Lara Kudryk Traska
Based in Maryland, USA
Lara Kudryk Traska
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My Story
Travel Advisor curating unforgettable journeys that balance luxury and an elevated experience with discovery and an eye for value.
Travel Style
I’m all about creating travel experiences that transcend the ordinary, with personalized itineraries that are unique and totally unforgettable. From stylish boutique hotels to exclusive resorts, all planned around amazing meals, must-see sights and hidden gems.
My itineraries seamlessly blend budget-savvy tactics with splurge-worthy experiences, ensuring you get the most from your travel investment. Whether it’s exploring ancient ruins, discovering the best local restaurants and shops or relaxing on gorgeous beaches, I’m here to craft an experience that’s all about you. Let’s get packing!
Reviews (7)
Jennifer F.
about 1 month ago
Lara is the best trip organizer. She is knowledgable and patient. She has a gift for making people feel taken care of. At any time she was available before, during and after the trip to answer questions or change an arrangement at a moments notice. I do not know how she fit us in to her full schedule. She is a sophisticated person herself and she adds a personal and thoughtful touch to planning her clients vacations. When we got to our hotel room we found a personal card and special cookies, wishing us a wonderful stay in Ottawa from Lara. She has a gift (that she shares with her clients)!
Christina W.
7 months ago
Lara is the best! We were planning a girls' reunion trip to Paris, and Lara offered her expertise. She is knowledgeable, intuitive, and listens to our needs. She provided excellent options for hotel stays and experiences, as well as ideas for daily activities. She found us a fabulous apartment in a great neighborhood in Paris for us to spend time together at a reasonable price point. Lara also provided multiple hotel options in different neighbourhoods around Paris that suited our preferences for those of us arriving early and staying longer after the reunion. The hotel she booked for me after the reunion was great. It was centrally located near areas we wanted to explore, and the service and rooms were perfect for us. We also benefited from Lara's Fora perks by booking with her. It made us feel so special. Lara is a dream to work with, and she made our girls' trip super easy and stress-free by doing all the hard work for us. I highly recommend Lara and will definitely use her to plan our next adventure!
Renata T.
8 months ago
Lara was amazing!!!!!! Our trip required many trains & hotels in different cities and she did a great job figuring out the pace and finding the right hotels. She suggested city highlights that were very nice to have. Lara was very quick to provide multiple hotel options and answered my questions quickly. I would highly recommend Lara for booking a trip!!!!!!!
Robert B.
10 months ago
Lara was excellent and knew what to do at every stop, including recommendations on excursions and dining. Made our trip super easy.
Jennifer F.
almost 2 years ago
My experience of Lara as a travel advisor is that she is knowledgeable, intuitive and fun to collaborate with. I can tell she loves to travel and that she has done a lot of it herself. She booked us at a downtown hotel in Seattle and found us the hotel with the most value for our needs - local, safe, and affordable for traveling with two teenagers. She is very accommodating and responded quickly with a positive solution to a last minute change to our reservation. We received a follow up call after our vacation to make sure we had the experience we wanted. She was helpful booking us a fishing trip in Victoria when the only guides we could find were double the price. She did her best to help out with the big and small details we requested. I recommend a call with Lara be your first stop when booking a vacation. I will definitely use her expertise again! Thanks Lara.
Jennifer F.
about 1 month ago
Lara is the best trip organizer. She is knowledgable and patient. She has a gift for making people feel taken care of. At any time she was available before, during and after the trip to answer questions or change an arrangement at a moments notice. I do not know how she fit us in to her full schedule. She is a sophisticated person herself and she adds a personal and thoughtful touch to planning her clients vacations. When we got to our hotel room we found a personal card and special cookies, wishing us a wonderful stay in Ottawa from Lara. She has a gift (that she shares with her clients)!
Christina W.
7 months ago
Lara is the best! We were planning a girls' reunion trip to Paris, and Lara offered her expertise. She is knowledgeable, intuitive, and listens to our needs. She provided excellent options for hotel stays and experiences, as well as ideas for daily activities. She found us a fabulous apartment in a great neighborhood in Paris for us to spend time together at a reasonable price point. Lara also provided multiple hotel options in different neighbourhoods around Paris that suited our preferences for those of us arriving early and staying longer after the reunion. The hotel she booked for me after the reunion was great. It was centrally located near areas we wanted to explore, and the service and rooms were perfect for us. We also benefited from Lara's Fora perks by booking with her. It made us feel so special. Lara is a dream to work with, and she made our girls' trip super easy and stress-free by doing all the hard work for us. I highly recommend Lara and will definitely use her to plan our next adventure!
Renata T.
8 months ago
Lara was amazing!!!!!! Our trip required many trains & hotels in different cities and she did a great job figuring out the pace and finding the right hotels. She suggested city highlights that were very nice to have. Lara was very quick to provide multiple hotel options and answered my questions quickly. I would highly recommend Lara for booking a trip!!!!!!!
Robert B.
10 months ago
Lara was excellent and knew what to do at every stop, including recommendations on excursions and dining. Made our trip super easy.
Travel ideas (3)

Canals, Culture and Connection: A Mother-Daughter Amsterdam Adventure
Amsterdam might not be the first place you think of for a mother-daughter trip, but this small, walkable and very approachable city — with its picturesque canals, tulip gardens, incredible art museums and world-class dining — turned out to be an ideal destination to celebrate a milestone birthday with my mom.

Canals, Culture and Connection: A Mother-Daughter Amsterdam Adventure
Amsterdam might not be the first place you think of for a mother-daughter trip, but this small, walkable and very approachable city — with its picturesque canals, tulip gardens, incredible art museums and world-class dining — turned out to be an ideal destination to celebrate a milestone birthday with my mom.

5 Day Getaway to Sunny Malaga, Spain
Sunny skies, palm fringed beaches, plus loads of culture and incredible food make Malaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain a happy discovery for a romantic couple’s weekend, girlfriend getaway or adventure filled vacation with teens.

5 Day Getaway to Sunny Malaga, Spain
Sunny skies, palm fringed beaches, plus loads of culture and incredible food make Malaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain a happy discovery for a romantic couple’s weekend, girlfriend getaway or adventure filled vacation with teens.

Wanderlust in Paris: A Solo Female Traveler’s Guide
Paris, with its enchanting ambiance, iconic landmarks and charming cafés, is a dream destination. It's also a perfect destination for a solo female traveler. While I have loved traveling here with my husband, and taking a family vacation to France with the boys, you really get to experience the city in a different (and wonderful) way when traveling alone. This spring, I had another chance to have the city all to myself! Here's how to make the most of your solo adventure in the City of Light.

Wanderlust in Paris: A Solo Female Traveler’s Guide
Paris, with its enchanting ambiance, iconic landmarks and charming cafés, is a dream destination. It's also a perfect destination for a solo female traveler. While I have loved traveling here with my husband, and taking a family vacation to France with the boys, you really get to experience the city in a different (and wonderful) way when traveling alone. This spring, I had another chance to have the city all to myself! Here's how to make the most of your solo adventure in the City of Light.

Canals, Culture and Connection: A Mother-Daughter Amsterdam Adventure
Amsterdam might not be the first place you think of for a mother-daughter trip, but this small, walkable and very approachable city — with its picturesque canals, tulip gardens, incredible art museums and world-class dining — turned out to be an ideal destination to celebrate a milestone birthday with my mom.

Canals, Culture and Connection: A Mother-Daughter Amsterdam Adventure
Amsterdam might not be the first place you think of for a mother-daughter trip, but this small, walkable and very approachable city — with its picturesque canals, tulip gardens, incredible art museums and world-class dining — turned out to be an ideal destination to celebrate a milestone birthday with my mom.

5 Day Getaway to Sunny Malaga, Spain
Sunny skies, palm fringed beaches, plus loads of culture and incredible food make Malaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain a happy discovery for a romantic couple’s weekend, girlfriend getaway or adventure filled vacation with teens.

5 Day Getaway to Sunny Malaga, Spain
Sunny skies, palm fringed beaches, plus loads of culture and incredible food make Malaga on the Costa del Sol in Spain a happy discovery for a romantic couple’s weekend, girlfriend getaway or adventure filled vacation with teens.

Wanderlust in Paris: A Solo Female Traveler’s Guide
Paris, with its enchanting ambiance, iconic landmarks and charming cafés, is a dream destination. It's also a perfect destination for a solo female traveler. While I have loved traveling here with my husband, and taking a family vacation to France with the boys, you really get to experience the city in a different (and wonderful) way when traveling alone. This spring, I had another chance to have the city all to myself! Here's how to make the most of your solo adventure in the City of Light.

Wanderlust in Paris: A Solo Female Traveler’s Guide
Paris, with its enchanting ambiance, iconic landmarks and charming cafés, is a dream destination. It's also a perfect destination for a solo female traveler. While I have loved traveling here with my husband, and taking a family vacation to France with the boys, you really get to experience the city in a different (and wonderful) way when traveling alone. This spring, I had another chance to have the city all to myself! Here's how to make the most of your solo adventure in the City of Light.
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