Travel Advisor

Cara Schuster

She/Her

Expertise

Wellness Travel,
Sustainable Travel,
Slow Travel,
Solo Travel,
Design Hotels,
Sober Travel

Based in

Lawrence, Kansas & Cambutal, Panama

Travel Advisor

Cara Schuster

Profile details

About

Wellness enthusiast, massage therapist and environmentalist who loves to help others navigate where to go.

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Travel style

I match my sense of exploration with integrity, seek out unique wellness therapies, make choices seen through a sustainable lens and always opt for the better bed.

Cara's travel guides & trip reports

Guide

Chic Three-Day Itinerary to Discover New Orleans, Louisiana

My family immigrated to New Orleans from Paris in the 1800s. My Grandmother was born and raised here with lots of familial history within the streets of New Orleans. While it can be a rowdy Mardi...

Bridge over blue water in Chattanooga, Tennessee leading to land with green grass and trees on a sunny day

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The Perfect Summer Getaway to Chattanooga, Tennessee

As travel is gearing back up again in 2022, many vacationers are looking to stay local and travel nationally. The United States is filled with many hidden gem cities. One, in particular, is...

View of downtown Panama City skyline with palm tree in the forefront

Guide

Holistic Travel in Panama City and Cambutal

Panama City is an incredible, historically rich city that often gets overlooked as a layover city in Latin America. The old town, Casco Viejo, is essentially a living museum with gorgeous...

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Favorite hotels

Maison de la Luz

Refined and romantic, this boutique charmer is Southern hospitality defined.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Boutique Hotel Vila Planinka

Situated in the picturesque valley of Jezersko in Slovenia, this lodge hotel encourages guests to unplug and recharge in cozy, tech-less rooms with mountains views.

Fora Perks

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$50 - $150 food / beverage or spa credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Eremito

A showcase of bioarchitecture deep in the Umbrian woods, with a monastic style and focus on peace, privacy and connecting with nature and yourself.

Fora Perks

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Complimentary cookbook per room.
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Welcome treat in room on arrival.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out, whenever possible.

Cara's travel photos

View of a woman cooking in a large pot over a fire in the jungle

A person in silhouette standing in shallow ocean water at sunset

Advisor standing in front of an old stone building on a sunny day

A woman in a white dress standing beside a tree amidst other plants

A person on horseback on the beach under cloudy skies

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Cara's reviews

I was really impressed with Cara's thoughtful and thorough recommendations for trip destinations, hotels, and potential activities. After working with her on a few different trips, she's definitely become a trusted source for me. She's helping me get out of my comfort zone and discover new places!

Mary W.
Booked travel to Minnesota
November 2023

Cara was wonderful to work with! She helped me discover what I was looking for in a trip with my teenage daughter, and then planned a detailed itinerary while still allowing time for organic exploration to unfold. I would highly recommend Cara and plan to use her again in the future.

William B.
Booked travel to Panama
September 2023

This hotel was recommended to us by Cara, who was extremely helpful in booking our stay here and other places of our choosing. We very much appreciated her advice on all aspects of our trip, and the itinerary that she prepared. She was so considerate of our preferences and quick to respond to any concerns. We never used a travel advisor before, and now we'll never go without one!

Patricia D.
Booked travel to Canada
August 2023

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