Explore With Laura

09/03/2026

Wanderlust Wednesday!

Tahiti is calling. Now is the perfect time to answer.
Receive up to $1,000 USD in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on all 2026 and 2027 Paul Gauguin Cruises when you book by October 31, 2026.
Use your shipboard credit to make your journey even more memorable with indulgent spa treatments, unforgettable shore excursions, in the onboard boutique, or on a special bottle of w**e shared against a breathtaking Tahitian sunset.

Let's start planning your French Polynesian escape before this special ends!

08/18/2026

Testimonial Tuesday 🎉
A friend from my sons elementary school days traveled on a Rhine River cruise with an extra day in Amsterdam and a few days in Prague after the cruise. I appreciate her business and kind words.

08/12/2026

Just left Virtuoso Travel Week and wow—what a week! ✈️🌎✨
So many great conversations, new connections, amazing travel partners, and LOTS of inspiration for future adventures. I’m heading home with plenty of ideas (and a very long list of places I now want to visit 😉).

Feeling grateful for the people I met, the experiences I had, and all the exciting things I get to bring back to my clients. And I even met Andrew McCarthy who was one of the presenters during our professional development meetings!

Here’s to new connections, new possibilities, and plenty of travel inspiration! 🥂
Until next time, Virtuoso! ✈️

07/28/2026

The first three days of our trip were spent sailing aboard the Holland America Zaandam,one of the smallest ships in their fleet. We enjoyed the spa, an evening of fine dining, and breathtaking scenery along the way.
In Juneau, we visited a summer training camp for Iditarod sled dogs, where we learned about the dogs and their training, took a thrilling ride, and even got to meet some adorable puppies.
Our final stop in Alaska was Skagway, where we boarded the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad and crossed into Canada, ending the day in Whitehorse, Yukon.
So far, we’ve been lucky with amazing weather! 🌅🕶️

07/23/2026

Vancouver is still feeling the afterglow of hosting some of the FIFA World Cup games. 🏟️⚽️
For the next 10 days I will be traveling with Holland America on a cruise-tour through Alaska and Canada. 3 days on board and 7 days on land. Excited to explore new cities and experience new adventures!

07/10/2026

I love getting messages like this from my clients as they explore new destinations! Wishing them a safe and beautiful adventure!
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07/01/2026

Can you believe we're already halfway through 2026?! 🥹 The first half of the year flew by — literally — with the most incredible client trips, and this was one for the books!

My clients recently returned from two weeks in Spain & Portugal and this is what they had to say:

06/25/2026

This is so true! Just had clients upgraded because I knew the hotel manager and sales team and they looked after them during their stay.

The best travel experiences don’t begin at check-in.

They begin years earlier. Through relationships built with the people behind the world’s leading hotels, cruise lines, and travel partners.

For more than 70 years, Santa Barbara Travel has built those relationships so our clients experience the difference before they ever arrive.

It’s never just about booking a room. It’s about knowing where you’ll be best cared for, who to call when plans change, and having advocates who genuinely know the destinations and the people behind them.
That’s the value of working with a team that’s been earning trust around the world for generations.

Because great travel isn’t just about where you go.

It’s about who helps get you there.

05/31/2026

I just spent four unforgettable days in Chania 🇬🇷
From wandering through the charming Venetian old town and discovering hidden local gems on a food tour, to soaking in the unreal turquoise waters of Balos Lagoon — every moment felt like it could have been on a postcard.
I stayed at the new JW Marriott where the views were divine and the food was fresh and thoughtfully presented. The view from my room was incredible!
The perfect finale: a traditional Cretan summer celebration filled with music, laughter, incredible local flavors, and a beautifully curated w**e pairing dinner hosted by a talented sommelier. 🍷✨
Crete has a way of slowing you down and making you savor every bite, every sunset, and every conversation. I was lucky to have had a great group of Travel Advisors to have shared this experience with.

05/27/2026

The first part of my trip was spilt between the iconic Minos Palace and the gorgeous Minos Art Hotel in Agios Nikolaos — both set on that impossibly blue water with views that made every morning feel like a dream. One of the highlights was sailing out to Spinalonga🏴 —
This tiny fortified island off the coast of Crete holds centuries of history, from Venetian defenses to its poignant past as a l***r colony. Walking its stone paths feels like stepping back in time.
Then came the evenings…delicious food created with local herbs, olive oils and w**e, while the raki was flowing freely. On the last night we were able to enjoy a traditional Cretan night with live music and folk dancing.
Agios Nikolaos, is a charming, sun-drenched gem!