BEHIND THE LIFT
LFTD TRVL was founded by Chelsea Gambino and Rachel Havens, two travelers with very different styles and one shared philosophy: that travel should always feel elevated.
a shared standard
We crossed paths often within the South Florida travel community, and over time, those conversations turned into collaboration. Between partner events and shared workdays, our ideas began to intersect in ways that felt both easy and intentional.
It quickly became clear that our strengths complemented one another. Different approaches, different interests, and a shared commitment to holding our work—and our clients’ experiences—to a higher standard.
That partnership became LFTD TRVL.
MEET OUR FOUNDERS
Chelsea Gambino | CO- FOUNDER
Chelsea approaches travel with an ability to understand people as deeply as she understands destinations. Traveling with her own family gives her a perspective that helps ensure every traveler, big or small, feels genuinely seen. With a love for room service and attention to detail, she believes the best trips feel seamless and entirely your own. For her, the most meaningful experiences come from seeing a destination authentically—whether that means hitting the iconic highlights or discovering where you should go instead.
Rachel havens | CO- FOUNDER
Rachel is endlessly inspired by the contrast that makes travel unforgettable—the elevated service of a luxury hotel balanced with the thrill of finding the perfect street stall serving the best meal of the trip. She believes the most meaningful experiences blend beauty with grit, polish with personality, and depth with ease. She has made it her mission to design travel in the same way: thoughtful, intuitive, and endlessly curious. For her, the most memorable trips always happen where luxury and culture meet in unexpected ways.
work with us
Ready to stop researching and start booking?
Send us everything—half-formed ideas, the vibe you're going for, or a fully researched trip you just need help executing. We'll take it from there.
FAQs
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You get someone who knows the difference between a hotel that looks good online and one that actually delivers.
Insider access, preferred partnerships, and all the logistics handled. Most people don't realize the value until something goes wrong. When it does, we fix it so your only job is to keep enjoying your trip.
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Rates are often the same to what you’ll find online, but the value is not.
While we do have access to preferred partner amenities and exclusive offers, the real difference is in the experience. We help you make the right choice and support you in a way that standard booking channels can’t match.
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Because travel should feel cohesive, not pieced together.
Bundling allows us to design a seamless itinerary, leverage our relationships for better value, and focus on the experience as a whole.
We often work with contracted rates and private agreements that aren’t available to the general public, and to protect those relationships, individual rate details must remain confidential.
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Absolutely!
Whether you want full support or just expert guidance, we can collaborate in a way that fits your style. We also offer hotel-only bookings with exclusive perks if you prefer to plan the rest.
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Yes! You don't need a plan.
Tell us what sounds good (or what definitely doesn't), and we'll take it from there. If all you know is that you're ready to go somewhere, that's enough.
We'll figure out the rest.