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Advisor - Lauren Van Keulen

Lauren Van Keulen

She/Her

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Expertise

  • South East Asia,
  • North America,
  • Europe,
  • Australia,
  • Luxury Travel,
  • Wellness & Spa

Based in

Ojai, CA

Languages spoken

French & Spanish

Profile details


About

Passionate travel advisor with 20+ years in hospitality, global connections, and digital marketing expertise, crafting bespoke journeys for Fora's discerning travelers.

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Travel style

My travel style is a versatile spectrum that spans from the rugged charm of budget backpacking through Vietnam to the refined elegance of exploring Greece with a luxurious touch. Whatever the desire of your heart, I am here to curate an experience that aligns perfectly with your preferences. Having lived in both Hong Kong and Singapore, I possess a unique and insightful perspective into the world of Southeast Asian travel, allowing me to unlock hidden gems and tailor journeys that encapsulate the region's rich cultural tapestry.

Drawing from my tenure at prestigious luxury hotels like the Malibu Beach Inn and Ojai Valley Inn, I possess an intimate understanding of the expectations and desires of high-end clientele when it comes to choosing a destination. Whether it's a solitary traveler seeking an immersive personal experience or a group embarking on a celebratory expedition, my expertise knows no bounds. I am dedicated to continually expanding my network of suppliers and enhancing my knowledge of local tours and operators through biannual travel, ensuring that each itinerary I create is infused with the latest insights and opportunities for an unparalleled travel experience.


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Lauren was super accommodating with all of our requests & helped us execute a wonderful trip to Buenos Aires & the Patagonia region of Argentina in a very short time span. We can't thank her enough & will definitely be using her for future travel!

Lauren was absolutely incredible, magnificent and a 10/10 travel guru for our honeymoon. I usually stress about planning trips, the research, the cost, the activities. But with Lauren, I was able to relax and enjoy each experience fully. She helped us make our itinerary across Vietnam and Cambodia, recommended fantastic experiences and hotels, and helped us try things across the spectrum, from the top tourist attractions, to hikes and hotels off the beaten path. During the trip, she was super quick at responding to any questions we had, and trouble shoot when we needed help with flights or new adventures along the way. She also would get in touch with hotels ahead of our arrival, helping us get early check in, and special treats to celebrate our honeymoon. Super thoughtful! I've already recommended her to several people and plan to work with her again in the future.

Once again, Lauren found the perfect spot for us to stay in Venice. It was convenient to water taxis, restaurants, and the sites. We were able to easily walk to main attractions and we were very happy that we looked out over the canal. We had plenty of room for our family and it met all of our needs very nicely. Lauren helped work with the people there to arrange for a water taxi to transport us to the airport and gave us very clear directions and support for making that happen. Lauren was always available to us, and although we didn't need to contact her during our trip, I felt comfortable doing so if it had been needed. With the pre-planning that we did together, Lauren provided complete and organized information for us to use during our travels. It was invaluable! I will recommend her to anyone I know that is planning a trip! Thank you!

Lauren helped us to find this gem by listening carefully to what we wanted and this place met every wish. It was important to us to have room for our family, a convenient location, and provide us with a local Italian environment. The Artists' Palace was exactly that. Lauren also provided nearby restaurant suggestions for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We used her self-guided walking tour to orient ourselves to the city. We felt that Lauren helped to create just the experience we were looking for.

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Advisor - Lauren Van Keulen

Travel Advisor

Lauren Van Keulen