 The EDGE Escapes MembershipÂ
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A Private Membership for Those
Who Love Travel, Books,
& Extraordinary Experiences
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Become a MemberWelcome to EDGE Escapes — Where Travel, Books & Beautiful Living Meet.
EDGE Escapes was created for people who crave beautiful places, meaningful conversation, unforgettable stories, and a more inspired way of living.
Every month, members escape somewhere extraordinary through a destination-driven novel, luxury travel recommendations, celebrated authors, cultural inspiration, and a private community of people who truly get it.
From Nantucket summers to the Italian coast, EDGE Escapes transforms reading into a passport to elevated living.
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An example of the exclusive experiences
available to EDGE Escapes members.
A private evening with Elin Hilderbrand.
Nantucket | July 23, 2026
Members Get Access to
More Than a Membership
EDGE Escapes is evolving beyond monthly destination guides and author conversations.
Members receive exclusive access to private dinners, literary experiences, destination gatherings, and curated events designed to bring the world of EDGE to life.
Recent and upcoming experiences include:
• Private dinner with Elin Hilderbrand in Nantucket
• Paris with Jo Piazza
• Future gatherings inspired by books, travel, entertaining, food, and beautiful living
Event tickets are purchased separately and available exclusively to members.
A new destination every month — curated for the literary traveler
Live intimate conversations with the world's most celebrated authors — Lisa Jewell, Elin Hilderbrand, Lucy Foley, Jo Piazza, and 20+ more
Gain access to a community, a calendar of exclusive events, and unforgettable experiences with fellow travelers, readers, and tastemakers.
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Discover the World Through Stories
Each month EDGE Escapes takes you somewhere extraordinary. Italy. Japan. Spain. Croatia. Greece. France. Each destination experienced through a carefully chosen book, a luxury travel guide filled with insider recommendations, a destination recipe, a signature cocktail — and a live conversation with the author who wrote about that place.
WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP UNLOCKS
Exclusive access to the world of EDGE Escapes
PRIVATE EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
From intimate dinners with bestselling authors to destination gatherings, literary experiences, and unforgettable evenings around the world, EDGE Escapes members receive priority access to our growing calendar of in-person events.
While event tickets are purchased separately, membership is required for access and members always receive first opportunity to secure their spot before the public.
DESTINATION ESCAPES
Every month begins with a destination-driven novel and unfolds into a curated world of hotels, restaurants, hidden gems, cultural recommendations, and travel inspiration inspired by the setting of the book.
LIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH CELEBRATED AUTHORS
Join intimate conversations with bestselling authors whose stories transport us somewhere unforgettable.
THE EDGE EDIT
Seasonal recommendations inspired by the world of EDGE — from hotels and restaurants to beauty, entertaining, and cultural discoveries.
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THE MEMBERS LIBRARY
Access past author conversations, destination guides, travel inspiration, curated recommendations, and monthly features.
A WORLD OF LIKE-MINDED MEMBERS
Connect with fellow readers, travelers, tastemakers, and adventurers who share a passion for discovering the world in a unique and special way.
EDGE Escapes is For You if...
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- You love travel, culture, and elevated livingÂ
- You want a membership that genuinely enriches your life
- You don’t just want to read about extraordinary lives and destinations. You want a seat at the table.
- You want to be part of something curated, exclusive and unlike anything else with others who feel the same
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Become a Member Annual Membership | $449
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Inside EDGE Escapes,
you'll connect with some of the most celebrated authors in the world
This Month Inside EDGE: The South of France
Upcoming Author Discussion: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST
Our Story
EDGE Escapes was founded by Juliana Fraioli Wilson — Newport, Rhode Island based entrepreneur, tastemaker and lifelong lover of stories that move you. What began as a vision to pair extraordinary books with extraordinary destinations has become a global community of luxury travelers, readers and curious minds. Every month Juliana personally curates a destination, a book, a travel guide, a recipe, a cocktail and an author — creating an experience unlike anything else in the world.
Where EDGE Members Stay
Some of our favorite properties — from Newport, Rhode Island to the French Riviera & beyond
What Our Members Say
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"This is exactly what I didn't know I was looking for — beautiful destinations, brilliant books, and fellow travel lovers who actually get it."
— Sarah M.
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"I downloaded the guide on a whim and ended up booking a trip to the Amalfi Coast two weeks later. The book recommendation alone was worth it."
— Michelle K.
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Ready to Join?
Become a Member
Get a Taste of What's InsideÂ
Every month EDGE Escapes members receive a destination recipe and signature cocktail inspired by that month's location. Try some on us — free.
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FAQs
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