Antique-Buying Vacations Surge in 2026 as Curated Trips Sell Out
The demand for curated antique-buying tours is on the rise, as companies such as My French Country Home plan to increase their offerings from one or two trips each year to eight in 2026 and 11 in 2027. Meanwhile, Claiborne & Olive, which began operations in late 2024, quickly sold out its 2026 tours after hosting 12 trips in its inaugural year. Participants enjoy insights from local experts, with guides like Tammi Saranko and Sharon Santoni providing distinctive experiences. Santoni underscores the value of relationships, while Saranko facilitates shared shipping for larger items. The selected accommodations enhance the journey, chosen for their beauty and service, as both operators stress the historical and personal significance of antiques beyond their financial worth.
Key facts
- My French Country Home expanded from 1-2 annual tours to 8 in 2026, with 11 planned for 2027.
- Claiborne & Olive launched buying trips in late 2024, ran 12 in its first year, and sold out 2026 departures.
- Tammi Saranko is the founder of Claiborne & Olive.
- Sharon Santoni is the founder of My French Country Home and author of The Art of Antiquing in France.
- Alexander Widener owns Widener Company and his TikTok video on Wedgwood ceramics drew nearly 500,000 views.
- Santoni takes no commission on guests' purchases.
- Saranko's England trips include boutique inns and dinners at celebrated gastropubs.
- Santoni's upcoming Provence itinerary is based in a former priory.
Entities
Artists
- Tammi Saranko
- Alexander Widener
- Sharon Santoni
Institutions
- My French Country Home
- Claiborne & Olive
- Widener Company
- TikTok
- Wedgwood
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Provence
- Normandy
- England
- Wiscasset
- Maine
- United States
- Cotswolds
- Thyme