One thing I have learned being a Travel Agent – now referred to as Travel Advisor – for over 30 years is that sometimes people discard us. “Do Travel Agents even exist anymore?” The answer is YES! We do. I took my first Caribbean cruise in 1979 and was hooked. You paid cash onboard in those days if you can imagine that. I visited Hawaii for the first time in 1981. You could [...]
This month, I began my 14 year of Infinity Travel AZ, LLC. I changed Host Agencies in March of 2020… I know, right? But I struggled through that awful time and today I have a successful business and love what I do. Hard work and perseverance paid off. Now back to the “Do Travel Agents even exist anymore?” YES! We do. And for those of you that are skeptical, here are a few [...]
February 12 - 20, 2026...8 nights of luxurious fun. Explora Journeys is the Luxury Brand for MSC cruises. I am super excited to be boarding Explora I a week from tomorrow. What is included on this amazing journey? Everything you could want, and more! 9 culinary experiences, unlimited fine beverages, Thermal Spa access, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, Wellbeing and fitness programs, All onboard gratuities, shuttle service from port to city centers, bottle [...]
Oh the magic of Christmas Markets! I had the pleasure of experiencing them in 2024 and 2025 on the Danube River. My 2024 trip started in Budapest and ended in Nuremberg. 2025 started in Nuremberg and ended in Vienna. In 2024 our itinerary was Budapest, Vienna, Krems/Melk/Durnstein and the Wachau Valley, Salzburg/Passau, Regensburg and Nuremberg. In 2025 it was Nuremburg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk and the Wachau Valley and Vienna. We tasted sausages and [...]
It is safe to say that Travel Insurance is not a 'one size fits all' need. What works for one kind of traveler, may not work for another traveler. One big decision facing travelers right now is should I buy a policy with a 'cancel for any reason' option. The truth is that depends on what type of vacation you will be taking, what supplier you will be traveling with, and what Travel Insurance [...]
I recently had the pleasure of Hosting with Virtuoso Voyages onboard Seabourn Odyssey. This was a special cruise for me in that my first Hosting experience was also on Seabourn Odyssey in October of 2019. This special lady will be leaving the Seabourn family at the end of the Alaska season. I met several guests in my Virtuoso Voyages group that will be on the last sailing. They will be sad to see her [...]
Let's talk cruising. A cruise vacation can be an incredible experience, offering comfort, convenience, and adventure all in one. If you are looking for a memorable and hassle-free vacation, a cruise may just be the ticket! Relaxation & Comfort Cruise ships offer a range of amenities and facilities allowing you to unwind and enjoy your time aboard. Cruise ships have a variety of cabin choices for every level of comfort as well [...]
For those of you that are thinking you can’t see enough of what New Zealand has to offer if you do a cruise, I am here to say that is not true. I have been studying to earn my New Zealand Specialist certification and I just completed the cruise portion of the study courses. New Zealand is broken up into 2 islands that measure about 1000 miles long and 280 wide, at the widest [...]
You are ready to go on vacation. Or at least start planning your next vacation. YAY!! It has been way too long since you went anywhere. You are overdue! You know you want to take a cruise, but you need some guidance. Where do you find it? Where do you turn? Where do you want to go? What cruise line do you want to take? What are your best information options? Is reaching out [...]
Now that travel is in full swing again, I thought it would be a great time to share some packing and travel tips. When I am preparing document packets for my clients, I always include a 'Know Before You Go' information sheet. The information on my cheat sheet contains tips and tricks from fellow Travel Advisors as well as things I have learned over my years of traveling. I hope you find this information [...]
