My passion for travel was sparked at age 17 when I was a Rotary International Exchange student to Sweden. With a backpack and rail pass in hand; I spent two months exploring Europe and was hooked! After graduating college, I relocated to San Diego and began my career as a professional travel advisor - specializing in expedition and luxury travel. With over 30 years' experience in the industry and having visited and explored more than 40 countries, be assured that I have the knowledge and expertise to recommend and arrange your personalized expedition itinerary for you - sure to exceed your every expectation.

In over 25 years, I've shared my experiences and wonders of the world by crafting expedition cruise itineraries. Time has granted me a deep understanding of the call to the unknown; giving me the tools to provide you with perfect guidance when planning the life-changing experience that is expedition cruising. What I will share with you is the wide range of options in ships, destinations with onboard naturalist/wildlife experts. Also, an expedition cruise is a very fluid experience that is dependent on the weather and wildlife. Thus, the itinerary can change with little notice. Flexibility is key. Expedition cruising is all about the destination and your experiences at the destination. A lifetime of memories await! Let's talk soon.

Expedition Travel and River Cruising provide some of the best experiences to explore the world. I am delighted to introduce myself as a seasoned, well-versed luxury travel specialist. My journey as a travel advisor has been a labor of passion, driven by an unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations. Like a photographer capturing the essence of untouched landscapes, my intrepid expeditions take me to remote corners of the world, seeking to bridge the gap between humans and nature, crafting remarkable experiences for each of my clients.

For nearly two decades, I've specialized in both Expedition and River Cruising. My work as an-award winning filmmaker, producing promotional videos for brands such as Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Lines and Atlas Ocean Voyages among many others, has given me unparalleled experience and insight into what makes all of these different brands unique. I look forward to sharing with you all that each type of cruise has to offer, and what makes them so special and compelling.

During my career in the travel industry, I've been fortunate to have learned both sides of the industry, as I was the Shore Excursion manager for one of the world's finest cruise lines and was fortunate to have taken many world cruises throughout my 20-year career with this line. Now, I'm on the retail side, and I sell cruises - both World Cruise and Expedition Cruise itineraries. One of the many advantages of having worked on board and experiencing exciting ports throughout the world is that I have learned so much about each port, about which cruise lines offer world cruise itineraries and which lines showcase Expedition Cruising. Working side by side with my colleagues on board, I understand and appreciate the personal attention that each guest receives.

Exploring the Galapagos Islands aboard an expedition ship? In-depth land excursion in Bhutan? An adventure in Morocco, Egypt, Saudia Arabia, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Zealand, Australia, or closer to home in the Caribbean? These out-of-this-world destinations are just a sample of all the incredible opportunities to experience “expedition travel.” And I can get you “there.”

As a long-time, experienced travel advisor, I’m excited to share with you two of my travel specialties: Luxury Cruising and Expedition Cruising. I've been fortunate to sail with many luxury lines, on ocean and river, throughout the world and to experience - first-hand - a ship's onboard amenities, special services, and most importantly... the ship's ambiance and "personality." Equally as important is that I know the ship's different itineraries, shore excursion options, off-the-beaten path activities at each port, and "all" that will ensure that I've matched you with your perfect cruise.

I've been very fortunate to have traveled this world extensively over the past 30 years. Most recently, I've concentrated my expertise and learning towards luxury and adventure travel which includes expedition cruising to such enticing destinations as The Galapagos and Arctic Circle (with some land expeditions included to Egypt, East Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia.) My personal approach to sharing expedition cruising/travel with you is to "paint a picture" - not only with first-person stories, but also to offer "try-it-on" video presentations - even virtual reality! My expertise is in working with clients - such as yourself - who are experienced, international, savvy travelers eager to expand their Life's "to do" List of world destinations still to see and experience - that are on the outer fringes of the planet.

I look forward to the opportunity of sharing my professional guidance while we collaborate on designing the perfect Expedition Cruise adventure for you. I am committed to world discoveries, as I traveled to 149 countries on seven continents. Expedition cruising is a wonderful way to explore this remarkable planet. My most recent adventure was exploring the Antarctica on an Expedition ship where we encountered exotic wildlife and witnessed extraordinary nature on this remote and pristine frozen continent. Your horizons are unlimited. Allow me to guide you as you explore the less-discovered earth's natural wonders ....where you can be the first foot imprint on the Antarctica spring snows; where you can witness the ritual mating dance of the blue footed booby in the Galapagos; where you strap on pitons to hike glaciers in Iceland; or where you can hear a bull elephant feeding 10 feet from you on the Chobe River, and where you can explore the world on an Expedition cruise with like-minded travelers.

Cruising - whether an Expedition cruise or a River cruise - is what I know best and what I want to share with you. To say that I've had a profound interest in the great explorers of our world is truly an understatement! Sir Ernest Shackleton captured my interest when I was just 12 years old... and the rest is history! When - as an experienced travel advisor - I was offered the opportunity to see and experience Antarctica, I braved the Drake Passage on a wonderful exploration boat with a science lab and amazing lecturers.

From a very young age, I have been an explorer, and now...I'm also a travel advisor with over 30 years of experience in this industry. My passion is cruising - with my particular affinity, Expedition Cruising - a completely different cruise experience. My #1 priority will be to match your desires, budget, experiences and destinations to the best Expedition Cruise option for immersion, discovery and learning. I have traveled extensively throughout the world with specific journeys of expedition travel. I never pre-judge my client's desires or goals. Rather, I'll ask questions and listen carefully to understand what is most important to you in arranging this type of vacation/adventure. Beginning with the end in mind, I research and find an itinerary that exceeds your expectations, and provides the best value for your investment.