
Jarrell & Amirah Cook
Founders of Hosted By The Cooks
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We're Amirah and Jarrell Cook. We left the United States in 2013 with one-way tickets and a decision to build the life we wanted. We have not stopped since.
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Amirah writes. Jarrell creates. Together, we travel.
We have been building a life abroad since 2013 — through Central America, Europe, Morocco, seven years in Bali, and now Bangkok, Thailand. Along the way, Amirah became a published romance author, launched a stationery line, and built a personal development platform for women. Jarrell became a visual artist whose work lives on book covers, murals, gallery walls, and now the cover of the HU girl journal.
So here we are.
We grew up in Columbus, Ohio and have been creating and traveling together for over a decade. Everything we make — the journals, the books, the retreats — comes from the life we are building and living together.
We'd love to host you somewhere around the world if you're ready for a luxury vacation that feels like a deep breath. Each trip offers something different, read on to see which is best for this chapter of your journey.

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Get in Touch
Have a question, a special request, or want to plan a private group trip of your own? Reach out, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're trying to pick the right retreat, need something custom for your crew, or just want to talk through the details before you book, we're here for it.


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The day to day version of our journey lives on Instagram. The travel, the retreats, the books, the hard seasons, and the beautiful ones. Come follow along.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each trip has its own page with full pricing, itinerary, and booking options. Pick your destination, choose your package, and reserve your spot directly from there.
Yes, on most trips, split across monthly payments. Details are listed on each individual trip page.
It depends on the trip. Some (like the Bali Breakthrough Retreat) are women-only, others (like Tokyoland and Take Me to Thailand) are co-ed. Check each trip page for specifics.
Absolutely! We love to host private groups for special occasions like a milestone birthday or simply to celebrate life. Reach out and let's talk about building something custom for your group.
Not at all. Everything is handled for you, first international trip or fiftieth. Our trips are designed to give everyone the opportunity to experience luxury travel, regardless of experience.
While vacations are typically described as times to relax, the planning and executing of an international adventure can be quite stressful. We remove the hassle in luxury travel, providing a stress-free vacation where you can actually relax. Simply reserve your spot and we handle the rest. That's what make our trips different.
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Best vacation ever. Amirah leaves no stone unturned. From the moment you land, you are taken care of. The villas, the sites, the food. Literally everything was amazing.
Camille B.
2x Trip Attendee
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Amirah truly treats you like a bestie and she provides only the best for her besties. Her attention to detail is impeccable. Anything you want to do, see, or eat, Amirah will make it happen."
Ariel M.
3x Trip Attendee
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There was a great balance of exploration and chill time. The villa was beautiful and the meals were divine. There was laughter, there were tears, and lots of Beyonce. I couldn't ask for more.
Samantha S.
3x Trip Attendee

