Travel Advisor
Katie Larsen
She/Her
Expertise
- London,
- Paris,
- NYC,
- Boutique Travel,
- Family Travel,
- Hawai'i
Based in
Chicago
Profile details
About
Travel obsessed detailed planner who is always wanderlust. Adventure seeker who wants to stop worrying about the small things and enjoy the journey.
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Travel style
You can find me telling stories of lounging all day beachside at numerous Mexican resorts, to wandering miles upon miles of big cities. Travels have included backpack train trips across Europe and mountain top family ATV adventures in Kauai. Immersing myself in local cuisines and cultures of wherever I find myself is key. Along with enjoying beautifully designed spaces and views.
Check out some of my top Chicago recs in this Journal article.
Katie 's travel guides & trip reports
Spring Family Trip to the City that Never Sleeps
Family-Friendly Adventure Spring Break in Kauai
Tulum Unveiled: A Travel Guide to Paradise
Site Inspection: The Lanesborough London
Time to be Pampered: Chicago's Best Luxury Hotels
Favorite hotels
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows - a Concept by Hyatt
A Hyatt concept of luxurious hospitality, seamlessly blending Southwestern charm with contemporary style in an oasis of tranquil bungalows.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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VIP welcome & amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Pulitzer Amsterdam
Overlooking the Prinsengracht and spanning 25 17th-century homes, this is a hotel lover’s hotel.
Fora Perks
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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Borgo San Vincenzo
Immerse yourself in Tuscan beauty and tranquility, where charming villas, rolling hills, and authentic Italian experiences create an idyllic retreat.
Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel
Upscale property overlooking Russell Square with sophisticated rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Welcome amenities.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & guaranteed late check-out.
Hôtel Adèle & Jules
Sleek property in the heart of Paris with chic rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
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Complimentary half-bottle of wine.
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Welcome treat in room on arrival.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & guaranteed late check-out.
The Rectory Hotel
Nestled within 3 acres of picturesque grounds, this country house hotel, located just 4.6 miles from Malmesbury and 8.7 miles from Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, offers 12 luxurious rooms exquisitely decorated in a blend of antique and contemporary furnishings, each boasting its own en suite bathroom.
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Katie 's reviews
Katie was wonderful and knowledgeable about Puerto Rico and the property! She recommended we stop by the Hotel El Convento for lunch or drinks. We stopped in for drinks after a food tour and some shopping in Old San Juan and had a great time at the restaurant Patio del Nispero in this beautiful hotel. Katie, thanks for all the help!
- Ann C.
Booked travel to San Juan
- April 2024
Katie is the best and my favorite.
- Kirstin I.
Booked travel to Philadelphia
- January 2024
Katie L. was super helpful planning our family trip to NYC. She was very knowledgeable about the city and provided ample recommendations for activities that I wouldn’t have had if I had booked on my own. Provided great hotel recommendation too.
- Jeffrey W.
Booked travel to New York City
- January 2024
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