I have been in the travel industry for 26 years, first as an agency owner, and later as a front line agent.  I am certified by American Express as a Mariner Club group escort for cruises and have escorted many groups both on cruises and on land tours.  I am a Princess Commodore, having completed their full course for accreditation and maintain my status by completing the refresher courses each year.  I have completed the WOW training for Royal Caribbean.  I have completed the necessary training as a Hawaii specialist and have made numerous trips to Hawaii as well as having sailed on the Norwegian Pride of America both as an individual and escorting groups.  I have traveled to Mexico on many occasions, with experience in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Cozumel, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.  I have traveled to Europe on numerous occasions both on land tours and cruises. I have taken numerous river cruises in Europe and have completed the course of training to obtain my certification as a Viking Cruises Certified Expert.   I have traveled to Kenya and China.  I have experienced the Panama Canal and Alaska on numerous cruises.  I have personally taken more than 25 cruises on both ocean and river vessels.  I enjoy sharing my expertise with my clients and providing them with the best travel experience possible.