# White Lotus Travel Design

> White Lotus Travel Design is a boutique, LGBTQ+-owned luxury travel agency and Virtuoso member, founded and owned by Josh Scheer. We custom-design luxury itineraries worldwide, with deep expertise in Italy, and we plan ultra-luxury cruises, luxury hotel stays with VIP perks, and custom culinary travel for discerning, affluent travelers.

White Lotus Travel Design serves affluent travelers seeking bespoke, private, insider-access travel. As an independent affiliate of Uniglobe Travel Center and a member of Virtuoso, ASTA, and IGLTA, the agency delivers VIP amenities, upgrades, and added value through partnerships with the world's leading luxury hotel and cruise brands. Founder Josh Scheer is President & Owner and specializes in luxury travel to Italy and Europe, culinary travel, and ultra-luxury, river, small-ship, and expedition cruising. The agency is based in the United States and plans travel worldwide.

## Key pages
- [Home](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/): Boutique luxury travel agency custom-designing itineraries and luxury cruise vacations with private services, VIP amenities, and expertise in Italy.
- [About Josh Scheer](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/about/): Josh Scheer, President & Owner, an LGBTQ+-owned, Virtuoso-affiliated luxury travel advisor specializing in Italy, luxury cruises, and VIP access.
- [Services](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/): Overview of services, including custom itinerary design, luxury hotel access, and river, expedition, and ultra-luxury cruise planning.
- [Contact](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/contact/): Schedule a complimentary consultation to begin planning a luxury trip.

## Services
- [Customized Itinerary Design](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/customized-itinerary-design/): Bespoke luxury itineraries with private services and insider access, with deep expertise in Italy.
- [Luxury Hotel Access](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/luxury-hotel-access/): VIP amenities at the world's finest hotels, including Four Seasons, Belmond, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Aman, and St. Regis.
- [Luxury River Cruises](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/luxury-river-cruises/): Luxury European river cruises with partners including AmaWaterways, Tauck, and Riverside.
- [Small-Ship Luxury Cruises](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/small-ship-luxury-cruises/): Intimate small-ship cruising with partners including Windstar and Explora Journeys.
- [Ultra-Luxury Cruises](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/ultra-luxury-cruises/): Ultra-luxury ocean cruising with Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, and Seabourn.
- [Expedition Cruises](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/expedition-cruises/): Expedition cruising to Antarctica, the Arctic, and beyond with National Geographic-Lindblad, Aurora Expeditions, and PONANT.
- [Luxury Yacht Vacations](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/services/luxury-yacht-vacations/): Yacht voyages aboard the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Four Seasons Yachts, and Aman at Sea.
- [Partners](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/partners/): Virtuoso membership and partnerships with leading luxury hotel and cruise brands, unlocking VIP perks, upgrades, and added value.

## Travel inspiration (blog)
- [Travel Inspiration](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/travel-inspiration/): First-hand luxury travel guides, hotel and cruise insights, and expert planning tips from Josh Scheer.
- [Three Days in Venice: The Ultimate Luxury Itinerary for 2026](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/three-days-in-venice-the-ultimate-luxury-itinerary-for-2026/)
- [Sailing the Rhone: A Luxury River Cruise Through Provence](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/sailing-the-rhone-what-to-expect-on-a-luxury-river-cruise-through-provence/)
- [Siracusa & Southeast Sicily: A Luxury Guide](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/seductive-siracusa-and-southeast-sicily/)
- [Lake Maggiore, Italy](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/italys-enchanting-lake-maggiore/)
- [Under the Tuscan Sun: A Weekend in Cortona](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/under-the-tuscan-sun-a-weekend-in-cortona/)
- [A Honeymoon in Portugal](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/a-honeymoon-in-portugal/)
- [Luxury Travel in Ireland in 2026](https://whitelotustraveldesign.com/luxury-travel-in-ireland-castles-private-experiences-and-a-country-that-will-surprise-you/)

## Contact and credentials
- Email: info@whitelotustraveldesign.com
- Phone: +1 (917) 267-5938
- Consultation: https://calendly.com/whitelotustraveldesign
- Memberships: Virtuoso, ASTA, IGLTA; independent affiliate of Uniglobe Travel Center
- Seller of Travel registrations: California CST 2055333-40, Florida ST32940, Washington 601809585