Sharing the joy of experiencing the world

We design unforgettable travel experiences curated for you

Create Once In a Lifetime Memories

Relax. We'll Handle Everything

See The Best of the World Stress Free

You deserve more than a "trip." You deserve an elevated travel experience.

Good news... that just happens to be our specialty.

Elisa Pak

Unforgettable ExperiencesCurated For You

Joy Travel Co. is a boutique Virtuoso travel company based in Southern California. We help individuals and organizations elevate their travel experience. For travelers who value high-touch service, we offer personalized travel guidance, seamless travel management, and bespoke travel planning. From comprehensive trip consultation to curated recommendations and crafting personalized itineraries, our mission is to provide value and save our clients time by doing the research and making the travel arrangements so they can focus on enjoying the travel experience. Our preferred partnerships with renowned hotel brands, cruise lines and tour operators around the world allow us to provide our clients with exceptional service and enhance each trip with added value and exclusive benefits.
For hotels and companies looking to grow in luxury travel business and elevate its brand presence, we provide consulting service from strategic planning and brand partnerships to marketing solutions and comprehensive sales plan.
Joy Travel Co. is a nod to the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. We operate our business guided by these values to bear good fruit.

Elisa Pak

About The Founder

Elisa Pak has represented some of the world's leading luxury hospitality companies for over 20 years, including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Auberge Resorts Collection. With deep roots in luxury travel and commitment to excellence, her experience includes openings of iconic hotels such as Mauna Lani Auberge Resorts, Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i, and The Ritz-Carlton in New York. Most recently, she served on the executive leadership team at a Virtuoso travel management company as Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships. Throughout her career, she had the honor of building trusted relationships with travel partners around the world. Elisa has traveled extensively, from Paris to Milan, Sicily to Seoul, Dubai to French Polynesia, and more. She founded Joy Travel Co. with a vision to create a company that builds joy in people's lives and share her love of travel.
Outside of work, Elisa enjoys mentoring the next generation and giving back in her community. She volunteers with Saddleback Student Ministry and serves on the board of OC PROST.

  • Luxury Travel Expert

  • 20+ Years of Experience

  • Global Travel Network

Our Services and Specialties

Professional Travel Planning and Consulting Service You Can Trust

Travel Services

For individuals and organizations who value highly personalized service

    Comprehensive Consultation and Trip Planning
    Full Itinerary Design
    Hotel Bookings
    Celebration Trips
    Business Class/First Class Seats
    Private Jets and Villas

Travel Specialties

Specializing in a range of travel experiences, informed by firsthand knowledge

    Luxury Travel

    Family Travel

    Honeymoon

    Hawaii

    Mexico

    Europe

    French Polynesia

Consulting Services

For hotels and agencies looking to grow their luxury travel business

    Brand Strategy
    Strategic Partnerships
    Marketing Solutions
    Comprehensive Sales Plan
    Event Strategy
    Communication Plan
    Hotel Openings and Transitions
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The Process

1

Contact Us

Complete our client inquiry form and tell us about what you have in mind for your trip. If your inquiry will be a good fit for our services, we’ll have you sign an agreement and pay a planning fee.

2

Discovery Consultation

After you have signed the agreement and paid the planning fee, we will schedule a comprehensive discovery call. This is where you tell us everything you'd love to have happen! We'll discuss your travel history, preferences and your vision for the trip.

3

Personalized Itinerary

We'll develop a customized, highly-detailed itinerary for every stage of your trip. All details will be thought through, with some of our signature perks sprinkled in along the way.

4

Seamless Booking and Logistics

We handle all your travel reservations and provide you with a final itinerary. We will contact the hotels prior to your arrival to ensure every detail is taken care of and to request special treatment.

5

Bon Voyage!

It's here. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime. You deserve it!

Why Travelers Choose Us

100% Done For You



Save Time andReduce Stress

Simply share your dream itinerary, and consider it realized. We get to know our clients, then make recommendations to match their preferences, style, and budget. We'll handle all the research, planning and logistics, saving time for our clients.

1 Call Away Support



Expertise andSupport

Together with our industry partners we will meticulously craft every detail of our clients' journeys, ensuring an effortless experience from start to finish. Support is just a call or email away, offering a peace of mind wherever they travel.

VIP Treatment



Our Industry Connections

As they say, "you can't VIP yourself." As a preferred partner of luxury hotel programs, our clients receive extra amenities, personal touches, and VIP status. It even gives them an edge that takes precedence for upgrades over even the most prestigious credit card.

World-Class Connections, Exclusively Yours

It's all about who you know. Our long-standing personal relationships with hoteliers and our connection with luxury yachts, cruise lines, and global travel suppliers allows us to provide you with the best rates, special offers, exclusive amenities, priority for room upgrades and extra perks.

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Getting Started is So, So Easy

1

Comprehensive Discovery Call

Complete our client inquiry form with what you have in mind for your trip. If your inquiry will be a good fit for our services, we'll schedule an in-depth discovery call.

2

Craft Your Bespoke Journey

In our collaborative planning session, we'll handcraft every segment of your journey, ensuring an elevated travel experience.

3

Finalize Your Dream Trip

With the details refined and your approval secured, We’ll finalize all arrangements, setting the stage for an unforgettable travel experience.

What Our Travelers Are Saying

See what our clients have to say about their unforgettable travel experiences

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Above and Beyond
"I'm so grateful for Elisa planning a special anniversary trip for my parents. She went above and beyond to help with their trip to Hawaii. It doesn't surprise me but it blessed me deeply. Thank you over and over."

Jenna F.

Italy

Precision, Professionalism, Perfection
"This was my first time booking with Elisa, and I could not have been more impressed. From start to finish, she was on top of everything - organized, responsive, and always a step ahead. She was incredibly patient with all of my questions and consistently responded in a timely and thoughtful manner. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, thanks to her professionalism. The stay itself was amazing, and the perks that came with booking through Elisa/Virtuoso were absolutely worth it. Elisa truly delivered a first-class experience. There is absolutely no question I will be booking with her again. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for expert, personalized travel planning."

Candice H.

Italy

Exceptional Service
"Elisa was amazing to work with. She is highly skilled, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. She was very responsive, so kind, and willing to help with everything we requested. We had not sought assistance from a travel agent in a very long time, but this experience has convinced us that this is the way to go from now on. We look forward to planning many more wonderful trips with Elisa."

Bob O.

Italy

Amazing Trip
"Working with Elisa was fantastic. Every detail immediately handles. Easy to talk to and she would go right into action. Sometimes booking flights directly together on the phone. Request were immediately completed!!"

Sean N.

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Professional and Knowledgeable
"I appreciated Elisa's help with navigating our flights and travel insurance for our Italy trip. She was patient, professional and knowledgeable. She sought out a flight that I would never have thought of which saved us from multiple layovers. I couldn't have done it without her."

Lisa H.

Italy

Hawaii Celebration
"Elisa was perfect to work with She worked hard to get us a good deal on our accommodations in Maui and was very responsive to our questions. We will work with her in the future."

Robert F.

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Dream Family Vacation
"It was so relaxing and worry-free because Elisa took care of all aspects of the trip. Once I consulted with her, she planned everything flawlessly within my budget - from flights to transportation to accommodations. I will work with her on all my travels. Thank you!"

Julie P.

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FAQS


What is the planning fee for?The planning fee is for access to a professional travel consultant, for the expertise and time that will be dedicated to researching, organizing and designing a curated itinerary for your journey.
Is there a minimum required travel budget to work with Joy Travel Co.?While we don't have a minimum spend, our network of preferred partnerships are with four and five-star hotels, resorts, villas and luxury yachts.
Can you help me book flights and hotels using my points?We can apply your loyalty or membership number to earn additional points, however, we do not make flight or hotel reservations using points.
Why should I pay to work with a travel consultant when I can do it on my own?We provide insider knowledge, high-level of expertise and professionalism to every trip planning. We aim to save you time and provide you with added value such as special status and extra perks when you stay at one of our global network of partner hotels and resorts. We are not for everyone. Our service is for clients seeking an elevated travel experience and high-touch service.