A-List Laura Asilis T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | FAMILY TRAVEL SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor This 17-year industry veteran takes care to assess a family’s needs, whether that’s creating a wheelchair-accessible itinerary throughout Florence, Paris, Rome, and Venice—no easy feat—or recognizing that an overworked client wanted total relaxation for his family of five. Cue the 80-foot yacht charter on the French and Italian Riviera. Lately, she's also seen interest in trips to Croatia and Egypt. Based in the Dominican Republic, Asilis pulls off complex multigenerational trips around the world. Laura started her company, Travelwise, in 2005. Her focus on service and insider access led to her recognition as Virtuoso's "Most Admired Travel Advisor in Latin America and the Caribbean" in 2015, among many other accolades. She serves on various boards and committees for renowned cruise lines, hotel brands, travel organizations as well as non-profit institutions. Additional Specialties: Cruise Language(s) Spoken: English and Spanish Average Daily Spend: $700 Trip Planning Fees: Varies Contact Info laura.asilis@travelwise.com.do | +809-545-4831 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic travelwise.com.do facebook.com/laura.asilis twitter.com/LauraAsilis instagram.com/lauraasilis/ Testimonial "I have known Laura for many years and she has been my travel advisor now for more than 10 years. She clearly understands the needs and expectations that sophisticated travelers have and is constantly monitoring the execution of the itineraries. I must say I cannot remember one time where we have had an issue with logistics. She is always available and has an elaborate network of contacts at her disposal to be able to offer the best services wherever I go." - José D. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit