Hidden Gems: Meet Krystal Davis of Lamour Travel

Today we’d like to introduce you to Krystal Davis.

Hi Krystal, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I have been a Registered Nurse for about 8 years, including travel nursing. My career has revolved chiefly around critical care, but I have also experienced working as a nurse injector in the aesthetics industry and IV home infusions. During the COVID pandemic, I remember being burnt out and mentally exhausted from the high stress at work and just seeing the healthcare industry crumble right before my eyes. I still loved nursing but knew I wanted a change in my career. In 2021, I decided to indulge in self-care and went on a wellness retreat in Costa Rica, which changed my life forever. That was my turning point in life. That is when I decided to start hosting my retreats and learn more about holistic health. In 2022, I bought a one-way ticket to Costa Rica and stayed for about 4 months. That’s when I hosted my first women’s wellness retreat in Costa Rica and launched my travel agency, Lamour Tours and Travel, where I curate and organize leisure vacations for clients. Fast forward to now, I am officially a Board Certified Nurse Coach, where I facilitate clients with their health-related goals and help them regain their power over their wellness. Overall, my brand revolves around travel and wellness. I like to help people explore the world and learn how to maintain their mind, body, and spirit well-being. I got to where I am today by not being afraid of taking risks and embracing the process of exploring other options if something doesn’t fulfill my spirit.

Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Nursing was a challenge, just having to study and dedicate time to preparing for the NCLEX exam. As a business owner, there are some things you have to learn along the way. One of my biggest challenges would be time management. I have 2 businesses now, so I am constantly striving towards balance to plan my day efficiently to ensure that things run smoothly. One of my initial challenges as a business owner was accomplishing everything independently. I know when to delegate tasks and outsource to reduce my load.

I appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Lamour Travel?
My first business, Lamour Travel, also known as Lamour Tours & Travel, is a leisure vacation travel agency. I take pride in customizing exceptional travel itineraries for my clients who want to experience travel differently. I provide an “off the beaten path” approach. I like to give an experience that is rare and memorable. Imagine traveling to Italy, and instead of just going to an Italian restaurant, you get to embark on an adventure making pasta from scratch in the kitchen with an Italian grandmother and or going to the tropics and spending a day with an Indigenous tribe. Those are the types of experiences I organize. I want readers to know that my brand creates many experiences, from group trips to solo, couples, and wellness retreats. What sets my brand apart is that I am a travel client myself. A lot of the places that I send clients to I have already experienced, so I feel very comfortable sending them there. And the fact that my service is an experience within itself. My clients can access my expertise before, during, and after their vacation.

As for nurse coaching, I specialize in coaching clients who struggle with chronic health issues, weight loss, and challenges with self-care. I am known for helping people reclaim their power back over their well-being as individuals. It’s so easy to get caught up with the daily routine and stressors of kids, spouses, careers, and inflation in this country that we neglect ourselves. Then, people rely heavily on Western Medicine when things go wrong, and other alternatives can be utilized. I want my readers to know they truly possess the power over their health first. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions that last 50 minutes per session. In these sessions, we review the health and wellness assessment I provide to complete and discuss goals you want to set for yourself and how you can reach them by creating an individualized plan. I teach you different ways to engage in awareness practice to center yourself, which has been known to reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep.

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
My mother has always been my biggest supporter. She always has high positive energy, is encouraging, and embraces my random ideas. She has provided me with emotional support, which has boosted my confidence over the years. Also, one of my friends in Costa Rica, named Pabrö, was a great supporter when I launched my first retreat in Costa Rica. He gave me that extra push to take the leap of faith while I stayed in Costa Rica to organize and launch my retreat with only 3 months to plan everything. He has a tour operating company, so I utilized his resources to create a fantastic itinerary for my guests.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lamourtravel.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/lamourtravel_
  www.instagram.com/krissylamour (personal travel instagram)
• Other: Nurse coach email kdavis@inursecoach.com