ARBITER ADVISOR
Ally Pollema
Recognition: Condé Nast Traveler Top Specialist 2025; Ascending Arbiter (Rising Star) 2024
SPECIALTIES: Honeymoons, Adventure, Celebration, Ski & Snow, Cultural
Ally has called Southern California “home” all her life, but is an expert at seeking out adventure. As the former Editor and Creative Director of a wedding and lifestyle website, she traversed the globe to review luxury properties, venues, and honeymoon destinations, honing her ability to spot a well-crafted itinerary, thoughtful aesthetics, and unparalleled service. Today she channels her expertise, enthusiasm, and keen eye for detail into designing experiences that stay with you. Ally was recognized as one of Condé Nast Traveler‘s Top Travel Specialists 2025.
Ally is based in Newport Beach.
Meet THE ARBITER
Discover Ally's travel style and wanderlist.
Home Airport: SNA
Hotel I Wish I Lived In: Adare Manor, Ireland
On My Radar: Estelle Manor, England
Top of My Bucket List: New Zealand
Most Memorable: A hot air balloon rise at sunrise over the Masai Mara on safari in Kenya.
Never Gets Old: Hawaii
The Arbiter Hotel Portal
Powered by our network of preferred partnerships, The Arbiter Hotel Portal is how insiders self-book stays. For those who know where they want to stay and don’t need our eye on the details — but still want access to our perks— this complimentary self-service option is available for a wide range of luxury hotels around the world. By using this tool, clients have direct access to instantly book hotels and receive exclusive Arbiter Amenities, often adding hundreds of dollars in additional value:
Complimentary daily breakfast
Priority status for room upgrades, often confirmed at booking
Resort credits, starting at $100+
Additional property-specific amenities
Reservations made through The Arbiter Hotel Portal are automatically flagged as VIP to Ally and her team. To learn more, visit our FAQs page.
