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Travel Designed to Restore, Recharge and Reconnect
I specialize in planning and delivering uplifting, unique, and memorable vacations for working moms and their families to escape the unavoidable stresses of life. With my first-hand experience as a full-time working wife and mom, intuitive understanding and exceptional listening skills, I craft personalized itineraries or hand-select perfect hotel accommodations that allow you to relax, reconnect, and be reminded of the absolute beauty of your life without the day-to-day chaos/swirl.
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Imagine not having to lift a finger.
Let me guess, you are currently reading this page dreaming of an escape while also scheduling a kid's appointment, responding to a work email, trying to remember if you moved the wet clothes to the dryer, working to find a sitter for a long overdue date night and hearing the dog bark at the Instacart driver who just saved your life with groceries on the porch. You give your all every single day for everyone else and it's time to let someone else give their all for you.
Imagine your only job is packing your suitcase (I mean, I can't do it ALL for you!). You get to show up as your best self and lean into relaxing because it's ALL taken care of. Your needs are anticipated throughout the trip, you get to be present and make memories, and you return home with all the good feelings.
You won’t need a vacation from the vacation
Let me give you the gift of time, because yours is so precious.
You know the feeling you get when you finally hire someone to clean your house or deliver your groceries and your only regret is not outsourcing these things sooner? Don't make that mistake again by waiting too long to ask for help planning that much needed trip….go ahead and outsource your travel planning to an expert so you can focus your precious time on the things that matter most to you.
It’s time to hand over the planning to me.
Benefits of working with Laura Young Travel
1. You get a full-service dedicated travel advisor - ME. You are not just a random person on the other end of a 1-800 number, you are my #1 priority to ensure all your travel desires come true!
2. You get a trip itinerary as unique as you. Gone are the days of booking a trip online that looked great but when you showed up you were completely underwhelmed. I personally craft a trip for you with pre-vetted accommodations, curated experiences and best in class partners around the world so you have confidence your hard-earned money is delivering a trip that will exceed your expectations.
3. Special perks and benefits. I have access to all the top hotel programs as well as Virtuoso® that I can pass along to you - this includes perks such as free daily breakfast, room upgrades based on availability, resort/spa credits, early check-in/check-out based on availability and more.
4. Digital itinerary right in the palm of your hand. You will have access to your itinerary and all travel documents in an app right on your mobile phone. No more scouring your email trying to find that reservation you think you made – it’s all in one place!
5. Ongoing support. Not only will you receive best-in-class support from me throughout the process, you will also have access to on-the-ground support from my pre-vetted and preferred partners 24/7 wherever you are traveling.
Travel for Whatever Feeling You are Craving
Are you craving a romantic getaway with your partner where you can talk without interruption and remember why you love doing life together?
Are you longing for time with your kids where you don't have to say "I can't right now, I have to work" so you can be engaged and present and share in fun adventures you will talk about for years to come?
Do you need time by yourself to be in your own thoughts, read a good book, go to a yoga class and not talk to anyone for an entire weekend?
Does your heart desire time to catch up with girlfriends so you can feel seen and heard in all your shared life joys and struggles all over a glass of wine?
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What type of adventure is your soul longing for?
Kind Words from Beautiful Clients
"Laura helped me plan a surprise trip for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary in Old Quebec, Canada. As we honeymooned there, I wanted to make sure we would have new experiences and she made sure to provide an itinerary that did just that. I’m so grateful for her services as it made everything easy for planning and a delightful vacation!"
- Amelia
"Thank you for the great job you have done with planning our trip to Italy. It didn't take you long to put together everything we wanted to see & do, as well as, put in a few special 'extras' that we hadn't considered. And the best part is that you kept it within our budget! We can't wait to tell you about our adventures when we return. Thanks again!"
- Steve & Cheryl
"Laura Young is a top-tier travel advisor! She asked my husband and I multiple thought-provoking questions to make sure she knew exactly what we wanted. Her personalized touch, communication skills, and thorough research was just what we were looking for to plan our 25th wedding anniversary celebration trip to Switzerland and the Netherlands!"
- Jackie
You deserve to live out your dreams
The sooner we connect, the closer you are to making those vacation dreams a reality.
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MY SIGNATURE PLANNING PROCESS:
Here’s what you can expect when working with me:
Let’s get to know each other
After you complete your travel questionnaire, we will connect for a complimentary travel consult call where we can get to know one another. I will ask you lots of questions to really understand what it is that you want and need in a trip. This is the time for you to share all of your travel dreams and desires as well as your dislikes so I have all the necessary information to craft your perfect itinerary. During this call, I will also share with you more about my services and what you can expect when working with me.
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I design with you in mind
This is where I work my magic. I will take all of the valuable information you shared with me during our travel consult and craft your custom itinerary. Each trip that I craft is uniquely yours based on your budget, preferences, timeline, travelers and more. I will deliver your custom itinerary to you with a goal to nail it on the first try. I do realize there are always times that the trip details need to be tweaked, so we can iterate the itinerary up to 3 times until it’s perfect.
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It’s time to make it official
Now that we’ve finalized your perfect escape, I’ll get everything booked and confirm all of your arrangements. This is where the giddiness takes over and you get to daydream about your upcoming getaway (good luck trying to stop thinking of your incredible trip.) As we approach your departure date I’ll be connecting with you again to put the finishing touches on your trip including finalizing any restaurant or spa reservations – I did mention I would handle it all, didn’t I?
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Your escape begins
It’s time to pack your bags and take off on your personalized paradise. With your itinerary and all of your travel documents right in the palm of your hand (via an app I’ll provide) you can confidently depart knowing it’s all been taken care of. You will have in-country support for anything that may arise while you are traveling and I’ll be there to help every step of the way. I will also be in touch when you return to ensure everything was perfect, and start helping you think about what escape I can deliver for you next.
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Schedule your complimentary consultation call today.
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Why do you charge a fee?
I charge a fee to plan your trips because I'm providing you incredible service and value! You wouldn't expect your hairdresser to complete your cut and color for free, would you?! I'll be investing time and effort into researching and planning an incredible trip uniquely for you. Additionally, I’ll be providing high-touch support throughout the entire process! You can find my fee structure here.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQS
What locations do you plan trips to?
I can plan your trip to just about anywhere! I am an independent affiliate of Gifted Travel Network - a Virtuoso® Member, which gives me access to pre-vetted and preferred partners around the world. No matter where you want to go or what you want to do, you will have not only a dedicated travel advisor (ME) helping you, but also an in-destination preferred partner to ensure your trip is executed flawlessly!
How long does it take for you to build a trip itinerary?
As soon as you pay the planning fee, I get to work! The average time to return your itinerary is 2 weeks, sometimes sooner and sometimes longer depending on the trip length and complexity. Each trip is completely custom, so the process takes time to ensure a perfectly crafted unique trip is delivered for you. Once we review the initial itinerary, we can make tweaks and adjust to ensure it's perfect, but my goal is always to nail it on the first try!
What if I just need a hotel?
I can help! If you know what hotel you want and don't require hotel research, I can book that for you complimentary. Because of my partnership with Virtuoso ® as well as my alignment to all the major hotel programs, if you book with me, I can almost always pass on perks like $100 property credits to use on food or the spa, free daily breakfast, as well as room upgrades, and early check-in/late check-out based on availability. These perks aren’t typically offered if you book yourself.
Do I need travel insurance?
While it's not required, I highly recommend that you get it and don't sweat - I’ll help you find the right coverage! Just like having insurance for your home or car, you want to protect your trip investment and any medical situations that come up while traveling. Did you know that your U.S. health care plans almost never extend to your international travels? Life is full of unexpected surprises, and being covered when one of those surprises pops up will ensure you are going into your trip stress free as you know you are covered!
