Boutique Travel Advisors
About Boutique Travel Advisors
Luxury Travel, Thoughtfully Designed
A Virtuoso-affiliated luxury travel company crafting transformational journeys for discerning travelers — headquartered in Scottsdale with offices in Laguna Beach and San Diego.
About Us
Transformational Luxury
Boutique Travel Advisors is a luxury travel company headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ with offices in Laguna Beach (Orange County) and San Diego, California. Our advisors specialize in designing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for individuals, families, and teams.
As a Virtuoso Travel Agency, our partnerships with the most respected and knowledgeable suppliers worldwide allow our guests access to special amenities, VIP experiences, and exceptional service.
Because we are passionate about philanthropy, each BTA itinerary also offers travelers an opportunity to give back to the local community in which they are traveling.
From remote lodges in Patagonia to alpine chalets to desert safari camps, our team of experts scours the globe to bring you the most unique, exceptional, awe-inspiring travel experiences. We are not simply luxury travel agents but curators and transformational itinerary designers.
At BTA we practice a holistic team approach to planning and executing travel experiences.
"To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote: To travel is to live."
We are a team of passionate travelers, curators, and transformational itinerary designers. Every advisor on our team has traveled extensively and brings firsthand expertise to every journey they design. We are not a call center. we are a boutique agency where every client is known by name.
Leadership
Founders
Guided by a clear vision, our founders bring together innovation, relationships, and a deep understanding of luxury travel to shape every experience we design.
Leadership
Agency Growth & Advisor Experience
Dedicated to expanding our reach and strengthening the advisor experience, this role champions growth initiatives while ensuring every advisor has the support, tools, and community to thrive.
Our Team
Advisors
Our advisors craft thoughtful, personalized journeys, combining global expertise with trusted partnerships to ensure every detail feels seamless.
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Extended Network
Independent Advisors & Affiliates
A curated network of independent travel experts, each bringing their own perspective and specialty, all supported by the strength and standards of BTA.
Autumn Garduno
Becca Samuels
Carol Fogerty
Jessica Gifford
Julie Plummer
Julie Rose
Kathleen Smith
Kristina Hawkins
Rebecca Hogan
Specialist Partners
Hotel Specialists
Our hotel specialists are well-traveled advisors with deep knowledge of the world's leading luxury hotels, offering thoughtful guidance and trusted recommendations for exceptional stays worldwide.
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Edward Leos
The Hotel Guide
Kelly Reed
Petit Passeport
Michelle Halpern
Live Like It's the Weekend
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Roxanne Stritt
The Spa Travel Gal
Our Team
Support Staff
We are proud of the people who keep things moving. Our support staff bring kindness, consistency, and a genuine desire to help.
Camila Dominguez
Malou Sarmiento
Our Mission
We work tirelessly to craft unforgettable journeys that spark the imagination, elevate the spirit, and foster meaningful connections.
We work tirelessly to craft unforgettable journeys that spark the imagination, elevate the spirit, and foster meaningful connections. BTA is a luxury travel company headquartered in Paradise Valley, AZ. Our co-founders Janet Semenova and Angela Rice are lifelong learners and entrepreneurs. Our team of exceptional advisors, support staff, and partners handle all aspects of travel around the globe. We specialize in designing once-in-a-lifetime experiences for individuals, families, and teams that elevate, inspire, and transform.
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Start Planning Your Journey
Whether you are dreaming of a private safari, an Antarctic expedition, or a multi-generational European immersion, we are here to make it extraordinary.