Lifestyle, Travel & Art Project Management

Based in Cascais, Alexandra helps international clients manage lifestyle, travel, art and design projects in Portugal and across Europe.

Black-and-white portrait of Alexandra Zhukova in a gallery-like interior

About

Calm coordination for projects that need judgment, access and care.

Alexandra Zhukova is based in Cascais, Portugal, and works with international clients across lifestyle, travel, art, design and culture-related projects.

Her background includes eight years working directly with business owners and Forbes-list / high-net-worth individuals, with experience spanning personal and executive assistance, project management, gallery management, collectors, art-world environments and international settings.

She helps clients coordinate complex personal projects with discretion, cultural judgment, trusted contacts and calm execution.

Alexandra overlooking a terraced Douro valley landscape
View over a historic Lisbon square and cultural buildings

Services

Three focused areas of support.

Each engagement is shaped around the client, the context and the level of coordination required.

01

Lifestyle Management

High-level coordination for personal projects, home matters and settling into Portugal.

  • Household setup, decorators, designers, contractors and repairs
  • Trusted local specialists, family logistics, staff, nannies and pet care
  • Private events, family occasions and horse-related coordination where relevant
  • Portugal real estate orientation and introductions through trusted contacts

Legal, tax, visa, medical, investment and licensed real estate advice are not offered.

02

Private Travel Coordination

Thoughtful travel planning for Portugal and, when appropriate, broader European itineraries.

  • Custom itineraries, boutique hotels, private villas and historic properties
  • Restaurants, cultural travel, art-focused travel and family travel
  • Destination research, local recommendations and special access experiences
  • Logistics before and during the trip when agreed, with trusted partners as needed
03

Art, Design & Culture

Cultural project support informed by gallery, collector and international art-world experience.

  • Gallery visits, artist studio visits and exhibition recommendations
  • Art sourcing, acquisition support and introductions to art professionals
  • Cultural itineraries, design and craft experiences, art fairs and foundations
  • Interior design project coordination with decorators, makers and specialists

How I Work

A structured process, kept discreet.

  1. 01

    Initial Request

    Share the project, context, location and desired timing in a short note.

  2. 02

    Conversation & Scope

    Clarify priorities, sensitivities, decision points and the level of involvement needed.

  3. 03

    Research & Planning

    Map options, contacts, routes and practical steps before coordination begins.

  4. 04

    Coordination & Delivery

    Manage introductions, logistics, timing and follow-through with calm execution.

Selected Projects

Selected recent projects carried out for Forbes-list clients.

Quiet Atlantic beach prepared for private leisure travel

Family Travel Concierge | French Riviera

Month-long Riviera stay for an international family

Managed family villa sourcing, rental negotiations, staff recruitment, personalized itineraries and daily logistics for adults and children during a month-long stay on the French Riviera.

Alexandra spent the first week on-site overseeing operations and refining each detail to ensure smooth execution of the curated programme. The family returned the following year to repeat the experience.

Coastal Portuguese village with cliffside homes and Atlantic waves

Luxury Residential Project Management

Bespoke furniture for a luxury penthouse

Managed procurement, delivery and installation of custom-made furniture for a luxury penthouse interior, coordinating production with an artisanal Italian luxury manufacturer.

Alexandra conducted weekly factory visits, with full days spent on the factory floor, to assure quality control before shipment and reduce costly revisions and delays.

She arranged contractor visits to the client to ensure flawless installation, then personally coordinated on-site work so each piece integrated smoothly within the wider project timeline.

Ornate Lisbon fountain near jacaranda trees and historic architecture

Art & Collectible Design Advisory

Collection strategy for a newly completed residence

Advised a private client on expanding and integrating an art and collectible design collection into a new residence, beginning with a review of existing works and a display strategy for artworks and objects throughout the home.

The project included custom display solutions for selected pieces, research, gallery visits and acquisitions through leading art fairs and collectible design galleries in France, resulting in a cohesive collection shaped around the client and the architecture.

Contact

Send an Initial Request

Every project starts with a short initial description. Share what you are planning, where it is based and the timing you have in mind.

Details submitted through the form are used only to respond to the enquiry.