@lauradavidson

CEO/Founder of LDPR / Travel + Lifestyle Brands / Industry Speaker / Intrepid Traveler

 New York, NY
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Joined February 2009
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The new @Delta One Lounge at JFK lives up to the hype. Great dining, service, club atmosphere — pleasant surprise! #travel #London #gettoairportearly
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Great column from ⁦@Peggynoonannyc⁩ What a Deadly Flood Revealed About America wsj.com/opinion/what-a-deadl…

Opinion | What a Deadly Flood Revealed About America

In 1889, Johnstown, Pa., witnessed extraordinary heroism, managerial genius and deep endurance.

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Show The Love: Great Wellness Getaways For Valentine’s Day And Beyond via @forbes forbes.com/sites/ronaberg/20… @O2BeachClubBdos @ronaberg
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Great read from ⁦@ElaineGlusac⁩ @NYTimes nytimes.com/2024/01/31/trave…

‘Destination Dupes’ and Other Ways to Save Money in 2024 (Published 2024)

Frugal strategies — like traveling where the dollar is strong and sampling unsung destinations — help make the most of your budget.

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From 1 to 4, which of these stunning destinations in Portugal is your absolute favorite? Drop your number in the comments! 1. Sintra 2. Douro Valley 3. Lisbon 4. Azores Would you like to @VisitPortugal? Learn more: bit.ly/3LNhYnc
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Is 60 too old to start a business? Plenty of people say it’s the perfect time. wsj.com/business/entrepreneu… via @WSJ @Susantravels

The Pros and Cons of Starting a Business as an Older Entrepreneur

You have the network and experience to be successful. But ageism is real. And then there’s the question of stamina.

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Great story by @ElaineGlusac in @nytimestravel Whatever Happened to the Off-Season? nytimes.com/2023/09/19/trave…

Whatever Happened to the Off-Season? (Published 2023)

The heat, mobs and high prices of recent summers are making off-season travel more popular — perhaps too popular, some say, as they watch prices rise and crowds grow.

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Always love to hear @SamHeughan talk about his beloved #Scotland. Great story by @AmyTaraKoch in @nytimes. nytimes.com/2023/09/12/trave…

Sam Heughan’s Glasgow (Gift Article)

The star of ‘Outlander,’ which is halfway through its seventh season, recommends five spots in the Scottish city that he has called home for a decade.

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Congrats!!
Amy Virshup@amyvirshup8 Sep 2023
Congratulations to everyone at @nyttravel for great showing in the @satw Lowell Thomas awards! Gold for @heathertal for her important piece on why more hotels don't have smoke alarms.
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Congrats to all!
SATW Foundation@SATWFoundation8 Sep 2023
Congrats👏🙌Lowell Thomas Travel Journalists of Year in #SATWFoundation 2023 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards: Christopher Reynolds @mrcsreynolds @latimes HM; Vivian Song @viviansong Bronze; Sebastian Modak @sebmodak Silver; & Stephanie Pearson @stephanieapears Gold
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Love this "cooking on vacation" story from @ElaineGlusac in @nytimestravel @nytimes. nytimes.com/2023/08/18/trave…

Savoring and Saving: Cooking on Vacation (Gift Article)

Getting a vacation rental with a good kitchen is a must for many budget travelers and those who explore destinations through cooking.

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Congrats! Great news !
Sebastian Modak@sebmodak15 Aug 2023
Happy to share that today is my first day as the Travel Editor for Off Duty, @WSJ's lifestyle section. Big shoes to fill and much to learn, but I'm so excited to shape stories that help people understand the world and how best to navigate it.
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Great new look at Scotland from @AmyTaraKoch via ⁦@nytimestravel⁩ ⁦@VisitScotland⁩ nytimes.com/2023/07/04/trave…

In Scotland, Taking the Traditional and Making It New (Published 2023)

Tartan, whisky, restaurants in the middle of nowhere — all are being reimagined in newly fashionable “Outlander” territory.

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Great story from @HeidiSMitchell - Sol de Janeiro’s candy-sweet scents are what summer 2023 smells like fastcompany.com/90904035/sol…

Sol de Janeiro’s candy-sweet scents are what summer 2023 smells like

What does a $450 million valuation smell like? Meet the beauty exec who bottled the sun.

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Looking forward to a great convention!
Society of American Travel Writers@satw9 Jun 2023
Take time this weekend to register #SATW annual convention in Puerto Rico September 7-11! Reg closes this Thurs 6/15! Exciting tours & editor's panel features top decision makers in the travel field! @star_lightw @mayakach @kjlagrave @derrikjlang @thrillist #TGIF !
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Three cheers for the #travel industry! - A recession might be coming for America, but America is going on vacation first. wsj.com/articles/tourism-tra…

America’s Travel Resurgence Is Finally Here

Would-be tourists have the money and the desire to hit the road this summer. The increased spending on travel could even help fend off a recession.

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Great news! United Airlines Adds Year-Round Flights to Meet “Huge” Barbados Demand   caribjournal.com/2023/05/24/…

United Airlines Adds Year-Round Flights to Meet “Huge” Barbados Demand   - Caribbean Journal

In a significant boost to Barbados’ continued tourism renaissance, United Airlines has announced plans to launch year-round service.

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Congrats Tobey Bill - I’m one proud mama! #LehighGrad #graduation
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Great story! Excited for the #SATW convention in San Juan! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s San Juan, Puerto Rico nytimes.com/2023/05/19/trave… #SATWPR #DiscoverPuertoRico

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s San Juan, Puerto Rico (Published 2023)

The multi-hyphenate writer and performer spent his childhood summers on the Caribbean Island and offers a non-tourist’s take on the U.S. territory and its capital.

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#CHTAMarketplace41 Caribbean Roundup: Updates from Barbados, USVI, Dominica, & More travelmarketreport.com/tmrar…
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