Travel Planning with Lauren
Elevated, effortless trips for busy families who want adventure, without the overwhelm
From Alaska's glaciers to Antarctica's ice, travel planning designed for families who want extraordinary, not exhausting
You shouldn't have to spend hours comparing cruise ships, researching shore excursions, or coordinating transportation through multiple cities. I handle every detail from selecting the right cabin to creating day-by-day guides you can actually follow, so you can focus on making memories with your family. My clients travel with confidence, knowing someone with real expertise is managing the logistics.
Specializing in:
- Alaska cruises & cruisetours (the combinations most families miss)
- Antarctica fly-cruises that skip the Drake Passage (less seasickness, more wildlife)
- Expedition cruises that balance adventure with family-friendly comfort
- Private guided tours designed around your family's pace—not a tour bus schedule
Travel Planning with Lauren
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Trusted Journeys
What Happens When Someone Else Handles the Details
Lauren's expert insights transformed our travel experience. Her personalized planning was seamless and exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended!
We tried researching and almost booked our Alaska cruise when we found Lauren. So glad we did as we almost booked a cruise we did not want! There are so many reasons to pick a cruise in Alaska and we did not understand how complicated it can be! We were able to add on a land portion too and see more of Alaska. We were nervous with all the transportation we would need to take, but Lauren made us a daily guide that we could follow that made our trip so easy. I would never have enjoyed my vacation without Lauren. She is the best.
Kate
When we came to Lauren we had a vision for our Alaskan vacation, but Lauren brought it to life. She was able to find the right cruise ship and then planned our private tour afterwards. It was everything we wanted and more. We go to see so much of Alaska and the Alaska railroad was not on our list, but Lauren suggested it - BEST suggestion ever. We had an amazing time and booked again with Lauren!
Tony
We had the best time in Alaska...especially the land portion! Honestly, we can't thank you enough! We would have never been able to plan all that! There were so many details and the daily itinerary for such a long trip helped so much! All my vacations will be booked through you! Such attention to detail!
Andrea
Working With A Travel Advisor
Do I really need a travel advisor? Can't I just book everything myself online?
You can, and plenty of people do. But if you've ever spent a weekend with fifteen browser tabs open trying to figure out which side of the ship to book or whether you need a land tour before or after your cruise, you already know the problem isn't information. It's too much information with no one to tell you which parts actually matter for your trip. I narrow it down to what fits you and build the whole thing, cruise, hotels, flights, and land portion, as one connected itinerary instead of a stack of separate bookings. I am also your one point of contact through the process. All your questions are one email or phone call away, instead of sitting on hold for hours or trusting a Facebook group (please don't).
What's the difference between booking directly with a cruise line and booking through you?
The price is generally the same. What's different is who is doing the work and who has your back if something changes. I handle the cabin selection, the timing, the pre and post night stays, and the land tour logistics, and if a sailing gets adjusted or a flight gets delayed, you have a person to call instead of a hold queue.
Do you only work with couples, or do you help families too?
I work with professional couples planning the trip they've been putting off for years, and I work with families, including multi-generational groups, who want real adventure travel and time in nature together. I also work with retirees who are ready to travel but don't want to piece it together themselves.
How far in advance should I start planning?
For Alaska, I generally recommend starting nine to twelve months out, especially if you want a specific stateroom category or a land tour on the exact dates you want. For Antarctica, twelve to eighteen months out is ideal since expedition ship space is limited. If your travel window is closer than that, reach out anyway. I can often still find good options. For mainstream cruises booking a year in advance gives you best options and pricing. For expedition cruises you want to book 2 years in advance if you what a specific sailing. For certain train experiences and National Parks a year in advance is important to get those limited reseravations.
Ready to stop planning and start packing?
From the first conversation to the final day of your journey, you’ll enjoy a beautifully planned itinerary, thoughtful details, and the peace of mind that everything has been taken care of. All you have to do is enjoy the memories.