After my husband retired in 2022, we returned to New York and are now raising our two beautiful children. Looking back on those years of travel and adventure, I realized my purpose: helping others find joy in discovering the world. Nothing fulfills me more than seeing someone experience a destination for the first time.

That realization led me to create Panik Luxury Travel, an affiliate of Gerling Travel, a Virtuoso agency. It’s been the most incredible adventure and I’m just getting started.

Those journeys sparked my desire to turn my passion for travel planning into a career.

Born and raised in New York, my love for travel began when I was young. After high school, a life-changing trip to Italy and Greece completely sealed the deal. I fell in love with exploring the world. Experiencing new cultures, art, architecture, people, languages, food, and traditions had me hooked.

I moved to San Francisco in 2014 to support my husband’s baseball career. That chapter gave me the chance to travel across the United States. Coming from the East Coast, one of my favorite things was hosting friends and family in the Bay Area. I loved planning every detail of their visits from sightseeing to dining, and of course, catching a game at the ballpark. During the off-seasons, we took unforgettable trips throughout the Mediterranean, Europe, China, Japan, and Africa. 

My Story

I'm a proud wife, mom of two, wine enthusiast, and luxury hotel-robe lover. My passion is creating seamless, one-of-a-kind journeys you’ll cherish forever.  

Hi there! I’m Brittany Panik