Advisor - Laura Ishmael

Laura Ishmael

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    Based in Orange County, California

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    English

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Europe

My Story

Hi, I'm Laura! A family travel advisor with 10+ years of experience as a family travel blogger, now helping busy families plan unforgettable, seamless trips. As a mom of two, including a daughter who uses a wheelchair, I specialize in creating memorable adventures everyone can enjoy.

Travel Style

My travel style is all about family-friendly luxury: experiences that feel magical and properties that charm both grown-ups and little ones alike. I love mixing iconic destinations with under-the-radar finds, pairing storied hotels with boutique gems, and creating itineraries that strike the perfect balance between cultural highlights, local flavor, and laid-back family fun. From dreamy hotels with thoughtful details to tours that immerse you in a destination’s story, I value travel that brings families closer together, so you can have the kinds of trips you’ll talk about for years to come.

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Reviews (7)

3 months ago

Easy and the new platform to book and select rooms worked well. Thank you!

4 months ago

Booking with Laura was a breeze. She answered all my questions, responded quickly and made sure I have all the right documentation. I was traveling for work so appreciated all the extra details I could submit for reimbursements. Will definitely book with Laura again!

5 months ago

Laura was amazing!! She was timely and thorough in her research, and found a “just right”fit for our hotel with the parameters I gave. I would not have found our perfect Rio hotel without her! She also connected us with great travel insurance which put us at ease, especially traveling to the southern hemisphere for the first time. I will absolutely work with her again during our next trip, and will be recommending her to my friends.

10 months ago

Laura Ishmael was incredible! She recommended and arranged the resort where we stayed and her recommendation was spot-on. No request or concern was too small or too big for her to handle and she did so with a (virtual) smile. She communicated constantly before, during and after our stay. She also was able to somehow substantially upgrade our accommodations which made our stay very memorable. I highly recommend Laura!

10 months ago

My kids are already begging me to book another trip through Laura! She listened to our hopes and desires for our trip and fully delivered. She made choosing our destination a breeze by presenting us with three options that each fit our family's needs. This greatly reduced the overwhelm I normally experience while planning a trip.

The whole way through it felt too good to be true, from her communicating with the resort on our behalf to make it meaningful and special for my disabled son as we celebrated his birthday, to the details of reservations and accommodation upgrades. We all felt very VIP and I loved it! During the trip, I just kept thinking how thankful I was for the experience she had created for us.

Laura's communication is easy and efficient, and she is so good at what she does! I fully recommend her services and look forward to being a repeat customer.

Travel photos

Advisor and family smiling on a sunny street corner with a pub decorated with flowers behind them
Advisor and daughter smiling side by side next to a light pink building and a red tree
Advisor and family sitting on the front steps of a townhouse on a sunny day
Advisor and family walking down the sidewalk in England on a sunny day