Journeys by the Book

15/08/2024

It's always a G'day when Silversea calls at Sydney! Soak in the charm of Australia's showcase city before embarking on the ultimate adventure Down Under. With over 100 destinations in the region and a choice of expedition and ocean-faring ships, there's something for every Antipodean explorer. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

09/08/2024

Which of these views is calling you to the Mediterranean? Explore the cradle of civilization, savor world-renowned cuisines, and indulge in la dolce vita on an ultra-luxury cruise with Silversea. The Med is Silversea's home and heritage. No one knows it better. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

06/08/2024

Tucked away among the jagged mountain peaks of Norway's spectacular fjords lie quaint hamlets, cascading glaciers, and legendary tales of trolls and Vikings. Discover this land of magic and wonder on an ultra-luxury cruise to Northern Europe with Silversea. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

31/07/2024

Take your taste buds on an epic journey with Silversea's S.A.L.T. culinary program! Enjoy bespoke onboard dining, hands-on experiences designed for foodies, and delectable shore excursions. S.A.L.T. is available on Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, Silver Nova, and the all-new Silver Ray. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

23/07/2024

Don't just visit the mighty Arctic; explore it with the pioneers in ulta-luxury expedition cruising. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

18/07/2024

I am beyond grateful to be attending the elite Global Travel Marketplace event in Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL.

As a top-producing travel advisor, I was chosen to attend from the hundreds of applications that were received for a limited number of spots.

It’s crucial for me to meet with destinations, cruise lines, tour operators, hotels and more, so that I have all the knowledge necessary to curate my clients’ dream vacations

15/07/2024

Experience Silversea's revolutionary Nova Class when you set sail on the all-new Silver Ray to the fabled coasts of the Mediterranean. Explore the ancient cradle of civilization in the ship that represents the future of ultraluxury travel. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

11/07/2024

There's never a dull day when you're on expedition with Silversea in Antarctica. Join an unparalleled expedition team on kayak, Zodiac, and wildlife observation tours and experience one of the most inhospitable places on Earth in all-inclusive luxury. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

29/04/2024

When you set off on a Zodiac to explore the otherworldly expanse of Antarctica, you embark on an adventure in its purest form. Get closer to imposing icebergs, marvel at the unique wildlife that thrives in the most inhospitable corner of the world, and explore the myriad wonders of The Ice on a Silversea expedition. Sail to Antarctica with the pioneers in luxury expedition travel and explore the white continent in all of its unrestrained glory. Let me help you sail away in luxury with an ocean view suite, butler service, and an intimate, all-inclusive cruise experience. Call 305-361-0707 or email [email protected] to delight in discovery and indulge in luxury to the 7 continents.

09/04/2024

You’ve got me, so get in touch about that trip!

17/01/2024

Chocolate that a travel advisor loves due to the presentation! Thanks Bless Collection

05/09/2023

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We asked our editors to name the European destination they'd most like to visit.

04/05/2023

Happy Travel Advisors Day to me!! Today I got to thinking of an article I wrote as the world had closed down. I knew things were going to be very different once we could travel again. I also knew what I had done for my clients who got stuck as the world was shutting down. I knew they would not have been able to do what I had done.

Navigating travel in the future is going to take more than online research and a few clicks of the mouse. Just like you would not want to take on a court battle without an experienced attorney or try to diagnose yourself when you are suffering from an illness (a WebMD search can be cause for anxiety!) you shouldn't plan travel without the assistance of an experienced, professional travel advisor. But, what can you expect, how do they work, and where do you find a good one?

Finding a good travel advisor may be as simple as asking for a referral from a neighbor, family member, or friend, just like you would if you needed a plumber or hair stylist. If a person travels enough, they will likely have a long-term relationship with their advisor and will be happy to refer you. The other way to find a professional travel advisor is from ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) or from Virtuoso (a consortia that many of the most experienced advisors are members of) www.virtuoso.com Both of these sources offer ways to search for an advisor by location near you, their area of expertise, or type of travel you are looking to do.

So, you've found an advisor, what can you expect when working with them? To answer that, it's best to understand how travel advisors work and how they get paid. Most advisors are independent contractors and/or small, independent business owners. They may own the travel agency or they may work under the umbrella of an agency or host agency. Most important to understand, they work for you, their client. They get paid a commission from the suppliers they work with, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, and some airlines, just to name a few. Commissions, when paid, are distributed post travel. You are not being charged extra for the commission. Suppliers like to work with advisors and agencies, because they ensure repeat business.

Most advisors these days also charge professional planning fees. Fees help ensure travel advisors are compensated for their work at the time of booking. For instance if you are planning a complex itinerary with multiple trip components, flights, car rental and three hotels in three different cities, many advisors charge an additional deposit which may apply to the final cost of the trip. That helps advisors to protect their time investment in the research and planning by discouraging clients from recreating custom itineraries on their own by booking directly. There might be a planning fee or cancellation fee. Fees will vary, but it's a good idea to understand what the fees might be and any good advisor is always happy to explain.

Travel advisors can save you money and add value to your trip. You can't VIP yourself at a hotel or resort, but it's likely your travel advisor can. They have built relationships with hotels, resorts, and suppliers over the years. Their contacts at the destination are happy to assist in doing things like upgrading a room or offering complimentary breakfast. If you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or other occasion they can help make the moment even more special with a bottle of wine or chocolate covered strawberries delivered to the room. Travel advisors can help you with travel insurance which is often overlooked or not valued enough.

I know many people enjoy the process of planning their own trip. They love reading up on a destination, watching You Tube videos, and plotting out the itinerary. It still behooves them to use a travel advisor in these instances, too. Having an expert pull it together can take the stress out of planning and save you money too. They are on top of trends and policies which will be very important in the post COVID travel world. If you were traveling in mid-March when the borders were closing, having an experienced travel advisor at the ready by email, WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Messenger was like have a nurse seeing you in the ER triage. The airline's and suppliers phones were jammed, but advisors were there 7 days, morning, noon, and night working to get their clients home.

The better an advisor understands your travel style and understands how your needs evolve, the easier trip planning will be. Be upfront about your budget and expectations. An experienced travel advisor is not a miracle worker. They want to help clients have a wonderful trip, but part of their job is setting expectations. You can't have a champagne and caviar trip on a beer budget, so listen when they offer suggestions and advice. They are doing so with your best interests at heart. Travel advisors are amazing at finding special excursions or experiences such as cooking classes in Tuscany, private, behind the scenes tours at a museum in London, or cultural experiences like an in home dinner with a family in Morocco. You likely will not find those on your own.

Travel advisors are all about relationships. The relationships they have with their suppliers are for your benefit. Advisors want to build relationships with you, their clients for the long term. They are there for the engagements, honeymoons, babymoons, births & bereavements, changes of residence and job, and each time they work with you they get to know a little more about you and create a spectacular trip for your enjoyment.

Plan your luxury travel through our network of the world's finest travel agencies with Advisors who draw upon first-hand experience to craft the perfect vacation for you.

04/04/2023

What summer at sea feels like.....

Whether you’re drawn to Bodrum’s ancient ruins, Bilbao's tempting tapas, or want to soak in the midnight sun in Hammerfest (the world’s northernmost town), you’ll discover Europe’s most breathtaking cities without the crowds aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant ships.

You’ll also enjoy two-for-one cruise fares, free round-trip airfare and transfers, up to eight shore excursions, a beverage package, and up to $800 shipboard credit when you book through your Virtuoso travel advisor before April 30. Virtuoso guests will also receive an additional $100 shipboard credit* on the four sailings below in combination with OLife Ultimate.

Call or email me today! 305-361-0707
[email protected]

Whether you’re drawn to Bodrum’s ancient ruins, Bilbao's tempting tapas, or want to soak in the midnight sun in Hammerfest (the world’s northernmost town), you’ll discover Europe’s most breathtaking cities without the crowds aboard Oceania Cruises’ elegant ships.

26/03/2023

Travelers, do not miss out on this amazing trip to my favorite towns in Portugal. Porto, Sintra, Obidos, Evora, and more.

Plan now, space is limited and airfare is included from Boston. October is a beautiful time to visit Portugal. This trip is fully escorted.

Call me: 305-362-0707

Email: [email protected]

29/01/2023

Very important!!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2023/01/25/europe-travel-eu-entry-scheme-delayed-but-non-eu-travelers-will-still-need-visa-waivers-in-2023/?fbclid=IwAR0JiQqOd2Mw4hK-HZWfxYTf5Nl8xnGSK1iPXd3Z773XGlRKM168Y4xVNNs&sh=1bd73cde32b7&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

The way that non-EU travelers can visit Europe is changing. One of the schemes is delayed but both will be operational by November 2023, meaning US (and other) travelers will need to apply for visa-waivers. Here's what you need to know about this new layer of necessary travel paperwork.

28/01/2023

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27/01/2023

27/01/2023

I love getting feedback or praise from clients when they are traveling! Music to my ears.....

LOVING Grand Case Beach Club, and the restaurant list is right on -- the food here is AMAZING, from the Sunset Cafe on the hotel property to Bistrot Caraibe. Tomorrow is another day to try a logo. . .

You've done yet another great job of shepherding us to a great getaway -- thank you, Barbara!

I booked this and they literally left the very next day! They wanted a French island and with St. Martin/St. Maarten you get a two-fer, French AND Dutch. But don't tell the Dutch, the French side's better.

The little town of Grand Case is utterly charming and chock full of great restaurants. The Grand Case Beach Club is a laid back classic. It was my friend and fellow travel advisor Elaine's favorite resort. A nod to Elaine, who I am sure is beaming down from heaven.

20/01/2023

For my more moderate travelers, DO NOT wait to book Europe. Rates are way up and space is limited. I see rates in Barcelona are the highest I have every seen in 30 years. Hotels that I consider moderate are charging the rates that the 5 star places used to be charging. I also saw a moderate hotel in Barcelona go up 100EUR overnight.

My absolute best advise for those wanting to go to Europe, stay out of the main cities. Less crowds, better rates, and most likely an even better experience.

19/01/2023

17/01/2023

I am on the Azamara Onward for the ship tour.
We are gathered in the Cabaret Lounge.

17/01/2023

I’ll be doing a ship tour today of the Azamara Onward. If you are interested in booking an Azamara cruise, today will be your best day to do it with me.

🚢 Half off deposits on most staterooms
🚢 Up to $700 off onboard credit
🚢 Valid on any and all departures of Azamara through deployment (June 2025)

Message me today and watch this space for photos from today’s inspection.

08/01/2023

I was recently invited on a trip visiting thermal spa towns of Northern Portugal and Spain. It was one of the best trips I ever took. My friend and travel writer Rosenblatt did a similar trip in Eastern Europe. Take a moment to read about her experience.

The European Route of Historic Thermal Towns offers a dreamy train adventure like no other.

06/01/2023

Do you often wonder what the appropriate gratuities are when you are going on a cruise? Or want to know which cruise lines include gratuities at the time you are planning a cruise? Tip, sometimes an all inclusive type of cruise may actually be a better value AND makes for a more stress free holiday.

Here is a comprehensive list:

Travel Market Report has rounded up the automatic and suggested gratuity policies for each cruise line (ocean and river).

29/11/2022

Do you have TSA Pre-Check? Now it’s easier and cheaper than ever to get it.

I just went to a Staples Stores near me and they have a kiosk for obtaining your TSA Pre-Check number. You make an appointment online first. Link in first comment.

It’s only $78 for 5 years. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a more streamlined experience at the airport. I just treated myself. Let the travels begin! Oh wait, they are ongoing, I’m a travel advisor! 😘

23/11/2022

When you picture Thailand at its most beautiful, you’re picturing Koh Samui. Its pristine cerulean waters. Its lush mountains rising abruptly from the sea. Its white sandy beaches, sacred golden
temples, exquisite cuisine and friendly smiles. If paradise is what you’re after, here’s how to spend a perfect day on the island of Koh Samui. Book your perfect day in Thailand today!

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21/11/2022

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Wet your appetite with a cruise this Thanksgiving week!!

Save a turkey, plan a luxury cruise instead!!

Call me: 305-361-0707

Email me: [email protected]

Cruise lines are as diverse as the guests they carry. From mega-ships with 20 restaurants to luxury river barges carrying fewer than 275 guests, from ships docking in sandy Caribbean shores to ice-breakers forging through arctic seas, there really is something for everyone on the water – even the ...

21/11/2022

Cruisers, if you are planning to book a Silversea Cruises please let me know by the end of November. Rates will be increasing December 1.

I just got back from hosting for Virtuoso Travel on the Silver Moon and I gotta tell ya, pampering is the operative word.