Claudia Laroye is a freelance travel writer, blogger, editor and content creator. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and two sons. Claudia is the Founding Editor of The Travelling Mom, Contributing Editor for Twist Travel Magazine, and Editor at Vacay.ca and Vacay Network.
Claudia’s freelance work includes a variety of domestic and international print publications. She writes about adventure, family, luxury, solo, women, 50+ and sustainable travel. Her clients include; Lonely Planet, Explore Magazine, Canadian Traveller, WestJet Magazine, TravelAge West, Dreamscapes and BCAA’s Westworld Magazines, Matador, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, Hotel-Addict, TravelZoo, Travel Mamas, Ultimate Family Vacations Magazine, the Wayward Post, Family Fun Canada, Walking On Travel, Travel Underwriters, and other travel sites on the web.
Claudia Laroye is a travel expert, and is happy to answer media enquiries. She has been interviewed by print, radio, and television media, including; the New York Times, Times of Israel, BT Vancouver television, CBC Radio, CBC Television, the Globe and Mail, Vancouver Sun, Modern Mississauga Magazine, West Coast Families, and Tourism Vancouver. Claudia is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC), the Family Travel Association, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association.
Claudia welcomes the opportunity to partner with travel brands, destinations, tourism bureaus, and CVBs. She has worked with Rogers Communications, RBC Avion, Lonely Planet, Monograms Travel, Rocky Mountaineer, Travel Mindset, CityPASS, Destination BC, Ski Utah, Las Vegas, Louisiana Travel, Visit California, Coastal Mississippi, Southern California, Tourism Whistler, Sun Peaks Resort, Tourism Quebec, Tourism Vancouver, Sunshine Coast Tourism, Tourism Saskatoon, Newport Beach CVB, Tourism Harrison Hot Springs, Big White Resort, Langley Tourism, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, Visit Parksville Qualicum Beach, Banff Jasper Collection, Tempe Tourism, Tourism Flanders, Tourism Switzerland, Myrtle Beach CVB, OPAL Resorts, Travel Underwriters, and Visit Jordan Tourism Board.
Press + Other Outlets
Claudia is a travel journalist and writes for a wide variety of print and online publications around the world. This is a round-up of travel articles and and media features that I’ve written or appeared in as a travel expert.
Breakfast Television Vancouver
Tips for Camping in British Columbia
Tips on Skiing at BC Ski Resorts
How Tech Enables Family Travel
Canada.com
Canadian Instagrammers reveal the most photogenic spots in Canada – Featured
CBC Radio
BC Almanac Interview: London Attacks and Travel Plans – Interview
Cross Country Check Up: The Great Canadian Road Trip – Interview
BC Almanac Interview: Camping in British Columbia – Interview
On the Coast: Parent Project – Family Travel Tips – Interview
Dreamscapes Magazine
Ultimate Luxury in the Wilds of B.C.
Explore the Natural Side of Myrtle Beach
Explore Magazine
Encounters with Grizzlies in Desolation Sound
10 Unique Places to Pitch a in Tent in Ontario this Summer
8 Easy, Family-Friendly Hiking Trails near Halifax, Nova Scotia
8 Easy, Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails for the Whole Family Near Toronto
Sleeping with Wolves at Parc Omega, Outaouais, Quebec
Kayaking with beluga whales in Churchill, Manitoba
Going Her Own Way: Adventure and Solo Woman Travel
Family Fun Canada
9 Reasons to get away to Victoria this fall
Tales of Travel Fails – Terrible trains, awful airplanes, ticket terrors
California Road Trip – Cruising the California coast on Highway 1
Enjoying the Force and the Pork at Oliver’s Pig Out Festival
Kamloops’ Annual Halloween Spookloops Festivities
Six Ways to Enjoy Exhilarating Family Adventures in Laval
How to Navigate the Lights of Broadway with Teenagers
Most Canadian Things to do this Summer
Travel Tips from the Travel Pros
The Best Family-Friendly Mountains in Canada
Flight Network
Top 100 Canadian Travel Blogs – Feature
Fodor’s Travel
22 Interesting and Fun Tours in New York City
Think Outside the Tent: 9 Unique Ways to Camp in Canada
Globe and Mail
Tourists share tips for traveling through Jordan – Interview
Plot a Road Trip to Canada’s Best Child-Friendly Historic Sites – Interview
Road Trip? Suddenly My Husband’s a Superstar Organizer – Interview
Pack Patience – and Prescriptions: Tips for Travelling with Elderly Parents – Interview
How to Plan the Perfect Cross-Canada Road Trip – Interview
Hotel-Addict
Moxy East Village taps into a rock vibe for a guest stay that hits the high notes
New York Glam Meets French Pied-a-Terre at Westhouse NYC
Lightfoot Travel
Going off grid on Brazil’s East Coast
Lonely Planet
Jordan’s Life Aquatic: Surprising Watery Adventures in the Desert
Lonely Planet Kids
25 City Adventures for Families (Ebook: Section – Rome)
Matador
7 Reasons you NEED to Experience Whistler’s Epic Mountain Culture
Modern Mississauga
The New Modern: Navigating How We Travel – Interview
New York Times
Looking for Togetherness on Your Family Trip? Try Staying in a Hostel – Interview
Times of Israel
How Travel will Change after Coronavirus – Interview
TravelAgeWest
Getting Golden at Purcell Mountain Lodge
5 Viking Sites and Ruins in Sweden
It Begins with Bula at Fiji’s Castaway Island
Land Tour Trends for Family Travelers in 2019
Travelzoo Canada
Unique Ways to Camp in Canada’s National Parks
Twist Travel Magazine
Fall/Winter 2019 Magazine Issue (Feature: Banff, Alberta)
Spring/Summer 2019 Magazine Issue (Feature: Baden-Baden, Germany)
Five Amazing Winter Bars in the United States
Get Tagging! At Berlin’s Paint Your First Graffiti
Ultimate Family Vacations
Bond Voyage: Cruising the Mexican Riviera
Vancouver Courier
Channelling your inner scientist in Churchill, Manitoba
Vancouver Sun
Celebrating culture, cuisine and community on Salt Spring Island
48 Hours in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Why they aren’t throwing parties in the streets of Paraty, Brazil
Vacay.ca
Four Birding Excursions in British Columbia
4 British Columbia Properties reopening with success
Vancouver Hotels reopen with caution and care for guest safety
In BC, Wine Industry talks climate change challenge and solutions
Vive la France at the Vancouver International Wine Festival
Roll through Vancouver on an e-bike tour
Dipping into Nordic Spas in Quebec
WestJet Magazine
A Guide to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Westworld Magazine
Westworld BC – Ski Free Family Fun at British Columbia Ski Resorts
Westworld BC – Vancouver’s Hidden Gems
BreatheDreamGo
Wildlife Canada Series: Polar Bears in Churchill, Manitoba
The Huffington Post
Canada’s Best Winter Adventures (featured)
Travel Mamas
All-Inclusive Beach Thanksgiving Vacations for Families
Tips for Visiting Fabulous Fiji with Kids and Teens
10 Fantastique Things to Do with Kids in Montreal
Sonoma Valley Romantic Getaway at Applewood Inn
What to Buy for a Cruise to Maximize Fun and Good Health
Best Toys for Car Trips to Buy Before You Hit the Road
Audiobook for Family Road Trips that Kids AND Parents Enjoy
Cabo San Lucas Tours That Add Excitement to Your Beach Vacation
Canada in 2017 – Why to make THIS the Year You Visit
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort with Kids
Considering Cabo? Here’s Why to Book Marina Fiesta Resort
How to Save Monday on First Class Flights
Tips for Traveling with your Pet to Add Joy to the Journey
10 Fantastique Things to do in Montreal with Kids
10 Incredible Hot Springs for Families
Tips for Saving Money on Vacation Transportation
Yosemite National Park for First Timers
Why Book a Stay at Tanya Lodge at Yosemite National Park
8 Myrtle Beach Family Activities and Attractions You’ll Love
Snowbound Family Fun at Sun Peaks Ski Resort in British Columbia
9 Sanity Saving Holiday Airport Security Tips
Peace and Remembrance in Flanders Fields, Belgium
8 Travel Fails to Avoid on Your Next Trip
Finding Vitality and Wellness at Mountain Trek Retreat, BC
Tips for Visiting Canada’s Wonderland Theme Park
5 Quirky Museums for Kids in the U.S.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tips for Super Fans and Non-Fans
All-Inclusive Beach Luxury at Westin Playa Conchal, Costa Rica
Things to do in Boise with Kids
Safety Tips to Prevent Losing Your Child in a Public Place
Things to Do with Kids in Whistler in Summer
Vancouver Island Treasures – Parksville & Qualicum Beach
Why Carnival Cruise with Teens
Babymoon tips for Parents-to-Be
Winter Vancouver Girlfriend Getaway
Ojai Babymoon – One Last Southern California Hurrah Before Baby
A Beachy Keen Romantic Pismo Beach Getaway
Skiing with Kids in Adelboden, Switzerland
All Aboard! Train Travel with Kids in Switzerland
Tips for Visiting Europe with Kids
Niagara Falls – Beyond the Kitsch
Sheraton Kauai Resort Review – Oh What a Beach!
Oahu with Kids – Attractions the Whole Family will Love
Sheraton Waikiki – Bustling Hotel in the Heart of Waikiki
Kauai’s Spirit of Aloha, Family-style
Romantic Getaway in Whistler, British Columbia
Skiing with the Kids in Whistler, British Columbia
Big Family Fun at Big White Ski Resort
Vancouver’s Granville Island: Foodie Paradise Found
Hostels with Kids: Pourquoi Pas?
Tofino: Storm Watching at the Edge of the World
Relax in Luxury at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto
Do You Dare? CN Tower EdgeWalk Experience
Top 10 Orlando Attractions for Families
Why Cruising is Great for Multigenerational Travel Sanity
The Wayward Post
Sustainable Luxury in the Wild at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Sustainable Travel Off-Grid at Feynan Ecolodge, Jordan
Sustainability on Stilts at Rio Perdido, Costa Rica
Family Travel Association
Family Travel in a (Tricky) New Travel Climate
Family Travel and Winter Experiences (featured)
XPattMatt
Travel Bloggers Reveal Canada’s Best Winter Adventures
Vancouver Mom
Wild West Coast Family Weekend in Sooke
Seattle Holiday Weekend: Vancouver Mom Getaway
Vancouver Foodie Tour of Granville Island
100 Mile Day Trips: Sea to Sky Gondola, Squamish
Beaty Biodiversity Museum & UBC Canopy Walkway
100 Mile Day Trips: Harrison Hot Springs
100 Mile Day Trips Bowen Island
100 Mile Day Trips: Reifel Bird Sanctuary
100 Mile Day Trips: Lynn Canyon Park, North Vancouver
GO Fest in Whistler: Get Out and Play
Gateway: Parksville and Qualicum Beach
Vancouver Restaurant: Granville Island Tea Company
Mom Blogs: 30 Ultimate Vancouver Mom Bloggers of 2010
Fabulous and Family-Friendly 100-Mile Day Trips from Vancouver
TuGo Travel Insurance
Travel Around the World Ideas & Inspiration
Travelling with Food Allergies
Travelling Smart with Travel Insurance
