Lauren Kroger

Sep 1

Lauren believes in the transformative power of travel—whether it’s a multi-generational journey to a family’s homeland, a meaningful cultural exchange, or the simple joy of discovering a newfound love for pistachio gelato. To her, there’s nothing quite like feeling “homesick” for a place where the language and customs aren’t your own, yet your heart longs to return.

Her passion for travel began at a young age and deepened when she lived and worked as an au pair in Milan. After graduating with honors from Saint Anselm College in 2014, she embarked on a career in journalism, reporting and anchoring the news for nearly five years before turning her first love—travel—into her life’s work.

Now a Luxury Travel Advisor with Huffman Travel, Lauren specializes in curating bespoke itineraries tailored to each client’s dreams. She is also a certified Wanderlist advisor, guiding clients through Virtuoso’s exclusive travel planning program designed to help them make the most of their most valuable, non-renewable asset: time. Through Wanderlist, she helps clients craft long-term luxury travel plans, bringing their most extraordinary travel aspirations to life.

Favorite Hotels & Resorts:
Giraffe Manor (Kenya), Hotel Arts Barcelona, Gleneagles (Scotland), and The Peninsula Chicago.

Recently Visited:
Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, Scotland, Charleston, Kenya, and Dubai.

Best Adventures:
Climbing Israel’s ancient fortress of Masada in time to catch the sunrise. Snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos. Watching lion cubs play as a newlywed in the Masai Mara. Hearing the Call to Prayer for the first time in Istanbul. Strolling through the gardens at Paris’ Rodin Museum. Taking a biplane onto Kodiak Island for a day of bear-viewing in Alaska. Roaming alleyways in search of Anthony Bourdain’s favorite cacio e pepe trattoria in Rome. A pony picnic with the keepers of Gaick Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Bucket List:
Seychelles, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, Mallorca, New Zealand, a weekend at Amangiri in Utah, Bordeaux, the Greek isles, St. Lucia, and Japan.