About Joe Alea
I spent the last 20 years leading technology organizations across strategy, product, and engineering — where clarity, planning, and relationships drive outcomes. Today, I bring that same discipline to travel planning, with a more personal goal: helping the people I work with travel better, with less effort, and a better fit
Joe Alea, an independent travel advisor of Fora Travel — a Virtuoso Member.
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Why I started Alea Luxe Travel
I wanted travel to consistently match the expectations we had going in — and I realized our best trips were the ones planned with care and intention.
This started as something I wanted to do for my wife and me: plan better trips, find the right fit, and make sure the experience matched what we valued. It quickly became something more. Friends and family began asking for help, and I realized I could build a business around what I already do naturally: listen closely, evaluate options thoroughly, and map the right solution to the person in front of me.
Most bookings are book-and-forget. I’m building something different — a select-client advisory focused on long-term relationships and consistently better outcomes.
The result is travel that feels more personal—because the planning is, too.
What you get when we work together
Executive-level planning
Clear process, proactive communication, and careful coordination — so your trip feels effortless, not uncertain.
Judgment + access
Together, we identify what fits you — then I use relationships and partner access to improve the outcome.
Fewer clients, greater focus
I’m not built for volume. I intentionally work with a small number of clients so your trip gets real time and care.
Backed by Fora + Virtuoso
Behind Alea Luxe is a powerful platform and partner network. As an independent travel advisor of Fora Travel — a Virtuoso Member, I’m able to bring you elevated options, preferred partner benefits when available, and a higher level of coordination than typical online booking.
Benefits vary by destination, property, and availability — I’ll always explain what applies to your trip.