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LIFE IS A COLLECTION OF EXPERIENCES.  I HELP YOU BRING HOME SOME OF YOUR MOST MEMORABLE ONES. 
​River and Barge Cruises ~ Premium, Luxury, Adventure, Expedition and Yacht Style Cruises
​Culture Focused Private or Small Group Land Tours and Safaris ~ Villas ~ Custom Trips

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING!

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Great trip!  I am spoiled and love the smaller ship and its smaller adventures.  The ship, service, people and excursions 
were all top notch and such fun.  We were able to meet a couple of awesome travelers that had very similar interests.
We had such fun.  Thanks for all you did to make the trip outstanding.  Top rating from me. ~ Mary | Scottsdale

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We went to the Galapagos Islands with a family group of 7.  Laurie was the perfect travel planner for us!  She took the time to understand what I wanted, researched all options, presented them in a comprehensive and easy way, was ALWAYS available for questions, helped us navigate every hiccup, answered every question and most important, helped us navigate canceled flights in Miami.  Without her I doubt we would have made it to our ship.  I highly recommend Laurie and am sure we will be using her services in the future!  ~ Linda | Denver

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 I had the pleasure of working with Laurie on our dream vacation to Italy.  We were not sure what we were really
looking for other than seeing Venice and exploring Italy.  Laurie asked questions to learn about what we wanted
to see and do.  She was absolutely amazing and gave us suggestions until we found the one we loved.  Laurie took
​care of everything and was there every step of the way!  She helped us book the trip of a lifetime.    ~  Jessy | Tucson

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Laurie was amazing to work with. She sold us on going to Alaska for our Honeymoon and we are so glad she did.  Laurie was extremely detailed and on top of all of our plans. She made sure we had all of the things arranged that we didn't think of.  Laurie went beyond to answer any questions we had and when there was mix up with one of our excursions she handled it so we didn't have to.  I would highly recommend Laurie to anyone looking for a travel advisor.  She truly cares about the experience her clients have.  If anyone is even thinking about doing an Alaskan cruise, I would say DO IT while you can.  So much to see and do and vast amount of untouched land and beauty that surrounds you - it's unlike anything I've experienced.  Thank you again for all of your help!   ~ Carrie | Scottsdale

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Laurie is awesome!! We’ve been working with her since 2016 and are so blessed to have met her on a cruise. She
​ loves what she does and it shows through her customer service & ability to personalize your travel.  ~  Kim | Orlando

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The Rhine River cruise was a trip of a lifetime for us!  Thank you again for helping us
​navigate through all the challenges.  Fabulous memories to enjoy.  ~ Lorena | Sun City

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Laurie helped me plan the trip of a lifetime, a river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. Even with the challenges from the pandemic, my plans fell into place without a hitch. From the 14 days of sunshine (did Laurie throw that perfect weather in?) to the amazing sights and delicious food, Laurie helped me every step of the way to assure me a vacation I will remember for a lifetime!  ~ Karen | Scottsdale

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HOSTED & FEATURED SMALL SHIP VOYAGES
Come explore the world and forge new friendships on my hosted sailings or with like minded travelers on featured special amenity trips.
 Amazing Elbowroom Inspired Travel!

Cruising on small ships - crowd free experiences with the luxury of space.  This guide provides an unbiased look at the different types of small ship cruise travel - on the canals and rivers and on the seas.  Inside  you'll find a rundown of each style - what you can expect on board, on shore and answers to frequent questions about small ship cruising including what experiences may be right for you.
Ready for your next adventure? It's easy to get started with stress-free travel planning...

STEP 1: LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
We begin with a complimentary, no obligation ​call about your vacation desires to discover how I can help you.  When you decide to work with me,  we'll discuss in depth your preferences, travel style and expectations needed to deliver the best experiences for your trip. 

STEP 2: CUSTOMIZED ITINERARY
I take care the leg work, curating the best options and collaborating with you to refine the details on one proposal until you are thrilled with all the components of your trip.  Once we have the ideal itinerary, you relax and count down the days to your exciting adventure while I take care of the bookings and logistics.

STEP 3: PEACE OF MIND VACATION
Enjoy your time away knowing we are with you every step of the way, even while traveling. Simply call or email me if you need assistance.  

STEP 4: CONNECTING WHEN YOU RETURN 
Upon your return, I want to hear all about your experiences, your stories, what you loved and what, if anything, you would do differently the next time.  And don't forget the pictures! 
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With services that go far beyond simply booking travel.  

Travel planning can be a daunting task - stressful, time consuming and at times complicated.   But rest assured, it doesn't need to be this way.  Working with a professional like Lakama Luxury Travel makes travel planning easy and stress-free. 

Working for you, I put your needs and interests, your definition of luxury, front and center, while weaving my extensive industry network, connections, knowledge and professional insights into every plan.  Services go far beyond simply booking your travel.  

ELBOWROOM INSPIRED, DELICIOUSLY FREE FROM CROWDS VACATIONS​​
Get inspired by the possibilities - on the rivers, the seas and land journeys.

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