My name is Ella. I'm a Chicago-based traveler and the founder of Novella Travel.
Novella is a member of Virtuoso — an invitation-only network representing the travel industry's most accomplished advisors. That membership isn't just a credential. It means our clients have access to preferred benefits, trusted properties, and a level of service that simply isn't available through standard booking channels.
Every trip I plan carries the same intention — that you come home feeling like the journey was made specifically for you. Because it was.
How We Work Together
Start with a conversation: We talk through where you want to go, how you like to travel, and what this trip means to you. That first exchange shapes everything. Whether you come with a fully formed vision or just a feeling you can't quite articulate yet, that's exactly where we begin.
Build something worth taking: I design your trip around your vision — then we refine it together until it feels exactly right.
Travel without a second thought Every detail is handled before you leave. The hotels know you're coming, the reservations are made, and the people on the ground are expecting you. All that's left is to be present for the moments you came for.
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Use the form on this page to start a conversation about your next journey and to learn about the exclusive comforts you get with Novella Travel.