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description: "White Lotus Travel Design custom-designs itineraries and luxury cruise vacations with private services, VIP amenities, and expertise in Italy."
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# Thoughtfully Designed Travel

## Italian-speaking luxury travel advisor · Virtuoso Culinary Top Producer · Custom Italy and luxury cruise itineraries

[Start Planning Today →](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/contact/)

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## Our mission

At White Lotus Travel Design, luxury means being taken care of every step of the way. Our mission is to create **seamless itineraries** that are custom-designed for each traveler.

 

We do this by **connecting with our clients**, customizing their **luxury** **land or cruise** **vacation** based on their style and preferences, collaborating with **trusted partners** in the **heart of the destination**.

 

Our clients enjoy **VIP amenities** at some of the world’s finest hotels, **private services, in-destination support, **and **exclusive access** at world-famous sites, hidden gems, and places they would never know to ask about.

 

We are an **LGBTQ+-owned** **boutique luxury travel agency**. Our specialty is culinary travel in Europe, with deep expertise in Italy.

ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) · IGLTA member · Uniglobe Travel Center, Rookie of the Year 2024

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## Our services

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[![An Imperial Room at The St. Regis Rome, booked with VIP benefits through White Lotus Travel Design (Photo: Josh Scheer)](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/St.-Regis-Rome_room.png)](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/luxury-hotel-access/)

### [Curated Hotel & Resort Access](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/luxury-hotel-access/)

#### [Ideal for travelers who want exceptional hotels with added value and expert support](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/#hotels)

[![Silver Spirit, a Silversea ultra-luxury cruise ship](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Silver-Spirit-in-Stavanger-Norway.png)](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/ultra-luxury-cruises/)

### [Luxury Cruises & Voyages](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/ultra-luxury-cruises/)

#### [Designed for travelers seeking refined, immersive cruising in a more intimate setting](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/#cruises)

[![Private cooking class experience included in a custom Greece itinerary](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cooking-class-in-Greece.png)](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/customized-itinerary-design/)

### [Custom Itineraries & Unique Experiences](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/customized-itinerary-design/)

#### [For travelers who want a thoughtfully designed journey rather than a templated itinerary](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/#itineraries)

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## Client testimonials

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"From our first meeting through the daily touch base with his team on-site in Italy, Josh truly planned the perfect first-time experience for our family to spend the holidays in Italy!!!" 					
									
						
									
						
													
											
								Jerry D.Los Angeles, CA			
		
								
											
									
							
					
						"To say that Josh was amazing would be an understatement. His service throughout the entire process was hands on and professional."					
									
						
									
						
													
											
								Helena C.Worcester, MA			
		
								
											
									
							
					
						"Josh was a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond to make our trip meaningful, fun, and special (often without letting us know to our immense delight)."					
									
						
									
						
													
											
								Jason M.Brooklyn, NY			
		
								
											
									
							
					
						"Josh from White Lotus Travel Design helped plan a perfect trip to Switzerland. The amenities that came along with booking through Josh were amazing."					
									
						
									
						
													
											
								Lauren L.Howard Beach, NY

To read more testimonials, visit us
on [Google](https://g.co/kgs/WQkheZ8) and [Virtuoso](https://www.virtuoso.com/travel/advisors/16587072/josh-scheer)

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[![Lunch at Il Falconiere, a Relais and Chateau and Virtuoso property located in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy.](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/light-lunch-at-Il-Falconiere-e1770184873279.png)](https://mailchi.mp/whitelotustraveldesign/subscribe)

## Your complimentary guide to the regional foods of Italy

Italy offers an unrivaled culinary experience for travelers and it’s yours to discover with this **complimentary regional guide**.

 

With high-resolution images, a food dictionary and information on Italian coffee, pasta, and salumi, this is the definitive guide to the regional foods of Italy.

 

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