Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Barlow.
Hi Laura, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Like so many others, I’ve always loved the magic of travel. Exploring new places and creating core memories with loved ones are where some of my best memories come from. But I also know how overwhelming and time-consuming planning can be, especially for busy families.
Explore the Magic Travel started in 2019, After a corporate career in the hospitality industry, I was excited to channel my expertise into making vacations seamless, magical, and stress-free for others. And then 2020 came and the brand new business came to a screeching halt! But instead of slowing down, we used that time to truly understand our clients’ biggest travel challenges—like navigating endless options, coordinating complex itineraries, and feeling overwhelmed by all the details. When the world reopened, we were ready.
Explore the Magic Travel began with a love for Disney vacations…but not just any Disney vacation. We specialize in LUXURY Disney Vacations. From the hard-to-find Signature Suites, to the most exclusive dining experiences, arranging the best private VIP guides to match your family’s preferences and everything in between, nothing is out of reach for our clients! We take the time to tailor every detail to our clients’ preferences, ensuring their trips feel personalized and effortless. That high-touch service keeps our clients coming back year after year.
Now, we do so much more than Disney Destinations. We help families cross off bucket list trips all around the globe. Whether it’s a luxurious cruise, a dreamy European adventure, or a family trip to Hawaii, our goal is simple: to take the stress and overwhelm out of planning so our clients can focus on making memories! There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing from a client who just returned home and says, “That was the BEST trip we’ve ever taken!”…except maybe hearing, “When can we start planning the next one?”.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Starting a new business is never a straight path. While it hasn’t always been smooth, we’ve learned that every bump in the road has been an opportunity to grow. Travel is an ever-changing industry, and whether it’s unexpected cancellations, new travel policies, or just the unpredictability of global events, we’ve learned how to pivot quickly and keep our clients informed. More than anything, we’ve learned that the ability to stay proactive and solve problems is what makes our clients trust us time and time again…and that’s been the most rewarding part of the journey!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Explore the Magic Travel?
Explore the Magic Travel is a luxury travel agency specializing in Disney Destinations, luxury cruises, multi-generational travel and bucket list destinations. We take the stress and overwhelm out of planning so families can focus on what matters most…making incredible memories!
What sets us apart? Our high-touch, personalized service. We don’t just book trips; we design seamless, customized experiences tailored to each client’s unique preferences. Whether it’s coordinating a multi-generational family cruise, helping a young family with their first “big” vacation or designing the perfect European adventure, we handle every detail from start to finish.
We’re most proud of the trust we’ve built with our clients, many of whom return year after year, knowing how easy planning the perfect trip will be. At Explore the Magic Travel, we believe travel should be effortless, magical, and completely stress-free.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Something surprising that most people don’t know about me? Before starting Explore the Magic Travel, I worked in the corporate hospitality industry helping design and implement programs to enhance the guests’ experience. That background has been such a game-changer in how I approach helping clients plan their perfect trips. Another fun fact? I’m an absolute ringer on Music Trivia. Trust me…you want me on your team for Name that Tune. Any genre…any decade. It’s my superpower!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.explorethemagictravel.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorethemagictravel
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorethemagictravel
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabarlow1/
