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Wanderlust with Laura is a travel blog that helps travelers plan the best trips to Amsterdam and other European locations. My favorite European city to visit is Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Follow my experiences and tips for traveling in Amsterdam and Europe on my website, blog and download my free Amsterdam Bucket List PDF.
Want to see the world, but not sure where to start? Let me help you plan a fantastic itinerary, seeing all of the most important attractions and the hidden gems most tourist miss. No idea where you want to go? Let’s book a call to figure out what locations fit your travel style and share ideas. $200 per week of planning without travel points & miles, $250 per week with points & miles.
European itineraries are one of my most popular requests, and give me a way to feel connected to European life while I’m in the states. After living in Germany for a few years, I’ve spent an exhaustive time traveling Europe and using the central location to my benefit. Let the convenient train and plane travel of European locations help you accomplish your bucket list.
Our “home-away-from-home” and the European country my family feels most comfortable living and traveling in Europe. We may even move to Amsterdam in our retirement! With over a dozen trips to Amsterdam, I have created a bucket list PDF to help you plan your trip to Amsterdam. Plus read my Wanderlust with Laura blog for all the travel tips.
Credit card points and miles travel have become a popular niche in the family and personal travel market, and no longer reserved for business travel. Many families would only be able to travel locally without the free flights and hotel stays made possible with points & miles. Larger families (like mine) are able to offset the cost of 2 hotel rooms traveling in Europe or Asia. Want to try points & miles?
Destination weddings and elopements are more popular than ever and for good reason. They often fit the bride and groom’s personalities or celebrate their favorite locations. They can be less expensive too, focusing funds on a small group of friends and family or even just yourselves in a wedding & honeymoon combination… especially in a romantic European location. Consider opening a few travel credit cards to help offset some flight and hotel costs.
Popular cruising in Europe and the Mediterranean on familiar cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian or Virgin can take the guess work out of creating European itineraries and allows you to go with the flow and relax. The part travelers enjoy the most is only having to unpack once! The key to an enjoyable cruise is matching the right cruise line, with the guests and itinerary. Pair a few days in port cities like Barcelona and Rome for a balanced trip. I’d love to help make your cruise dream come true.
River cruise ships are smaller and less complex than ocean cruise ships, as they are designed to navigate narrow waterways and low bridges. This allows visitors to cruise to European port on the Rhine, Danube, Seine and Moselle Rivers. River cruise line are more than just the 55+ Viking Cruises you see on commercials. Cruise lines like Ama Waterways, Avalon, Emerald and Scenic Luxury Cruises are all great options to consider, especially to see Spring Flowers or seasonal Christmas Markets.
Cannabis tourism is the fastest growing industry and continues to grow as states and countries legalize the use of marijuana. Some countries have been cannabis connoisseurs for years, like the Dutch. Want to check out the Coffeeshop Culture of Amsterdam with a pro? Laura & Ken take take you to the best locations in town, where locals buy, but visitors are welcome to enjoy the atmosphere. We can plan coffeeshop itineraries for any interest level or number of days. Join us and see Amsterdam the way we enjoy it.
All inclusive resorts are popular in Mexico, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. But not all, All- inclusive resorts provide the same value. I’ve spent years learning about and visiting different properties. Are the Sandals Resorts, Couples Jamaica or the Hyatt Collection in Mexico right for you? Let me help you plan a romantic or family friendly all inclusive resort stay you’ll never forget!
The 6 Hawaiian Islands that travelers can visit are surprisingly unique and offer a variety of experiences and attractions, even in the same island. As a Hawaiian Island specialist, I know the geography, wildlife and attractions popular on each island and will ensure that you have all the best tours, attractions and opportunities if you book early. Hawaii is also a popular destination for Points & Miles redemptions!
Popular cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian or Virgin like to take their guests to the warm waters of the Caribbean, relax on their private islands or explore the natural environments of Alaska. Luxury and expedition cruises on brands like Exploria, Seabourn or Cunard aren’t as out of reach as many might think. The key to an enjoyable cruise is matching the right cruise line with the right guests.
Want to see the Rocky Mountains in person or check out some of the amazing National parks out West? Some see themselves driving an RV to take in Big Sky Country. Start your Colorado or Western adventure in Denver and enjoy Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier National Park or see Utah’s Mighty 5 with gorgeous red arches. Travel all the way out to California to drive the Pacific Coast Highway.
When people think of Florida they think of beaches or Disney, but the Sunshine State has a lot more to offer and enjoy. From educational museums, pristine shorelines, chilly natural spring pools and the fishing of the Keys, there is so much more to do than theme parks! Eat delicious citrus fruit, visit the gators and walk on the shoreline.
The United States is a large and varied country with beachy shores, mountainous ranges and 3,809,525 square acres of land. You don’t need to have a passport to experience some amazing places, see incredible wildlife or feel like you are visiting another world! Let me help you decide where to go next!
Want to go whale watching, spot bald eagles and see Alaska’s glaciers? The 48th state has amazing wildlife viewing and endless summer sun. Alaska cruises are popular with travelers, but are only offered for a few months a year. Make the most of your trip to Alaska by booking a packaged cruise tour or a la carte train tour through the rugged Denali National Park.
Want to take a trip down under mate? Let me help plan and organize your Aussie, Kiwi or South Pacific adventures. I will create a personalized itinerary, after I note all your cultural, wildlife and cuisine interests. I will make the most efficient use of your time in this destination, Australia is much larger than people think from seeing it on a map or globe.
