Laura Adams, CTA

Certified Travel Advisor & Wellness Travel Specialist

About Me

In 2011, I embarked on a journey into the travel industry when a tour operator specializing in Cuba travel took a chance on me—a young woman with no prior experience in travel. Over the years, destinations and experiences have grown, along with my knowledge and passion for creating unforgettable journeys. My mission is to help people create memories through travel they’ll cherish for years to come.

I specialize in luxury travel, including all-inclusive resorts, wellness retreats, cruises, and more. With countless hours of training and continued education, I hold credentials with top cruise lines, destinations, resorts, and industry suppliers, ensuring you receive expert guidance.

I have a knack for research and a passion for crafting exceptional experiences. By blending these skills, I’m able to design trips tailored to exceed your expectations. Have a question about a resort or destination? Don’t hesitate to ask—I’m here to help and I truly look forward to working with you.

What is a CTA?

I am a Certified Travel Associate (CTA), a designation earned through The Travel Institute, the travel industry’s most respected non-profit certification organization. Additionally, I hold certification as a Wellness Travel Specialist.

These credentials reflect my commitment to excellence, requiring at least 18 months of professional experience, rigorous coursework, testing, and ongoing education to maintain certification annually. Like an accountant or doctor with their professional credentials, my CTA designation demonstrates my dedication to providing expert advice while upholding the highest industry standards.

Why work with me?

At Telamon Travel, I am dedicated to offering exceptional luxury travel options with an unwavering commitment to customer service. As your personal Travel Advisor, I’ll devote the time and attention needed to ensure your trip exceeds your expectations. Whether you need assistance with planning, advice on destinations, or help finalizing your itinerary, I’m just a phone call or email away. Best of all, I do not charge a planning fee—your dream vacation begins with expert guidance at no extra cost.

Let me help you design the perfect, elevated travel experience, tailored just for you.

Inquire

Once you’re ready to start planning and fill out the form found on my website, we’ll set up a time to get to know each other via phone or Zoom call. This will allow me to get to know you on a personal level and I can have a clear understanding of how to best serve and come alongside you.
Trip Research & Proposals

First, you’ll be granted access to your new client portal. Now it’s my time to get to work matching the feedback you’ve given me to the right experience and destination for you! I use my expertise and work with destination partners to present your customized itinerary to you. After you take time to review your proposal, we will make necessary adjustments based on your personal preferences and lock in your official plan!
Book Your Vacation

Pop the bubbly! Your deposit is made and your vacation is officially in motion! I will be there for you step by step from now until you return. All that’s left for you to do is get the countdown started!
Special Details

Between booking your trip and your travel dates approaching, you are sure to have a few extra things you’ve thought of that you’d love to have included. Rather than sending individual requests one email at a time, approximately 1 month prior to departure, I will reach out to help make sure all of those special details are included in your experience to make your trip complete.
Final Preparations

Two weeks before you leave, I’ll send you off with hard or electronic copies of every document you may need. This includes your custom itinerary, reservation confirmations, and tickets. I’ll also send helpful reminders, recommendations, and travel tips unique to your destination! My job isn’t done until you are home, and I will be working behind the scenes of your vacation confirming appointments, touching base with your hotels ahead of time, and tracking flights.

Favorite Destination

Ireland

Galway, to be exact. From the moment I stepped out of the train station into the cool spring mist, I was captivated. This charming city had me seriously considering packing up and moving halfway across the world! The warmth and friendliness of the locals, the vibrant energy of the Latin Quarter, and the breathtaking architecture and scenery all came together to create an unforgettable experience. While I adore every corner of Ireland I’ve explored, Galway completely stole my heart.

Munich Christmas Market

Telamon Travel: Behind the Name

The name Telamon Travel carries a fascinating and layered history. In Greek mythology, Telamon was a renowned hero. In European architecture, a telamon refers to a sculpted figure of a man used as a column or pillar, also known as an atlas.

Atlas, the Greek Titan God of the heavens, is famously depicted in Roman sculpture as carrying the world on his shoulders. The most notable example, the Farnese Atlas, is housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy.

Further connecting the name to travel, an atlas is a collection of maps bound into a book. This term is derived from the Titan Atlas, symbolizing his role in supporting the world.

Though the meaning behind Telamon Travel may seem intricate, I chose it because it beautifully represents the essence of both the world (Atlas) and exploration (atlas). It’s a name that inspires adventure and connection across the globe.