Travel Advisor

Lauren Gleeson
Expertise
- Latin America,
- Europe,
- USA,
- Luxury Travel,
- Family Travel
Based in
Evanston, IL
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French
Profile details
About
Mom of three boys, wife of a football coach and former language teacher who loves traveling ALMOST as much as planning it.
Travel style
Traveling is not just about reaching a destination; it's connecting to the soul of a place. As a dedicated travel advisor, I draw from my extensive travels to craft journeys that transcend the ordinary. My passion lies in curating experiences that seamlessly intertwine cultural immersion with a touch of luxury. I believe that even when traveling with children, one shouldn't have to sacrifice the finer things in life. Let me be your guide to destinations where your experience can be a harmonious blend of authenticity and indulgence.
Lauren's travel guides & trip reports

10 Days in Peru: An Itinerary Rich in Food and History

Four Night Girls Getaway in Tulum

The Ultimate Costa Rican Adventure: 7-Day Itinerary
Favorite hotels
Lauren's travel photos



Lauren's reviews
Lauren’s recommendation for The Esme was such a great fit for our family. We all loved what The Esmé had to offer in addition to its prime location in the Española Way neighborhood and the short walk (or ride on The Esmé’s complimentary bicycles) to the ocean. Will definitely be recommending Lauren’s travel services to my friends and family.
- Marybeth G.
Booked travel to Florida
- January 2025
Working with Lauren has been fantastic. From our first meeting, we knew that we were being heard in terms of what we wanted out of our holiday and Lauren delivered. She helped us build the perfect itinerary for our trip and was attentive, responsive and dedicated to our needs throughout the booking process and throughout our trip. It was sweet to receive little notes of welcome from her at our hotels and she checked in with us periodically to make sure everything was going smoothly. Lauren worked well with the agency in Galapagos and helped to facilitate payments, bookings and itinerary updates. We are already working with her again to book our next holiday and would absolutely recommend her to family and friends!
- Bianca A.
Booked travel to Ecuador
- January 2025
Lauren is amazing. Her advice is spot on and she was not only incredible at procuring fabulous accommodations, she help us avoid scheduling missteps that would have otherwise been disastrous. We love Lauren!
- Coleen W.
Booked travel to London
- January 2025
Lauren’s recommendation of what neighborhood to stay in (in order to coordinate with our set itinerary) was the absolute best when this hotel was selected.
- Gerard F.
Booked travel to New Orleans
- January 2025

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