Travel is my passion and I love assisting others with fulfilling their travel dreams. I believe that you should experience your share of the world through travel and new adventures. I have traveled the world for over 30 years as a Military Service Member, as well as, a Military Spouse and have enjoyed every bit of it...taking advantage of every opportunity I was given to educate myself on various cultures. Being assigned to so many different parts of the world has helped me appreciate and value cultural diversity. I founded my business because of my desire to continue traveling after retirement and to help you benefit from travel as well. My business is built upon morals, values and ethics that I was taught both growing up and while serving in the military.
My specialties are Luxury and Romance Travel and I chose these specialties because I personally have a deep zest for both of them. In fact, my ideal vacation is when I experience a combination of the two. My goal is to create personal customized experiences for you, so that you spend more time experiencing and less time planning.
I am always expanding my knowledge of the world and the travel industry so that I can provide the expertise you deserve. Traveling is all about “experiences” and I work diligently to ensure your experiences are beyond that of your expectations. My joy comes from helping to make your travel dreams come true and seeing the smiles on your faces. When working with me, you are not just a transaction. I get to know and build a relationship with you to understand your requirements and desires. This enables me to create the best customized vacation experience for you.
I am a Certified Travel Associate (CTA), having earned my designation from The Travel Institute, the oldest and most respected non-profit certification organization in the travel industry. These credentials require that I have at least 18 months of travel industry work experience, complete rigorous certification and testing, and continue to fulfill stringent education credit requirements each year. Much like an accountant or doctor with their respective credentials, my CTA designation means that I am committed to exemplifying and upholding the highest standards of my profession while providing expert advice to my clients.
The CTA designation means a commitment to upholding the highest standards in the role of a trusted travel leader.
Yes, we charge a non-refundable planning/research fee. The fee is based on the type of services requested and will be discussed at consultation.
We charge a fee because we are very thorough and we devote a significant amount of time and resources to the trips we plan. By paying the planning/research fee, you are showing a good faith commitment to use our services and compensate us for the time we dedicate to researching and planning your trip.
Travel insurance is not a mandatory purchase, however, it is HIGHLY recommended to protect your travel investment. It can also provide post-departure coverage for medical, lost baggage, delayed travel & trip interruption.
Unfortunately, some situations in life cannot be predicted. If you do not purchase travel insurance, but need to cancel or change a reservation, you may be subject to forfeiture of your deposits and/or trip costs.
It depends. If you depart from a U.S. cruise port AND return to a U.S. cruise port, a passport is not required. However, it is highly recommended that anytime you depart the U.S., you have a passport. Why? For example, if you were to get sick onboard and need to be flown back to the U.S. or other nearby country for medical care, you will need a passport. Passports are needed for cruises that either begin or end in foreign (non-U.S.) territory.
You may make payments on most bookings. However, there are several factors that determine whether or not you can make payments on your bookings (how early you book, the components of your trip, supplier policies, etc.).
Great question. There are many reasons why using the services of a travel advisor would be beneficial to you. A few of those reasons include:
1. We provide personalized service to you, by designing customized itineraries based on your needs and budget.
2. We provide you peace of mind by advocating for you should anything go wrong during your vacation.
3. We make every effort to get you the best value for your hard earned money.
4. We save you valuable time that you can use doing other important things.
5. We have incredible partnerships in the travel industry.
6. We are passionate about what we do and we do everything we can to ensure the best possible experience for you.
7. We are knowledgeable experts who can assist you with booking any destination for any occasion. Bring your dreams to us and we do the rest.
For more detailed information about why booking with a Travel Advisor is beneficial, please visit our blog at https://www.luxuryvacationsandtravel.com/blog/why-book-with-a-travel-advisor.