Maria Theresa Yutadco
Based in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Maria Theresa Yutadco
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My Story
Lawyer and luxury travel advisor. I value my clients’ time and curate transformative journeys, including luxury cruises, safaris, expeditions, and exclusive retreats. With the same meticulous care I bring to the law, I manage every detail, anticipate your needs, and deliver extraordinary results.
Travel Style
I am redefining modern luxury travel with personalized sea voyages/cruises, safaris, expeditions, and other journeys, worldwide. I draw on my years of international travel and planning experience as a practicing attorney and a degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University to curate itineraries worldwide which meet the highest standards of luxury, service, and cultural enrichment while advocating for my clients and safe-guarding their best interests.
I specialize in:
(1) The new era of hotel-branded luxury superyacht cruises (Four Seasons Yachts, Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection, Orient Express Sailing Yachts, and Aman at Sea)
(2) Iconic luxury cruise lines (Regents Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, and Ponant)
(3) Transformative safaris in East Africa and South Africa (Singita, Londolozi)
(4) Other expedition travel (Antarctica, Patagonia, and Oceania)
All of my itineraries are perfectly planned and impeccably delivered—securing smooth connections, exclusive access, and ideal timing to keep you away from crowds, lines, and extreme weather.
Reviews (14)
Maria S.
travel to France
4 months ago
I had not even thought of reserving a hotel room for our long layover in Paris, and I am so grateful that Maria Theresa recommended it. It made the long journey home from Egypt much more enjoyable and it was a wonderful respite between two long flights. This is yet another example of why I book with Maria Theresa!
Carol T.
travel to Cairo
4 months ago
Maria Theresa listened to my concerns and matched me with the perfect hotel for my stay in Cairo. She worked directly with the hotel to make sure my room was next to other guests in my group, to book a remodeled room for me, and also to make sure I received special attention from the hotel staff to assist me with any of my needs. I felt so taken care of and welcome in Cairo. I am so grateful as I could not think of a better way to have started my trip in Egypt.
Maria S.
travel to Cairo
4 months ago
Maria Theresa did an excellent job selecting the Four Seasons for us. Not only that, she made sure we were in one of the remodeled rooms at the hotel, on a top floor and that all of our needs were addressed. It is so wonderful to have a travel advisor who knows my needs and preferences and works with every hotel to make sure they are fulfilled, regardless of the location.
Sotera A.
travel to Florence
6 months ago
Tessa was the absolute best. I know she has great taste so I trusted her completely. I told her I wanted something nice for me and my daughter and mother. We were traveling during the holidays and for my 50th birthday so I wanted to splurge. She understood the assignment completely. She was so easy to work with - I explained what I was looking for and she sent me several options, all of which were perfect. I was so excited for my trip because I know she planned everything wonderfully. Love Tessa so much! Will definitely be calling her for our next travel adventure.
Andrea Vera V.
travel to Sorrento
8 months ago
Maria Theresa did a superb job of selecting our hotel for us. Most importantly, she listened to my needs for this specific trip and found the perfect match for the hotel for me to stay in on this multigenerational trip. I could not have been happier!
Maria S.
travel to France
4 months ago
I had not even thought of reserving a hotel room for our long layover in Paris, and I am so grateful that Maria Theresa recommended it. It made the long journey home from Egypt much more enjoyable and it was a wonderful respite between two long flights. This is yet another example of why I book with Maria Theresa!
Carol T.
travel to Cairo
4 months ago
Maria Theresa listened to my concerns and matched me with the perfect hotel for my stay in Cairo. She worked directly with the hotel to make sure my room was next to other guests in my group, to book a remodeled room for me, and also to make sure I received special attention from the hotel staff to assist me with any of my needs. I felt so taken care of and welcome in Cairo. I am so grateful as I could not think of a better way to have started my trip in Egypt.
Maria S.
travel to Cairo
4 months ago
Maria Theresa did an excellent job selecting the Four Seasons for us. Not only that, she made sure we were in one of the remodeled rooms at the hotel, on a top floor and that all of our needs were addressed. It is so wonderful to have a travel advisor who knows my needs and preferences and works with every hotel to make sure they are fulfilled, regardless of the location.
Sotera A.
travel to Florence
6 months ago
Tessa was the absolute best. I know she has great taste so I trusted her completely. I told her I wanted something nice for me and my daughter and mother. We were traveling during the holidays and for my 50th birthday so I wanted to splurge. She understood the assignment completely. She was so easy to work with - I explained what I was looking for and she sent me several options, all of which were perfect. I was so excited for my trip because I know she planned everything wonderfully. Love Tessa so much! Will definitely be calling her for our next travel adventure.
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