Journey Luxe Travel is built on experience, connection, and concierge-level service.

Kristina Coleman, Founder

As a passionate traveler who has explored nearly 40 countries, many with my own children, I understand the power of a thoughtfully planned journey. I founded Journey Luxe Travel to help others experience the world with the same sense of wonder, connection, and ease that travel has given me.

Before becoming a travel advisor, I spent countless hours researching and organizing trips on my own, often spending months trying to get every detail just right. I know how overwhelming that process can be. Now, I help clients find a simpler way. By creating a solid outline and connecting each trip with the right on-the-ground experts, I make complex travel feel organized, intentional, and exciting rather than stressful.

My “friendly luxury” approach blends the sophistication of high-end travel with warmth and authenticity. I believe the best trips feel both elevated and personal — designed around how you love to travel, not just where you want to go.

Background

My passion for travel began as a Rotary International Youth Exchange student in Brazil, where my world expanded and my lifelong fascination with culture and adventure began. When I returned home, I pursued a degree in Journalism, a career that allowed me to explore the world through storytelling including international bylines from Brazil, Turkey, Peru, Japan and India.

Over the years, I’ve:

  • Journeyed through Botswana and South Africa on a luxury safari with &Beyond

  • Sailed the North Atlantic from Iceland to England on Oceania Cruises

  • Explored Italy extensively and crisscrossed Europe with my family to build firsthand expertise

  • Immersed myself in Japan, from vibrant Tokyo and historical Kyoto to the unforgettableTokyo Disney Resort

  • Created family memories around the world on Disney Cruises and at theme parks in Florida, California and Japan.

  • Designed group journeys that deepen relationships, strengthen community, and give back through nonprofit partnerships.

  • Planned and hosted European river cruises along the Rhine and Danube, blending immersive culture with effortless luxury.

These experiences, combined with my professional training as a luxury travel advisor, allow me to design personalized itineraries that capture both the beauty and emotion of travel.

Specialties

  • Luxury Cruises: Small-ship, river, and expedition journeys

  • African Safaris: Crafted with trusted, world-class partners

  • Custom International Itineraries: For families, couples, and groups

  • Multigenerational Trips: Thoughtfully designed for all generations

  • Bucket-List Travel: Bringing the biggest travel dreams to life

My Philosophy

Travel should feel both inspiring and effortless.

Whether it’s a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a once-in-a-lifetime journey, I focus on building the right foundation and flow. Then, through my network of trusted local partners, each itinerary comes to life with unique experiences, dependable logistics, and a sense of ease that lets you truly enjoy the moment.

Why Work With Me

Working with me means having a travel advisor who brings both experience and empathy to the planning process. I understand what it’s like to want everything to come together smoothly without spending months researching or second-guessing every choice.

When you work with Journey Luxe Travel, you can expect

  • Thoughtful structure: I design trips that make sense geographically, logistically, and financially

  • Curated partnerships: Vetted local experts who elevate each experience

  • A balanced approach: Luxury that feels warm, real, and approachable

  • Collaborative planning: Your preferences guide every decision

  • Reliable support: From the first idea to your return home

My goal isn’t just to plan your next vacation. It’s to offer you peace of mind so you feel confident that your trip is well designed and well supported. This allows you to experience the world in ways that deepen connection, spark joy, and create memories that truly last.

Meet Rosa, Travel Experience Manager

Behind the Scenes, Ahead of Every Detail

With an eye for detail, and a calm, organized approach, she ensures that each itinerary unfolds as envisioned. From coordinating complex logistics and working closely with our global partners and offering thoughtful support at every stage, Rosa brings both precision and heart to every experience she touches.

Her gift lies in anticipating needs before they arise. A missed connection averted, a room upgraded, a last-minute dinner reservation arranged. Rosa’s quiet expertise turns potential stress into moments of ease.

Clients may never see all that she manages behind the scenes, but they feel it in every smooth transfer, every perfectly timed experience, and every thoughtful detail that makes travel with Journey Luxe feel effortless and personal.

Kristina & Rosa together make the extraordinary feel effortless.

About Journey Luxe Travel

Journey Luxe Travel is a boutique travel advisory built on experience, global connections, and a signature “friendly luxury” approach. We design deeply personal itineraries for travelers who want more than a cookie-cutter vacation—transforming ideas into seamless, soul-stirring adventures.