Maria Diego
maria@diegotravel.com
Agency & Location
Diego Travel
Rancho Santa Fe, California
I elevate travel with a thoughtful approach to service and planning—whether you choose to travel within the U.S. or beyond. I have 20+ years of experience in the travel industry with an area of expertise in luxury travel.
Most Memorable Travel Experience
Always the memories I share with my family and the mental snapshots of my kids growing up in places around the world. Our family's favorite spot is at Nihi in Sumba, Indonesia, where my husband can surf the wave of his dreams, my kids can roam freely on the beach, and my laptop remains tucked away in a suitcase. Other notable memories are two treks to see the gorillas in Rwanda and a midnight hike through a forest in northern Bhutan, under the light of the moon.
If your personality was depicted in a property, which would you be?
Returning to Nihi in Sumba - barefoot luxury with meticulous attention to detail, and a little wild around the edges.
Best Travel Tip
There's nothing wrong with a beach vacation at a luxury resort, but every so often, travel to a place that is outside of your comfort zone. There is so much world to explore.
How Do You Define Luxury Travel?
Human connection and hospitable service that pays attention to the details. Whether it's a 5 star hotel in Paris or a homestay with a family in Bhutan, when these elements collide, that is the true meaning of luxury travel.