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This is the home of some of my favorite destinations, travel tips and my random travel perspectives to help inspire you for your next trip as well as help you gain perspective about the impact travel can have!

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Is a villa/house a good fit for my trip?

Last week my family traveled to Jamaica for our spring break (pictured above a view from the pool!) We have had the absolute BEST time in one of my favorite tropical destinations where we rented a villa to share with two of my favorite families. If you would have asked me any time if my […]

Family Travel, Luxury Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel Tips

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Napa Valley Travel Guide

Above is a shot from the patio while sitting at Oakville Grocery for some lunch during winery visits in 2021. While I prefer to visit as many places as I can verses repeating a destination – The Napa Valley is an exception. I have been here 5 times as an adult and it won’t be […]

Girls Trips, Luxury Travel, Travel Inspiration

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2025 Travel TO DO List

I know, I know, no one likes an assignment or more work on their plate. You are already overloaded with a TO-DO list a mile long, but I promise these reminders/tasks will ensure that well-deserved vacation goes as smoothly as possible. Keep reading below to ensure you are prepared for all of your 2025 adventures! […]

Luxury Travel, Travel Tips

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Laura Young Travel honored with Next Generation Award 2024

I am thrilled to announce that Laura Young Travel has been recognized with the prestigious Next Generation Award during my host agency, Gifted Travel Network’s (GTN) third annual End of Year Celebration! The End of the Year Celebration is a virtual event that brings together GTN advisors, partners, and team members to celebrate the collective accomplishments of […]

Luxury Travel, Travel Inspiration

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Family, Fun & Foodies in Western NC

My family just finished up a weekend in Maggie Valley, NC. I have been dying to try out the newly opened Catalooche Ranch for a few reasons. First, the property is part of the Relais & Chateaux hotel collection which focuses on small, family owned properties with food and wine at the center (yes please!) […]

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Thoughts from Laura  – Traveling is About Connection

I was reflecting this week during a killer bootcamp workout (I tend to get introspective during a workout to take my mind off the pain ☺)about the importance of connections and community. As I was suffering through a 45 second station thinking to myself that I’m done and I want to go home, the group […]

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