Laura Bassett 

Laura helped my wife and I plan our dream honeymoon in Italy.  I came to her with a rough plan of locations and activities and she worked with us over the course of 5 months to fine-tune the travel arrangements, locations, and activities based on our desires while adding in recommendations based on her extensive world travel.  She even responded to questions we had during the honeymoon and made sure the in-country contact her company utilized was kept abreast of any changes in our itinerary.  I am in logistics as a career, but I would not have been able to pull off this amazing honeymoon without the hard work and advice provided by Laura.  I would recommend her to anyone wanting a memorable travel experience!

Laura planned our multiple-stop European holiday flawlessly - the tours, the hotels and the transport.  Communication was great and she delivered everything we asked for and more.

We Loved the way Laura planned our trip. She took time to talk to us before she started planning to get a better understanding of things we enjoy doing and the end result was a perfectly planned trip. Everything was precisely coordinated exactly like we wanted. We cannot imagine anything else that we would have wanted to do. Thank you so much for planning a perfect honeymoon for us. We have memories that will last a lifetime from our travels. Cannot wait to have you plan our next vacation already :-)

Laura did a fantastic job planning a weekend getaway for my husband and I to Victoria, British Columbia!  She provided several hotel suggestions and the one we selected was perfect!  It was just what we needed!  Quiet, adult only, included a 3 course breakfast, and romantic!  She was very attentive to provide additional details on the property and handled our questions with ease!  Thank you, Laura!  

This was our first anniversary trip and first time to Playa. Laura did an awesome job of picking a location that suited our needs. Viceroy was calm and quiet, the beach was beautiful and the suite was first class. I am ready to go again!!!! This is not the first trip Laura has helped us with and it wont be the last!!! I have found it is definitely worth it to give Laura a call. Her depth of knowledge about where we are going what to do what to expect etc is over the top!

Laura helped plan a bachelorette for 15 to Sonoma, California! She suggested the perfect hotel to accommodate our group! It was relaxing, had an amazing spa, and fantastic staff! She also arranged all of our wine touring transportation and gave us fantastic restaurant recommendations! She has a gift for doing this and knowing what would work perfectly for the client! Thank you again!

We just got back from a 10-day trip to London and had a great time. Laura identified a great apartment that completely fit the bill for our trip. The apartment had all the necessary amenities and was conveniently located to a tube stop, several grocery stores and restaurants. The staff at the complex were friendly and accommodating. Additionally, Laura identified a tour company for a day trip outside of the city and we couldn't have been more pleased with our experience. We will definitely ask for Laura's advice on future vacations.

Laura delivered the best vacation to Rome we could have ever asked for! Every detail was considered and executed with great precision. I highly recommend her to my friends and look forward to another amazing trip next year. We will not use anyone but Laura for our next trip!!

I have worked with Laura for quite some time as a travel advisor and coordinator. She is outstanding to work with, provides excellent recommendations and goes above and beyond the expected to make each and every one of our trips very memorable. My first experience with her was out of the park, as she planned a 10 day twentieth anniversary trip. Every detail was carried out with precision and excellence and visiting 4 different cities across Italy was flawless. Even when we changed our mind, she coordinated the change almost immediately with no difficulty to us.

We have used Laura 2 times now and have really enjoyed it. She makes things easy on you and is great at researching destinations for you. On our last trip, we had no idea where to say in Maui, but we were able to describe the type of place / location. Within 2 min of being at the hotel, we knew we were right where we wanted to be! Trust Laura, she knows here stuff!

Every tour that was booked for us in Italy was perfect except for one in Rome which we will be receiving a refund on. Overall, all the tours were great and easy to find. Thanks, Shivangi and RD Patel

Laura was incredible. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and efficient. It is obvious she is passionate about travel and helping others have wonderful travel experiences. I will recommend her to everyone, and, I will absolutely call her again!

Laura planned our 10th Anniversary trip to Italy! Her detail oriented work style was key to planning an 18 day trip! Her hotel suggestions were spot on! Suggested activities included experiences that we you couldn't do on your own (ex. Vasari Corridor in Florence) and unique experiences (ex. Mamma Agata's Cooking School in Ravello)! She also assisted with train tickets, rental cars, and food suggestions! All of these details created a smooth, stress free trip where we could relax, sight see, and enjoy ourselves! Gratzie!

We visited Old Edwards Inn for two-day get-away after our wedding (mini-moon) and could not have been happier with our trip. Laura took all of the guesswork out of planning, which was most helpful after wedding excitement and stress. We had a worry-free stay with luxurious, relaxing and romantic accommodations, perfect for celebrating as well as winding down. We are looking forward to our next trip that Laura has planned as well!

Great trip - thank you Laura!

Laura was fantastic! After getting us quotes for several properties (in both Florida and New England), we ended up booking a trip at the Breakers. Upon arrival, we were given a free room upgrade to a suite! Laura made the process go smoothly and was very helpful! We will definitely use Laura to help plan our next trip!

Superlative treatment by dedicated staff. Wonderful experience. I'd do it again soonest!

I had never engaged the services of a travel advisor/agent before. Thanks to Laura, I can't imagine planning a trip to Europe, Asia or any other multi-stop journey without her involvement. She planned the itinerary for our honeymoon, and it was fabulous. All of the recommendations that she provided were excellent. Among the highlights were the small-group tour of the Vatican (which ended up being a tour of three people!), our drivers were all charming, the train-to-plane (and vice versa) scheduling was convenient, the hotels we stayed at were absolutely perfect... just couldn't imagine doing this without Laura's involvement. Sorry about the delay in responding... been busy with post-wedding chores, but definitely wanted to share my commentary on working with Laura - LOVED IT and would definitely recommend.

Laura was an invaluable resource for our trip. We had never travelled to Italy before so her suggestions, contacts and insider knowledge transformed our vacation into an unforgettable experience! It was the personal touches that made everything so special. Every piece of advice or tidbit of information was accurate and helpful. It's not everyday when you travel halfway around the world and a tour operator speaks with such high regard for your advisor. He had nothing but good comments to say - it was as though he wished Laura was the only person he ever had to work with. We fully agree with that feeling! We highly recommend Laura and look forward to our next trip with her by our side.

Laura was on top of things the second I told her about my idea for my mom's birthday present. My dad recently passed and I wanted to do something extra special for her first birthday without him. Laura gave me a few options, and helped me secure the one best for us. We had a lovely staycation in Dallas, consisting of a fabulous dinner at Fearing's, followed by a day at the spa. Laura even surprised my mom with her favorite dessert. It went seamlessly and I was able to give my mom and I some much needed mother/daughter time.

Laura put together the perfect itinerary for our personalities! Bali was the perfect combination of everything we wanted - beauty, adventure, kindness, food, beaches, culture. I could go on and on! Laura was awesome in that we gave her little to work with up front. We basically told her we knew we wanted to go to Asia for our honeymoon. She was great at eliminating certain places up front due to rainy seasons etc. She put together a few itineraries for us and was super flexible with making any edits we wanted. The hotels she lined up for us blew us away. I had tears in my eyes when we walked into that first room! All of the service at the hotels was beyond expectations. I love how every one had the room decorated for our honeymoon with rose petals and candles. It was perfect. Laura knows we love to travel and experience the culture so she did great at balancing our initerary with adventurous activities mixed with some days of R&R. You can't go wrong with Laura!!

Always there to help!

Very easy booking through Laura. Was set up quickly and no hassle. She provided everything I needed to know and responded to every email/phone call timely. At the time of booking, the room I wanted to book was sold out, so I booked a different room. Without ever asking, Laura followed up with the Resort multiple times until the room I wanted became available. She did a great job!

Laura was very helpful, everything went very smoothly. Thank you..

Laura took care of every detail. Our itinerary was so perfectly constructed we didn't even have to think about it. Not having to worry about the details of planes, trains, cars, hotels, etc. is very liberating. It allows you to enjoy your trip so much more. I would recommend Laura to anyone.

Laura went above and beyond to make our trip to Lake Tahoe enjoyable! We were undecided on where we wanted to go, and she recommended the perfect place for our Babymoon. The Ritz Carlton at Lake Tahoe was amazing. She provided us with a credit we are able to use towards breakfast every morning and gave us endless recommendations for activities and places to eat! This is my second time to use Laurs, and I will definitely continue to use her, as well as recommend her to friends!

We planned our anniversary trip to Napa Valley with Laura Bassett and had a wonderful time! With our busy schedules and two small kids, we didn't have time to research or plan detailed itineraries and Laura took that burden off of us and assisted us in selecting a perfect location, coordinated with the hotel concierge to line up winery and restaurant reservations and ensured we had the best upgrades possible. It was the perfect trip and an easy experience with Laura that I hope to do again soon!

Laura was great! She even followed about after our trip was complete to see how it was. I loved the personal touch. I told her it was my husband's birthday and there was champagne and strawberries in our room upon arrival. I love Virtuoso!

What a great experience! Laura took care of a trip I had planned for my wife and I to Telluride. She is the best and the places she books for us are just as good. Great service and perks at The Inn at Lost Creek.

We were so impressed by all of our arrangements and accommodations. We were anxiety-free and completely cared for, which allowed us to enjoy our honeymoon to the fullest. Every tour, meal, flight and experience was perfectly planned and executed. The country of South Africa and its people will hold a special place in our hearts forever and we created life-long memories. Laura and Africa Inscribed paid such close attention to detail and the staff at all of our hotels in the More group were incredibly accommodating. We have already recommended Laura and her services to several friends and colleagues and are looking forward to planning our next adventure!

We returned last week from our Honeymoon. Two weeks and four major stops across Australia and New Zealand. I hate to say it, but once in a lifetime is probably true. As semi-experienced world travelers we were both blown away. This trip was beyond our expectations. The airport / hotel / adventure pickups and guides were top notch. Accommodations were literally best in the world. The private activities (helicopter ride, private beach, hikes thru nature, bike ride, boat ride, jet boat ride, mountain hike, wine tour, sunset dinner) were simply amazing. Personal attention throughout. The group activities (jet boats in New Zealand) were out of this world. We didn’t have to worry about getting to wherever, all we did was go to the lobby or private driveway, grab a coffee or a bubbly drink, and bring sunblock. The rest was completely taken care of. This is definitely the way to go. It was simply amazing. Laura is the best and we thank her dearly for this experience!

Laura did a great job for me again. I had to be in Telluride for a meeting and Laura got us booked in a great place in less than 14 hours before I had to be there. Great job!

Laura did an amazing job. From the start she was excited to work with us and sent emails with ideas and suggestions as to what we might like after asking a quick interview or questionnaire. She followed up with everything and always made sure everything was perfect. She was able to get us a few extra amenities like free breakfasts and a massage voucher for the spa. Laura was easy and enjoyable to work with. I would highly recommend her (and will) to anyone in the future. I could not have been any happier with my experience. Little Dix was by far the most amazing place I have ever been to. The pictures online do not give it justice. The waters were perfect and we spent a lot of time just laying on the back and floating around in the waters. The spa treatment was amazing and one of my favorite parts of the trip. Service was exceptional and jeremy showed some of the best service I have ever received. He was super nice, fun to talk to knew and could help with everything.

Laura did a wonderful job helping coordinate our honeymoon. I was practically able to turn off my brain the moment we stepped onto the airplane... And the value was extraordinary. What Laura was able to get us as far as perks or "bang for our buck" was exceptional...definitely covered her fee ten-fold. Laura is extremely polite and thoughtful. I would, without a doubt, recommend her to a friend. Thanks!

Laura assisted us in planning a three week trip to Croatia and Montenegro and although we are experienced travelers and trip planners, this was one of the best trips we have ever taken! Laura's assistance was invaluable as she provided us with outstanding hotels and guides. The trip was absolutely seamless. And working with Laura was seamless as well - she was always very responsive and understood our travel needs completely. I will never plan a trip on my own again - Laura is the best!

Our trip was well organized and planned with expert care. Laura was fabulous to work with. Many thanks

My family and I just returned from an 8 day trip to Hawaii. We had a wonderful time and were able to see all of the things we had always wanted to see. Laura was wonderful to work with and made sure that every detail was covered. We would certainly recommend Virtuoso and, most definitely, Laura, for anyone. We certainly will use her again:)

Laura most recently planned a fantastic trip for us to the Cape. The hotel was amazing, and she was wonderful! We would definitely recommend Laura for all of your travel needs!

Laura helped us plan our trip to French Polynesia. She has great attention to detail and coordinated our flights, transfers, and hotel stays without issue. When an issue did arise with our assigned seats on one of the flights she had them fixed asap. We would definitely use Laura again for any trips with many destinations or transfers. Thanks Laura!

We contacted Laura, a Virtuoso agent, to help us put together a trip to northern Italy in June. The primary interest was to see Christo's The Floating Piers exhibit on Lake Iseo. Laura suggested several boutique hotels in Milan, Iseo and Venice. They all turned out to be great hotels. All were junior suites or better and all of the hotels exceeded our expectations. The hotel in Iseo is on top of one of the mountains looking down on Lago D"'Iseo. It was truly a "breath taking" view. Laura put together a selection of day excursions for each day of our two week trip. Every driver, every guide showed up on time every time. The guides were first class. We toured the botanical gardens in Bellagio on Lake Como. We took a great "foodie" tour near the fashion center of Milan. We had a private water taxi take us out to tour a glass maker on the Murano island in Venice. We are now planning a 3 week trip to France and we will surely ask Laura to do her magic once again!

My wife and I used Laura on our honeymoon and she was terrific. We have sent her info to multiple friends since and they all were very pleased. On this trip, we used Laura to book a hotel for our Babymoon. She was very helpful, even though she was on vacation. She got us multiple credits to our account at the hotel and secured the hotel's Babymoon package, which got us even more savings. Thanks, Laura.

Our honeymoon was wonderful! Laura's connections and planning with our resort in Anguilla and our hotel in Miami was spectacular! We received so many perks, and our rooms for both location were marvelous. It couldn't have been any more perfect. I will definitely book with Laura in the future....she is the person to choose if you want a wonderful, luxurious vacation or honeymoon! Her guidance in choosing a location and asking for our wants and needs were spot-on.

Our trip was amazingly well planned and executed. Laura knows our tastes so well and recommends hotels and other activities accordingly. We stayed at three different hotels on our trip and all were well-appointed, cozy and had excellent customer service. She has spoiled us!

Laura came to our rescue as we had planned a trip and cruise from Athens to Greece but hadn't planned any tours. She jumped right in and gave us some suggestions based on what I wanted. We discussed a few options and altered them to our liking and we booked them with her. We got to Athens she arranged for our PRIVATE transfer who was waiting there for us. We met our private guide the next morning and he was amazing. He sculpted the tour to work best for us and not have to wait in long lines. Couldn't have been happier with our 2 days in Athens with our Guide. Laura gave us some suggestions of things to do and see while we were in all the different cruise ports. Then we got to Rome and were greeted again by our Private transfer driver standing right outside the ship. We then met our Private guide for our 2 days in Rome. She was delightful and so knowledgeable. She showed us all the main parts of the city with such ease. We will use Laura again for sure. Thanks S&B

Laura was very informative and extremely quick in her responses to any questions we had. She was very detailed in her directions and itineraries. I will definitely be using her services again and appreciate the time she took out for the little details. It was our first time traveling out of the country and I felt well prepped by Laura. Thank you so much for everything Laura, we had a blast!!!!

I've used Laura as my agent for well over a year now and can't imagine traveling without her expertise. Laura put together a great plan for my latest trip to Europe. She setup private tours, points of interest, limo service, etc. Sadly, I wasn't able to do all the great things she had planned due to a very tight work schedule. Laura booked a great hotel for us and I can't wait until I can fully utilize her knowledge and expertise to have a real vacation. If you're looking for the best, then look no further than Laura Basset!

I trusted Laura to help me plan my honeymoon, and to have my wife say "great job!" after it was all said and done. In short, my wife and I were very pleased with the about of time Laura put in to get us everything we needed to have a successful and enjoyable honeymoon. She gave great recommendations for places to eat at, and for things to do during our stay. We would use her expert advice on traveling again wherever we decide to go next.

I have worked with Laura several times and she never disappoints!! After booking Four Seasons Ko'Olina with her a few months ago, we decided to extend our stay in Oahu. I asked Laura for advice and she recommended the Kahala. It was the perfect follow-up and excactly what we were looking for... quiet, top-notch service, and a unique island feel. She really hears me when I describe what we're looking for and delivers every time. Thanks, Laura!!!

Laura was exceptional at planning our stay and helped us plan ahead for reservations which were tight because of the holiday. Trip and stay went smoothly!

Laura was so great to work with! Planning a trip can be so overwhelming, and it was so wonderful to be able to just tell her where we wanted to go and have her come up with excellent options on places to stay and things to do while we were there. She also knew things about the area that I wouldn't have otherwise realized if planning on my own, such as the best part of the island to stay during that time of year to enjoy the beach. Everything she recommended was fantastic. The Virtuoso amenities were also a nice plus. We will definitely be using Laura again for planning our trips and would highly recommend her to anyone else planning a vacation!

Laura did a great job of getting us into some really unique hotel options in Argentina and helped us narrow down all the choices into a great itinerary. She even stayed positive when I made several last minute changes to the itinerary! Laura was incredibly responsive and had everything organized for us so we didn't have to worry a bit. She even made sure my husband had a little birthday celebration moment that surprised both of us!

Laura was fantastic to work with down to every detail of our trip. When I told Laura we were interested in Costa Rica she ran with the idea and planned a wonderful trip customized just for our family. She was very prompt in her responses to my questions and had a lot of knowledge of the country, the tours offered, transportation, etc. She made every effort to work within our budget with her recommendations and gave us many choices. We felt like royalty when were were on vacation! The Virtuoso family definitely makes a difference!

After looking at rates online for the La Quinta Resort (Palm Springs area) I talked to Laura to see if she could get any better deals. After checking, she advised that she could not get a different rate, but said we could benefit from Virtuoso amenities if booked through her. We had her do the booking and ended up with an additional $400 in amenities: $30/day per person credit for breakfast x 2 people x 5 nights equaled $300. In addition, she was able to add a $100 resort credit which covered a nice dinner one night. And upon check in, they wanted to upgrade our room which is another Virtuoso amenity. So, overall, it was a great benefit to us to have Laura handle our reservation and get all these "extras" that we would not have gotten if we had booked on our own.

From our first contact through her pre-arranged bottles of bubbly awaiting us in each of our hotel rooms, Laura's created an itinerary that was beyond our dreams through her attentiveness to detail, responsiveness, and ability to interpret our often-vague input. Laura should be your first and only stop if you're looking for travel filled with "best ever" memories.

We were hoping to pull off a last minute trip and Laura helped make that happen with ease! She was very attentive and helpful. We look forward to using her again!

We have worked with Laura on our last several trips. So far she has guided us well in Lisbon, Florida, Mexico, Florence, and Rome. Laura has been really quick and spot on to understand "our" travel. We are well traveled and pretty picky. Her recommendations have been outstanding. She is super responsive and goes the extra mile without your asking. So happy to have found her!

Laura went above and beyond for us at more last minute. She got us great services and upgrades at the hotel

Laura was great to work with! We stayed in budget and had a great trip. Everything was seamless and the hotels were exactly what we had in mind. The trip exceeded our expectations and we loved the overwater bungalow at the St. Regis in Bora Bora.

I contacted Laura out of the blue about needing help finding a place to stay for our upcoming vacation. After a few questions about location and budget, she offered enough options to find exactly what we didn't know we needed. Thank you so much and we already look forward to our next trip in June!

We have worked with Laura several times and have always been pleased, both with her services and communication and with our accommodations.

Laura goes above and beyond every trip we take, no matter how big or small. She makes sure every detail is pre-arranged and taken care of. Every trip we are on, we get treated like VVIP's because of Laura. Last fall, we had to cancel a trip due to our daughter being sick and she facilitated with the resort to make sure we were given credit and able to take the trip on a different date. Laura is more than a travel advisor, her recommendations always exceed our expectations and her personal touches make all the difference in the world! Planning a trip? Do not hesitate using Laura, contact her now!

We had no idea how to plan a trip of this magnitude. She made it easy.

It was simple and easy working with Laura. I trust her opinions and asked for her direction on a good hotel in Cabo. She listened to what we were looking for in a hotel and pointed me toward the One & Only. It was indeed perfect for us! She also booked our travel to and from the airport and provided restaurant and spa information. Her extra benefits were very appreciated too (like complimentary breakfasts, spa treatment, candles, etc). I will definitely reach out to Laura when we plan our next trip.

Laura planned a great stay in NYC so we knew she'd plan another great trip. The biggest bonus were the virtuoso amenities, which are always a wonderful perk. We will definitely have Laura help us with future vacations.

Laura always is very helpful and is eager to help with any travel need. She's creative in finding something to fit particular needs. We've used her now for two different trips and have been pleased with her help and recommendations

Our trip to Arizona was amazing thanks to Laura! We loved the Four Seasons- they provided the best customer service ever and we greatly appreciated the daily breakfast credit! We love booking with Laura for our travel needs :-)

Laura was responsive and on top of our needs. Her recommendations were top notch and our experience was first rate.

Laura planned another wonderful trip for us! We were traveling as a group of adults with lots of ideas and she steered us in the right direction every step of the way! From our hotel to daily activities to restaurant recommendations, everything was fantastic! The Amalfi Coast was an ideal location for beautiful landscapes, amazing food and the perfect combination of active and relaxation opportunities. Thank you for planning another amazing trip for us Laura!

Laura had us all set for our trip to Dublin and then the Grand Hibernian train. Loved her hotel recommendation of The Fitzwilliam because the concierge there made great restaurant recommendations -- we are restauranteurs by trade, so having a staff really know the area and not just give us "tourist" restaurants is really important. They did great.

I found myself banging my head against a brick wall. I'd spent over 15 hours trying to research and plan my honeymoon and was about to give up. I finally admitted that I needed some help and reached out to Laura. While it's a shame that I'll never get those 15+ hours back, after working with Laura I know that I'll never go through that misery again! Laura took the time to talk to me and asked a ton of GREAT questions (that I hadn't even thought of) to understand what kind of honeymoon we were looking to enjoy, what we enjoyed and didn't enjoy, and what (if anything) did we KNOW we wanted to do. 2 emails back and forth later and it was DONE! ALL of my questions were answered on the 1st phone call or in those 2 emails. The trip was the BEST vacation that I've ever had (and I'm not saying that just because it was my honeymoon)!!! I'm saying it because Laura made it easy, stress-free, & more phenomenal than my wildest dreams! Thank you & I look forward to working with you again!

Laura made our trip planning so incredibly easy... especially when things got complicated when we had to push our trip back by a couple of days! All we had to do was to call her and she handled everything for us! Do not let planning your travels be stressful!!!! Laura will handle every detail for you and you just relax!! Thanks Laura!!!!!

It's always great working with Laura!!! I love the perks she gets for us at 5* properties and she's so great at finding the best places. Can't wait to book another adventure with her soon.

For the 1st time in our travels, we used a travel agent - Laura Bassett. We are sure glad we did, and will use her going forward. We were booked to Turks Grace Bay Club and Hurricane Irma struck, closing the hotel. We already had the time off work, so Laura managed everything, rebooking us to Cayman at Kimpton. It was seamless and took a load off. I can't image having to handle all those details if we did not have Laura. We also bought trip insurance, for the 1st time; and our only out of pocket claim, thanks for Laura, was the airline rebooking fee, which was paid for by the trip insurance and made up for the cost of trip insurance. The Kimpton was fabulous and the answer to any request was Yes. Beautiful new hotel. Groomed beach. Great view from 9th floor balcony.

Our stay at the Andaz Mayakoba was amazing- thanks to Laura! Laura was able to use her connections to enhace our stay there, and we are forever thankful! It's such a breeze booking with her- we wouldn't have it any other way!

Laura was the consummate professional - made sure she understood our expectations and she met them.

Without Laura’s experience and connections this trip wouldn’t have been anywhere close to as amazing as it was.

As always,Laura is a complete pleasure to work with. She always responds in a timely fashion and never seems to tire of my endless inquiries! We have planned several trips with her in the past and plan to continue working with her in the future!

I've worked with Laura periodically for a few years and she's been great. She's traveled a ton and usually has great insights into the locations I'm visiting.

Laura was very easy to work with. I had one phone conversation about what type of experience we were looking for and she arranged exactly what I had asked for! We had an amazing experience that was very well organized and went smoothly. There were no delays in meeting up with guides or transportation. All guides and drivers were very professional and knowledgable about the local area. All accommodations were top notch and we had a trip of a lifetime!

Communication in my top priority in any regard. In planning our trip 7,000 miles, away Laura was so prompt and quick with feedback, thoughts, and suggestions. She was quick and helpful to take our feedback and make tweaks to our agenda. The iPhone app, the detailed itinerary, and her attention to every detail really made our 15 trip in New Zealand special!

Laura and Swain Destinations did a fabulous job with planning our honeymoon for us. They made the entire planning process a breeze and once we were on the trip everything was so easy. From the app, to the detailed itinerary they provided, our trip was planned out to perfection. We also loved everywhere they chose for us to stay and all of the activities they lined up for us. We couldn’t be happier with the entire honeymoon! We would recommend Laura and Swain Destinations to anyone looking for help in planning their vacation.

Oh my gosh. Laura took such good care of us and hooked us up! We felt like VIPs the entire trip--which was really special since it was our babymoon and I wasn't feeling particularly special myself. We had a full breakfast included daily which helped us save a ton of money and allowed us to have a leisurely meal each day, and not worry! We were also greeted by a cheese and fruit plate along with a card our first night. We had such a great time and we will be using her again!

Laura is amazing! I have recommended her to many friends and will continue to use her services.

As always, Laura was helpful and responsive from the time we started thinking about our trip to after we returned home to make sure we were pleased. She helped us choose a great destination that was perfect for rest and relaxation. It was a perfect little getaway.

Laura is always great to work with. She is always very responsive and offers great suggestions.

I've worked with Laura a few times now and find myself depending on her more and more and planning for myself less and less. I love the perks I get when I book with her, but mostly, I love how helpful she is in helping me find just the right place to stay. On this trip, I was leaning towards the Ritz-Carlton in Kowloon. Having never been to Hong Kong, I had no idea where it was, so Laura sent a map and a few suggestions on Hong Kong Island. As it turned out, the Four Seasons was much more convenient for us and perfect for our short hop through Hong Kong!!

Working with Laura was fantastic! She created a dream trip for 4 close friends. The hotels, excursions and guides were top notch. All transfers were seamless and easy. She did a great job of designing a trip that allowed us to absorb the Thai culture, but was also relaxing and fun. She tailored the trip to our unique needs. I'd recommend Laura in a heartbeat for any special getaway!

Working with Laura to plan our recent trip to India was an invaluable experience! Her thoughtful itinerary and detailed travel arrangements took all of the stress and worry out of visiting a new place. I can not wait to use her again for all of our future trips!

Laura was wonderful to work with, building a wonderful trip for our family and friends. Thanks Laura!

Laura helped us with a trip to Cabo. The trip was every bit what was promised, even though it seemed to be too good to be true! She is currently helping us with a family trip and is working hard to get us the best.

Laura is always timely and responsive to emails and any questions we may have in planning our trips. She’s thorough and responds accordingly as far as follow ups. We love reading her blog and following her travel adventures. :)

Laura and her assistant worked closely with us to put together a great three week trip to London, Edinburgh, Killarney and Dublin. Laura listened to what we wanted (and we are particular) and built a trip around our wishes. Laura and her assistant were extremely responsive to constant requests to alter, upgrade and completely change portions of our vacation. We would gladly recommend Laura to our friends and business associates.

Laura is extremely helpful with great communication skills. She responds quickly to inquiries and is very helpful. I am looking forward to traveling with her as my Advisor again in the near future.

This was our second time working with her. She does a great job. I felt that we caught her a bit later in the year and she was far busier the second time, so responses were a little delayed based on our prior experience, but still ok. She gave us ideas that we would never have come up with on our own.

Wonderful!! Very responsive and accessible!! She planned everything very well and it was a very easy process!!

Laura was excellent to work with to book our resort for an annual girls trip. She was able to obtain a fabulous, spacious room for us that provided a breakfast area for us to snack and chat. She is professional to work with and quick to respond to requests and inquires. I would definitely recommend Laura to others if they are search for assistance in booking a trip. Thanks Laura!!

Working with Laura was fantastic. I have worked with her for several years and she never disappoints in her recommendations and planning. She is an excellent travel advisor and she has a knack for matching our preferences with unique experiences. One trip in particular, I believe she went above and beyond to provide a memorable experience, working within our parameters.

It was great working with Laura. She was easy to work with and was attentive to our needs. She took the time to learn about us and gave us suggestions that fit with what we were looking for. As first time travelers to Europe, she made sure we were well taken care of. We were impressed by her knowledge of all the areas we were looking to visit in Italy and Portugal. We would recommend Laura to anyone looking to book a trip to Europe.

Laura was AMAZING! Honestly, she was diligent, plus patient when it was needed. Every step of the way, she was asking the appropriate questions and sharing information with me for each destination. I was super hesitant, because I hadn't worked with a travel advisor in years, and never to the extent that Laura advised me. I was overwhelmed with each hotel and activity. I also loved how she had planned out exactly where to go for each activity, hotel and transfers. It was so low stress once I go on my outbound flight-- everything had been taken care of before I left. I know I look forward to planning another vacation with Haute Holidays Travel!

Laura's experience, attention to detail and quick responses make for a great booking experience. She is knowledgeable about many locations, estimating what would be a good fit for the occasion and if she isn't sure, she's quick to find the answers that help you make an informed decision.

Laura always does a fantastic job for us. Great Job Laura - you nailed it! XO

Laura and Haleigh are fantastic to work with! They are so quick to respond to questions and quick with their fabulous recommendations for lodging, activities, etc. It is always fantastic to work with them!

Wonderful! She and her partner, Haleigh, offered excellent recommendations for hotel, restaurants and local attractions. They took the time to give personal reviews and look into dates of local shows during our stay. Was great to have some insider tips!

Had a great European trip-hotels and travel were so easy with her help.

Laura was great - very responsive and easy to work with.

Working with Laura was great. She was able to plan an amazing trip for our holiday in Greece.

Wonderful! Thank you for making this all possible for us :) I will be a return customer!

Laura was great. We got an incredible upgrade in Milan. She connected us with a local guide in Piedmont that made our trip truly special.

This is the second trip that we've planned through Laura, and we doubt that we'll ever plan another without her. Her attention to detail is greatly appreciated. She also found unique, one-of-a-kind activities that were unlike anything we've ever done. So very grateful for her and all of her efforts!

Laura was very easy to work with and always quick to respond. We’ve previously stayed at the same property but by booking through Haute Holidays Travel- we had all kinds of benefits. We fully used the bar, laundry and breakfast credits. We would definitely use her and recommend her.

Laura was great helping us identify a resort/locale that met our requirements: family-friendly, easy flight, beach destination. She listened to our needs, answered our questions and responded quickly. It was a perfect family vacation for our special occasion!

Wonderful! So detailed and she listens to what we want and meets that to a tee. Couldn't be more pleased. She nails her customers' wants 100% percent.

Laura was wonderful to work with for booking our hotel in Vail, CO. She was able to get us a amazing upgraded room and great perks at the hotel all-around. We'll always use Laura for our travel needs!

It was great. This is the 3rd trip she's helped us with and everything was flawless.

Laura was easy to work with and provided excellent service. After giving several ideas we settled on 2 different hotels to split our trip. One of the hotels was not ready to open in time for our stay after making our reservation. Laura assisted us in changing to a single hotel reservation, was able to get us instantly upgraded and also several additional perks. We would definitely work with Laura again to help plan our next vacation.

Laura makes travel easy. Our flight changed prior to departure, resulting in a 4+ hour layover. Laura researched other routes and emailed us options to shorten our travel time. So appreciated because one of our travel mates has flight anxiety, so the shorter the better. We also reached out to her during our trip for some guidance on tipping guidelines for specialized services and she responded quickly with specifics. We will continue to use Laura for our travels because she continues to add value and reduce the stress. Thanks Laura!

Fantastic! Laura communicated all requests with the property effectively and had everything ready for us on travel day. She scheduled our dinner and spa reservations and even the specific suite we requested. Great experience!

Laura has planned our trips for several years now. She always listens to what we are looking for and goes above and beyond to deliver. Thank you Laura!!

Laura was so helpful and planned a great getaway for our family!

I am a repeat user of Laura’s services. Working with Laura is a delight. And for those exploring the value-add, this is a no-brainer. Her vast knowledge of options is impressive and the specialization is unmatched. I have always appreciated her professionalism, kindness, and responsiveness. I highly encourage working with Laura.

Awesome recommendations. Trip was flawless.

Laura was fantastic to work with! She asked very insightful questions and really listened to understand what really makes travel fun for us. The result was a truly amazing trip with some great adventures in the jungle and then a relaxing beach getaway. Her itinerary was perfect and we didn't have any issues along the way due to her expert planning. Thank you Laura! We can't wait to plan our next adventure with you!!

She is wonderful! Responds quickly and also provides great travel advice as she has traveled to many of the locations as well. We have always been extremely happy with all the vacations/hotels we have booked through her.

Laura was prompt to answer all of our questions regarding availability, room options and activities. We had a perfect family vacation in a beautiful setting.

We’ve used Laura to help book trips a few times. She’s prompt and gives good feedback on how to get best amenities and activities.

Laura was fantastic to work with when booking our stay at the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World. She is a consummate travel professional who responded quickly to our requests and confirmed everything promptly for our multi-room booking. We would highly recommend her for any upcoming travels!

Laura was excellent! 100 percent Customer Service/satisfaction. Our room was beautiful! Just like a palace! Extra Magical Kingdom hours! We were upgraded to a beautiful room for a small charge and able to see fireworks from Magical Kingdom and Epcot parks. Several pools to choose from, adult, family, children and a lazy river. The Ravello restaurant was delicious! Laura thank you so much for making our Disney trip magical.

Laura takes time with all her clients to ensure a great match for their needs. We recently took a long weekend trip to San Francisco. Laura matched us with the Fairmont and we had a fantastic quick get away.

Laura, is a great advisor to work with. She provides great suggestions, and excellent service before and during the trip. We've used her for several vacations and are never disappointed.

Laura was great to work with! My husband and I enjoyed a 10 day trip to Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. Laura booked our hotels, transports, and day excursions. Everything went off without a hitch and Laura was super responsive to my questions during the planning process and while we were away. Another plus, she now offers a paperless itinerary which was super easy and efficient to use while travelling. Couldn't recommend her enough!

Laura was very helpful in setting up our Caribbean beach trip. Everything was ready and planned just as we had hoped for. She helped us choose the right place, and we were able to get a room upgrade.

Laura was great. She created a dream vacation for us in China. She listened to our preferences and tailored an itinerary that included everything from hiking, to cultural tours, to shopping to local home visits. We feel like she maximized our travel time and dollars and gave us a very well-rounded experience. We will be talking about this trip for years and will definitely use Laura again.

Was wonderful and seamless, as always!

Laura was great. Even in just helping with a hotel reservation, she was able to secure a better rate with some extras tacked in. I appreciate her prompt responses, ease of communication and attention to the small, personal details.

Laura Bassett was exactly what we needed to enable my family to enjoy the best vacation we've ever had. For years I wanted to take my family on a Hawaii vacation, but as a busy executive I was overwhelmed by the choices and moreover by the time commitment to plan and execute the type of trip my family deserved. This overwhelming task destined my family for another below par summer vacation, until I met Laura. Laura was a patient listener who guided me through the selection process by answering all my questions and providing options and insight that I never would have derived on my own. Once we decided where we wanted to go, Laura literally took care of the rest. I now regret all the wasted disappointing vacations that I could have avoided. DO NOT HESITATE to contact Laura to help you plan your next vacation.

I have worked with Laura Bassett before and very much enjoyed working with her. Laura stays in constant communication with you and provides details so that you are not surprised by anything and that your trip unfolds smoothly and perfectly. I highly recommend using her for your travel needs. She is well-connected and meticulous with details.

Laura was a pleasure to work with! We booked our honeymoon to Italy through her. She was always quick to answer any questions we had and made this easily checked off our list. She offered great recommendations and provided beautiful hotels!

Laura’s recommendations make for the best trips. We really enjoyed Vancouver.

Laura was thoughtful and helpful in planning our trip, taking into account whether it was a couples or family getaway. She corresponded with the resort on rates, events, reservations and helped to make our trip unforgettable by recognizing we were celebrating several special events and coordinating special ways to help us celebrate with the hotel.

So easy to work with. Highly detailed when it came to transportation, connecting the dots, ferry tickets and ensuring first class service.

Laura was very helpful in planning our stay at the Four Seasons Lanai and she secured a ton of benefits and perks for us on our trip including free daily breakfast, room upgrade to an oceanview, and an activities credit at a reduced cost! I would highly recommend Laura to people looking to plan a trip as she was very easy to work with and super responsive!

This was our third trip planned by Laura. She always finds amazing options for us that we never could have found on our own.

We travelled with a sponsored trip to Italy but wanted to add bookend days in Verona and Milan. Laura's recommendations turned out to be just what we were hoping for - a sense we were in the best hotels in the best locations. Because we used Laura we were greeted as special guests in both locations. We received an upgrade in Milan (amazing since it was Fashion Week) and the concierge was able to provide tickets to La Scala for us as well. A great start and finish to a great vacation.

Laura was so helpful in planning our trip to Bali. She provided her recommendations and they did not disappoint!

Laura did a fantastic job of planning a 2 week trip to Greece and Croatia for my daughter and me. We had vague ideas of what we wanted to see and do but she was able to take our thoughts and turn them into a trip of a lifetime. We wanted to cover a lot of ground, see several islands and cities, and she was able to make it all happen. It was exactly what we wanted. Each location and every hotel were terrific. In order to make all of it happen required complicated transportation but it went off without a hitch. I especially appreciated the fact that she was so respectful of our price range and during the planning phase gave us several options to choose from.

Laura did a great job booking our accommodations in Oahu & Maui. I will definitely use her again! The AXUS app that she loaded our travel arrangements into was very helpful.

Laura has planned many trips for my husband and I. She does a great job giving us options for exactly what we are looking for. She is very honest and doesn’t hesitate to point us in the right direction if she sees a good fit. Thank you Laura!

Laura is a great resource for planning a special trip! She helped us book a special 40th birthday trip and get the best rate and best room!

Our trip was seamless and wonderful, as always! Everything from the hotels, to the transfers and private tours was spot-on and we had a wonderful family vacation!! Many thanks to our planner, Laura Bassett!

Laura was wonderful to work with. She was very knowledgeable about our destination, and very prompt in her responses. Laura was very friendly and our trip was seamless!

I’ve loved working with Laura on my trips. She is great to work with - excellent communication skills and wonderful idea!

Laura was great...again. Always timely and thorough with her responses and quick to make the reservation!

I always love working with Laura! She knows just what we enjoy and always has great recommendations for us. In this case, she had first hand intel for us as she had stayed at Belmont El Encanto a couple/few years ago. As always, she was on point.

Laura was extremely thorough with options available to us, including restaurants.

Laura provided timely, professional, knowledgeable help in booking this hotel for us. Always appreciate her recommendations, access to perks, and personal service! Thanks, Laura!

Laura and her team are always SO responsive. No question is too small! She assisted us with a quick trip to Mexico for a baby moon and she made it so very special for my husband and I. She helped us find the perfect property within budget and it was the just the break we needed.