Specialties
TerraVia Travel is a boutique travel agency specializing in personalized trips for couples, families, and groups. Services include custom itinerary planning, hotel and resort guidance, luxury cruises, and group travel.
I’m Laura Vander Neut, founder of TerraVia Travel. I’m drawn to travel that invites curiosity, creates meaningful moments, and helps us see the world differently. I bring that perspective to every trip I plan.
I take a personalized approach, helping clients make sense of the options and find the right fit. Your priorities, preferences, and travel style guide my recommendations, so your trip reflects what matters most to you.
I also consider the practical side of travel, from logistics and pacing to group dynamics, creating plans that work as well in practice as they do on paper. I keep track of the details, follow through on logistics, and advocate for my clients, making planning more manageable. Wherever you’re headed, I’d love to help make it your best trip yet.
History
Established in 2023.
TerraVia Travel was founded in 2023 with a simple goal: to make thoughtful, personalized travel planning easier. Based in Long Beach, California, TerraVia plans custom vacations, luxury hotel stays and cruises, as well as corporate retreats and group travel. From a carefully paced family trip to a multi-day company gathering, the focus is the same: thoughtful planning, strong attention to detail, and an experience designed around the people taking part.
Meet the Business Owner: Laura V.
Hi, I’m Laura!
Having moved across the country more than once as a kid, I learned early on how to make myself at home in new places and appreciate what makes each one unique. Our family vacations were simple: road trips to national parks, camping in Colorado and California, and always stopping for ice cream along the way. Those experiences shaped my approach to travel: grounded, personal, and intentional.
Today, I’m a mom to two daughters I love sharing the world with. I founded TerraVia to help others experience travel that feels personal and purposeful.
Before launching TerraVia, I worked in city planning, administration, and project management—roles that strengthened my ability to manage details, juggle moving parts, and bring big-picture ideas to life. I bring that same thoughtfulness and follow-through to every trip I plan.
If you’re looking for travel that reflects your pace, your people, and your passions, I’d love to help you get there.