Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025

Condé Nast Traveler TOP TRAVEL SPECIALISTs 2025 Three Arbiter Travel Co. advisors recognized by the PRESTIGIOUS PUBLICATION (March 11, 2025) – Arbiter Travel Co. is proud to announce that three of its advisors — Lauren Tulp Cichocki, Caitlin Johnson, and Ally Pollema — have been recognized on Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists 2025 list. […]
Arbiter Travel Co. Honored Among Top Travel Advisors for 2024 by Coastline Travel Group

Arbiter Travel Co. Honored Among Agency’s Top Travel Advisors for 2024 Lauren Tulp Cichocki and Caitlin Johnson have been recognized within Coastline Travel Group’s annual Top Talent Cru. January 2025 — Arbiter Travel Co. is proud to announce that two of our advisors have been recognized as top performers by Coastline Travel Group in their […]
Why You Should Visit Japan in February

One of our favorite months to visit Japan? Hint: it’s not March or April… While Japan has become one of the most sought-after destinations in recent years, visiting in February might just be the ultimate best-kept secret. (Though not-so-secret to Arbiter Travel Co. clients — we have 6 trips #bookedbyarbiter next month!) Most first-time visitors […]
Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist 2024

Condé Nast Traveler TOP TRAVEL SPECIALIST 2024 Arbiter Travel Co. founder Lauren Tulp Cichocki NAMED BY THE PRESTIGIOUS PUBLICATION (March 12, 2024) – We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Lauren Tulp Cichocki, has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as a Top Travel Specialist for 2024. In their latest edition, the editorial legend […]
Meet the Arbiter: Olivia Kushner

Olivia’s journey to luxury travel embodies the Arbiter ethos of pursuing passion. She believes that travel is the gateway to life’s most precious memories, and she approaches each trip she designs with the goal of reflecting that joy and curating cherished memories for others.
Meet the Arbiter: Ally Pollema

Name: Ally Pollema Instagram: @allypollema Sign: Capricorn Home Airport: SNA Travel Motto: “Embrace the unexpected.” Dream Travel Companion: I’d love to follow Giada De Laurentiis around Italy. MY PRO TIPS 1 / Always leave room in your suitcase for mementos (and time for shopping). 2 / Resist jet lag with the help of the ‘Timeshifter’ […]
Meet the Arbiter: Caitlin Johnson

Name: Caitlin Johnson Instagram: @wayfaringypsy_travel Sign: Aquarius Home Airport: SFO Travel Motto: “Say yes!” Dream Travel Companion: George Clooney MY PRO TIPS 1 / Plan major travel details in advance but leave room for spontaneity. 2 / Don’t skimp on the budget for things that can only be experienced in that destination. 3 / Don’t […]
Meet the Arbiter: Brooke Brackett

Brooke Brackett’s bucket list travel experience as an Arbiter Travel Co. client prompted a pivot to helping others unlock the same travel euphoria. Based in San Francisco, her background in planning and logistics, combined with an insatiable wanderlust, come together to deliver unique, memorable experiences for her clients.
Meet the Arbiter: Grace Foley Hocter

Name:Grace Foley Hocter Instagram:@gracefoletravel Sign:Capricorn Home Airport:LAX Travel Motto:“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Dream Travel Companion: My mom – she’s up for anything! MY PRO TIPS 1 / Duolingo before any non-English speaking trip. 2 / Compression socks. 3 / Air Tags in checked luggage! MY TRAVELS Last Checked In:Mezzatorre […]
Meet the Arbiter: Lauren Tulp Cichocki

Lauren Tulp Cichocki founded Arbiter Travel Co. in 2017 as a resource for travelers who share her passion for discovering beautiful places and things.