Monique Bonds
Monique Bonds
Cruise Travel Agent Specialist
Cruises offer a unique vacation experience, presenting the perfect blend of relaxation, adventure, and luxury while you sail across the high seas. Immense floating resorts, cruises take you to multiple destinations while offering the convenience of unpacking just once. Here’s why opting for a cruise might be one of the best travel decisions you'll ever make:Multiple Destinations, One Journey A cruise vacation allows you to wake up in a new port or country almost every day. From the sun-kissed Caribbean islands to the scenic fjords of Norway or the historic Mediterranean ports, cruises cover a multitude of routes where the journey itself is part of the adventure.All-Inclusive Comfort Most cruises come with all-inclusive pricing, which often covers accommodation, round-the-clock dining, entertainment, and transportation between destinations. This means not having to worry about the logistics of meal planning or moving your luggage from one place to another.Amenities and Entertainment Onboard Cruise ships are well-known for their onboard offerings, including Broadway-style shows, casinos, movie theaters, and live music performances. Sprawling decks with pools, slides, and hot tubs ensure relaxation and fun in the sun, while luxurious spas offer pampering treatments and fitness centers help you stay active.Dining and Cuisine Dining on a cruise is a delight, with a variety of restaurants offering everything from buffet-style meals to fine dining experiences. Specialized eateries serve various cuisines including Italian, East Asian, and seafood. Some cruise lines even feature menus designed by celebrity chefs.Excursions and Explorations Shore excursions are a huge part of the cruise experience, allowing you to dive into the local culture, history, and activities at each port. Whether it's climbing a glacier in Alaska, snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, or touring ancient ruins in Greece, there's an excursion for every interest.Family-Friendly Adventures A cruise is a perfect family getaway since most ships provide programs catered to children and teenagers. Kids' clubs, dedicated youth coordinators, and specially designed activities ensure that younger passengers are engaged and parents can relax.Cultural Immersion Luxury cruises often invite experts to give lectures on destinations, offering insights into the history and natural science of the areas visited. Evenings may highlight the region’s cultural music and dance, giving a taste of the local flavor without even leaving the ship.Voyaging in Tranquility For many, a cruise is a chance to disconnect (although WiFi is available), gaze out at the endless ocean, and indulge in the simplicity of maritime life. The tranquility of being at sea, combined with the ease of having every need met, creates a deeply relaxing holiday.Cruising is more than just a trip — it’s a mode of travel that turns the sea into your highway and the ship into your home away from home. Whether you are basking in the sun on deck, feasting on gourmet meals, discovering new lands, or dancing the night away, cruising offers a spectacular way to see the world.
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Great Trip planned by an even Greater Travel Agent
She was very thorough from the beginning to end of the trip by all the right questions to ensure she had all information needed to plan a wonderful family vacation. She was very responsive to all questions and did a great job of ensuring we were as prepared as possible for our long weekend. She made sure we were able to include fun activities for everyone (children and adults) as we visited Busch Gardens, Lounged out on the beach for a day, and we were even able to do a little retail therapy at the Tanger Outlets after a little wine tasting at the Williamsburg Winery (only the adults ;-) ). I cannot wait until my family is ready for another weekend retreat, as we will be reaching out to Monique for her wonderful services once again.
A Magical Agent for Our Magical Trip!
Amazing trip!!
Amazing!!
Monique, I Thank You!
Dream Vacations
Beautiful beaches
Highly recommend Monique!!
Explains everything so well.
She was very helpful in finding a resort that fit our needs and price range. The resort was AWESOME! It was comforting knowing we had an agent and resources available while traveling outside the US, in case of emergency.