Cruising is my personal favorite form of travel. I'm a Certified Travel Expert in Cruising - not only because I maintain multiple cruise certifications; but because I have a sincere passion for this type of vacation and I have taken the time to learn all about cruising. With my cruise expertise, I will work with you and your group to curate your desired cruise group vacation. I will share my knowledge and experience with you and your group to ensure that you have a wonderful group cruise vacation.

As an Elite Cruise Counselor Scholar with over 30 year's experience, I will handle all aspects of your cruise group's needs to make sure that you do not have to worry about anything - thereby allowing you to focus on enjoying the cruise with your family, friends or colleagues. I will make sure that the experiences your guests enjoy will ensure they will want to come back year after year.

Whether you envision your Cruise Group enjoying an intimate river cruise on the Danube, sailing the high seas on a new mega-ship, exploring Alaska's Inside Passage, experiencing an expedition cruise in The Galapagos, or maybe celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary on a multi-generational family cruise - I can make it happen! I've worked with many different group leaders and each has a different reason for booking a group cruise. When we meet, we'll discuss what ship, itinerary, shore excursions, and special on board activities and events will meet and exceed your group's expectations. We'll discuss your budget and any special needs your group may have that will require special stateroom arrangements, etc. I want you to have confidence in me and to know that one of the most important services I offer you is my accessibility - at any time - as needed.

My specialty is arranging travel for Cruise Groups, and I look forward to collaborating with you and your group to arrange your special group cruise. Having sailed with many of the world's cruise lines multiple times and visited all seven continents, be assured that I am knowledgeable about each of their ships and what sets each ship apart from their competition. I'm also proud to share that I have been recognized multiple times as a Travel Agent Central Top 25 Travel Advisor. All of this training, experience and expertise is critical to my being able to accurately match you and your group to the right ship, destination and best time of year to travel. Will your cruise group be multi-generational families traveling together, corporate/incentive, or an affinity group? I look forward to getting together with you and discussing your upcoming group cruise and to answering all your questions.

My goal as your advisor is to utilize my 22 years of expertise and experience on managing cruise groups on over 60 cruises, to make sure that all you have to do is concentrate on enjoying and connecting with your friends, family or colleagues on your Group Cruise. Whether you are planning a wedding, family reunion or corporate travel, we'll discuss and select the best destination, itinerary, and excursions; handle the logistics, arrange special on-board functions, coordinate stateroom assignments, and make arrangements for special needs/dietary restrictions for each guest - and that's just the beginning of all that I will do to ensure that your group's cruise is filled with happy and memorable experiences.

There is nothing that I enjoy more than gathering together amazing groups of travelers and showing them the "world" through my favorite mode of travel - CRUISING! What most catches my attention are unique itineraries that are not typically repeated over and over. You can be assured that I'll create and craft for you an itinerary that showcases new ports and destinations and offers excursions that allow you to be immersed in the local culture and lifestyle. I always plan pre-and post-cruise stays (typically include air, transfers, hotels and sightseeing) so that you will not only have enjoyed a memory-filled cruise, but will be enriched by the entire itinerary from beginning to end.

I have two distinct and unique specialties: Arranging and escorting highly-personalized Cruise Groups, and… sharing my hometown of New Orleans with you. First, we’ll cruise the high seas and then head south to the “Big Easy.”

Cruise Groups - During the past 15 years, I have personally experienced more than 40 destinations throughout the world and have experienced -first hand - many different cruise lines, ships, and itineraries – including ocean liners, mega ships, river cruise vessels, small ships and yachts. As such, I am very knowledgeable about your options. Working together, we’ll make sure that everyone in your group is recognized and respected for their input and what they’re most looking forward to on their cruise.

Now that we’re back on dry land, let’s head to New Orleans. This is my hometown and I’m very proud to say that I’m at least an 8th generation resident of NOLA! My father’s family immigrated here from France in 1851 – more than 170 years ago. This

I look forward to working with you to arrange your upcoming Group Cruise. With almost 25 years experience in the travel industry, no group is too big or too small, and I've worked with groups ranging in age from 8 to 80. In addition to crafting and facilitating all the arrangements, I also escort many groups. My expertise includes both ocean and river cruise itineraries. What sets me apart from other travel advisors is my expertise, ability, and reputation that I know how to efficiently handle all arrangements - regardless of the size of the group - so that you can concentrate on enjoying the cruise and the camaraderie of your friends, family, or colleagues.

My specialty is luxury, premium, and higher-level contemporary group cruises. My goal is to always treat each individual within the group as "my client" - and not just the group leader. It is this commitment that fuels my growth and reputation. In the past 20+ years as a travel advisor, I have personally arranged - along with my team - over 300 cruise groups ranging in size from 12-122 guests. My most significant ability is to stimulate initial interest among the group members and to keep that interest "alive" for the several months prior to the actual sailing. I maintain that the "perfect group cruise experience" is based not only on selecting the right ship and right itinerary, but making sure there is the correct balance of group activities versus individual free time. Since each group is different, especially corporate groups, marketing is crucial. Therefore, my marketing team and I will design and create customized web pages for you to disseminate to your group members and prospects.

During my almost 20-year tenure as a travel advisor, I have cruised the Caribbean several times and have completed many certifications to include Certified Travel Counselor and Certified Travel Advisor. My specialty is Cruise Groups and if you're considering a multi-generational family cruise, a cruise with a group of friends, and club or organization group that would be traveling together for a seminar or meeting at sea, I look forward to working with you and making all your arrangements.

There's nothing I enjoy more than planning luxury cruise itineraries or sharing all that my hometown of Port Charlotte, Florida has to offer.

As a certified Master Cruise Advisor, I am an expert in understanding the intricacies of luxury cruise travel, as well as the complex requirements involved in organizing and escorting Cruise Groups. With well over a decade of experience in the travel industry, I work with all major cruise lines to create unique personalized experiences for you, as you explore our planet's most exciting and exotic destinations. As your Luxury Cruise and Cruise Group expert, I understand that a cruise experience can run the gamut from restful and rejuvenating to stimulating and exhilarating.

Next, let's travel from the high seas back to southwest Florida and my home in Port Charlotte. Situated half-way between Fort Myers and Sarasota, Port Charlotte is the perfect base of operations for your fabulous Florida vacation!

My passion for travel and arranging fabulous vacations began in 2006 when I served as Chairman of a NATO Working Group responsible for planning and leading highly successful meetings world-wide. As a West Point graduate with over 25 years of active duty service, this new career opportunity was life changing! My specialty is arranging "unforgettable cruises" for groups of any size. My expertise and experience include having lived overseas for almost 20 years and having traveled to over 50 countries throughout the world. Whether your plans include a celebration, milestone family reunion, an organization reunion, meeting, conference ... or just a romantic get-away for two, it is my pleasure to orchestrate an exceptional experience with forever memories for you. Customizing and planning your vacation is my personal hallmark. Working together, I can save you time and money and I look forward to meeting - and exceeding - your every expectation. Let's talk soon!

If you're responsible for - or considering - organizing a group cruise - we need to talk. As a Travel Expert specializing in cruise groups, I know ALL that you'll need to know in order to make it a successful event for everyone involved. Our mission is to help our clients by creating memorable experiences and building brand awareness through travel.

As a professional travel advisor for almost 25 years, I initially specialized in cruise vacations. As I gained experience and expertise, I enhanced my specialty to Cruise Groups. To date, I've met with/arranged special itineraries for multi-generational families, planned destination weddings at sea, arranged special themed-cruises, initiated and handled arrangements for church, corporate/incentive groups, and groups comprised of family and friends. Now, I want to work with you. If you're the designated "group leader" and/or are considering that role - we'll get together to discuss destination, length of cruise, purpose for this trip, budget, interests, special onboard activities/ events, quantity of staterooms (most groups are a minimum of 8 cabins), as well as any special needs.