About Us

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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER:

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AS TOP TRAVEL SPECIALISTS for 2 years

Condé Nast Traveler’s Award for Top Travel Specialists selects the best of the travel industry from all around the world. Lux Loves Travel is delighted that its founder, Alpa Saluja, is recognized as part of this exceptional group of travel experts for 2 years in a row!

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Founder Bio — About Alpa

Alpa’s approach to travel is rooted in a lifelong love of exploration and a deep appreciation for global culture. Raised in a family that prioritized experiencing the world, travel was never simply a pastime—it was foundational.

After attending the University of Michigan and Columbia University, she began her career in the pharmaceutical industry, managing complex clinical trials in New York City. The precision, discretion, and strategic oversight required in that world now inform her thoughtful, highly curated approach to luxury travel design.

Having lived in Hong Kong for a decade, Alpa developed a deep connection to Asia while traveling extensively throughout the region—from the cultural richness of Myanmar to the serenity of the Maldives.

Today, she has explored more than 70 countries, always seeking experiences that are immersive, authentic, and seamlessly executed.

As a mother of three, she understands that exceptional travel must feel effortless. Alpa curates highly personalized itineraries for families, couples, and multi-generational families, blending cultural insight, refined accommodations, and carefully paced experiences.

For Alpa, luxury is the art of traveling deeply — where every experience feels personal, effortless, and unforgettable, always designed to be Purposefully Lux.

Our Team

  • Shabnam Mirza

    Travel Advisor

    Shabnam’s appreciation for travel started with her family being spread across the world and the value that was instilled in her to create connections with her extended family. She traveled every summer from a young age to different countries and spent summers immersed in the local lifestyle. Her curiosity and love of travel and the bigger world that was outside of her hometown of Chicago followed her and led her to starting an international manufacturing business. With a background rooted in global business development and meticulous sourcing, she understands that the most meaningful experiences lie in the details. After years of orchestrating complex international operations at Purecloth Solutions, she has pivoted her passion for precision and discovery toward the art of luxury travel. Based in New York City and a mother of three, she has navigated over 30 countries with family and friends in tow, teaching her the value of seamless, enriching travel experiences. Whether she is curating a private cultural immersion or managing the logistics of a complex, multi-generational family reunion, her focus is always on creating moments that are as effortless as they are unforgettable. Shabnam doesn’t just plan trips; she designs global experiences grounded in history, culture, and deep personal connection.

  • Joy Tambac

    Travel Coordinator

    Joy brings years of experience in luxury travel, Joy works closely with Alpa to coordinate seamless and memorable journeys. She manages communication with hotels and restaurants to make ensure every detail is thoughtfully arranged and personalized for each client.