Anny Chen in a hotel pool in Greece, looking out to ancient ruins
champagne coupe glasses
Anny Chen sitting at New York cafe Via Carota with cappuccino

Meet Anny Chen

Luxury Travel Concierge & Fine Wine Specialist

For the last 15 years I’ve been focused on helping clients collect the world’s most rare and highly sought-after wines.

So, with over 40 countries visited to date, my heart jumped at the chance to align all my experiences with an award-winning, tech-forward travel agency. I’ve now joined the ranks of the top Pro Advisors from Fora and am thrilled to expand my services as your Luxury Travel Concierge.

Thanks to our preferred partnerships with over 4,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, my clients are always treated as VIPs and return home with stories of personalized and unparalleled service.

Not to mention they are positively glowing from all the incredible memories made… Many revolving around food and fine wine, of course!

“Building upon a passion for matching people with wines they love, I’m thrilled to combine that instinct with the ability to curate extraordinary escapes.”

How (and where) it all began…

From my earliest memories, I've been enamored with the allure of travel.

Raised by adventurous parents in Taiwan, I boarded my first flight at the age of three and explored Singapore; then Japan a year later.
By the time I was six my family had relocated to sun-soaked Southern California, and many trips to Europe followed.

These formative experiences ignited a lifelong passion and an unending curiosity for new places.

Fast forward to the present day…

After earning a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, which opened the door to a successful career in finance, I decided it was time to take a leap of faith and dive into my soul’s passion for exquisite wines.

Dedicating the last 15 years to cultivating relationships with discerning collectors, honing in on blue chip producers, and discovering the next vinicultural gem, has been the adventure of a lifetime.

While fostering connections with esteemed winemakers worldwide, including prestigious regions like Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux, I’ve also been captivated by the boutique vintners of Sicily, Santorini, Madeira, and the Canary Islands during my personal travels.

Friends know me as a devoted epicurean…

My husband and I have orchestrated many trips around elusive reservations at celebrated restaurants like Noma in Denmark, and El Cellar de Can Roca in Spain. #wortheverypenny

But it’s not all about fine dining! I’ve made sure to sample some of the best street food in Taiwan and Thailand, and never pass up a chance to indulge at a beloved Parisian bistro (pairing Langres cheese with a glass of grower Champagne), or savor mouthwatering pintxos in San Sebastián.

luxury travel planner Anny Chen sitting on a stoop in New York City
the outside of a typical cafe in Paris

A few facts about me


I hold a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and WSET Level 3 Advanced certification.

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I’m a Founding Member of the Société des Amis du Champagne (SAC) in New York.

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Beyond these professional pursuits, I actively mentor through Batonnage, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women in wine and fostering equality in the industry.

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a person in the background pours two glasses of Moet & Chandon Champagne

As your luxury travel concierge, I’m proud to work with Fora’s network of industry partners.

“The service Anny provided was top notch! From the moment we booked our hotel, she was communicative, professional, and friendly. She made sure we had everything we needed for our trip and kept us informed of any updates along the way. Upon arriving at our hotel, we were given a room upgrade, free cocktails, as well as a welcome dessert and gift. Thank you for making our trip that much more memorable.”

– Angie