Travel Advisor
Laura Vander Neut
She/Her
Expertise
- Southern CA,
- Western Europe,
- Southwest USA,
- Family Travel,
- Off-the-Beaten Path
Based in
Southern California
Profile details
About
A SoCal-based travel lover on a mission to find the best local pastry at any given travel destination.
Travel style
From locally guided city tours to chatting up the owner of the road-side farm stand, my goal is to discover the heart and soul of a place and its people. My typical travel day includes a morning activity like a hike or museum tour, afternoon people watching at a local park, and happy hour with a great view!
Laura 's travel guides & trip reports
4 Days in Alentejo, Portugal
Culture & Exploration in Delft: Family Friendly Recommendations
An Architecture Lover’s Guide to Selecting a Hotel in Shanghai
Favorite hotels
Terranea Resort
Oceanfront resort with Californian coastal vibes featuring spacious bungalows, villas and casitas as well as unparalleled service for a long weekend at the nature front.
Fora Perks
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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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$60 daily breakfast credit for two.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Lumiares Hotel & Spa
An all-encompassing homage to the arts and crafts of Portugal housed in one elegant, 5-star hotel and spa.
Fora Perks
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Hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Canal House - part of A Curious Group of Hotels
Stylish boutique property overlooking the Keizersgracht canal with chic rooms.
Fora Perks
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Activity credit.
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Daily breakfast.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
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$X food / beverage
Laura 's travel photos
Laura 's reviews
Laura is incredible. This is the second trip I’ve booked with her, and I will be booking with her for future travel. She is knowledgeable, provides options, responsive and efficient. Five stars is not enough.
- Jordan W.
Booked travel to California
- April 2024
This is one of most on top of it travel agents. Laura was available at any time to help me with so many issues. When we got in the hotel they were charging me a completely different price and because I had Laura who did all the booking, I was able to immediately contact her and she made all the adjustments due to the hotels discrepancy. She was amazing and I will always recommend her for any of your travel experiences. Thank you Laura for always being willing to go above and beyond our expectations as a travel agent. Too bad the Hotel wasn't as wonderful! YOU were though
- Gina S.
Booked travel to Kauai
- March 2024
Laura saved us! Our flight was canceled, and we were ready for a basic, quiet place to sleep in advance of catching our re-booked, very early flight home. She found a place that checked the boxes, and made it easy after our hours of airport stress.
- Christina B.
Booked travel to Los Angeles
- March 2024
It couldn't be easier than working with Laura. We have already looked at other vacations with her and have referred her to a number of friends and family. Save yourself the headache and have her help you find some added perks!
- Michael M.
Booked travel to Kaua'i
- November 2023
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