Sailing With Explora Journeys On Explora I
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 [...]
European Christmas Market River Cruises
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 [...]
The Benefits of Travel Insurance
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. [...]
Virtuoso Voyages Hosting Cruise on Seabourn Odyssey
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 [...]
Book Your 2024 Cruise Now!
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 [...]
Cruising New Zealand
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 [...]
Choose to Cruise
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 [...]
Packing Tips
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 [...]
Why We Do What We Do For You
Why it is important to offer you the full package? A lot of times, travelers may just want us to book a hotel. Or flights. Maybe a rental car or other ground transportation. When these requests come across our desks, we wonder, what about the other components? What [...]
“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher