Our Travel Experts: Luxury & High-End

I've worked in the travel industry for over 30 years, and for the most of that period I've specialized in cruise planning. Having personally taken more than 80 cruise vacations, I'm a cruise expert and a Certified Master Cruise Counselor. I always dedicate myself to finding the voyage that best matches your needs and desires. My expertise makes me a great cruise travel agent if you are looking for the right luxury cruise at the best value.

Arrive in Portofino on a sailing vessel, cruise the Nile, or barge the canals of France. Are you tired of spending your time searching for a different cruise vacation? Search no more. I've experienced the finest in luxury cruising-- with itineraries that include names like Costa Smeralda, or Capri. What about finding a secluded spot on the beach as ship moors off coast of St Barts? Let my expertise help you travel the world. I earned my CTC “Certified Travel Counselor” status in 1977 and update my knowledge with ongoing education and seminars. Luxury cruising is an exciting way to see the world and be pampered along the way. When you're ready to experience an unbeatable luxury cruise, please call or email me.

I love cruising- years ago I found MY inner pirate and have enjoyed being at sea ever since! There is something about the sea air that brings out the best in me, maybe it will for you too. I used to sail in regattas years ago, but since then I enjoy sailing for pleasure. The wind in the sails is magical and very romantic. I enjoy riding horses on as many cruise vacations that offer such an excursion, it truly is a completely different view of a destination, whether I am up in the gorgeous mountains of Moorea, French Polynesia, on the beach on Cabo San Lucas, Mexico or in Alaska, I always enjoy riding. Which also ties in to the romantic side of the vacation as my prince charming (AKA my husband Jake) usually rides along side of me. We enjoy sunsets on the deck of a ship, having cocktails in intimate lounges and going for couple’s treatments at the ships spa. We also enjoy the social aspect of a cruise; we stay in touch with at least 1 person from each cruise we have been on. (20 plus cruises) Since we are both musicians we appreciate the talent of those working on the ships and many times we get up and play with them. We have made many friends that way and the other passengers get a kick out of it too. We enjoy shopping for different drums in interesting countries and adding them to our collection.

• I am a Certified Elite Cruise Counselor Scholar, ECCS with CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
• I have qualified and have been certified with several cruise lines expert programs such as SilverSea, Radisson Seven Seas, Disney, Holland America, Princess Cruises, Cruise West, NCL, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.
• I feel that the fun STARTS with the planning of the cruise and when you embark on the cruise you will continue with the fun we have had booking it!
• Remember there is a perfect cruise for every budget. Let me help you find yours!

I was born and raised in bonnie Scotland. I emigrated to the United States and made California my home. I soon entered the Travel Industry and quickly became a cruise specialist. For 23 years I have created memories for thousands of clients!

When cruising, I am frequently approached by other passengers asking me for directions, questions regarding the ship etc. Happy to assist and direct them, I do so but advise “I don’t work on the ship”. “Well, you look like you do!” is the usual response. I guess this is an indication of where I belong.

I have seen many changes in the cruise industry - there are the high tech mega-liners, intimate riverboats for exploring the European countryside and luxury yachts to carry you to the exotic ports of the world! It is essential we select the correct cruise itinerary and ship to best suit your needs and personality! Service is very important to me with the planning process just the beginning of our relationship. Vacations should be memorable (after all you deserve the best!) and I will go above and beyond to make your experience a wonderful one! I’m here to help you make it happen!

I am a certified specialist with Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Celebrity, Azamara, Silverseas, Regent Seven Seas, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line. To compliment my formal training, I visit, inspect and critique as many cruise ships as possible, so I can give you honest and detailed reports.

Sailing aboard a cruise ship or river ship is not always the best way to see a destination, but when it is, it’s perfect! For countries whose cultures are intimately connected with waterways, there’s no more exciting or dramatic way to explore than from the sea or riverside. Case in point: the Scandinavian Fjords and Baltic nations, European heartland rivers, Alaska, the Panama Canal, the Antarctic, the Mediterranean, and don’t forget Tahiti, Hawaii and the Caribbean islands. You can’t beat river cruising for ease of getting from the heart of one city to the next. And it’s all so relaxing: no packing and unpacking or continually dealing with airports and train stations. Instead, you can focus on days filled with exciting new sights, sounds and flavors, relaxation, perhaps even a bit of spa time, and evenings spent relishing a city’s great restaurants, theaters and clubs or enjoying the fine dining, entertainment and casino gaming aboard ship--all followed by a great rest in a luxurious floating hotel. Yes, cruising may not be for everybody, but, in my view, that’s just because those folks haven’t tried the right cruise yet. Contact me to help you fit the best cruise to your destination and budget.

In more than 25 years as a travel professional I have personally visited more than thirty six countries on all seven continents. I have experienced first hand most of the luxury destinations that today’s discerning travelers want to experience. I have cruised on ten of the world’s leading cruise lines, including Crystal Cruises from Venice to Monte Carlo, Windstar Cruises from Athens to Istanbul and Seabourn Cruises from Lisbon to Barcelona.

I have discovered the wonders of Egypt, rented villas in Costa Rica, snorkeled in Tahiti and attended critically acclaimed live stage productions in London’s west end. Want to discover the world’s leading spa’s, experience a cooking school in Europe, swim with Stingrays, or photograph animals up close and personal on a safari? I have been there and I can help you get there.