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hello there,
Hi! I'm Lauren -- Jennie's daughter, now President of The Travel Mechanic, and the one who inherited that same "let's go see the world" gene. I joined my mom back in 2012 after teaching for a few years, and jumped straight into starting our Honeymoon and Destination Wedding division. Working with couples was such a blast and after my own honeymoon to Thailand, I knew exactly why those trips matter so much.
Fast forward to today... My once little explorers are now my favorite tween/teen travel buddies (and their passport stamps keep growing!). They remind me every day why travel is so important -- the memories, the stories, and the moments you only get when you leave home for a bit.
The Travel Mechanic has also grown an incredible team of advisors who each have their own travel sweet spot -- which means there's always someone who "gets" the exact kind of trip you're dreaming up. Cruises, adventures, honeymoons, family trips, bucket lists, we've got someone for that.
And since I'm a teacher at heart, I'm passionate about helping others learn the ins and outs of this exciting profession. If you are looking for a mentor and a training program curated for the modern travel agent -- let's chat!
Cheers to celebrating life's best moments,
And then there's me
The Travel Mechanic began with my mom, Jennie. If you ever met her, you know she had this spark -- the kind that made you want to hop on a plane immediately and go somewhere fun. She spent more than 25 years in the travel world, checking out resorts, cruising to different destinations, and helping people plan trips that they'd remember forever.
Jennie has since passed away, and we miss her every single day. But honestly, her energy is still here. The way she approached life -- with curiosity, joy, and a suitcase always half-packed -- is woven into everything we do. This business was her dream, and we're so proud to keep it going.
Our Story
XOXO,
Lauren and the team
"Travel has played such an important role in bringing happiness to our lives."
We love to get into the kitchen!
Where are our cooking fans at?
We love big family gatherings!
We are both obsessed with these little kiddos!
We both love our jobs and the life we have created!
At first, we could not decide between a Thailand or Bali adventure, so Lauren prepared two itineraries for us to compare the experiences (and budgets) at each destination. After much thought we went with Bali. I let Lauren know some of the activities that I did not want to miss while we were there, and she was able to customize our trip while still staying within our budget. We traveled right before covid and Lauren and her on-site teams helped us so much with feeling safe. We splurged on some amazing private plunge pools, and seriously- WORTH IT. There was one hotel in Bali that wasn't what we expected, so I texted Lauren right away. She was so responsive and was able to help us get rebooked at another resort within hours - which turned out to be the most epic spot of our trip! This is never what you want to do when on your honeymoon, but we were so lucky to have Lauren just a text away! She helped us feel cared for at all times and made sure we were happy. It was the Honeymoon of a lifetime and we will absolutely use her again in all our future trips.”
~Alison & Dan, San Diego, CA
Lauren was so helpful and flexible from day one!
"I was really nervous about traveling overseas with 3 children and she organized us all down to the detail so that we didn't have to worry about a thing when we arrived in bustling London after taking the red eye and no one had slept (ugh!). Our tour up to the Scottish Isle of Skye was a dream for all of us and our vacation is one of the best I've had in my lifetime (and I've traveled to 5 continents so that is really saying something!). Highly recommend, the Travel Mechanic will take care of you!!"
~Karen Campbell, North Carolina
She went above and beyond to listen to my concerns and wishes for our family vacation.
Lauren was able to coordinate all the details, payments, and documents for all of us. It helped me focus on other details.
"Final Fiesta was a blast in mexico
kudos
Retirement Trips
Italy
Maldives
Tahiti
Hawaii
portugal
Bora Bora
St. Lucia
Rivera Maya
Jamaica
Greece
Destinations
Top Honeymoon
the bucket list
European River Cruise
Slow paced Europe
Tahitian Island Hop
African Safari
Australia/New Zealand
Around the world Charter
Vacations
Top Retirement
honeymoons
Iceland
Maldives
italy
portugal
Egypt
Kenya
Easter Island
Patagonia
Antartica
Ultimate Trips
On our bucket list
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