Private, thoughtfully designed journeys for travelers who value exceptional hotels, meaningful experiences and seamless execution.
Founded in 2014, La Vita Luxury Travel combines firsthand knowledge, trusted global relationships and preferred access through Virtuoso and Embark Beyond.
Established 2014 · Virtuoso Access · Global Hotel Partnerships · Personalized Support
WHAT WE OFFER
01
Preferred Hotel Reservations
Exceptional hotels selected around your preferences, with preferred benefits and personalized reservation support.
02
Custom Journey Design
Thoughtfully paced journeys featuring exceptional accommodations, private transportation and curated experiences.
03
Private Travel Management
High-touch planning and coordination for complex itineraries, multiple destinations and seamless support.
Our Travelers Say it Best
Thoughtful journeys, seamless details and experiences remembered long after returning home.
"Minerva understood exactly what we wanted for our honeymoon and exceeded our expectations.”
HONEYMOON
2025
“Minerva’s attention to every detail made our Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection journey feel seamless, personalized and truly exceptional.”
RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION
2026
"Her recommendations on where to stay, what to experience and how to travel between destinations were incredibly helpful. She made our honeymoon feel truly special.”
SOUTHEAST ASIA
2026
MEET MINERVA
Get to Know
Our Founder
For Minerva Padilla, exceptional travel is personal. Since founding La Vita Luxury Travel in 2014, she has built trusted relationships with hotels and travel partners around the world. Through thoughtful guidance and personalized attention, she gives her clients confidence in every detail of their journey.
