote cabin with an unforgettable view and a few luxuries.
EAT: Anything I don't have to cook sounds lovely!
EXPLORE: Mountain trails with rewarding sights along the way.
Pedro de Arbelaiz
Systems Support Specialist
Pedro, a Buenos Aires native with expertise in luxury and sports travel, ensures accurate quotes and exceptional supplier representation. Outside work, he enjoys nature with his family, drumming, boxing, surfing, and reading, always embodying his favorite word: “Perfect!”
STAY: Anywhere with a window overlooking the sea, mountains or lake.
EAT: Anything I can't get at home.
EXPLORE: Castles, palaces and historical constructions.
Find Your Direction with Our Traveler’s Compass
There's more to SilverOpus than excellent trips. Explore who we are, our history, and how we think. It's all in the Traveler's Compass.