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Honeymoons Are The Gift We Give Ourselves

Your honeymoon is the special private romantic getaway for you and your new spouse to celebrate your marriage and begin your new lives together.

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Posted on May 02,2012

Why I love being a Professional Travel Advisor

I am lovingly called a "Travel Diva" and someone who brings "Travel Joy" to others.

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Posted on April 08,2012

Last Minute Deals -- Are They Worth It?

Contrary to popular belief, many cruises, resorts and land tours are selling out. If you wait for a Last Minute Deal you might be very disappointed.  Best advice:  Book early, get the early saver fare, buy travel insurance and pick the trip that gives you the best value -- that is the one that is your best match.  My job is to matchmake you to your perfect trip!

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Posted on March 17,2012

Lovely Old San Juan, Johnny Rockets and Senior Frogs on Royal Caribbean, Navigator of the Seas

Beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture, dancing waiters at Senior Frogs and Johnny Rockets, my daughter Hilary up on the Main Stage with the Band!!!

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Posted on March 05,2012

Navigator of the Seas, Day Five on St Kitts

Lush St Kitts, scenic railroad, black sand beaches, horseback ride at Caribola Beach, a green monkey riding a donkey, yes it's true, ice acrobatics and dancing under the stars!

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Posted on March 03,2012

Delicious Specialty Dining at Chops Grille on Navigator of the Seas

Beautiful St Maarten, the great duty free shopping, the amazing Orient Beach, pigging out at the specialty restaurant, Chops Grille, great comraderie with the friendly passengers onboard

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Posted on March 03,2012

Day Three on the Navigator of the Seas


Rollerblading, ice skating, mini-golf on deck, oh my! The International Belly Flop contest, beginners French Class, 70s Disco Party with the Village People Look a likes.

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Posted on March 02,2012

Our Cruise, Navigator of the Seas, Day Two

Our first day at sea, international parade on the Royal Promenade, meeting Captain Tommy, dancing to 80s music in the Dungeon

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Posted on February 29,2012

Join me on my cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas

Join us for Day One of the Cruise

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Posted on February 29,2012

Cruises for Singles and Solo Travelers

So many people shy away from traveling solo and they shouldn't. Travel is a wonderful way to meet people, experience and learn new things about yourself and the world.  I summarize the Top 10 cruises for solos and offer my opinion.

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Posted on January 26,2012

Congress and the Cruise Industry Work on Continued Cruise Safety after the Costa Concordia Disaster

I am attaching a link to a very comprehensive article publishsed by Travel Weekly, a respected publication for travel agents. I will first summarize it, then let you know my thoughts on it.  I also want to hear your thoughts.   Cruise lines are doing safety and emergency response audits. CLIA, one of the professional organizations I belong to, is calling the International Maritime Organization to set global standards. The Congress will hold hearings and meetings about it. This is a worldwide concern.  The Concordia was carrying 3200 passengers and 1,000 crew. There were 26 ...Read More...
Posted on January 20,2012

How Safe Are Cruise Ships?

While the sinking of the Costa Concordia is very sad and shocking, we feel that cruises are a relaxing, fun, romantic, family bonding vacation that is also a very SAFE way to travel. We expect that cruise prices will drop even further and that cruise safety protocols will be reviewed and upgraded where necessary.

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Posted on January 16,2012
 
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