Travel Advisor

Maria Benetos

Expertise

Family Travel,
Luxury,
Greece,
Italy,
Honeymoons

Based in

NYC

Languages spoken

Greek, German

Travel Advisor

Maria Benetos

Profile details

About

A former luxury marketing executive based in New York City of Greek and German descent. Master of inspired detours and elevated experiences. I turn 'where should we go?' into 'when do we leave?'

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Travel style

Life's greatest moments often happen off the beaten path — in that century-old wine cellar you stumbled upon, or on that secret beach you decided to find on a whim. I design journeys that weave luxurious comfort with thrilling discovery, where morning yoga might lead to afternoon wine tasting, and a spa day could end with a street food adventure. With decades of curating luxury experiences, I have a knack for matching wanderlust-filled souls with their perfect destinations — even when they don't know exactly what they're looking for yet.

Favorite hotels

Amangiri

A true bucket-list destination, famed for the best-in-class spa, sensational architecture and rare seclusion on 600 acres of Utah desert.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort/hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Post Ranch Inn

This is bucket-list Big Sur: Chic clifftop cottages in a spectacularly romantic setting overlooking the Pacific.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Alila Villas Uluwatu

A cliffside stunner on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, with enormous pool villas and open-air public spaces designed to blend into the coastline.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out, whenever possible.

Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

Seasonal hotel set on a 2,000-hectare estate with refined suites in the heart of Tuscany.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Maria's travel photos

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Maria's reviews

I have never used a travel advisor until I worked with Maria. She is an encyclopedia of knowledge, does not miss any detail and is a pleasure to work with. She will be my go-to travel advisor for now on.

Timothy G.
Booked travel to Boston
March 2025

Maria's service was exceptional and truly made our stay unforgettable. Thanks to her connections and attention to detail, we were delightfully surprised with an upgrade to a spectacular ocean view room upon arrival. She went above and beyond by securing both early check-in and late check-out, making our stay even more relaxing. The thoughtful personal touches - like having my favorite white wine and a warm welcome note waiting in our room - showed how carefully she listened to our preferences and demonstrated her commitment to creating a personalized experience. Maria's expertise and dedication to her clients is outstanding, and I wouldn't book with anyone else.

Heidi B.
Booked travel to Palm Beach
February 2025

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