OUR STORY
Lux Group Ventures designs experiences for people who want their travel to feel meaningful, energizing, and worth the time they invest in it. Each retreat brings together a select group in destinations chosen for their beauty, culture, and depth.
Every journey is built with intention. We partner with trusted local guides and businesses so each trip supports the communities we visit while offering experiences that are authentic and one-of-a-kind.
Days are structured to maximize each destination without feeling rushed, creating a balance of activity, exploration, and time to reset so you leave feeling better than when you arrived.
The group is just as important. Each retreat brings together open, curious individuals, and the shared experience naturally leads to real connections. Many guests arrive solo and leave with lasting friendships.
This is designed for people who value how they spend their time and who they spend it with.
Every retreat is personally hosted on site, ensuring everything runs smoothly so you can stay fully present.
The impact lasts beyond the trip, with new perspectives, stronger habits, and meaningful relationships that you'll carry forever.
About the Founder
Lux Group Ventures was founded by Troy Manditch, a passionate founder whose work centers on travel, sport, and bringing interesting people together through shared experiences.
A lifelong tennis player who competed at the collegiate level, Troy has spent more than ten years coaching the sport in Boston, Southern California and Miami. That experience shaped his appreciation for the discipline, energy, and friendships that racquet sports create, which is why tennis and other athletic activities remain a central element of many Lux Group Ventures retreats.
Before launching Lux Group Ventures, Troy founded and spent four years operating an exclusive private membership community where he organized and hosted hundreds of curated events in Miami for professionals seeking genuine social connections. Through that work, he developed a strong understanding of how to bring the right people together and create environments where meaningful relationships form naturally.
Alongside his experience hosting events, Troy has spent years traveling extensively both personally and professionally, developing a deep appreciation for exceptional destinations and thoughtfully designed experiences. Today he personally researches locations, builds relationships with local partners, and carefully designs each itinerary.
From selecting unique hotels and villas to curating activities, excursions, and dining experiences, every retreat reflects a significant amount of planning, attention, and care. Troy is often present on the trips himself, ensuring that each experience runs smoothly and that guests enjoy a journey that feels seamless, active, and memorable.