My Norwegian Breakaway Review The Disintegration of Mass Market Cruising My Summary This is my review of the Norwegian Breakaway; is this New York City based cruise experience right for your vacation? Norwegian Cruise Line’s vision is to recreate the feel of a land resort at sea with the Norwegian Breakaway. They were on their […]
Norwegian Breakaway Inaugural Sailing
I’m selected to attend a Norwegian Breakaway Sailing our of New York City. Why do I want to share the details about a new mass market ship with you? I personally LOVE NCL. Starting this May, NYC will get a brand new ship to sail on the BEST 7 Day itinerary. Introducing Norwegian Breakaway: 1) […]
Cruise vs Resort: Total Cost to Come Home
What is your total cost to come home from your vacation? OK, I hate hearing this, “I found this vacation for $1399 for two.” Really? Please tell me all about it? (Hope I’m not offending anyone here! You may know who you are.) Turns out this property in question is NOT All-Inclusive so the amount […]
11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling | IndependentTraveler.com
This is a great resource to read and bookmark. I like that it covers paper documents and electronic security. 11 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft While Traveling | IndependentTraveler.com.
Caribbean islands see highest arrivals during U.S. spring break
Caribbean islands see highest arrivals during U.S. spring break.
Consumer Travel Trends Survey
Today, I’m sharing a survey from Vacation.com, my travel marketing Consortium. What is on your travel “bucket list” – your #1 dream destination? Would you spend tax refund money on travel? What do you think about pocket knives on planes? And what bugs you most about flying in Coach Class? We’d love to know your […]
How to be a Smarter Travel Consumer
Do you want to be a smarter travel consumer? Are you up on the latest tours, suppliers, and travel options available? Travel University is in session! We’ll start with two quick stories: 1) Let’s take cruise line shore excursions. Are they really the best? Will taking another supplier’s shore excursion have you back at the […]
Secrets from the New York Times Travel Show
I attended the the New York Times Travel Show and here are the travel secrets I heard from the presidents of several travel suppliers. WARNING, this is a little self-promoting as their remarks were on the value of reputable travel agents/advisers and reputable tour operators. Please read this brief post and share! 1) […]
News About Your Vacation Budget
I have news for you about your vacation budget, I may not follow it! What? Please read on and don’t get offended just yet. Two Vacation Budget Stories 1) A couple of great clients from Florida wanted to a arrange a special Birthday Celebration on Star Clippers, a mega-yacht cruise line. Star Clippers offers […]
Let Us Handle the Details of Your Dream Vacation Travel
Dear Traveler, Are you a professional, retiree, or busy family who values personalized and high-touch service? Is your life so busy, you don’t have time to plan your next vacation? Do you know where you want to go AND want someone else to handle all of the details that make it a complete vacation? You’re […]