About Us
Welcome to
Sweet Bean Travels
Where luxury and adventure seamlessly converge to create unforgettable journeys. We are a premier travel agency dedicated to curating unparalleled experiences for the discerning traveler.
As an independent travel agency of Tzell Travel, and a member of Virtuoso and Signature Travel Network, our mission is to transform your travel dreams into reality, providing you with access to the world’s most exclusive destinations and accommodations.
At Sweet Bean Travels, we believe that travel should be an immersive and transformative experience, and we strive to create truly unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re embarking on a romantic honeymoon, planning a family vacation, or coordinating your destination wedding, our team of travel experts will work tirelessly to ensure your trip is flawlessly executed, leaving you free to indulge in the joys of the journey.
Dream, Explore, Discover
Sweet Bean Travels
Your Pinnacle of Luxury Travel
Meet Lena, Owner & Travel Consultant
Lena Anderson
An avid traveler from a young age, Lena first discovered her passion for international travel during a two-week volunteer vacation in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. She loved the experience so much, she returned two years later. Since then, her stamp-filled passport spans the globe and serves as a reflection of her enthusiasm for seeing the world. From South America to Southeast Asia, Lena enjoys immersing herself in various cultures for a truly authentic experience.
With a mission to share her love of travel with the masses, Lena founded Sweet Bean Travels in which she designs custom experiences. Her expertise circles the globe with distinctions in travel to Mexico, South America, Africa, and Europe.
When she’s not planning luxury vacations, you can find Lena relaxing in the hot springs or grabbing brunch with friends near her home in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
What Our Client Say
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Lena was amazing at helping us plan our vacation. She responded quickly to all of our questions and was able to give great details which made our trip so... read more relaxing and enjoyable. She definitely took the stress out of planning. I will be in touch with her for the next vacation.
December 12, 2022Sweet Bean is my travel agency of choice!!! Lena is AMAZING and takes care of EVERY detail. She is professional, communicative, and quick to respond to your every need! I... read more am booking my next trip with Sweet Bean while still on this trip!!!! Hawai’i here we come with Sweet Bean! 5-stars!
December 12, 2022Sweet Bean Travels was professional, proficient, and responsive to all of our needs before and during our trip. They went above and beyond our expectations. Lena, really brought my vision... read more into fruition to how I wanted to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. She made our experience memorable for him and we are forever grateful and will definitely be using Sweet Bean for all of our travel experiences. Thank you so much!!
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Planning a vacation should never be stressful, so Lena has become my permanent travel agent!!! I appreciate her professionalism, dependability, and knowledge on my destinations. Lena is a fantastic... read more travel agent!! She listens to what I am looking for during a particular trip and takes the time to understand my overall objective. Once understanding my expectations, she is able to meticulously detail my trip and provides options for spontaneity and flexibility. My last trip was to Peru explore Machu Picchu and I had an opportunity to explore and learn so much more including the food, culture, and traditions. On the day I of my departure, the airport closed. Lena worked until the very early hours to ensure that I had received alternative travel accommodations. She allowed me to enjoy the entire trip. Lena will be my permanent travel agent for her dependability, reliability, knowledge, and accountability. Lena, I cannot thank you enough for being you and all things you do. Thank you for taking such great care of me. You truly exceeded all my expectations!!!
December 12, 2022Sweet Bean Travels planned our 2022 Girls Trip to the "nth" detail, leaving nothing to chance! From the time we landed at Cancun's airport to when we returned, our trip... read more was magnificent! I will 1000% book through Sweet Bean Travels again.
December 12, 2022What an awesome experience! It was celebration, love, laughter, healing and a bit of lit night life. All accommodations were properly handled. Excursions were well planned. Also provided exposure to... read more new cultural experiences- loved it! For all your travel needs, please check out Sweet Bean Travels!
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Lena was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took the time to assess our travel needs and delivered everything she promised & more. It felt like we were in... read more good hands. We really enjoyed our time in the Dominican Republic and were especially impressed with our luxury accommodations at the Casa de Campo. The beautiful landscape & private beaches made us feel like we were on an exclusive high-end dream vacation! I would definitely use Sweet Bean Travels again and will be recommending this company to others.
December 12, 2021This was my first time booking a trip with Lena. She was available to answer any questions and also continued to find discounts up until the actual time of the... read more trip. The excursions and restaurants she recommended were on point. I would definitely use her services again. (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico) 💙✅
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My husband and I decided rather late in the summer to travel to Sicily in August. Fortunately for us, Lena was able to accommodate our schedule and helped us plan... read more a great itinerary with just the right mix of activity and relaxation. The bed and breakfast she booked also was excellent and centrally located. And her recommendations for day trips were on point. We highly recommend Sweet Bean Travels.
December 12, 2019C Whiting
February 12, 2023Sweet Beans Travel /Lena provide excellent service for my recent trip to Playa de Carmen. The accommodations were wonderful: centrally located near the beach, restaurants and nightlife. Lena provided... read more the group with a variety of activities: she arranged tours, dinner reservations, other activities and downtime (luxuriating at the pool). There was something for everyone. I had a wonderful time and can't wait to book my next trip with Sweet Bean Travel.
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Sweet Bean Travels made our vacation planning go exceptionally smooth. They were responsive to all of our concerns, especially our questions about traveling during the pandemic. Their expertise and attention... read more to detail had been realized the day before our departure. In all of our busyness, and multi-tasking prior to our trip, having the detailed, customized, personalized itinerary helped us to breathe! All we had to do was to show up!
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Lena is amazing, responsive, kind, reliable, incredibly helpful, and literally the best. She helped orchestrate all the travel and hotel arrangements for about 80 people for my destination wedding. Everyone... read more of my guest raves about how helpful and accommodating she was. There was not a missed detail for anyone’s booking and she was able to keep up with everyone’s flights, payments, and crazy circumstances. In addition she had the best referrals for everything I needed. I truly couldn’t have done my destination wedding without her. I would recommend her a million times over!
February 12, 2023My husband’s surprise birthday trip to Ghana was a trip of a lifetime. Sweet Beans travel set everything up for us! All we had to do was get on the... read more plane. Wonderful guide who was with us everyday and everywhere. He was a wealth of knowledge and made sure we got the most out of every place we visited. We were “home” and were made to feel welcomed everywhere we went. The slave castles were very emotional places. I’m sure our ancestors were glad to know we were there to remember them.
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When we decided to go on a trip this year, I didn't want to do it on our own. While I'm great at planning, COVID has changed a lot... read more in the travel space. Recognizing this meant that we also had to recognize we needed someone on our side. We found that in Sweet Bean Travels! Lena made it so easy, it truly was a vacation. All was laid out, questions were answered, time was taken to put us at ease. When the day to fly out arrived, we pretty much showed up and enjoyed the ride! Upon our return to the states, stories were shared by others that stayed in our vacinity. Fortunately for us, we had Sweet Bean. None of their experiences were ours and for that I am truly grateful! I must add, having our mind at peace allowed us to fully emerse ourselves into the trip & therefore fully enjoy it! Thanks Sweet Bean, we will be calling on you again soon!
December 12, 2022Lena is an amazingly attentive, easy-going, "I will make it happen for you" travel consultant. I gave Lena a challenging task of booking a vacation for 60 people. Lena took... read more the challenge and turned it into a beautiful experience for everyone. I am so grateful to you connected with Sweet Bean Travels, and I look forward to booking countless vacations with them.
December 12, 2022Just got back from a vacation Lena planned for my guy and I and I couldn’t be more pleased. She didn’t miss a single detail and I love the app... read more that she sent outlining our itinerary and things to do while we were there. She also checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed before leaving and while we were there. Her services are so streamline and the planner in me was extremely satisfied. I can’t wait to book another one with her!
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I will never travel again without Sweet Bean. Lena is incredibly professional, responsive + patient even when my travel plans were evolving in real time. Lena is key... read more to making my sabbatical beyond my wildest dreams + ensure my flights, accommodations + excursion were exactly what I wanted. The travel app kept me + my family up to date on my whereabouts even in the most remote places. Whether for business or personal travel I won't leave home without Sweet Bean!
May 12, 2023I've worked with my share of travel consultants, but Lena's the best to do it - hands down! From the moment I met her she was responsive, friendly, and informative... read more - always going above and beyond. She's not just a "travel agent" but truly a concierge who cares for her clients and genuinely wants to make sure they are informed, educated, and have a memorable experience. I love how easy it is to ask questions, send messages, and make payments all in one place. On my recent trip to Mexico, Lena called and texted me at the airport and at various points during the trip. I felt like she was right there with me! She's never going to lose me as a client. 🙂
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