Travel Advisor
Laura Allen
She/Her
Expertise
- Caribbean,
- US Gems,
- Southeast Road Trips,
- Mediterranean,
- Family Travel
Minimum booking Budget
$500/night
Profile details
About
A lover of warm beach towns, hotel pools and a salted rim. Mom of two girls often last in the carpool line. School psychologist turned travel junkie.
Travel style
I like slower travel with a healthy mix of activities, exploration and local eats. I believe the foundation of any good trip is a relaxing property with a gorgeous pool or stunning views and crisp sheets.
Laura's travel guides & trip reports
St. Barth's Site Visits: Le Sereno & Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf
5-Day Guide to Lisbon & the Algarve With Kids
Holiday Trip to Mendoza & Buenos Aires, Argentina
A 7-Day Sicily Itinerary
The Big Island & Oahu: Visiting Two Family Friendly Resorts in Hawai'i
Family-Friendly Vacationing in Bar Harbor, Maine
Favorite hotels
The Cloister at Sea Island
Upscale Mediterranean-style resort with posh rooms.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Rosewood Le Guanahani
Casual luxury, comfort and elegance come together at this St. Barth's escape offering two pools, a spa, an array of watersports, a fitness center, a tennis court and the Rosewood Explorers children’s club.
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.
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve
Pine Cliffs is one of the leading and award-winning Luxury and Family Resorts in Europe enjoying a spectacular, prime seafront location on the amazing coastline of the Algarve in Southern Portugal.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort 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.
Old Edwards Inn and Spa
A luxe, Relais & Chateaux spa resort in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, with strong ties to the local culture.
Laura's reviews
Amazing, loved all the follow up and communication. She helped us have our first big family adventure and we are very grateful!
- Sarah S.
Booked travel to the USA
- August 2023
Laura! The jet lag is real, as is the sincerity with which I say on behalf of all of us how much we greatly appreciate all your help, recommendations, and more throughout the process. We had a flawless trip and we were able to enjoy it to the fullest thanks in large part to how easy you made it for us to navigate, on top of how awesome the accommodations and experiences were that you and your colleagues recommended.
- Christian B.
Booked travel to Italy
- May 2023
Laura did an excellent job planning our trip to Ft. Lauderdale, through the Panama Canal on a Princess cruise, and a week on the California coast. She listened to our preferences and found accommodations that suited our budget and our personalities. She's efficient, personable, informative, and enthusiastic.
- Barbara Y.
Booked a cruise and travel to California
- February 2023
Thank you so much for your help making this getaway possible! It was so needed for my husband and me and we've come home so refreshed. The resort was absolutely amazing. We felt completely spoiled all weekend. Thank you so much for the strawberries and champagne! It was so thoughtful and was such a wonderful surprise for our first night!
- Halie C.
Booked travel to Georgia
- June 2023
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