Meet Lauren - Owner | Lead Travel Designer
Hi, I’m Lauren! Originally from Mississippi, I grew up in Tennessee and moved to Dallas, TX in 2013 with my husband. By day, I’m a part-time Pharmacist specializing in oncology at a large hospital here in Dallas/Fort Worth. In 2019, I discovered my passion for designing travel experiences, and what started as helping friends and family grew into a full-blown career. I’ve always loved travel, and when I became a travel advisor, everything just clicked!
What started in 2019 as helping friends and family plan trips has since grown into a full-fledged travel business built on relationships, attention to detail, and a love for discovering new places. I specialize in bespoke itineraries and elevated vacations, from honeymoons in Greece to African safaris, European rail journeys, wellness retreats in Costa Rica, and island escapes in the Caribbean and beyond.
I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and the South Pacific. Some of my favorite destinations include Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Portugal, Thailand, New Zealand, and Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, etc). I’m also a certified destination wedding and honeymoon specialist, with deep expertise in planning group celebrations and romantic getaways at luxury all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean.
During pharmacy school, I spent six weeks studying abroad in Thailand and living in Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. That experience sparked a deeper curiosity for immersive travel, and I now use that lens to design meaningful, high-touch experiences for my clients, whether they’re off-the-beaten-path or five-star and fabulous.
Thanks to my partnership with Departure Lounge and Virtuoso, I’m able to offer VIP perks at the world’s top hotels and resorts, including complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, resort credits, and more. My goal is to make your travel experience seamless, thoughtful, and extraordinary, every single time.
When I’m not designing trips, you’ll find me traveling with my husband, Jarad, and our daughter, Charlie, our little sidekick in adventure!
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Where to next? I’ve just returned from Grand Velas Boutique Resort Los Cabos, Namibia, and an Explora Journeys ocean voyage. Up next: Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta, Palm Heights in the Cayman Islands, Slovenia, and Sardinia. I’m especially excited for Vietnam in January, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht in March, and a safari through South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe in May.
Ready to start planning your next adventure? Simply fill out the contact form, and I look forward to working with you soon!
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