Goshen, New York
Shannon Stansfield
Butiful Adventures
Caribbean cruises and the unique island of Sint Maarten (Dutch) and St. Martin (French) are my specialties in the travel industry, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm with you! We'll start with Caribbean Cruises. My first Caribbean cruise was in 2006, and there's nothing I enjoy more than this destination for cruising.
I look at Caribbean cruising this way: There are over 7,000 islands, 26 countries, and melting pot of diverse culture, cuisine, history, sights to see, and that's just the beginning of all you can look forward to on a Caribbean cruise! In other words, you can enjoy all the amenities of a floating hotel enroute to your beautiful new destination. When we first talk - if you're new to cruising - I'll share with you my longtime expertise and experience with this mode of travel and what each of the major cruise lines offer, what ship would be the best for you, and all that makes up a Caribbean Cruise, and help guide you in your decision. If you're an experienced cruiser - but ready to expand your horizons on new ships and new itineraries in the Caribbean, I can answer all those questions, too.
What's most important is that we match you -and your traveling companions - on the best ship and the best itinerary possible. Whether you'll be traveling solo, as a couple, with friends, family, or special interest group, we'll make this first cruise working together... the first of many! That's our goal!
Next - Sint Maarten and St. Martin. As we all know, the world is full of bucket-list destinations, which actually makes trying to narrow your choice down to just one destination challenging. Luckily, with Sint Maarten and St. Martin - this 37-square-mile island is split in two. (Legend has it that long ago, a Frenchman and Dutchmen raced along the coast in opposite directions. When they met, the governments of France and the Netherlands split the island on that line down the middle.)
Today, that means as a visitor, you'll get the exciting and unique opportunity to experience and enjoy two nationalities, two different vibes and one memory-filled vacation. When we talk, we'll discuss what to expect. On the French St. Martin, look forward to a quiet ambiance, peaceful and beautiful beaches, spa retreats, and superb culinary options. The Dutch Sint Maarten offers a much livelier atmosphere -with a bustling, jumping carnival-type nightlife, casinos, and more. I look forward to talking with you soon. Whether you choose a Caribbean cruise, the island of Sint Maarten and/or St. Martin, ... I look forward to planning your upcoming travels.