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 [...]
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 about the complete vacation? Why did they book their flights separate from everything else? Did they find great airfare and thought "surely I can find [...]
Part of a conversation I read on Facebook: Client: "I have friends that booked their own vacation to Mexico between Christmas and New Years Eve. They tested positive for COVID while in Mexico and have tested positive for the second time today. They cannot fly out for another 5 days - with negative tests and the town they are in is completely sold out. #nightmare" Travel Advisor: "It is a risk we take to [...]
Part I - Your Expedition Introduction When you think of expedition cruising, what is the first thought that comes to mind? The Polar Regions of The Arctic and The Antarctic? Exploring protected areas of The Galapagos Islands? Getting up close and personal with whales, penguins and polar bears? With Lindblad Expeditions you get all of these options. And so much more! We are going to take you on a personal journey the first [...]
Traveling post-pandemic is going to look different than traveling did pre-covid. Covid changed a lot about how we live our lives and how we will travel again. Now more than ever is the time to work with your trusted Travel Advisor and let us take the stress out of traveling. We have shifted our business to better meet your current needs while you still hold the reins. And we will be involved every step [...]
