Lauren Goldstein

Travel Advisor

She/Her

Expertise

New York,
NY,
Europe,
UK,
Ski Resorts,
California,
Israel,
Boutique Travel,
City Travel

Based in

New York, NY

Languages spoken

English - native, French - fluent, Spanish - basic, Italian - basic, Hebrew - basic (spoken only)

Travel Advisor

Profile details

About

NYC based, NYC-metro area native, with stints in London, Chicago and Israel. Type A about travel logistics and fundamentals, while always leaving room for spontaneity, discovery and curiosity.

Travel style

A New Yorker, who lived in London for a few years in childhood, I got the travel bug at a young age. Some of my favorite early memories include the spaces between the "must-sees", and this has carried through to adulthood. I did teen travel/language programs through Europe (Switzerland, Italy, France & Holland) and a college term abroad in Israel with stops in Prague and Budapest. Whether a city break, ski trip, or beach vacation, I'll guide you towards your (not my) must-haves, and options to fill the rest of your day. Your travel fundamentals should be scheduled, but your experience should leave room for improvisation and curiosity!

Lauren's travel guides & trip reports

A landscape of Santa Barbara at sunrise.

Guide

Long Weekend in Santa Barbara

A small-but-mighty city on the beach, Santa Barbara epitomizes all things California, minus the LA Glitz, Bay Area tech culture and traffic. You can visit as a one-city trip or as an in-between. It's ...

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Non-Touristy NYC: Art Edition

Art in NYC is so much more than an Instagram of street art, the MET Gala or the current "hot" exhibit. New York has been a hotbed of creativity and culture in so many ways, across cultures and for...

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Non-Touristy NYC: Active Edition

Having lived in and around NYC for most of my life, few things rile me up more than those who think it's a tourist trap! When I read blogs/groups for tourists lamenting healthy and active options, I...

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Vail, Colorado in August

Many hear Vail and immediately think of skiing, but it's a best kept destination in the summer. Vail in August is especially unique, in that it is at high altitude (hello low humidity and cooler...

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Favorite hotels

Hotel Californian

Elite hotel in Santa Barbara with a splendid design and meticulous service often a magnet for the Hollywood elite, international visitors and locals alike.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Hôtel Adèle & Jules

Sleek property in the heart of Paris with chic rooms and suites.

Fora Perks

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Complimentary half-bottle of wine.
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Welcome treat in room on arrival.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & guaranteed late check-out.

The Sebastian - Vail

Polished boutique hotel nestled in Vail Village with a trendy restaurant and outdoor heated pool.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Sloane Square Hotel

A boutique urban retreat in the heart of London's exclusive Chelsea district, blending sophisticated design, exceptional service, and a prime location for a stylish and memorable stay in the British capital.

Lauren's travel photos

Travel Advisor Lauren Goldstein took a photo of bikes and a mountain trail.

Get in touch with Lauren

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