We help individuals, brands, and businesses design elevated experiences from immersive retreats and destination celebrations to unforgettable vacations.
Whether you're planning a wellness retreat, a milestone event, or a once-in-a-lifetime journey, we bring strategy, creativity, and calm to every detail, so you can focus on presence, connection, and purpose.
Curated Retreats and Travel For Impactful Brands and Conscious Explorers
We plan travel and retreat experiences that are designed to move you with clarity, purpose, and soul.
Whether you are craving a restorative escape, planning a retreat that inspires transformation, or dreaming of a meaningful celebration abroad, we create experiences that help you connect more deeply to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.
Travel becomes transformational when it is rooted in purpose. It opens your heart, expands your view, and reminds you of what truly matters.
Every journey we create is crafted in partnership with communities we believe in and trust.
We prioritize sustainability, thoughtful sourcing, and immersive experiences that awaken your senses. From the scent of morning espresso at a local café to the warmth of a home-cooked meal in a family-owned vineyard, each detail is chosen to make you feel something real.
Your travel experience should feel as personal as your reason for going. Whether it is a wellness retreat, romantic escape, solo reset, or unforgettable family trip, we design elevated journeys with care, purpose, and ease.
Our individual travel planning services are tailored to your version of luxury, designed to help you feel present, restored, and deeply connected to the world around you.
Curated Travel for Individuals
We work with businesses, retreat hosts, and creative brands to plan intentional group travel and destination experiences that support connection, collaboration, and growth.
Whether you're planning a wellness retreat, a team incentive trip, or a branded experience for your clients, every journey is tailored to align with your mission and elevate your impact.
Retreat & Experience Planning for Businesses
We help hospitality and Wellness brands integrate immersive retreats, wellness experiences, and culture-rich offerings that attract today’s intentional traveler. From team training to service development, we ensure your property feels exclusive and unforgettable. We also refer your venue to our luxury travel clientele, expanding your visibility and bookings.
For Hospitality & Travel Brand Consulting Services
Curated retreats and experiences that elevate your brand, build communities, and client's EXPERIENCEs.
Experiences
You want more than sightseeing. You’re drawn to meaningful travel that leaves a lasting impression. The kind of experience that nourishes the soul and helps you connect more deeply with the places you visit.
It might be sharing handmade pasta in a quiet village, swimming at golden hour beneath coastal cliffs, or exchanging laughter with locals who welcome you like family. These are the moments that become part of your story.
At Avventura Vida, we believe travel is about how it feels, not just where you go. Our experiences are created with care, presence, and beauty. Every element is intentional, so that your journey becomes a reflection of what truly matters to you.
You’re Not Looking for Just Another Trip. You’re Seeking a Journey That Transforms.
- Tara LaFerrara., Attendee, Ecuador's Retreat (Produced by maria Herrera for Diana Davis)
“María is incredible. She does such a beautiful job of making everyone feel welcome and comfortable from the second you walk in the door.”
She will do the most to make sure you are well-fed, happy, and more. I’m honored to have met her and be in her world of what she does best!
- Tasia, Client
"Maria was an incredible partner in facilitating my women's retreat in Morocco."
She has impeccable attention to detail, a resilient and persistent spirit, and was able to show up with a smile while making sure all guest needs were handled. It's challenging to be on the ground organizing a retreat, and Maria was phenomenal about triple-checking every detail of our itinerary and keeping everything moving as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend any traveler or trip host to work with her.
- Caitie Corradino, Attendee, Ecuador Retreat (Produced by maria herrera for Diana Davis
Mariajose was an integral piece in making this retreat so special. I felt supported, safe, and well taken care of every step of the way, from registration to departure back home.
As Somone with dietary restrictions I never expected to be able to eat every meal not only did I get to eat every meal alongside everyone else Mariajose Made sure I had a meticulously prepared 3 course meal for breakfast lunch and dinner she went above and beyond expectations coordinating every activity fdown to the last detail i was so impresses can;t thank her enough.
Our Process
Intentional steps to bring your experience to life.
01. Share Your Vision
Begin by completing our consultation form. Tell us about your dream experience, your intentions, and any specific desires. This is your space to express what matters most to you.
02. Personalized Discovery Call
We'll schedule a 30-minute call to delve deeper into your vision. This conversation allows us to understand your needs, answer questions, and ensure we're aligned in bringing your dream to life.
03. Tailored Proposal
Based on our discussion, we'll craft a customized proposal outlining the scope, timeline, and investment for your experience. This ensures transparency and sets the foundation for our collaboration.
04. Seamless Planning & Coordination
Once approved, we handle all the details, from sourcing trusted in-country partners to managing logistics and guest communications. Our goal is to create a cohesive and enriching experience for everyone involved.
05. Experience & Reflect
As your journey unfolds, we're there to ensure everything runs smoothly. Post-experience, we offer a reflection session to gather feedback and discuss future opportunities to collaborate.
At Avventura Vida, every journey is crafted with intention, care, and a commitment to creating a positive impact.
For travelers, this means immersive experiences that support local communities, celebrate culture, and respect the environment. For our business clients, it means thoughtful travel strategies that encourage connection, inspire growth, and leave a lasting impression.
We collaborate with conscious vendors, uplift social initiatives, and prioritize quality in every detail. Because the way we travel shapes the world we return to.
Our Commitment to Purposeful Travel
Welcome to a World of Intentional, Elevated Travel
We create experiences that feel like they were made just for you, personal, immersive, and rooted in what luxury means to you.
Whether luxury looks like rest, celebration, connection, or adventure, we meet you there with intention and care. Because true luxury is how you feel, how you're supported, and what stays with you long after the journey ends.
Hola, I’m Maria — your travel designer for meaningful retreats and curated experiences.
Welcome!
With a deep love for soulful travel and transformational retreats, I help individuals, coaches, and hospitality brands create intentional experiences rooted in connection, wellness, and impact.
With an MBA and a background in corporate event planning, budgeting, and bookkeeping for creative and wellness businesses, I bring both strategy and soul to every journey I design. Over the past four years, I’ve planned and curated retreats and immersive travel experiences across Europe and South America — always with intention, cultural connection, and what I call the “triple effect”: working with trusted local suppliers, prioritizing sustainability, and creating meaningful social impact.
I believe travel should feel personal, purposeful, and deeply enriching.
Imagine sipping wine on a quiet terrace in Umbria, the sun warming your skin, as a local host prepares lunch just steps away. Now picture yourself hiking through the mountains of Lefkada, guided by someone from an ancient hillside village, ending the day with a home-cooked meal in their family’s taverna. These are the kinds of experiences I design—personal, immersive, and unforgettable.
At Avventura Vida, I don’t just plan trips. I curate soulful travel and retreat experiences rooted in culture, shaped with intention, and designed to connect you deeply to the world and to yourself.
At Avventura Vida, I don’t just plan trips. I curate soulful travel and retreat experiences rooted in culture, shaped with intention, and designed to connect you deeply to the world and to yourself.
I’m here to transform the way you travel
