Katelyn Lawless

Who I Am:

As a luxury travel advisor with River Oaks Travel, I am thrilled to share my passion for travel with my clients. Growing up in a small town in central Texas, I was eager to explore the world and started by moving to Shanghai, China, where I worked as a fashion model at just 16 years old. Over the years, I've been fortunate enough to live in various cities across Asia and Europe, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and London, while also traveling to other destinations whenever possible. Now, with my personal experience and professional knowledge, I help my clients create perfectly personalized travel experiences.

At River Oaks Travel, we specialize in clients rather than destinations. By building relationships with our clients and understanding their needs and wants, we create amazing experiences across the globe. Whether you're a young couple seeking a romantic honeymoon in Italy, a family looking for adventurous excursions in South America, or simply an explorer looking for your next vacation, I can help you create a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

My Favorite Travel Experiences:

I’m a huge foodie and love to taste new things, so a lot of my favorite experiences revolve around filling my belly! My absolute favorite was wandering the canals and streets of Venice in search of the best cicchetti (traditional Venetian tapas) and prosecco, but I also loved tasting everything on offer at the markets in Thailand and Singapore, and a great high tea experience is a must do on any trip to London - one of my favorites is at Ting in the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard (the views are to die for!). Aside from my culinary adventures, some of my favorite magical travel moments have been playing with the birds during a falconry lesson in Ireland, learning how gondolas are made at the only women owned workshop in Venice, white knuckling my way across Carrick-a-Reade bridge in Northern Ireland, swimming with the fishes in French Polynesia, rocking out country style in Nashville, and dancing in the snow in front of the Haggia Sofia in Istanbul!

How I Work:

Our team at River Oaks Travel works exclusively for our clients, not for suppliers - we truly believe that your interests come first. Our process begins with a simple interview to learn more about your travel wishes, and after our collaborative process you end up with a unique travel portfolio curated to your travel style. Whether you're looking for help on a single trip or exploring how to turn your dreams into a long term Wanderlist travel plan, I would love to learn more about you.

We charge travel planning fees based on the complexity of your travel plan, both to maintain transparency and to cover the extensive time that we dedicate to every itinerary. Planning fees start from $350 per trip, or we offer a yearly membership subscription that gives you unparalleled access to our team's extensive travel planning and concierge services. Regardless of where you decide to travel, our unique process is designed to provide added value, time management, unique ideas, peace of mind, destination knowledge, and personal industry contacts to make your experience one-of-a-kind.

So reach out today and let’s get started creating the perfect plan for your next trip!