--- title: "Home" description: "White Lotus Travel Design custom-designs itineraries and luxury cruise vacations with private services, VIP amenities, and expertise in Italy." url: "https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/" date_modified: "2026-09-20T16:43:39-04:00" --- # 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/) --- ## 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 --- ## Our services --- [![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) --- ## Client testimonials --- ## Testimonial Carousel Los Angeles, CA "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!!!"  ![An image of a family visiting Italy along with a White Lotus Travel Design client testimonial focused on the company's high-end services.](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Italy_White-Lotus-Travel-Design_Client-Testimonial-e1769394772105.png) Worcester, MA "To say that Josh was amazing would be an understatement. His service throughout the entire process was hands on and professional." ![An image of a couple on their Honeymoon in Portugal along with a White Lotus Travel Design client testimonial focused on the company's high-end services.](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Portugal_White-Lotus-Travel-Design_Client-Testimonial-e1769395023831.png) Brooklyn, NY "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)." ![An image of a couple on vacation in France along with a White Lotus Travel Design client testimonial focused on the company's high-end services.](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/France_White-Lotus-Travel-Design_Client-Testimonial-e1769395164671.png) Howard Beach, 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 and Anthony during their engagement photo shoot in Ascona, Switzerland, arranged by White Lotus Travel Design](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lauren-Anthony-Ascona-3869-scaled.jpg) To read more testimonials, visit us on [Google](https://g.co/kgs/WQkheZ8) and [Virtuoso](https://www.virtuoso.com/travel/advisors/16587072/josh-scheer) --- [![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.   [Subscribe to our mailing list now](https://mailchi.mp/whitelotustraveldesign/subscribe) to receive your free copy, and we will also send you travel inspiration, insider tips, destination knowledge, exclusive travel opportunities, and so much more.