Travel Advisor

Lisa Helms

She/Her

Expertise

New Orleans,
San Francisco,
All-Inclusive Travel,
Beaches

Based in

New Orleans, Louisiana

Travel Advisor

Lisa Helms

Profile details

About

Being a part of a military family, I’ve been lucky enough to have traveled to all 50 states in the US. I’m lucky enough to live in one of my favorite cities, New Orleans. To say I love Mardi Gras would be an understatement. Follow my adventures...I’m excited to help you plan yours!

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Travel style

My travel style is casual and flexible. Whether living my best life in a five-star resort or traveling on a budget, I truly believe that every day should be an adventure! If it’s the beach, I want to take in the sun and the sand and spend the early morning hours taking in the beautiful sunrise while searching for seashells. If the city is calling my name, I make sure to visit all the “must-see” places, while ending the day enjoying a great cocktail and great food with a fantastic view.

Lisa's travel guides & trip reports

Trip Report

Our First Taste of Jamaica at Sandals Royal Caribbean

We made our first trip to Jamaica and the Sandals Royal Caribbean resort. The best part of this resort is you also get privileges at nearby Montego Bay so it’s like getting two resorts for the price...

A parade float with a depiction of a dragon and castle

Guide

Local’s Weekend During Mardi Gras

A little known secret of the weekend before the weekend leading up to Fat Tuesday is “local’s weekend”. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the season when it’s a little less busy, especially if you ...

Clusters of dark, purple grapes and green leaves growing on the vine in a vineyard.

Guide

A Solo Guide to 2 days in Napa Valley & Sonoma County California

After spending a few years living in the San Francisco Bay Area, whenever I get the opportunity to go back, even if it's just for a couple of days, I make sure to take time to travel up to Napa...

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Favorite hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

A grand and intimate hotel perched atop a rugged oceanside bluff in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring a rejuvenating spa and an array of local activities.

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.

NOPSI Hotel New Orleans

Upscale hotel in a 1920s building with relaxed rooms around the corner from the French Quarter.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & late check-out whenever possible.

Columns

Set in an 1883 mansion, this beloved hotel features elegant rooms and suites in New Orleans' Garden District.

Fora Perks

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$25 hotel credit.
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Welcome treat in room on arrival.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Lisa's travel photos

Posing for a photo with the Golden Gate Bridge in view

Posing for a photo by a Jazz Festival Billboard

Beautiful view from the balcony in Sandals

Beautiful view of a beach Resort in Sandals

Posing for a photo with a man dressed as Mardi Gras

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Lisa's reviews

Lisa makes planning a trip so easy. It can be hard to know where to book to get the next experience, but Lisa helped us so much, especially during Mardi Gras. The hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. Next time I travel, I'm calling Lisa first!

Allison M.
Booked travel to New Orleans
March 2025

Lisa is phenomenal! She asked all the right questions on what we wanted to do while in Houston and she provided the perfect location and accommodations for our needs. I will definitely keep her in mind for our travel plans.

Diana De Leon H.
Booked travel to Houston
August 2024

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