Meet Your Advisor
Lucas
Travel Advisor, Once Upon A Trip Travel
Lucas specializes in helping families and first-time cruisers turn a wish list into a perfectly planned itinerary, with a focus on river cruising, all-inclusive resorts, multi-generational travel, and LGBTQ+ travel experiences.
His Story
How Lucas Found His Way Into Travel
Before joining Once Upon A Trip Travel, Lucas spent years working in customer service and logistics roles, where he developed a reputation for solving problems before clients ever noticed there was one. A family cruise booked entirely on his own showed him firsthand how much easier travel could be with an experienced advisor guiding the details, and that experience became the turning point in his career.
Lucas entered the travel industry determined to give other families the kind of support he wished he had on that first trip. He pursued cruise-line and destination certifications, shadowed senior advisors at Once Upon A Trip Travel, and built a foundation of firsthand travel experience by visiting the destinations he now plans for clients.
Expertise
Travel Specialties & Areas of Expertise
Lucas focuses on the trips that require the most coordination, so his clients can focus on the experience instead of the logistics.
River Cruise Vacations
From first-time cruisers to seasoned sailors, Lucas matches families with the right river cruise line, itinerary, and cabin category for a smooth, well-paced trip.
All-Inclusive Getaways
Lucas curates all-inclusive resort stays that pair the right property and destination with a stress-free, all-in itinerary, so families can relax without surprise costs.
Multi-Generational Trips
Coordinating grandparents, parents, and kids on one itinerary takes planning. Lucas designs trips that keep every generation comfortable and engaged.
LGBTQ+ Travel Experiences
Lucas specializes in LGBTQ+ travel experiences, matching clients with welcoming destinations, resorts, and cruise lines for a trip planned around comfort and inclusivity.
A Memorable Client Experience
One family came to Lucas planning a first-ever Caribbean cruise for three generations, including a grandparent with mobility needs. Lucas selected an accessible stateroom near the elevators, arranged shore excursions with minimal walking, and built in extra port-day rest time. The family later told him it was the first vacation in years everyone, including grandma, came home rested rather than exhausted.
It is the kind of outcome Lucas aims for on every itinerary: a trip that fits the real people traveling, not just a generic package.
His Approach to Personalized Planning
Lucas begins every client relationship with a detailed conversation about travel style, budget, must-see priorities, and any accessibility or pacing needs. Rather than starting from a template, he builds each itinerary from that conversation outward, comparing cruise lines, resorts, and destinations to find the option that actually fits the family in front of him.
He stays closely involved after booking too, monitoring for price drops, confirming dining and excursion reservations, and providing a day-by-day guide so clients arrive feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed.
Fun Facts & Travel Passion
- Lucas keeps a running list of every port he has visited and is slowly working his way through the Caribbean, one itinerary at a time.
- He is passionate about LGBTQ+ travel experiences and can talk all-inclusive resort and river cruise options for as long as anyone will let him.
- His favorite part of the job is the message he gets from clients the day they get home, telling him the trip went even better than planned.
Start Planning
Ready to Plan Your Trip With Lucas?
Whether you're dreaming of a river cruise, an all-inclusive getaway, a multi-generational family trip, or an LGBTQ+ travel experience, Lucas is ready to build an itinerary around what matters most to you.