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 [...]
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 [...]
Cruise ships will be setting sail again from U.S. port cities. The European Union is opening up to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers. Some countries are dropping their pre-arrival COVID testing if you are fully vaccinated. For some you still need to quarantine unless you present your negative PCR test. Still others are outside the box and are now requiring proof of medical insurance in case you get COVID while in their country. And all [...]
I am going to try something new for this blog. It will be a totally different look from my normal process. But there is SO MUCH information to share, that I thought this might be the best way to tell my Welcome Back to Cruising story! Lots of amazing offers and perks will be found in the attachments below! As part of the Virtuoso Travel Network, you know you can get amazing perks [...]
I saw a great meme on Facebook the other day, posted and shared by several of my Travel Advisor friends. “Client: I am trying to book a last minute trip after the pandemic. Any good deals? Travel Advisor: Remember back in April when you were trying to find toilet paper? It’s kinda like that.” While I am super happy that the world is opening up and the possibilities for more places [...]
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 [...]
What really happened between the first of the year until now? One day I was happily attending a Hawaii Tourism Board event in Scottsdale and today cruise lines were told to pause sailings until late September. What happened? When 2020 began, my business was on track to bypass 2019 by tons! I was so excited to see how far I could go this year! Somewhere in the middle of everything the world came to [...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines knows the value of a partnership with Travel Advisors. They are one of our preferred supplier partners and we personally have sailed with Norwegian Cruise Lines 3 times recently. Freestyle is their way of cruising. They have sent us a great piece of information to share with all of you. Their hopes are that you too will learn the value of a partnership with your Travel Advisor. [...]
What Are Luxury Cruises? Many people have asked us that question. What makes a cruise a luxury cruise? Are luxury cruises only for the 'rich and famous'? Not really. When it is all said and done and you are on your way home, you may find that you spent almost the same amount of money. Quite honestly, the final tally of your cruise fare, required extras, excursions, dining, drinking and all the other [...]
