Travel designed around people,
Not just places.
We're a curated premium travel community for Global Citizens aged 40+ who refuse to settle for ordinary — based in Valencia, welcoming travelers from everywhere.
Co-Founders
Luz Vega & Jacqueline Polanco
It started with a simple frustration
You've built a life — or discovered a new one — and it's beautiful. But when you want to travel, really travel, the options are brutal: overcrowded bus tours, random strangers, or the logistical nightmare of planning it all yourself.
The group travel market was broken at both ends. Too budget and chaotic for those who've outgrown hostels. Too rigid and anonymous for those who still crave adventure, real connection, and something genuinely new.
“There was no travel club built for people like us — globally minded, curious, over 40, and unwilling to compromise on either quality or authentic connection.”
So we built one. The Bougie Travel Club was born in Valencia to fill that gap — a trusted community where like-minded Global Citizens from everywhere come together, travel well, and leave with friendships that actually last.
To build a trusted travel community where like-minded Global Citizens from everywhere connect, explore, and belong.
10,000 meaningful connections by 2030.
Why we're different
Intimate Group Sizes
Max 16 guests per trip — enough for great energy, small enough for real connection without crowds.
Curated, Not Generic
Handpicked boutique stays, private wine cellars, local chefs, and genuine cultural discovery.
Your People, Your Vibe
Global citizens aged 40+ from everywhere. You won't be explaining yourself; you'll just fit.
Flexible Group Formats
Women-Only, Mixed, or Bro-cations — plus private groups. Travel your way, with your people.
What we believe in
We're not interested in ticking boxes or "doing" destinations. We're interested in the feeling of arriving, the depth of the conversation, and the quality of the company.
People First
We design every trip around the group dynamic first. The right mix of people matters more than the destination.
No Compromise on Quality
Premium doesn’t mean pretentious. Every detail is considered — from the hotel pillow to the dinner table.
Belonging by Design
You shouldn’t have to earn your place in a community. We build it in from day one through curation and intentionality.
Authentic Discovery
Local guides, hidden restaurants, and neighborhood stories. We go beneath the surface where the best moments live.
Safety & Trust
Particularly for our solo travelers and women-only departures — safety is structural, not an afterthought.
Lived Fully
We don’t do half-measures. Life is short, Valencia is beautiful, and there’s a whole world worth exploring together.
Words from the club
"I’d been living in Valencia for three years and never felt truly settled. One BTC women’s weekend later and I had a group of friends I actually want to travel with again — and already have plans to."
Sandra M.
Women-Only Weekend · Mallorca
"The detail is what sets them apart. From the wine selections to the local hosts who feel like old friends. It’s group travel for people who thought they hated group travel."
Michael R.
Mixed Group · Rioja
Stop traveling alone.
Start traveling like you mean it.
Join a community of Global Citizens who've chosen the world as their playground.
