Swimming with Stingrays in Grand Cayman!

I have been a Travel Agent/Owner for over 4 years.  I purchased a cruise only agency that has been in the Lynnwood, Washington area for almost 30 years. Before becoming a travel agent I had been a CPA for almost 30 years.  When one of my clients, who owned the Cruise Center, decided to retire I made the jump from working with tax clients to working with fun vacation clients.  It has been a change that has been so rewarding!

My favorite form of travel is cruising.  Being able to jump on a ship and have everything taken care of is just so relaxing.  My first cruise was in 1996 for my honeymoon and will always be my favorite.  Favorite destination?  That is easy – the Caribbean!  I have lived in the Seattle area all my life so getting away to the warmth and teal waters of the Caribbean is heaven!  I also enjoy sailing to Alaska.  Alaska is such a special place with its wildlife, glaciers, and wonderful people.

Although I have done a fair share of Ocean cruising, my specialty as a travel agent is River Cruises.  As a Master River, Ocean, and Expedition Expert with Viking Cruises I love putting my clients on River cruises all through Europe!  Although Viking holds a special place in my heart, I also work with AMA, Tauck, Emerald, and other river cruise lines.

As a mom of two young adult boys, I know first hand what it is like to sail with families with both young and older kids.  I take pride in the fact that I can pick the correct cruise line for every client that walks through my door. 

Our office is a brick and mortar retail agency.  I have found that many people really like to sit face to face with their travel agent when planning a great cruise.  I like to have brochures on hand to be able to hand to my clients so they can see exactly what they are getting. 

The best part is, I do not believe in charging my clients planning fees!  We are a NO Fee agency.  My agents and I are very passionate about cruising and work very hard to make sure your cruise is the best it can be.