Well... this happened.

I'm incredibly honored and honestly still pinching myself, to share that I was named Virtuoso's 2026 Rising Star for the United States at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas last week!

A few weeks ago, my family and I spent four incredible nights at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island as part of our summer trip through Canada. Our stay was truly unforgettable. It is rare to find somewhere that is equal parts beautiful, luxurious and adventurous, but Clayoquot manages to be all three. We honestly could not have loved it more. Read on for details from our stay.

One of the questions I get asked most is:

"What is the best hotel in...?"

The truth is, there usually isn't one.

The best hotel is the one that's right for you. Your travel style. Your priorities. Your budget. Your personality.

Helping our clients figure that out is one of my favorite parts of this job. It's basically playing matchmaker, travel industry style. :-)

Last November, I had the opportunity to go gorilla trekking in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, and I still have a hard time putting the experience into words.

I've been on several safaris and have seen the Big Five from the comfort of a Land Rover - something I will never tire of - but this was completely different.

This wasn't watching wildlife from a distance. It felt like we had stepped directly into their world.

A few weeks ago, Tim & I escaped to Maroma, a Belmond hotel in Rivera Maya, Mexico, for a quick 3-night getaway.  Our stay was heavenly. This hotel is such an authentic beauty. I cannot wait to return! Read on for details on our stay.

Making the decision to work with a travel advisor is a hugely personal decision. You have to not only trust that person with your time, money and vacation days, but you also have to align with them on a personal level.

To help you get to know our founder & principal advisor better, we thought it would be fun to share 10 things you might not know about Lora Greene.

1. IT TAKES A DAY

It takes a day for everyone to settle in - to get used to being together & to get used to a slower pace. It will happen, but don’t expect it upon take-off.

Packing for a family trip is overwhelming. Believe me, I know. And I don’t even have girls. But besides the bathing suits, t-shirts, polos & underwear I seem to be packing no matter where in the world we are heading, here are the 5 items I have in my bag no matter what…