Travel Advisor
Caren Strauss
Expertise
- Food & Wine,
- Boutique Travel,
- Italy,
- Costa Rica
Based in
Northeast USA
Languages spoken
Native English, Fluent French, Conversational Spanish & Italian
Profile details
About
Curated attention to detail with the goal of making travel spectacular. Learning about the world through exploration and experience is one of my life's greatest joys.
Travel style
I never miss a must-see and I make it my mission to find that memorable travel "WOW!" I appreciate finer hotels and restaurants (I'm all about the F&B and a good night's sleep) but always look to discover that special local favorite.
Caren 's travel guides & trip reports
What to Do, See and Eat in Costa Ballena
Free Drinks from La Regina dell'Acqua (aka Rome)
Favorite hotels
Ocean House
World-class charming guesthouse offering true New England style and hospitality on Rhode Island's beachfront.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
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VIP welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Punta Islita, Autograph Collection
Airy, upscale hotel set on Guanacaste's Islita Beach with a restaurant, infinity pool and spa.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Singer Palace Hotel
An chic boutique stay in the heart of Rome, steps away from the city's must-see attractions.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Caren 's travel photos
Caren 's reviews
Caren listened and made suggestions to make our bucket list 25th wedding anniversary vacation spectacular. She respected our budget and made sure every detail was covered. She advised us on car rentals, navigation and international licenses which we would not have otherwise known. Every place we stayed celebrated our anniversary with a bottle of wine or champagne and special treats. She even assisted us with booking a car service while in Florence when the cabs went on strike! She also helped us move reservations around when vacation brain hit and we missed a highly anticipated cooking class! We highly recommend working with Caren for all your travel needs.
- Joele L.
Booked travel to Milan
- May 2024
This was my first time using the Fora platform. I engaged Caren after I had booked this reservation through work. She informed me that this was no issue and she could still help me by “taking over the reservation” and leveled up my stay. My minor skepticism turned into belief when I checked in alongside my business partner and I got the Fora perk rundown from my front desk attendant while he did not. The upgrades and credits covered food and beverage among other things. The welcome basket in my room was like having my own fruit stand. I won’t book another trip without Caren in the mix.
- Frank S.
Booked travel to the USA
- September 2023
Having a friendly and engaged travel advisor, like Caren, really took the hassle out of my travel plans. She leveraged the Fora platform and made me feel like a VIP all along the way, saving me time while providing me with special upgrades that I found to eclipse those offered by American Express. A true professional with a wonderful platform from which to network. She is my new go to.
- Frank S.
Booked travel to the USA
- September 2023
Caren’s ability to match your travel style to your budget and make all the requisite arrangements is unparalleled. She’s my go-to, with her latest assistance on a weekend stay at the stunning Broadmoor Hotel in CO Springs. I was pleasantly surprised by a complimentary room upgrade upon check-in, requested by Caren upon booking and honored by the hotel staff. Thank you!
- Brielle S.
Booked travel to Colorado
- July 2024
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