Elevated escapes by Lauren Bailey

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somewhere unforgettable

I'm Lauren, a luxury travel advisor in Dallas–Fort Worth. I design trips around the way you love to travel, down to the last detail.

Sunrise over the Namibia dunes
Namibia
Bora Bora
Bora Bora
A lion on safari under a pink sky
On safari
Personally planned

Every hotel, transfer and tour chosen for you, not pulled from a package.

Virtuoso perks

Upgrades, breakfast and hotel credits through my affiliation with Departure Lounge and Virtuoso.

A text away

Before you go and while you're there, you always have someone to reach.

Lauren Bailey, luxury travel advisorHi, I'm Lauren!
Owner and lead travel designer

The details are my favorite part

My background is in hospital pharmacy, where I learned how much the small details matter. I bring that same care to every trip I plan.

As an independent affiliate of Departure Lounge, a Virtuoso agency, I have access to exclusive perks, upgrades and experiences that take your trip to the next level.

xo, Lauren
Ways to travel with me

Choose your kind of escape

Overwater villas in the Maldives
Luxury Vacations

Island resorts worth the journey

Overwater villas, island lodges and the resorts I book for my own clients, from Tahiti and the Maldives to New Zealand and the Caribbean.

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A lion on safari under a pink sky
Safaris

Africa, camp by camp

Bespoke African safaris with the lodges and guides I trust, built around the animals and places you most want to see.

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The Tuscan countryside
Honeymoons & Weddings

Your first trip together

Honeymoons designed around the two of you, and destination weddings at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Jamaica and the Caribbean.

Honeymoons    Destination weddings
Departure Lounge · a Virtuoso agency

Same hotel, same price, more for you.

As your advisor, I reach out to the hotel before you arrive, ask for the upgrade, and share your celebrations and preferences. Most importantly, I'm the one who steps in if anything goes wrong.

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  • Room upgrades when available
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Hotel credits to spend during your stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out when available

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.”

Saint Augustine

Kind words from my clients
“Lauren is an absolute dream to work with! She's incredibly knowledgeable and communicative. I can't imagine planning another big trip without Lauren's help!”Becca G.
Our trip was so smooth! It was completely hassle free because she made sure our tours and transfers were booked before we got there!Radika B. She pulled together the perfect itinerary for us. The whole trip was seamless beginning to end.Angela D. Lauren was a delight to work with and planned an incredible week for us in Mexico.Caroline S.
5.0★★★★★98 reviews on Google
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★★★★★

“We just returned from a bucket list African safari. This was the 5th trip Lauren has planned for me. It was beyond anything I could have expected.”

Kristin C.
★★★★★

“My trip to Ireland was one of the highlights of my year… She made everything so easy and stress free. I wish I had used her for my previous trips.”

Mark M.
★★★★★

“It was such a relief to know that we could just enjoy our time and not worry that we had forgotten anything. We highly recommend Lauren and will use her again in the future!”

Tricia S.
From the planning stages through your travels

I'm with you every step of the way.

Tell me where you're dreaming of, and I'll take it from there.

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The coast near Cape Town, South Africa
Luxury destinations

Where to next?

The resorts and lodges I book for my clients, and why, destination by destination.

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