I’m Sofia Vargas — Total Enneagram 3, textbook overachiever, recovering people pleaser.

Our Story

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.

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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