Santa Barbara Travel

Santa Barbara Travel Luxury travel agency that has been servicing Santa Barbara county since 1947. We cover the world!

Santa Barbara Travel is a full service travel agency based in Santa Barbara and Montecito, CA. We are a member of the exclusive Virtuoso Travel Network and offer exceptional value and savings with the finest hotels, cruise companies and tour operators worldwide. Since 1947 we have provided world-class services to our clients.

The best travel experiences don’t begin at check-in.They begin years earlier. Through relationships built with the peopl...
06/25/2026

The best travel experiences don’t begin at check-in.

They begin years earlier. Through relationships built with the people behind the world’s leading hotels, cruise lines, and travel partners.

For more than 70 years, Santa Barbara Travel has built those relationships so our clients experience the difference before they ever arrive.

It’s never just about booking a room. It’s about knowing where you’ll be best cared for, who to call when plans change, and having advocates who genuinely know the destinations and the people behind them.
That’s the value of working with a team that’s been earning trust around the world for generations.

Because great travel isn’t just about where you go.

It’s about who helps get you there.

Your dream trip shouldn’t be derailed by an expired passport.One of the most common issues we see isn’t flight delays or...
06/23/2026

Your dream trip shouldn’t be derailed by an expired passport.

One of the most common issues we see isn’t flight delays or hotel changes. It’s travelers discovering too late that their passport doesn’t meet entry requirements.

The good news? Eligible U.S. travelers can now renew their passport online, making the process easier than ever.

And here’s an important reminder: many countries require at least six months of passport validity beyond your travel dates.

Before you start planning your next international adventure, take 30 seconds and check that expiration date.

Trust us. This is a post worth saving for later.

For travel advice, destination expertise, and support before, during, and after your journey, we’re here to help.

For more than 70 years, Santa Barbara Travel has been built on something that never goes out of style: relationships.Lon...
06/20/2026

For more than 70 years, Santa Barbara Travel has been built on something that never goes out of style: relationships.

Long before online booking engines and travel apps, our clients trusted us to help them celebrate milestones, gather with family, explore new destinations, and create memories that last a lifetime. That trust is something we never take for granted.

Receiving notes like this reminds us why we love what we do.

Whether it’s a week in Maui, a European river cruise, or the trip you’ve been dreaming about for years, we’re grateful to be part of the journey.

Thank you, Dani, for allowing us to help create memories that will stay with your family for years to come.

06/16/2026

Recently, our CEO, Charles de L’Arbre, returned to The Huntington Hotel in San Francisco for the first time in more than six years.

Some homecomings can be disappointing.

“I am overjoyed to say this was not the case.”

From the beautifully refreshed lobby and spa to dinner at the iconic Big Four, Charles found everything he loved about The Huntington still intact.

Over the past 50 years, he has stayed at many of San Francisco’s finest hotels.

Many have been excellent.

Yet one continues to stand apart.

“However, for me, The Huntington is Home.”

As a Virtuoso property, guests enjoy daily breakfast, a $100 food and beverage credit, and a potential room upgrade when booked through Santa Barbara Travel.

We cover the world.

06/11/2026

If your 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 itinerary doesn’t include Lake Como, you may want to rethink it.

There’s luxury. And then there’s Passalacqua.

A former 18th-century villa tucked along the shores of Lake Como, this Virtuoso property has quickly become one of the most coveted stays in the world. Think rose gardens, lakeside breakfasts, open-air spa treatments, olive groves, tennis by the water, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget what day it is.

It’s intimate. Quiet. Ridiculously beautiful.

The kind of place people visit once and spend years talking about after.

Through Santa Barbara Travel, Virtuoso travelers receive preferred perks including daily breakfast, VIP recognition, upgrades upon availability + additional exclusive amenities.

Save this one for your future Italy trip.

The 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 trips are still built through conversations, relationships, and knowing what actually fits your style.Yesterday...
06/09/2026

The 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 trips are still built through conversations, relationships, and knowing what actually fits your style.

Yesterday we shared three beach clubs worth planning a trip around:
• Le Sirenuse in Positano
• Desa Potato Head in Bali
• Hotel Byblos in St. Tropez

All completely different experiences. All the right fit for the right traveler.

That’s the part people miss when they book online.

Luxury travel right now is less about checking boxes and more about access, atmosphere, pacing, and finding places that genuinely feel like you.

That’s where a great luxury travel advisor changes everything.

If you’re starting to think about your next trip, let’s have a conversation.

Not all beach clubs are created equal.Some are worth rearranging your entire itinerary for.From cliffside afternoons in ...
06/08/2026

Not all beach clubs are created equal.

Some are worth rearranging your entire itinerary for.

From cliffside afternoons in Positano to sunset sessions in Bali and Riviera classics in St. Tropez, these are the kinds of places that turn a great trip into one you talk about for years.

A few reasons we love them:

• Le Sirenuse for iconic Amalfi Coast views + timeless Italian glamour
• Desa Potato Head for its creative energy, design, music + culture
• Hotel Byblos for classic St. Tropez beach club culture done right

And the best part? The right hotel + beach club pairing can completely change the feel of a trip.

As a Virtuoso partner, we help clients plan beyond just the hotel booking. From preferred perks and upgrades to finding the destinations that actually match your travel style.

Which one would you choose first?

Most people think corporate travel is just booking flights.It’s not.A strong corporate travel program can help companies...
06/04/2026

Most people think corporate travel is just booking flights.

It’s not.

A strong corporate travel program can help companies reduce costs, improve traveler satisfaction, simplify logistics, manage disruptions faster, and support employees when things don’t go according to plan.

At Santa Barbara Travel, our advisors average more than 25 years in the industry, combining personalized service with modern travel technology to support companies both large and small.

From duty-of-care tracking and reporting dashboards to managing loyalty points and solving last-minute travel issues, we help businesses travel smarter.

Because when flights are delayed, meetings shift, or plans change unexpectedly, experience still matters.

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06/01/2026

Golf in Thailand wasn’t on your radar?
It should be. ッ

Most travelers think of Thailand for beaches, food, and wellness.

But properties like Banyan Tree Phuket quietly deliver some of the most impressive golf experiences in Southeast Asia. Think championship courses surrounded by jungle landscapes, private pool villas, world-class spa experiences, and sunsets that somehow never feel real.

This is the kind of destination that blends golf with an actual luxury vacation. Not just a golf trip.

And yes, we can help with all of it. From Virtuoso perks to building the full itinerary around it.

Luxury river cruising has changed dramatically over the last decade, and AmaWaterways® continues to set the standard.Thi...
05/28/2026

Luxury river cruising has changed dramatically over the last decade, and AmaWaterways® continues to set the standard.

Think spacious suites with panoramic views. Award-winning dining paired with regional wines. Wellness programs onboard. Curated small-group excursions. Service that feels personal, not transactional.

And perhaps the greatest luxury of all? Arriving directly into the heart of Europe’s most iconic cities and storybook villages without the stress of unpacking and repacking along the way.

For travelers who value comfort, culture, service and a more refined pace of travel, AmaWaterways® offers an experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

Our advisors at Santa Barbara Travel would be delighted to help you explore the right itinerary, preferred sailing dates and exclusive offers currently available.

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