JLV Services
You can book travel yourself - but why would you want to? Having an experienced travel professional design your trip not only takes the hassle out of planning it yourself, but more importantly, it elevates the journey.
No matter what type of travel you have in mind, I am here to collaborate with you every step of the way. I take the time to listen and understand your specific interests and travel dreams, then carefully craft a personalised itinerary for you. Wherever in the world you want to go, whatever your reason for travel, I will design the ultimate journey especially for you, every time.
Feel free to contact me directly with any queries about the JLV services below.
Corporate Travel
I spent a big part of my travel career specialising in business travel. During my tenure as a corporate travel consultant, I have dedicatedly served a wide-range of clients from one-man small businesses to the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate. My distinguishing quality is, and has always been, to deliver the highest standard of professional and personalised service. No matter the size of your travel account, I take the time to understand the travel needs of your business, company policy, budget, and each individual traveller’s preferences. I take all these into consideration and I pride myself in offering the best possible travel solution for the corporate traveller.
Through our global partners, we are able to offer our clients effective cost savings, value-added services, preferred rates, and exclusive VIP benefits.
Experiential Travel
If you are looking for unique travel experiences, adventure, a journey to remote lands, cultural immersion, a polar expedition, or whatever experiential travel you have in mind, let me design the perfect fit journey for you. As a traveller myself, I continually seek extraordinary experiences, wow moments, places of wonder and breathtaking beauty. This is the kind of travel closest to my heart and I am very happy to share this passion with you and curate a unique journey for you.
I have extensive travel experience to many off-the-beaten track destinations. Moreover, as a member of Virtuoso Adventure Travel Community, I receive regular updates and training on all products and destinations that are in the realm of active, adventure, and specialty travel. Plus, I have access to a world of local experts and experience specialists who, together with me, will ensure that you have a truly unforgettable travel experience.
Leisure Travel
Whether you are after a romantic getaway, a round the world odyssey, a luxury escape, a culinary journey, or whatever your reason for travel, it is my objective to design a trip that is personalised and a perfect fit for you. I will take the time to listen and understand your specific interests and I am always flexible to meet your individual requirements. Whatever travel ideas you have in mind, I can help you design exactly the journey that your heart desires. I will do my utmost to ensure that each journey is wonderful, memorable, and leaves you wanting to travel more.
With my global contacts and connections, I have access to a world of local experts and experience specialists who, together with me, will arrange everything with absolute precision and will go above and beyond to ensure you have a truly wonderful journey.
The JLV Advantage
There are many organisations and individuals offering travel services, but what differentiates one travel agency or individual agent over another? It is their value offerings.
I am a consummate travel professional with a strong work ethic, outstanding customer service, and attention to detail that is second to none. The hallmarks of the JLV service are many, and they are listed below.
Personalised Service
Knowing Your Travel Style
I will collaborate with you every step of the way and will make every effort to listen, learn and understand your specific interests and travel dreams. You may want to take a private tour, celebrate a milestone birthday with your family and friends, or you may not want to leave the resort pool. I am always flexible to meet your individual requirements and based on our discussions, I will design an itinerary that is a perfect fit for you.
I strive to always provide you a bespoke and outstanding service. Wherever in the world you want to go, whatever your reason for travel, I will design the ultimate journey especially for you, every time.
Value & VIP Exclusive Extras
Taking the Ordinary to the Extraordinary
Through its immense combined buying power, Virtuoso negotiates value-added offers exclusively available to its clients. This means I can secure special benefits that you can't get on your own such as room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, food and beverage or spa credits to private tours and limousine transfers; these amenities are included at no additional cost.
JLV clients have further exceptional privileges and added benefits from our partnerships with some of the world's most elite invitation-only hotel programmes. Some of these hotels may not be part of the Virtuoso network but the value-adds are similar.
Contacts & Connections
Privileged Access
As part of the exclusive world of Virtuoso and having preferred partnerships with some of the most elite invitation-only hotel programmes in the travel industry, I have strong relationships with, and privileged access to, an exclusive network of thousands of travel providers around the world. These connections mean that you, JLV clients, are treated as VIPs wherever you go, with special attention and personalised service. You will enjoy rare experiences courtesy of local experts in virtually any country you wish to visit. My contacts can open doors for you and provide you VIP access to special experiences that are not readily available to others. I, together with my network of industry connections, will endeavour to ensure that you have a superlative travel experience every time, every journey.
Experience & Expertise
Knowledge of the World
Travel is my greatest passion. I have visited 112 countries and territories so far and been to all 7 continents and both polar regions. I have stayed in many luxury hotels, flown many airlines and types of aircraft in different cabins, and had plenty of unique travel experiences and adventures. From my knowledge and experience, I can provide you with ideas that you may not find anywhere else. I can see the nuances of every trip, from the big picture aspects (eg. where to go and when) to the details that matter (eg. booking the hotel rooms with the best views).
Additionally, Virtuoso strongly supports travel agent accreditation, and provides hundreds of training opportunities to its advisors. As someone with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and learning, I attend regular product updates and training to ensure that my specialties, skills and knowledge of specific destinations are up to date.
Comprehensive Travel Planning
One-Stop Shop
Planning any type of travel can be overwhelming, which is why it is beneficial to have an experienced travel expert design and arrange your trip. I can create a wonderful itinerary for you in a more time-efficient way than you could on your own. This is especially true for complex journeys involving multiple stops, various activities, and several travel providers.
I will arrange all your travel necessities, down to the minutest detail, to ensure that your journey is seamless, hassle-free and all-in-all wonderful. I will do the research, make all the reservations, and meticulously organise everything to the highest standard – from flights, to hotels, transfers, tours, visas, travel insurance, restaurant reservations, show tickets, and so much more. I am your one-stop shop.
You can rely on me before, during, and after every trip. You will have peace of mind knowing that you have a travel expert who can offer you the best options for your desired journey, resulting in exceptional travel experiences every time.
Luxury & Dream Concierge
The Sky Is The Limit
As part of the world of Virtuoso, I have privileged access to the best, one-of-a-kind travel experiences that money can buy. Perhaps you would like to make wine in one of Australia’s pre-eminent wine regions? Or have a drink with a member of one of Italy’s first families of fashion on the private terrace of their palace? Or be a part of Rio’s famed Samba Parade, singing and dancing in costume at the world’s biggest Carnival celebration?
From after-hours museum access, to a Round The World trip by private jet, to a private dinner at the foot of the statue of Michaelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, serenaded by the famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, I can arrange bespoke luxury experiences that fulfill your travel dreams and desires.
Perhaps adventure is your thing; how about skiing in Antarctica or an expedition to the North Pole on an icebreaker? The sky truly is the limit to the unique travel experiences that I can curate for you.
Ideas & Inspiration
Expanding Your Horizons
I aim to help you think creatively about where to go and what to do. Whilst Italy, France, and Hawaii are always popular, I know the best ways to see non-mainstream destinations, plus new ways to experience places that you have already visited.
Also, only Virtuoso clients can explore the world through its award-winning publications. New clients receive Virtuoso Traveler, which welcomes them to the world of Virtuoso. Seasoned travelers receive Virtuoso Life, with insightful articles that span the globe. Every year, Virtuoso Best of the Best serves as a directory of nearly 1,200 of the world’s top hotels and resorts. Clients also receive themed travel catalogues and special offers that will spark their travel dreams and desires. To learn more about these publications, click here.