?? Why Trust Lush Life Travel with Your Luxury Getaway? ??

I recently had the honor of serving as a panelist for ACTA's Travel Advisor National Panel on Emerging Patterns in Luxury Travel. I was asked about luxury trends, my expertise, and how I tailor luxury experiences to clients. Here's why clients turn to me—and why you should too.

?? How I Define Luxury Travel ??

At Lush Life Travel, I define luxury using Pico Iyer's famous quote: "Luxury is what you don't have to worry about." For me, it comes down to personalization, time, access, sustainability, and wellness.

• Personalization: Luxury is subjective—it could be a private island, a villa, or a secret culinary experience. My job? Making your definition of luxury a reality.
• Time: Time is precious, and I maximize your travel investment to ensure your vacation is effortless, offering convenience and efficiency.
• Access: With my extensive global connections, I open doors to VIP experiences, exclusive tours, and after-hours access that you can't Google.
• Sustainability: Travel that leaves a positive impact is important to me. I curate trips that celebrate local culture, boost economies, and protect the environment.
• Wellness: Luxury sometimes means giving yourself the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation. Wellness travel can be anything from a spa retreat to a vacation designed for “doing less.”

?? How I Stay Ahead in Luxury Travel ??

While I certainly study industry trends, achieve supplier partner certifications, and also invest in attending industry events like Virtuoso Travel Week, I feel like my clients deserve someone who's more than just book-smart—I travel the world to gain firsthand knowledge.

From cruising the Danube with AMA Waterways River Cruises to experiencing the blues of Tahiti with Windstar on a jet ski in Huahine, I invest in personal experiences that shape my recommendations.

In the next few months, I’ll be cruising Turkey and Greece with Explora Journeys, the Danube with Uniworld River Cruises, and even heading to Antarctica with Lindblad Expeditions!

Each trip builds trust and credibility.

It’s one thing to read about a wellness retreat—it's another to experience a floating sound meditation at Miraval Austin.

?? Tailored to YOU ??

When we work together, my process starts by understanding your past travel experiences, what you love (and don’t), and what luxury means to you.

I even ask questions about what restaurant you might go to on a regular Friday night versus one for a celebration. ?

And I'll ask you about your goals for the trip, how you want to structure your days, and what memories you want to bring home.?

From where you like to dine to how you want to feel at the end of the trip, after we've set up a service agreement, I then get to work to design your vacation to match your lifestyle.

Let’s start with a consultation, and if we’re a good fit, we’ll create something magical together.

Ready to elevate your travel game? ??

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