Couple gazing over an open turquoise ocean horizon at golden hour — the freedom and anticipation of travel

    Travel Should Feel Extraordinary. Not Complicated.

    Luxa Elite creates and manages personalized budget-friendly to luxury journeys around the way you actually want to travel. From family escapes and private villas to wedding destinations, unforgettable experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, we handle the details so you can simply enjoy the journey.

    Plan Your Journey
    Discover

    Signature Wedding Destinations

    Where Forever Begins

    From Amalfi cliffside palaces and Santorini Caldera sunsets to Cypriot hillside sanctuaries, we secure the Mediterranean's most extraordinary venues for your celebration — fully managed, flawlessly executed.

    Grand Hotel Tremezzo Art Nouveau palace Lake Como Italy floating pool — photo 1Grand Hotel Tremezzo Art Nouveau palace Lake Como Italy floating pool — photo 2Grand Hotel Tremezzo Art Nouveau palace Lake Como Italy floating pool — photo 3Grand Hotel Tremezzo Art Nouveau palace Lake Como Italy floating pool — photo 4Grand Hotel Tremezzo Art Nouveau palace Lake Como Italy floating pool — photo 5

    Tremezzina, Lake Como, Italy

    Grand Hotel Tremezzo

    Art Nouveau lakeside palace featuring 77 rooms, WOW floating pool on Lake Como, private Venetian motorboats, and Villa Sola Cabiati. Full estate buyout available upon request.

    Plan Your Journey →
    Amirandes Grecotel Resort Minoan palace lagoon Gouves Crete Greece — photo 1Amirandes Grecotel Resort Minoan palace lagoon Gouves Crete Greece — photo 2Amirandes Grecotel Resort Minoan palace lagoon Gouves Crete Greece — photo 3Amirandes Grecotel Resort Minoan palace lagoon Gouves Crete Greece — photo 4Amirandes Grecotel Resort Minoan palace lagoon Gouves Crete Greece — photo 5

    Gouves, Crete, Greece

    Amirandes, Grecotel Resort

    Minoan palace-inspired beachfront resort on Crete's north coast with Olympic sea-water lagoon, private beach, Elixir Spa, and luxury sea-view villa buyouts.

    Plan Your Journey →
    Anassa Hotel whitewashed hillside retreat Chrysochou Bay Cyprus — photo 1Anassa Hotel whitewashed hillside retreat Chrysochou Bay Cyprus — photo 2Anassa Hotel whitewashed hillside retreat Chrysochou Bay Cyprus — photo 3Anassa Hotel whitewashed hillside retreat Chrysochou Bay Cyprus — photo 4Anassa Hotel whitewashed hillside retreat Chrysochou Bay Cyprus — photo 5

    Neo Chorio, Paphos, Cyprus

    Anassa Hotel

    Whitewashed Cypriot village sanctuary cascading to an 850m secluded beach on Chrysochou Bay. Features Roman-style Thalassotherapy Spa & exclusive villa buyouts.

    Plan Your Journey →
    Read 9-Min Destination Brief →View All Wedding Destinations
    Curated Signature Journey

    Italy Uncharted

    Matera · Lecce · Orvieto

    Nine days in the Italy most travelers never see — cave suites carved into ancient rock, Baroque masseria resorts in Puglia, and Etruscan cliffside wine estates in Umbria.

    Matera Italy - Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita — photo 1Matera Italy - Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita — photo 2Matera Italy - Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita — photo 3
    3 Nights

    Matera, Italy

    Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

    “Nine thousand years of cave dwellings carved into a ravine.”

    Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita

    Eighteen cave rooms restored with original stone, candlelight calm, and breakfast served in a 13th-century rock church.

    from $210 / night

    Curated Dining

    • Ristorante Francesca: Lucanian classics in a candlelit cave — order the tasting menu
    • Baccanti Ristorante: Modern Sassi fine dining on a terrace above the ravine
    • Trattoria del Caveoso: Rustic and family-run, famous for orecchiette al ragù

    Key Experiences

    • •Sassi walking tour with a certified local guide (rock church entry included)
    • •Murgia plateau sunset walk for the postcard panorama at golden hour
    Lecce Italy - La Fiermontina — photo 1Lecce Italy - La Fiermontina — photo 2Lecce Italy - La Fiermontina — photo 3
    3 Nights

    Lecce, Italy

    La Fiermontina

    “Baroque palaces carved from butter-soft local stone in Puglia's cultural capital.”

    La Fiermontina

    A 17th-century masseria turned urban resort by the Fiermonte family. Honey-colored stone, quiet courtyards, and a pool made for slow afternoons.

    from $424 / night

    Curated Dining

    • Bros': Lecce's Michelin-starred table with playful tasting menus in a former palazzo
    • Alle Due Corti: Salentine classics done right: ciceri e tria & turcinieddhi
    • Cucina Casereccia: Rustic home cooking where locals bring their mothers

    Key Experiences

    • •Baroque old town walk — Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo & Roman amphitheater
    • •Cooking class at The Awaiting Table in a 16th-century palazzo kitchen
    Orvieto Italy - Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini — photo 1Orvieto Italy - Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini — photo 2Orvieto Italy - Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini — photo 3
    2 Nights

    Orvieto, Italy

    Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini

    “An Etruscan city balanced on a volcanic cliff with a secret underground network of caves.”

    Hotel Palazzo Piccolomini

    A 16th-century palazzo five minutes from the Duomo. Terracotta floors, chestnut-wood furniture, and a lounge bar made for golden hour.

    from $176 / night

    Curated Dining

    • Trattoria del Moro Aronne: Umbrian soul food: pici, wild boar, house pigeon
    • Il Malandrino Bistrot: Modern bistro plates in a stone-walled room
    • La Pergola: Terrace tables near the Duomo, made for long lunches

    Key Experiences

    • •Orvieto Underground official tour — Etruscan caves, medieval mills & dovecotes
    • •Decugnano dei Barbi wine estate tasting among the vines on the slopes
    9 Days / 8 Nights Total Investment

    From Approx. $1,320 per person

    Includes 8 nights luxury boutique stays, verified tours, and regional transfers. Live quote confirmed before booking.

    Request This Trip

    Wedding Venues Italy & Beyond

    Wedding Villas & Venues in Italy and Beyond

    I design wedding destinations: private villas, masserias, castles, and clifftop estates where your whole celebration lives under one roof.

    Passalacqua 18th-century villa gardens on Lake Como wedding venue

    Lake Como, Italy

    Passalacqua

    Up to 50 guests · Exclusive buyout

    From $2,400 / night

    • 18th-century villa
    • 24 keys
    • Private boat dock
    Terraced gardensOlive grovesSpaMichelin dining
    Start Your Wedding →
    Villa Balbiano historic lakeside villa grand halls Lake Como wedding

    Lake Como, Italy

    Villa Balbiano

    Up to 120 guests · Exclusive buyout

    From $12,000 / night

    • 6 grand halls
    • Formal gardens
    • Private dock
    In-house cateringEvent planningBride & groom suites
    Start Your Wedding →
    Borgo Egnazia Puglian masseria resort olive groves wedding venue

    Puglia, Italy

    Borgo Egnazia

    Up to 300 guests · Village buyout

    From $1,200 / night

    • Village-style architecture
    • Beach club
    • Olive groves
    SpaIn-house cateringVillas for partyPrivate cove
    Start Your Wedding →
    Belmond Hotel Caruso clifftop infinity pool Ravello Amalfi wedding

    Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Italy

    Belmond Hotel Caruso

    Up to 150 guests

    From $1,800 / night

    • Clifftop infinity pool
    • Terraced gardens
    • Mediterranean views
    SpaIn-house cateringSuites for party
    Start Your Wedding →
    Borgo San Felice restored Tuscan village estate vineyards wedding

    Tuscany, Italy

    Borgo San Felice

    Up to 200 guests · Village buyout

    From $8,000 / night

    • Restored village estate
    • Vineyards & cellars
    • Exclusive use
    Wine pairingsSpaIn-house cateringVillas for party
    Start Your Wedding →
    Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat Four Seasons seafront gardens wedding

    Cap Ferrat, France

    Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

    Up to 180 guests · Four Seasons

    From $2,200 / night

    • Belle Époque palace
    • Seafront gardens
    • Four Seasons service
    SpaIn-house cateringVillas for party
    Start Your Wedding →
    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 17th-century formal gardens wedding France

    Near Paris, France

    Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

    Up to 250 guests · Château buyout

    From $15,000 / night

    • 17th-century château
    • Formal gardens
    • Grand halls
    Carriage accessFireworksIn-house catering
    Start Your Wedding →
    Ashford Castle 800-year-old lakefront castle estate wedding Ireland

    Cong, Ireland

    Ashford Castle

    Up to 160 guests · 800-year estate

    From $1,200 / night

    • 800-year-old castle
    • Lakefront grounds
    • Falconry
    SpaEquestrianIn-house cateringCastle suites
    Start Your Wedding →

    How It Works

    Three Steps To Your Celebration

    01

    Tell me your vision

    Share your dream setting, guest count, and the feeling you want — I listen first.

    02

    I match venues to your budget

    I curate the right villas, masserias, castles, and clifftop estates for your numbers and budget.

    03

    You celebrate, I handle every detail

    Stays, transfers, catering, and logistics — managed start to finish, so you simply celebrate.

    30 years in hospitalityWeddings designed across Italy and beyondOne point of contact — me
    Bright New England autumn foliage over a Vermont covered bridge in vibrant red, orange, and gold
    Autumn Spotlight • Exclusive Curation

    Leaf Peeper Elite Collection

    New England's most sought-after autumn foliage sanctuaries — from Vermont's all-inclusive Relais & Châteaux estates to coastal Maine barn hideaways, White Mountain grand resorts, and Nantucket cobble retreats.

    Request Foliage Trip
    Featured Highlights:Twin Farms (Vermont)Woodstock Inn & Resort (Vermont)White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection (Maine)The Lodge at Spruce Peak (Vermont)The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Vermont)Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa (New Hampshire)

    Handpicked Partners

    This Week’s Featured Properties

    Three handpicked partner retreats spotlighted this week — Mediterranean coastal villas, noble Tuscan estates, and luxury agriglamping on Lake Bolsena.

    The Thinking Traveller luxury villa pool with Mediterranean sea views — photo 1The Thinking Traveller luxury villa pool with Mediterranean sea views — photo 2The Thinking Traveller luxury villa pool with Mediterranean sea views — photo 3The Thinking Traveller luxury villa pool with Mediterranean sea views — photo 4The Thinking Traveller luxury villa pool with Mediterranean sea views — photo 5

    Sicily · Puglia · Greek Islands

    The Thinking Traveller

    Award-winning, 100% exclusively managed Mediterranean villas in Sicily, Puglia, and the Greek Islands. Paired with local Think Specialists, private chefs, and coastal boat charters.

    Exclusive VillasCoastal EstatesPrivate Chefs
    Explore Property
    Essenza Escapes luxury Tuscan villa aerial pool view — photo 1Essenza Escapes luxury Tuscan villa aerial pool view — photo 2Essenza Escapes luxury Tuscan villa aerial pool view — photo 3Essenza Escapes luxury Tuscan villa aerial pool view — photo 4Essenza Escapes luxury Tuscan villa aerial pool view — photo 5

    Tuscany · Florence · Italy

    Essenza Escapes

    Boutique Italy-only specialists featuring off-market noble family estates in Chianti and Val d'Orcia, private wine cellar access, and bespoke travel planning.

    Italy SpecialistsNoble EstatesOff-Market
    Explore Property
    Valleverna Agriglamping luxury tents overlooking Lake Bolsena — photo 1Valleverna Agriglamping luxury tents overlooking Lake Bolsena — photo 2Valleverna Agriglamping luxury tents overlooking Lake Bolsena — photo 3Valleverna Agriglamping luxury tents overlooking Lake Bolsena — photo 4Valleverna Agriglamping luxury tents overlooking Lake Bolsena — photo 5

    Valentano · Lake Bolsena, Tuscia, Italy

    Valleverna Agriglamping

    Design-forward luxury agriglamping on Lake Bolsena in Tuscia. Forest, Shore, and Aura canvas tents immersed in nature with e-bike vineyard rides and local wine tastings.

    AgriglampingLake BolsenaNature Refuge
    Explore Property
    Terre di Nano agriturismo near Pienza — photo 1Terre di Nano agriturismo near Pienza — photo 2Terre di Nano agriturismo near Pienza — photo 3Terre di Nano agriturismo near Pienza — photo 4Terre di Nano agriturismo near Pienza — photo 5

    Partner Spotlight

    Terre di Nano

    Pienza, Tuscany

    A working farm in the heart of the Val d’Orcia — the postcard Tuscany of cypress roads and rolling hills — perfect for an authentic country wedding.

    National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions ship in remote wilderness — Where the wild meets the refined

    Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic

    Where the wild meets the refined

    Explore Expeditions →
    Crisp mountain lake framed by vibrant golden foliage and alpine peaks

    Beyond The Itinerary

    Beyond the itinerary, we build fully custom journeys from the ground up — handpicked tours, charters, private villas, exclusive partnerships with private vineyards, and breathtaking wedding destinations — reserved for our clients alone.

    Every itinerary we compose is built entirely around you — no templates, no recycled routes. Curation, for us, means removing everything between you and the moment. The logistics dissolve. What remains is the journey you will still be describing years from now.

    Plan Your Journey

    What Makes Us Different

    Our Signature Journeys

    ✦

    Breathtaking Wedding Destinations & Historic Tuscan Villas

    Say "I do" against the backdrop of centuries-old Tuscan estates and the world’s most romantic venues — we secure the extraordinary setting, you live the moment.

    ✦

    Luxury Cruises & Private Yacht Charters

    From intimate private charters to the world’s finest cruise lines, the water becomes your private domain.

    ✦

    Curated Kid-Friendly & Multi-Generational Family Journeys

    Three generations, one seamless journey — handpicked stays and experiences every age will love.

    ✦

    Slow Travel, Bespoke Tours & Elite All-Inclusives

    Linger longer with private guides, unhurried itineraries, and all-inclusives where everything is already handled.

    Sunlit Mediterranean villa terrace overlooking the sea at golden hour

    Thirty Years
    In The Making

    Three decades in private hospitality taught us to anticipate your needs before you say them. We can tell when something is off — a glance, a pause, a schedule that no longer fits — and we adjust before it ever reaches you.

    Our communication is direct and constant. Our multitasking is like no other. We read people for a living, and we have spent thirty years mastering this craft — so that the only thing you ever have to think about is the moment you are in.

    Woman floating in a luxury villa pool at golden hour

    Preferred Hotel Partners

    Collaborating With The World's Finest

    Enjoy VIP room upgrades, daily complimentary breakfast, early check-in, and $100+ resort credits at prestigious luxury partners.

    Mandarin OrientalRocco Forte HotelsThe St. RegisSix SensesBulgari Hotels & ResortsPassalacqua Lake ComoBelmondRosewood HotelsThe Dorchester Collection
    Golden sunset over a calm tropical ocean with palm silhouettes

    So, Ready To Start?

    Plan Your Journey
    Plan Your Journey