Eric Bender is the founder of Luxury Travel Connection, LLC and a luxury travel advisor independently affiliated with Fora Travel — one of the most respected host agencies in the industry.
Eric Bender
Luxury Travel Advisor · Founder, Luxury Travel Connection, LLC · Affiliate of Fora Travel
He works with individuals, couples, families, and groups to design custom luxury vacations, cruises, safari journeys, active adventures, and milestone travel experiences worldwide. Browse the full experiences overview or the travel guides for destination inspiration. His approach combines thoughtful planning, genuine curiosity about how people want to travel, and a network of partnerships that allows him to deliver experiences most travelers can't access on their own.
Travel has been a defining part of Eric's life — not only as a passion but as a craft he has spent years refining. He has traveled extensively throughout his life, both personally and professionally, visiting destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and the Americas. That firsthand experience informs every recommendation he makes.
Whether the goal is a seamless honeymoon, a multi-generational family trip, a bucket-list safari, or a perfectly timed sports event journey, the focus is always on creating travel that feels effortless, personal, and memorable.
As an independent affiliate of Fora Travel, Eric has access to preferred partnerships with the world's finest hotels, cruise lines, and travel suppliers. These relationships translate directly into tangible benefits for clients — room upgrades, resort credits, complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late checkout, and priority access — at no additional cost, and with inclusions most clients are unable to attain if arranging on their own.
Booking through a Fora-affiliated advisor such as Eric's Luxury Travel Connection gives clients more for the same price, backed by a dedicated professional who is personally invested in the outcome of every trip.
These certifications and associated courses reflect formal training and deep supplier relationships — not just familiarity. As a Backroads Specialist, Eric has direct access to Backroads' full trip portfolio and specialist support. As a Royal Caribbean Master, he has completed the highest level of Royal Caribbean's advisor training program. As a Viking Rivers Certified Expert, he is qualified to guide clients through Viking's full river cruise lineup with confidence. Not only for these lines, but for all cruise lines.
Reach out through the inquiry form, directly by email, or schedule a detailed call or meeting. Share your destination ideas, timing, and what kind of experience you're looking for.
Eric handles the research, the options, and the details — presenting recommendations tailored to your pace, priorities, and budget. No generic packages.
Once everything is in place, you arrive informed, prepared, and able to simply enjoy the trip you planned — with ongoing support from planning through departure.
Share your trip ideas and I'll come back with options designed around how you want to travel.