Lauren Varel, Travel Agent in Kansas City, MO

Lauren Varel

Kansas City, MO Travel Agent

Lauren Varel

Kansas City, MO · 4 Years of Experience

Cruise Holidays of Kansas City, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(12)
100% Recommended
Lauren and her crew are the ultimate professionals. This is my 3rd cruise that Lauren handled for me, and we are just ecstatic for this Alaska... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Italy, Iceland, Ireland, London, Paris

Interests:

River Cruises, European Culture, Couples & Romance

About Me

River Cruise & European Destination Specialist

Bellagio, Italy
Bellagio, Italy

Creating a vacation that has the right ambiance, relaxation time, & scheduled activities is difficult & time consuming. Time away is precious and I want you to use that time wisely, before & during your trip, so that you can come back to your normal routine feeling energized, inspired, & rested. One of my core passions in life is creating experiences for people to enjoy. I often hear friends years later, praising a trip I put together, saying it was “a beautiful experience I didn’t know existed”.

I have been traveling internationally since 2002 and since we were first married in 2014, my husband & I travel every year over our anniversary. This annual trip has strengthened our marriage, helped us become more flexible & creative, while increasing our knowledge of the world around us. My experience ranges from solo travel to organized group vacations, with the goal to make them as fulfilling & seamless as possible. I will take care of the details so that you are free to spend intentional time with loved ones & create memories that will last a lifetime.

Whether it’s scheduling a car to pick you up at the airport or finding the perfect hotel that fits your personality. You might be someone who loves planning vacations on your own, or you might feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a vacation. I would love to have a conversation with you to understand what you most desire out of your time away and plan something that perfectly fits you! Whatever your travel heart desires, I will work hard to make it exactly how you want. I look forward to working with you!

Countries that I have visited: Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Romania, Serbia, & Switzerland (let’s also include my favorite state, Hawaii too!).

I have also experienced multiple river cruises as well - it might be my favorite way to travel!

Specialities:River cruises, European land vacations, & Hawaii.

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
12 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Steve - Kansas City, Missouri | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Lauren and her crew are the ultimate professionals. This is my 3rd cruise that Lauren handled for me, and we are just ecstatic for this Alaska cruise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great personality and top flight service!
Reviewed By OPKansas - Overland Park KS | Traveled to Caribbean
Lauren was an amazing travel advisor and helped us navigate all aspects of our cruise vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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family vacation
Reviewed By jo - Willits | Traveled to Canada
Lauren this was an excellent adventure and it all began with you and the people in your office. i give you a 5.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My first cruise and it was amazing!!
Reviewed By Barb - Powell, WY | Traveled to Boston ~ Massachusetts ~ USA
I didn’t know the first thing how to book a cruise and Lauren was wonderful. She was very patient in explaining what she was doing and what I had to do on my end. She held my hand through the whole process.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By John - Kansas City, Mo | Traveled to Quebec City ~ Quebec ~ Canada
Excellent service, very responsive.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

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    My Travel Stories

    Paris, France

    48 hours in Paris

    Our first trip to Paris, was too short, we didn't have a ton of time to do many of the touristy sights, but it is so magical just walking around the beautiful city in the day & night. Click the link below for a couple of our favorite stops!   https://essentiallylauren.notion.site/Paris-2019-45824a47c3ff4f7797eb783d0b48c5c7...
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    Dingle, Ireland

    Ireland 2019

    Back in 2019, a friend and I adventured to Ireland. While I do not coordinate airbnb's like some of the stays we did, I would love to create an itinerary for you that best fits you & your level of adventure!  https://essentiallylauren.notion.site/Ireland-2019-8601599efe494023a522125c96c439f3...
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    Belgrade, Serbia

    AmaWaterways Gems of the Southeast Cruise

    Check out my lastest post about the Amawaterways Gems of the Southeast cruise that my husband and I did in August 2022! https://www.notion.so/essentiallylauren/Gems-of-the-Southeast-e5114e65831f46979271f3f288c482b0...
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