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Laura Lewis

Hamilton, OH Travel Agent
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Laura Lewis

Hamilton, OH Travel Agent
Laura Lewis, An Affiliate of Academy Travel, an independent agent with Academy Travel, Inc., a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
30 reviews
100% Recommended

Disabled Destination Wedding Expert

I am a visually-impaired Travel Expert who specializes in helping couples plan their big day at Destination locations in Mexico and their Caribbean, matching each couple's style, budget, and desired locales to the perfect resort and contracted room deal, managing all the booking and information for their guests.
My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards
Travel Stories & Media
Client Reviews
My Places
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations
Bahamas
Hawaii
Rome
Walt Disney World
Caribbean
Dominican Republic
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Interests
Accessible Travel
Air Travel
All Inclusive
Cruises
Destination Weddings
Adventure
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Supplier Partners
Disney
Funjet Vacations
Rail Europe
Royal Caribbean
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Avanti Destinations
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My Travel Specialties

Disabled Destination Wedding Expert
Disabled Destination Wedding Expert
What comes to mind when you dream of your big day? Whether it is a small, intimate ceremony, a larger vow renewal or symbolic ceremony, or everything in between, it is my pleasure assisting with making that dream day come true.   I can be as little or as greatly involved as you desi...
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Disabled Travel Expert Walt Disney World
Disabled Travel Expert Walt Disney World
Most children, and even adults, dream of visiting Walt Disney World! How can you not smile when you hear the Disney music or see Mickey Mouse. I know I feel the smile growing on my face each time I see an ad on TV, the Internet, or Social Media. Visiting Walt Disney World is a dream that many par...
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Travel Disability Expert
Travel Disability Expert
I am a visually-impaired travel expert, who has traveled the world despite my disabilities. I want to make such travel possible for everyone, despite any obstacles of disability or special needs.    My travel has taken me to England, France, Mexico, Hawaii, The Bahamas, Jamaica, The...
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Disabled European Travel Expert
Disabled European Travel Expert
Who doesn't dream of taking a trip to the other side of "the pond"? I find visiting Europe is a great way to see architecture, culture, and my heritage.   I have visited Europe three times and sent clients to Italy, France, England, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. Each of these trips a...
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Disabled Caribbean & Alaskan Cruise Expert
Disabled Caribbean & Alaskan Cruise Expert
What I love most about cruises is that you get to visit a variety of destinations in a short amount of time, but I only have to unpack one time on the ship!   I love cruises that take me to the warm sapphire waters of The Bahamas, the turquoise waters of Passion Island of Cozumel, D...
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Disabled All-Inclusive Vacation Expert
Disabled All-Inclusive Vacation Expert
I love to help plan all-inclusive resort vacations. I love all-inclusive resorts, because at an all-inclusive resort, I do not have to cook or clean!   At all-inclusive resorts, the meals are prepared and cleaned up, the resort cleaning services take care of cleaning my room, and I ...
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Disabled Vacation Expert
Disabled Vacation Expert
Hello! My name is Laura Lewis!   Visually impaired and legally blind since birth, I take pride in meticulously planning vacations and providing concierge-level service to my clients, using my unique perspective. I am mindful of limitations, creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences ea...
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Certificates & Awards

ALGV All-Inclusive Vacations Pro
Aussie Specialist, Tourism Australia
Disney College of Knowledge Graduate
Master of Adventure, Royal Caribbean
Rail Europe
Master of Adventure, Royal Caribbean Cruises
MSC Cruises
Commodore, Princess Cruises
ALGV All-Inclusive Destinations Pro
Carnival Cruises
College of Knowledge Graduate, Disney
Disney Cruise Line

My Travel Stories

Caribbean Princess in the Western Caribbean
First Cruise: Princess Cruises Caribbean Princess
My first cruise was on Princess Cruises's Caribbean Princess, a luxurious 7-Night Caribbean Cruise that took my family and me from Fort Lauderdale to Princess Cay, Bahamas; Ochos Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and back to Fort Lauderdale. It was so much fun unpacking one time, but seeing all these gorgeous places that ...
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My sister and me on Main Street, USA Magic Kingdom
Multi-Budget Family Vacation Walt Disney World
This past Thanksgiving, my family of 4 traveled to Walt Disney World at the same time as my sister's family of 6. Due to family sizes, ages, and interests, we stayed at different resorts, Polynesian Villages and Art of Animation. My family chose to get the Genie+ and Lightning Lanes. However, that was not in the budget for my sister's family. I ...
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Velocicoaster Entrance, Before the Excitement!
Traveling with a Disability Universal Orlando
I traveled to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida for the first time since I started relying heavily on my ID cane, used to help people see that I am visually-impaired and unable to see as well as others. From navigating the Orlando airport and grabbing the Superstar Shuttle, to arriving at my resort and enjoying the rides, attractions, restau...
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Luau at the Polynesian Culture Center
Honolulu and Maui: Hawaii Adventures
Who does not dream of visiting Hawai'i? I had the honor of being able to visit twice!   The first time, it was my husband and my first time away from our son, the first trip without a child since our honeymoon! We stayed in Honolulu, reminiscent of a more natural metropolitan city, but it made it possible for us to go really anywhe...
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Visit to Robin Hood's Statue, Nottingham, England
Solo & Family Travel to the England
Visual impairment was not going to keep me from visiting my twin sister, in England, for our birthday, while she was on sabbatical at the University of Nottingham. She wanted to meet me at Heathrow Airport. I wanted to assert my independence and get to Nottingham Train Station on my own   The signage and fellow travelers or residen...
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My Photo Albums and Videos
Universal Studios Florida
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    CLIENT REVIEWS

    Rating: 5
    30 reviews
    100.00% Recommended
    Perfect Fla!
    Reviewed By Jason - Cincinnati, OH | Traveled to Fort Myers ~ Florida ~ USA
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through the whole process!
    Laura Lewis responded
    "I am happy that you had a great time and appreciate the great review! Thank you for trusting me with your travel needs! Sincerely, Laura"
    ✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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    Wonderful trip
    Reviewed By Fran - West Chester ohio | Traveled to England ~ Europe
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely competent. She went the extra mile every time.
    Laura Lewis responded
    "Dear Fran, Thank you for the kind words. I am happy you were satisfied with my service. I want to do all that I can to make your travels easier. Thank you again for the outstanding review! Sincerely, Laura"
    ✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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    Great quick trip to visit my brother
    Reviewed By Holly - Lebanon, Ohio | Traveled to Raleigh ~ North Carolina ~ USA
    Laura was so easy to work with and found the exact flights I wanted in no time!
    Laura Lewis responded
    "I am so happy to help you with this! Thank you for trusting me iwth your travel needs! Sincerely, Laura"
    ✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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    Fun family vacation
    Reviewed By Holly - Lebanon, Ohio | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
    Laura is precise and made our trip very easy! She communicates well during the whole process of scheduling a trip and making sure everything runs smoothly.
    ✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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    Fantastic trip!!!
    Reviewed By Stephanie - Ohio | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
    Everything was great! She is very detail oriented and displayed an extreme amount of patience with me (and our group) while we decided on options. She gave suggestions on things I had never thought about, and she was available anytime I needed her. Without a doubt I will reach out to Laura for future trip planning.
    Laura Lewis responded
    "Hello Stephanie, Thank you for the kind words! I am so excited that I was able to help make your trip so great and that you enjoyed my suggestions! I look forward to booking another exciting trip with you in the future! Sincerely, Laura"
    ✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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    My Places

    When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

    Rome, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Leaning Tower of Pisa and Coloseum
    Walt Disney World, Florida, USA
    Booked It 28 Times
    Been There 12 Times
    Everything was great! She is very detail oriented ...
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    Must Do:
    Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom
    Caribbean
    Booked It 44 Times
    Been There
    Very helpful. Always cheerful and obliging.
    Must Do:
    Beaches, shops, food, excursions
    Dominican Republic, Caribbean
    Booked It 25 Times
    Been There
    Very Personal, and Good at her Job
    Must Do:
    Beach, Shopping, Kayaking, Catamaran, Tours
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, USA
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There 6 Times
    Laura was extremely easy to work with. She said sh...
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    Must Do:
    Lived there for 3 years. Monuments, museums, national capital experience.
    Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 8 Times
    Been There
    Professional and knowledgeable
    Must Do:
    Dunn's River Falls and Ziplining, Beaches, shopping
    Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Pisa, Sistine Chapel, Colloseum, Pompeii
    Amalfi, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Beaches, Shopping, visit Pompeii
    District of Columbia, USA
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There 6 Times
    Laura was extremely easy to work with. She said sh...
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    Must Do:
    Lived there for three years. Monuments, museums, national capital experience.
    Hawaii, USA
    Booked It 4 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Honolulu, Disney's Aulani Resort & Spa, USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Culture Museum, Lahaina, Maui, Helicopter Ride over Jurassic Park
    At Sea, At Sea
    Booked It 4 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura was extremely easy to work with. She said sh...
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    Must Do:
    Cruise ship activities
    Atlantic Ocean, At Sea, At Sea
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There 5 Times
    Laura was great to work with! She arranged transpo...
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    Must Do:
    Cruise ship activities
    Caribbean Sea, At Sea, At Sea
    Booked It 3 Times
    Been There
    Very Personal, and Good at her Job
    Must Do:
    Cruise ship spa and activities on ship
    Gulf of Mexico, At Sea, At Sea
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Laura was great to work with! She summarizes our c...
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    Must Do:
    Cruise and Shore Excursions
    CocoCay, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Laura always makes things easy. I told her my time...
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    Must Do:
    Swim, Shop, Snacks, Cabanas
    Nassau, Bahamas, Caribbean
    Booked It 4 Times
    Been There
    Laura was great with listening to our requests and...
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    Must Do:
    Snorkeling, Kayaking, Tubing, Relaxing on the beach
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
    Booked It 25 Times
    Been There
    Very Personal, and Good at her Job
    Must Do:
    Snorkeling, Beach, all-inclusive resorts, tours, Theme Park at Falcon's Resort
    Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Been There
    Professional and knowledgeable
    Must Do:
    Mission trips
    Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It 8 Times
    Been There
    Professional and knowledgeable
    Must Do:
    Ocho Rios, Dunn's River Falls, Shopping
    Trelawny, Jamaica, Caribbean
    Booked It
    Professional and knowledgeable
    Must Do:
    Beach, shopping, Dunns River Falls, Dining
    Belize, Central America
    Booked It 2 Times
    Laura was super easy to work with - very knowledge...
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    Must Do:
    Beach, Excursions, Shopping
    London, England, Europe
    Booked It 3 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Presentation of the Guard, London Eye, the Shard, London Zoo, Platform 9 3/4, Tower of London, Big Ben
    Nottingham, England, Europe
    Booked It
    Been There 2 Times
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Nottingham Castle, Maid Marian Lane
    Cinque Terre, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Shopping in quaint villages all on Cinque Terre Express
    Cortona, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Small Peaceful village
    Naples, Italy, Europe
    Booked It
    She was friendly. Understanding and completely com...
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    Must Do:
    Wine Country
    Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 7 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Laura is precise and made our trip very easy! She ...
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    Must Do:
    Chichen Itza, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Cozumel
    Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It 4 Times
    Been There
    Laura was great to work with! She arranged transpo...
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    Must Do:
    Beach, snorkeling, kayaking, cruising
    Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico
    Booked It
    Been There
    Laura is precise and made our trip very easy! She ...
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    Must Do:
    Beach fun
    Alaska, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Alaskan Cruise
    Glacier Bay, Alaska, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Alaskan Cruise
    Icy Strait, Alaska, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Alaskan Cruise
    Juneau, Alaska, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Alaskan Cruise
    Skagway, Alaska, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Alaskan Cruise
    Connecticut, USA
    Booked It 4 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    PEZ Factory and Visitor Center, Princeton University
    New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Shops, Food, Hiking, Sight-Seeing
    Florida, USA
    Booked It 41 Times
    Been There 16 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beaches, Theme Parks, Cruise Ports. Everglades. etc
    Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Shopping, beach, pier, seafood
    Fort Myers, Florida, USA
    Booked It 4 Times
    Been There 3 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beaches, Resorts, Shopping
    Key West, Florida, USA
    Booked It
    We had a wonderful experience. Great to work with...
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    Must Do:
    Couples, Romance, Old Town
    Miami, Florida, USA
    Booked It 3 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beach, Clubs, Cruises, Night Life
    Tampa, Florida, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beach, Cruises, Clubs, Romance
    Universal Orlando, Florida, USA
    Booked It 5 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura was helpful with her knowledge of Universal ...
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    Must Do:
    Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 4 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Shopping, Sports, Museums, Art
    Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Booked It 10 Times
    Been There 6 Times
    I recently had the pleasure of working with Laura ...
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    Must Do:
    Historic Homes, Youth Sports Tournaments, Indy Race Car Driving, Children's Museum
    Kentucky, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 100 Times
    Laura was great to work with!! We had a girl'...
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    Must Do:
    Horse Racing, Bourbon Trail, Bourbon Distilleries
    Lexington, Kentucky, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 100 Times
    Laura was great to work with!! We had a girl'...
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    Must Do:
    Horse Farms, Bourbon Distilleries
    Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Been There 20 Times
    Laura was great to work with!! We had a girl'...
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    Must Do:
    Churchill Downs, home of Kentucky Derby
    Maine, USA
    Booked It 3 Times
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Deep Sea Fishing, Lands End, Fresh Sea Food, Light Houses, Beaches
    Ogunquit, Maine, USA
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beaches, Fishing, Lobster
    Portland, Maine, USA
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Lighthouse Museum, Light Houses, Mansions
    Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Booked It 3 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Duck Tour, New England Aquarium, Boston Tea Party Museum
    Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Plymouth Rock
    Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
    Booked It 2 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Gambling, Car Shows, Sight-Seeing, Tours
    New Hampshire, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 10 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Dartmouth College, Foliage Season, Po Boys, Pin Bowling
    Concord, New Hampshire, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 4 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Biking Tour, Foliage Season, Lakes
    Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
    Been There 8 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Dartmouth College, Foliage, etc
    Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
    Booked It
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Foliage Season, Hiking, Seafood
    Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
    Booked It
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    LIghthouses, Beaches
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
    Booked It
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beaches, Light Houses
    Niagara Falls, New York, USA
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Falls Cruise
    Rhode Island, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Lighthouses, Museums
    Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Booked It 2 Times
    Been There
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Lighthouse Museum, Museum of American Illustration.
    Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
    Booked It
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Lighthouses, Museums
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 4 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Beach, Kayaking, Fishing, Dining, and Relaxation.
    Vermont, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 8 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Foliage Season, Maple Syrup, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, Trappe Family Lodge
    Burlington, Vermont, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 4 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Church Street music, food, shopping
    Montpelier/Barre, Vermont, USA
    Booked It
    Been There 4 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Ice Cream, Maple Syrup
    Stowe, Vermont, USA
    Booked It 3 Times
    Been There 2 Times
    Laura, was great and kept us up to date through th...
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    Must Do:
    Trappe Family Lodge and Museum (Sound of Music), final resting places of George and Maria von Trapp, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

    Client Testimonials

    Thank you!
    I just wanted to say thanks again so much we had an amazing time in DC loved the hotel and all the things you set up and recommendations so thank you thank you thank you!
    Ken B Fairfield Township, OH
    ....All She did to Make it Amazing!
    "Our trip to Disney a few weeks ago was "magical!! We loved every minute and can't thank ][Laura Lewis] more for all she did to make it so amazing!! She went above and beyond to help us plan our little getaway!
    MJ R, Lexington, KY
    Making Disney Star Wars Experience Amazing!
    Thank you for making this Walt Disney World Experience specifically for my husband's love of the Star Wars franchise! We had a blast!
    Rhonda N, Hamilton, OH
    Very grateful to her for the memories we made...
    My family just returned from a wonderful week-long trip to Universal Studios Orlando booked by Laura. She was incredibly helpful in planning and helping us think through options for where to stay, what types of tickets to get, and how to optimize our time in order to ensure we got to do all we wanted to do and more! She also made sure to fit it all into our planned budget. She was always responsive and proactive and thoughtful, and she set everything up so that all we had to do when we arrived was enjoy our trip. Very graeful to her for the memories we made as a family!
    Tara F, Pittsburgh, PA
    Making Everything So Easy!
    "So much fu at Universal! Thanks for making everything so easy!"
    Julie D, Myrtle Beach, SC
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