(11 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Lauren Varel

Kansas City, MO
River Cruise & European Destination Specialist

Creating a vacation that has the right ambiance, relaxation time, & scheduled activities is difficult & time consuming. Time away is precious and I want you to use that time wisely, before & during your trip, so that you can come back to your norm...
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River Cruise & European Destination Specialist

Bellagio, Italy
Bellagio, Italy

Creating a vacation that has the right ambiance, relaxation time, & scheduled activities is difficult & time consuming. Time away is precious and I want you to use that time wisely, before & during your trip, so that you can come back to your normal routine feeling energized, inspired, & rested. One of my core passions in life is creating experiences for people to enjoy. I often hear friends years later, praising a trip I put together, saying it was “a beautiful experience I didn’t know existed”.


I have been traveling internationally since 2002 and since we were first married in 2014, my husband & I travel every year over our anniversary. This annual trip has strengthened our marriage, helped us become more flexible & creative, while increasing our knowledge of the world around us. My experience ranges from solo travel to organized group vacations, with the goal to make them as fulfilling & seamless as possible. I will take care of the details so that you are free to spend intentional time with loved ones & create memories that will last a lifetime.


Whether it’s scheduling a car to pick you up at the airport or finding the perfect hotel that fits your personality. You might be someone who loves planning vacations on your own, or you might feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a vacation. I would love to have a conversation with you to understand what you most desire out of your time away and plan something that perfectly fits you! Whatever your travel heart desires, I will work hard to make it exactly how you want. I look forward to working with you!


Countries that I have visited: Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Romania, Serbia, & Switzerland (let’s also include my favorite state, Hawaii too!).


I have also experienced multiple river cruises as well - it might be my favorite way to travel!


Specialities:River cruises, European land vacations, & Hawaii.

My Travel Albums

Iceland
Ireland
Paris

My Travel Stories

48 hours in Paris

Our first trip to Paris, was too short, we didn't have a ton of time to do many of the touristy sights, but it is so magical just walking around the beautiful city in the day & night. Click the link below for a couple of our favorite stops!

 

https://essentiallylauren.notion.site/Paris-2019-45824a47c3ff4f7797eb783d0b48c5c7

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My Reviews

Great personality and top flight service!
Lauren was an amazing travel advisor and helped us navigate all aspects of our cruise vacation!
By  OPKansas  from  Overland Park KS
Traveled to  Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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family vacation
Lauren this was an excellent adventure and it all began with you and the people in your office. i give you a 5.
By  jo  from  Willits
Traveled to  Canada
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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My first cruise and it was amazing!!
I didn’t know the first thing how to book a cruise and Lauren was wonderful. She was very patient in explaining what she was doing and what I had to do on my end. She held my hand through the whole process.
By  Barb  from  Powell, WY
Traveled to  Boston ~ Massachusetts ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Great trip
Excellent service, very responsive.
By  John  from  Kansas City, Mo
Traveled to  Quebec City ~ Quebec ~ Canada
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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First cruise!
Always very helpful and addressed and resolved any issues.
By  susan  from  Olathe
Traveled to  Boston ~ Massachusetts ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Italy
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • London
  • Paris

Travel Specialist:

  • River Cruises
  • European Culture
  • Couples & Romance

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