🌕 ABOUT LAURIE & CHRIS

A husband-and-wife team designing journeys that transform the way you feel, connect, and experience the world.

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🌿 A Different Kind of Travel Story

Most travel advisors start with destinations.
We started with people.

After more than 30 years combined in the field of mental wellness, we witnessed something deep and universal:

People don’t just need a vacation.
They need rest. They need clarity. They need connection.
They need to remember who they are beneath the noise.

Travel became our way of helping others find that again.

Lunara Expeditions was born from our belief that meaningful, beautifully designed travel can shift your inner world just as much as your outer one.

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Laurie Smith

💛 Hi, I’m Laurie — The Heart of Connection

I’ve always believed travel can be deeply emotional — not in a dramatic way, but in a grounding, awakening, “I can finally breathe again” kind of way.

My background in mental wellness taught me how to really listen…

to what people say and to what they don’t say.

When I design your journey, I’m tuning into the experiences that will support you, inspire you, and help you reconnect with what matters most.

I approach every trip with:

  • Emotional intuition

  • Sensory storytelling

  • Deep respect for local cultures

  • A calm, grounded presence that makes planning feel easy

My goal is simple:
To create a journey that feels like a gentle reset — a space where you can reconnect with yourself, your partner, and the world around you.

🔭 And I’m Chris — The Visionary Architect

I’m the explorer, the strategist, the one who’s constantly looking for the next extraordinary place or experience.I see travel as a blend of art and structure.
It’s the balance of:

  • curiosity and clarity

  • adventure and intention

  • creativity and thoughtful planning

My mind loves designing journeys that feel seamless, organized, and beautifully aligned with your values.

I bring:

  • Innovative thinking

  • Eco-luxe destination expertise

  • Big-picture strategy

  • A commitment to responsible, ethical travel

Where Laurie brings sensory depth and emotional intuition, I bring structure, momentum, and the vision to turn an idea into an unforgettable itinerary.

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Chris

🌙 Together, We Create Journeys That Matter

Chris and Laurie, co-owners of Lunara Expeditions, smiling together while leaning on a railing in front of a wall covered in green and red ivy.

🌙 Why We Do This — Together

As a couple, travel has been our way of reconnecting with each other and with the world.
It’s helped us reset when life feels heavy, celebrate when life feels full, and grow together through every experience in between.

We believe:

  • Travel should restore your mind and body.

  • Travel should open your heart.

  • Travel should honor the cultures and communities you visit.

  • Travel should be intentional, meaningful, and aligned with who you are becoming.

This is the philosophy at the heart of Lunara Expeditions.

A Legacy Rooted in Regenerative Travel

     🌿About Us – Lunara Expeditions

At Lunara Expeditions, travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how it transforms you.

We are Laurie and Chris, lifelong partners who met as teenagers, raised a family together, and eventually set out to chase the dreams we’d put on hold. Once our children were grown, we discovered the incredible power of travel to restore, reset, and reconnect. What began as a few trips to recharge our own spirits soon became something much larger: helping friends and family plan journeys that left them renewed, inspired, and more deeply connected to the world.

It was during our vow renewal in Jamaica and later on a five-week backpacking journey across Southeast Asia with close friends that our calling became clear. We didn’t just love traveling — we loved guiding others toward meaningful, soul-nourishing experiences. And so, Lunara Expeditions was born.

🌍 Our Philosophy

Lunara Expeditions is more than a travel advisor. We’re your lifestyle guide for eco-luxe, wellness-driven, and culturally immersive travel. Every journey we design is intentional, blending luxury with sustainability and purpose with joy.

For Laurie, travel is about wellness of mind, body, and spirit — taking time to recharge while stepping into the unknown. For Chris, it’s about reset and renewal — experiencing the world through a different lens, connecting with cultures, and venturing off the beaten path. Together, we bring these perspectives into every itinerary we curate.

✨ What Makes Us Different

  • Eco-Luxe Wellness Focus – Every journey balances indulgence with mindfulness, where wellness and sustainability meet.

  • Purpose-Driven Curation – No cookie-cutter trips. Each itinerary is tailored to your values and aspirations.

  • Boutique Personalization – As a husband-and-wife team, we keep it warm, approachable, and deeply personal.

💫 The Lunara Experience

When you travel with us, we want you to feel:

  • Before your trip – Relieved and empowered, knowing someone has listened deeply and designed a purposeful escape just for you. Confident and inspired as you prepare to embark on more than just a vacation.

  • During your trip – Immersed, delighted, and secure — supported by smooth logistics, authentic cultural connections, and the freedom to recharge at your own pace.

  • After your trip – Satisfied, renewed, and inspired — physically, mentally, and spiritually uplifted, already dreaming of your next journey with Lunara.

🌟 Our Strengths

Laurie brings an eye for detail, organization, and the deep understanding that true travel begins with self-care. Chris brings motivation, communication, and a gift for building connections wherever we go. Together, we craft experiences that are thoughtful, seamless, and unforgettable.

🌙 Looking Ahead

Our vision is to grow into trusted experts in eco-luxe wellness journeys worldwide — expanding into group experiences, curated events, and global partnerships, while nurturing a loyal community of travelers who return again and again for journeys that transform.

Because at Lunara Expeditions, our purpose is simple yet profound:
To craft transformative, soul-nourishing escapes that blend sustainability and luxury with profound wellness — leaving you rejuvenated and connected to yourself, others, and the world.