Zita Cobb, the extraordinary woman behind the captivating, yet somewhat undiscovered Fogo Island Inn, has impacted and inspired the tourism industry in a multitude of ways. As the founder and CEO of the Canadian foundation Shorefast, and the creator and innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, she’s harnessed the power of community in the sub-arctic to create something uniquely innovative. On today’s episode of Passport to Everywhere, Zita joins Melissa to share why Fogo Island Inn is a “place you can’t believe but always hoped existed”.

“Far away from far away”, Fogo Island is four times the size of Manhattan with ten different communities and seven seasons surrounded by wild, powerful geography and heart stopping views of the North Atlantic Ocean. Zita details her journey in creating Fogo Island Inn, what to expect when traveling to the island (including how it takes three days to fully arrive: first your body arrives, then your mind, then your soul), and her thoughts on the future of travel as AI continues to grow. And to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hotel, Indagare has partnered with Fogo Island Inn to offer a 3-night stay. Head to travel.indagare.com/fogo and enter for your chance to experience this remarkable place in person.

If you want more information about Fogo Island Inn and the island mentioned in today’s episode, click the links below:

Fogo Island - located on the Northeast coast of the most Eastern province of Canada with an environment shaped by labrador current, “it’s like a place you can’t believe but always hoped existed” - Allen Doyle

Fogo Island Inn - the hotel focused on creating an experience of wholeness for its travelers in a place to connect with nature and culture

Activities - whether you’re into hiking, boating, fishing, or biking, Fogo Island Inn offers a chance to unwind, adventure, and experience cultural and environmental immersion during the island’s seven seasons

Shorefast Foundation - a registered charity of Canada that is focused on strengthening local economies through the culture, social, ecological well-being of the communities known for its saying, “many luxury properties have a charitable foundation, our charitable foundation has a luxury Inn.”

Fogo Island Arts - a residency based contemporary art program; one of the many environmental programs within the Shorefast Foundation

Giveaway - to celebrate the hotel’s 10 year anniversary, Indagare and Fogo Island Inn have teamed up to offer a 3-night stay. To enter for a chance to win, visit travel.indagare.com/fogo