About | Luxury Ventures Travel

Luxury Ventures Travel combines personalized service with dedication and passion to create tailor made travel plans to go beyond expectations. Our exclusive access and partnerships around the globe allow us to specialize in exceptional experiences.

Together, we bring:

Global Expertise: Decades of combined experience and exclusive access worldwide
VIP Connections: Trusted relationships to unlock unique experiences
Exceptional Value: Enhancing every journey with insider perks
Peace of Mind: From start to finish, we make travel effortless

You set the destination, and we’ll handle the rest.

Get To Know Our Founder

Currently Resides In: Aliso Viejo, CA
Previous Places Lived: Chicago, IL & Scottsdale, AZ
Must Have Items in My Travel Bag: Pashmina, eye mask, journal, a good book, Smith’s lip balm, Repechage hydrating facial mist, portable charger, Belvita granola bars and wintergreen Altoids.
Top Travel Reads: Virtuoso Life, AFAR, Peter Greenbergs ‘Travel Detective’ & Forbes Travel.
Favorite Travel Apps: Axus, WhatsApp, Uber, XE currency, Zagat, All Trails, Speak & Translate.
Favorite Trips: Dolomites, Italy, New Zealand & South Africa
What’s Next? East Africa, Greece & Patagonia

Most Memorable Travel Experience: Sleeping in Nelson Mandela’s previous bedroom at The Nelson Mandela Reconciliation Center at the Shambala Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
Favorite International Hotels: Velaa Private Island in Maldives, Four Seasons Bali at Sayan & Singita Lebombo in Kruger National Park.
Favorite US Hotels: Baccarat Hotel in Manhattan, NY, Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Enchantment Resort in Sedona, AZ & The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, MT.

When Traveling Domestically: I bring my little travel companion when I can, Skyla Monroe, my maltese poodle, she does very well on the plane & easily adapts to being in new places. I can be a great resource when it comes to traveling with your pet and knowing the right pet friendly places.
Preferred Cuisine: Any local and authentic cuisine, I have a broad palate and feel it is important to try things at least once. I prefer a place with an energetic atmosphere, open kitchen, communal tables and shared plates. I think this is the most unique way to experience food in a destination while immersing yourself in the food culture. I love Mediterranean & my favorite local dining spot is Cleo at The Redbury Hotel in Hollywood.

Top of My Bucket List: Galapagos Islands. The thought of snorkeling with sea lions, visiting hidden beach coves, hiking dormant volcanoes, strolling alongside penguins and blue footed boobies is incredibly intriguing to me. This is a destination that combines my love for animals, wildlife and nature.
Words That Describe the Affect Travel Has on Me: Enlightens, Ignites, Purpose, Gratitude, & Pure Happiness

MEET OUR TEAM

Victoria Zindell – Owner & Luxury Travel Advisor

Victoria Zindell is the founder of Luxury Ventures Travel, known for her expertise in curating personalized, exclusive journeys with a dedication to creating unforgettable client experiences.

Get To Know Victoria
Currently Resides In: Aliso Viejo, CA
Previous Cities: Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ
Travel Bag Essentials: Pashmina, eye mask, lip balm
Top Travel Reads: Virtuoso Life, AFAR
Favorite Travel Apps: Axus, WhatsApp, Uber
Favorite Trips: Dolomites, New Zealand, South Africa
Next Destinations: East Africa, Greece, Patagonia
Memorable Experience: Staying in Mandela’s former room in South Africa
Top Int’l Hotels: Velaa Maldives, FS Bali, Singita Kruger
Top US Hotels: Baccarat NYC, Rancho Valencia, Paws Up MT
Pet-Friendly Tips: Travels with Skyla, her Maltese Poodle
Preferred Cuisine: Local, Mediterranean, shared plates
Bucket List: Galapagos Islands—wildlife and nature
Travel Inspires: Enlightenment, purpose, happiness

Michael Zindell- Executive Director

With over 25 years of global business and financial experience, Michael Zindell leads Luxury Ventures Travel with an eye for excellence and a deep appreciation for diverse travel experiences.

Get To Know Michael
Currently Resides In: Aliso Viejo, CA
Travel Bag Essentials: Notebook, headphones, currency converter
Top Travel Reads: Forbes, Financial Times
Favorite Destinations: Paris, Tokyo, Cape Town
Next Destinations: South America, Northern Europe
Memorable Experience: Business meetings on four continents in a month
Top Int’l Hotels: The Peninsula Tokyo, Le Bristol Paris
Top US Hotels: Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Four Seasons NYC
Preferred Cuisine: Local specialties, classic French
Bucket List: Visiting Antarctica

Catherine Snarr – Director of VIP Travel Services

Bringing 20 years of event planning experience, Catherine Snarr combines her passion for travel with her expertise in organizing seamless, high-quality experiences for discerning clients.

Get To Know Catherine
Currently Resides In: Raleigh, NC
Previous Cities: New York, Los Angeles
Travel Bag Essentials: Travel journal, tea sachets, photo of family
Favorite Destinations: Maui, Kilkenny, Paris
Next Destinations: Portugal, Iceland, Scotland
Memorable Experience: Visiting family in Ireland
Top Int’l Hotels: Ashford Castle, The Ritz Paris
Top US Hotels: Montage Palmetto Bluff, The Breakers Palm Beach
Preferred Cuisine: Italian, traditional Irish, farm-to-table
Bucket List: Visiting the fjords of Norway
Travel Inspires: Joy, wonder, family connection

Annette Erdmann – Director of Group Travel

With over 30 years in corporate IT and engineering, followed by a decade in event planning and travel, Annette Erdmann specializes in group travel and brings expert coordination to every client experience.

Get To Know Annette
Favorite Destinations: Australia and Alaska
Next Destinations: South Africa, Portugal
Memorable Experience: Sleeping in an underground cave hotel room in Coober Pedy, Australia
Passions: Travel, F1 Racing, poker, cooking, exercise
Favorite Food: Hungarian Goulash
Best Piece of Advice: Live life to its fullest because you don’t know what tomorrow will bring
Travel Achievement: Visited all 7 continents spanning 34 countries and 42 US states
Bucket List: Nordic countries
Approach to Travel: Enthusiastic, detail oriented, positive attitude

Olivia Preston – Luxury Travel Advisor & Senior Air Specialist

With over 25 years in luxury travel, Olivia Preston specializes in complex itineraries and group travel, drawing from a lifetime of global experiences to create truly immersive adventures.

Get To Know Olivia
Currently Resides In: Los Angeles, CA
Previous Cities: Cape Town, Toronto
Travel Bag Essentials: Camera, travel diary, universal charger
Favorite Destinations: African safaris, Canadian Rockies
Next Destinations: New Zealand, Bali, Egypt
Memorable Experience: Witnessing the Great Migration in Kenya
Top Int’l Hotels: Singita Boulders Lodge, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Top US Hotels: Post Ranch Inn, The Little Nell Aspen
Preferred Cuisine: African-inspired, Pacific Rim
Bucket List: Exploring the Galapagos Islands
Travel Inspires: Adventure, appreciation, global connection

Tim Goddard – Luxury Travel Advisor & Complex Air Specialist

With over 20 years in the travel industry and expertise in air travel, Tim Goddard combines his passion for aviation with skill in planning complex itineraries for corporate and leisure travelers.

Get To Know Tim
Currently Resides In: Southern California
Previous Cities: Tim is a SoCal native
Travel Essentials: Window seat, a book and an easy-going attitude
Memorable Experiences: A solo tour across New Zealand, a long weekend in Tokyo, a golf trip across Scotland, a honeymoon cruise in Norway, and a family tour of Morocco
New Zealand, Tokyo, Scotland
Travel Accomplishment: Visited 38 countries across 6 continents
Preferred Cuisine: Local specialties
Bucket List: Antarctica, Botswana, Romania
Travel Inspires: Perspective, adventure, connection

Kevin Borzenski – Luxury Travel Advisor

An experienced luxury travel advisor, Kevin Borzenski excels at crafting memorable global vacations, with a strong focus on cultural immersion and family travel.

Get To Know Kevin
Currently Resides In: Washington, DC
Travel Bag Essentials: Guidebook, portable charger, water bottle
Favorite Destinations: Amsterdam, Croatia, San Juan Islands
Next Destinations: Switzerland, Japan, Argentina
Memorable Experience: Family trip to Croatia
Top Int’l Hotels: Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam, Aman Venice
Top US Hotels: Inn at Little Washington, Amangani Jackson Hole
Preferred Cuisine: Global street food, Mediterranean
Bucket List: Biking through the Netherlands
Travel Inspires: Openness, curiosity, cultural respect

Grace Burke – Travel Support Specialist

Grace Burke supports the Luxury Ventures Travel team with a warm and personalized touch, helping to create seamless, memorable travel experiences for high-end clients.

Get To Know Grace
Currently Resides In: Charlotte, NC
Previous Cities: Baton Rouge & New Orleans, LA
Travel Bag Essentials: Kindle, Air Pods, snacks
Favorite Destinations: Tuscany, Costa Rica
Next Destinations: Germany, Austria
Memorable Experiences: Wandering the streets of Florence, zip-lining in Costa Rica
Top Int’l Hotels: Borgo Pignano, Nayara Tented Camp
Top US Hotels: Alila Napa Valley, The Greenwich Hotel
Preferred Cuisine: Italian
Bucket List: African Safari
Travel Inspires: Adventure, exploration, personal growth, cultural exchange