Cruises by Vicki

08/13/2024

Who needs a quick beach break? You’re welcome! 😍

08/13/2024

Enjoying a much needed break aboard the MSC Seashore.

08/11/2024

I will be taking a much needed time out from the office Aug 11-15 while I take a cruise. 🚢😍 The best way to reach me will be email or text. Responses may be slower than normal. Thanks for understanding sometimes we need to “sharpen the saw” (Steven Covey).

07/29/2024

Love this!!! 😍

07/27/2024

07/23/2024

And this is why you need 2 things when you travel:
* Travel insurance to allow you to buy new clothes and toiletries when you arrive on vacation and your luggage doesn’t.
*Airtags to help you know where your luggage is located.
Also a win for Team Carryon Only!! 🥳

07/21/2024

Who needs a quick, last-minute beach getaway? I do!!! Come sail with me on MSC Seashore for an overnight on their private island complete with laser light show and beach dance party! You can't beat these prices - this is the TOTAL for two people!!! 🥳🥳 Call today before the ships sails without you! 🚢🚢

07/19/2024

You’ve all heard about the Microsoft outage I assume. 😳 This is just one of the reasons I always process payments at least one week in advance. If you had a payment due today and the systems were down, I think you and I both would be having a heart attack today. 🤯

07/19/2024

If you’re traveling today, make sure you pack your patience, kindness, and flexibility. You’ll need them all. This outage has caused tons of flight delays/cancellations, and many supplier websites are down which makes assisting passengers a challenge.

07/18/2024

Who needs a quick, last-minute beach getaway? I do!!! Come sail with me on MSC Seashore for an overnight on their private island complete with laser light show and beach dance party! You can't beat these prices - this is the TOTAL for two people!!! 🥳🥳

07/16/2024

If you travel and check luggage - you absolutely need air tags!! You’ll always know where your luggage is. 4-pack on sale for $74.98. 🥳

AirTag. Keep track of your keys, wallet, luggage, backpack, and more, all in the Find My app. Play a sound on the built-in speaker, or say “Hey Siri, find my gym bag.” With select iPhone models, Precision Finding can lead you right to your nearby AirTag. If it’s further away, hundreds of milli...

07/16/2024

Just a reminder! You aren’t saving money by booking direct - you’re paying for a service you aren’t receiving! 🤷‍♀️

07/12/2024

I’m so excited to have Utopia of the Seas make her home at Port Canaveral!! 😍

I'm back from a few hours onboard Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, Utopia of the Seas. The finishing touches are being put on, and I have an exclusive f...

07/12/2024

Utopia of the Seas has finally arrived!! 🚢🚢 It’s a new way to think about quick getaways! I’ve got a group going out for 4 nights on Dec 2nd. Who wants in?

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas sails into Port Canaveral

07/11/2024

How many have you visited?

07/06/2024

I’m super excited to announce I’m going to start doing a monthly booth at the Viera Park Market & Food Truck event at Viera Regional Park on the First Friday of each month. I went tonight, and it was so nice. Lots of food trucks and quality vendors. My first booth will be on Friday, August 2nd from 4-8pm. Put it on your calendar so you can come have dinner at one of the food trucks and say hi!!

Every 1st Friday of each month with Food Trucks 4- 8:00. Fresh foods, plants, bakery, crafts & more

07/01/2024

For all those traveling with me on the Romantic Rhine River cruise in November, here’s some info about Amsterdam you may not know. Can’t wait to explore it together with you!

17 Facts You May Not Know About Amsterdam:

1. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is known for its historic canals, charming architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
2. The city has more bicycles than residents, making cycling one of the primary modes of transportation.
3. Amsterdam's Anne Frank House is a historic site where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
4. The city is home to the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artworks in the world.
5. Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum is one of the most important art and history museums in the Netherlands, featuring masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
6. The city's network of canals, stretching over 100 kilometers, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7. Amsterdam's Red Light District is known for its liberal attitude towards s*x work and cannabis consumption.
8. The city hosts the annual King's Day celebration, where residents and visitors dress in orange and enjoy street parties and markets.
9. Amsterdam's floating flower market, Bloemenmarkt, is the only one of its kind in the world.
10. The city has a vibrant LGBTQ+ community and hosts one of the largest Pride events in Europe.
11. Amsterdam's Vondelpark is a popular urban park offering open-air concerts, playgrounds, and scenic walking paths.
12. The city's public transportation system includes trams, buses, ferries, and a metro network.
13. Amsterdam's Heineken Experience offers a tour of the historic brewery and insights into the beer-making process.
14. The city is known for its diverse culinary scene, featuring traditional Dutch dishes and international cuisine.
15. Amsterdam's Science Center NEMO is an interactive museum designed to engage visitors of all ages with science and technology.
16. The city's Jordaan district is famous for its narrow streets, boutique shops, and cozy cafes.
17. Amsterdam's annual Light Festival transforms the city's canals and buildings into a dazzling display of light art installations.

07/01/2024

I’m a visual learner, so seeing things brings them to life for me.

06/30/2024

I’m seeing a lot of people starting to freak out about hurricanes now that we have a named storm in the Caribbean. Thanks Beryl! 🤪 Here’s a few points to remember if you’re cruising in the next few months:
🌀 Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. Cruises still go out during these months every year. Cruise cancellations are extremely rare.
🌀 This may be your first hurricane, but it is not for the ship’s crew or the cruise line’s management.
🌀 Passenger safety is the #1 concern on any cruise. They will not take you into unsafe water. Yes, there’s been a couple of isolated incidents where a ship got caught up in a freak wave or storm that popped up unexpectedly, but they’re professionals and do their best to avoid them.
🌀 It may be necessary to skip or substitute some port stops due to storm predictions or damage or the inability of a tender to navigate the rough seas. That’s perfectly normal and is listed in your cruise contract as something they have the right to do. Be flexible and kind if/when this happens. It’s even possible they would switch from an Eastern Caribbean to a Wetern Caribbean itinerary (or vice versa) to avoid the storm. I’ve personally had that happen. It was a disappointment, for sure, but you’re still on a cruise rather than at work. 🤷‍♀️
🌀 Make sure your flight gets in the day before your cruise to avoid a weather related delay causing you to miss the ship.
🌀 Consider trying to change your cabin to a lower deck if the ship isn’t at capacity.
🌀 If you haven’t already, make sure to purchase trip insurance BEFORE a storm is named. Once a storm is named, it’s a known peril and would not be covered. It’s just like if you tried to purchase medical/life/trip insurance after you were diagnosed with a health concern. That becomes a pre-existing condition/known peril, and will not be covered.
🌀 Bring seasickness meds even if you don’t normally get sick. Bonine is your best non-prescription bet. Take it before boarding the ship for best effect if you have any concerns. Bring some ginger chews as well. Draw an X on the outline of the side of the ship. Wherever that X crosses is the deck you want to be on. And stay where you can see the horizon. Go inside only if you’re going to be sick and then come back out or back to a window.
🌀Bring a raincoat (think compact Disney poncho style material) and travel umbrella and go enjoy things in the rain if you have to. Dont let the weather spoil your vacation.
🌀 Last but not least, always use a travel agent who keeps up with the weather and cruise line announcements so you don’t have to!!! 🤪 I’ve lived in Florida for 31 years. I know how to deal with hurricanes. I follow several meteorologists and weather pages. I also have contacts within the cruise lines who keep us informed of anything going on and any potential changes.

06/26/2024

You're running out of time to join our Romantic Rhine River Cruise Group this November for two reasons:
1 - FREE Airfare promo ends on June 30th ✈️
2 - There are only 2 cabins left in our group 😳
Don't miss out - connect with me today using the link or the QR Code below!
https://calendly.com/cruisesbyvicki/new-travel-consultation

06/25/2024

It’s never too late to add a quick getaway to your summer plans. I’ve got some great deals on quick 3 and 4 night cruises.

06/20/2024

We had the opportunity to see this when we visited Stockholm in 2018. It truly is amazing to see!!!

The Vasa, a heavily armed Swedish warship, sank in 1628 AD, less than a mile into its maiden voyage due to design flaws. Its top-heavy structure, burdened by 64 bronze cannons, coupled with insufficient ballast, made it unstable and led to its quick demise.

After spending 333 years on the sea floor, it was recovered in 1961 in nearly perfect condition. Now displayed at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, it is celebrated as the best-preserved ship from the 17th century.

The cold, brackish waters of the Baltic Sea played a crucial role in preserving the Vasa and its artifacts, making its recovery and ongoing conservation a significant achievement in marine archaeology.

📸: Ken Ross/VW Pics—Universal Images Group/Getty Images

06/18/2024

I just posted about our Rhine River cruise, and this pops up! Who wants to come see this with me? 😍

Rüdesheim is a fairytale town in Germany with the most romantic streets in the Middle Rhine area. 😍

📸: [instagram.com/rale_p]

06/18/2024

I've got another Sail With Me trip coming up in November. This time I'm headed out on a river cruise. We will start off with 2 days in Zurich, then sail north for 8 days on the Romantic Rhine River, and finish off with 2 days in Amsterdam. Currently, there's a FREE Airfare offer that will save you $1800+ in additional airfare costs. It expires on June 30th. If your schedule or budget don't allow, you can drop off the pre-cruise and post-cruise stays. Please consider joining us!