Laura Watson

Travel Designer

Meet the Expert

Highlights

  • Extensive experience planning luxury trips for high-net-worth clients

  • Traveled extensively through Australia, Southeast Asia, and Central America

  • Strong understanding of destinations both above and below the water’s surface

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Expertise

  • Bespoke trips combining adventure with luxury, from icy adventures in Svalbard, seamlessly combining travel and yachting to remote experiences in São Tomé and Príncipe.


Skills & Education

  • Qualified PADI Divemaster, bringing specialist knowledge of marine environments.

Most creative trip planned

One of the most creative trips I’ve designed has to be a festive family journey to São Tomé and Príncipe. The family wanted somewhere completely off the radar, so I crafted an itinerary that took them to the most pristine parts of the island. The highlight was creating a private camp for them on New Year’s Eve, set up in an incredibly remote spot overlooking an untouched beach. With freshly prepared food, including the fish they had caught that day, and no one else for miles, it was the ultimate way to welcome the New Year - and a perfect example of how we can push boundaries at Pelorus.

What Laura's Clients Say

"High above expectations. The place and activities were stunning, and connection between people could not be better. Outstanding what all involved managed to put together. More than in our memory, this trip is imprinted in our hearts.”

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Trip to Norway

Number one unforgettable travel experience?

Surfacing from a dive in Sri Lanka to be told that there were blue whales cruising around further out to sea. Trundling along in a tiny wooden boat next to these colossal creatures was truly humbling. Words cannot describe their gargantuan size or mesmerizing grace.

Top of your travel bucket list?

There is a national park in central China called Zhangjiajie which boasts hundreds of towering quartzite-sandstone pillars. It looks incredible and I believe it was featured in the film Avatar. If not China, then I would love to see the gorillas in Rwanda.

Who is your ultimate travel partner?

Paul Nicklen would be amazing to travel with. A celebrated photographer and marine biologist, hearing his stories of close wildlife encounters and his knowledge of the environment would be fascinating. Plus, its always handy to have a professional photographer close by to get some great travel pics.

More from Laura

A stunning waterfall cascades down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green hills. A group of people stands near the base of the waterfall, creating a sense of scale against the powerful flow of water. Mist rises from where the water meets the ground.

An Icelandic Adventure with Travel Designer Laura

Discover Iceland, one of the most remote, volcanically active and sparsely populated countries on the planet, making this one of the most adventurous luxury holidays on the planet.

Want to get in touch?

To contact Laura please email or give her a call.

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