Because
"Once-in-a-Lifetime"
Should Happen More Than Once.
K. Heitman Travel was founded on the belief that luxury doesn’t have to mean predictable — and personalization shouldn’t feel complicated. What started as one traveler’s obsession with perfectly planned adventures has become a go-to destination for bespoke itineraries, immersive experiences, and effortless elegance.
ABOUT the FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Kristen Heitman — luxury travel advisor, detail devotee, and your personal travel matchmaker.
My background in research means I approach every trip with precision — uncovering the hidden gems, insider access, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that never make it to Google. I thrive on learning your travel style, matching you with destinations that fit, and adding thoughtful touches that transform a trip into a story.
When I’m not curating itineraries, you’ll find me exploring new destinations, sipping espresso in a quiet piazza, or dreaming up your next adventure. Because I believe travel should be more than a getaway — it should be the thing that reminds you how good life can feel when you let someone else handle the details.
Luxury travel, matched to you — every time.
After a decade in epidemiology at the CDC, I swapped data sets for destination research and turned my obsession with detail into a career crafting one-of-a-kind travel experiences. Today, I design bespoke itineraries for clients who crave authenticity, luxury, and ease — because you’ve earned a vacation that’s as exceptional as you are.
Elif Anda
With a background in program management in tech, Elif has a deep love for organization—whether it’s streamlining processes, coordinating complex plans, or making sure her suitcase actually zips shut.
Elif lives in New York City with her husband and daughter, who keep her on her toes almost as much as planning seamless trips does. When she’s not planning the perfect trip, Elif is spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, or wondering how many vacations she can justify in one year.
OPERATIONS LEAD
Kaylie Lloyd
Kaylie specializes in the finishing touches that transform good trips into extraordinary ones—securing impossible reservations, coordinating perfect timing for activities, and ensuring hotels know exactly how to welcome you like a VIP.
Based in Eagle, Colorado, Kaylie loves experiencing destinations through adventure travel—skiing, hiking, and diving—then balancing it with amazing food and downtime. When she's not adding those personalized touches to client trips, you'll find her trying new outdoor activities or discovering the best local coffee.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE MANAGER
PLAYING TENNIS
ALWAYS ON BRAND
MAXIMALISM
EXTRA DIRTY, DOUBLE OLIVE
HAPPY
PLACE
TREND
COCKTAIL
ORDER
Guilty Pleasure
NO SUCH THING
NEVER
WITHOUT
LIP BALM
COCONUT MILK LATTE
PICK ME UP
TURKS & CAICOS
VACAY
SPOT
KRISTEN WILL HELP
TURN YOUR DREAMS
into REALITY!
— JOANNE
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