Did you know that less than 20% of Americans have ever cruised?!  Whether you're a first-time cruiser or experiened cruiser looking for your next adventure, come out to Borders in Naperville on Wednesday, October 13th from 5-8:00 p.m. for my World's Largest Cruise Night event!  Put in on your calendar now, so you don't miss out!

What can you expect during my World's Largest Cruise Night event?
-Major promotions from almost every cruise line during the entire month of October, ranging from reduced deposits, onboard credits, and/or free balcony upgrades (and more!)!  Expect even MORE promotions if you book your next cruise on October 13th!  I'll be announcing promotions as they are released on my blog & on Facebook, so stay tuned...

-Giveways and raffle prizes

-The latest in family cruise options (and how they're making your vacation easier!)

-What's so cool about the newest ships?:  the Disney Dream, Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas, Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic, and more!

-Details on how your charity or non-profit organization can benefit when others' cruise!

-Bring the whole family to Borders for this event-I'll have activities to keep the kiddos busy while you browse!

Special thanks to  Michelle Eichenberg & Borders in Naperville for letting me host this event at their wonderful store!  What better opportunity to check out the latest travel guides and select The Perfect Novel to read while lounging and enjoying the Caribbean sunshine on your stateroom's private balcony? 

Looking forward to seeing you there!  :)

Much as I'd love to, I'm just not able to take a cruise on every ship, on every cruise line.  Sad, but true...

But, as a travel agent, I am offered opportunities to participate in 'ship inspections' on just about every cruise line!  What the heck IS a ship inspection, anyway?  Basically, we get a scheduled, (usually) guided tour of a particular cruise ship while it is at port, usually combined with lunch onboard.  Every cruise line does things a little differently, some better than others...In general, we get to see a selection of staterooms in various categories, the restaurants, kids' areas, pools, spa, theaters, and  fitness center. 

Because these traditionally take place while the cruise line is preparing to load & depart with a whole ship full of passengers, things can be a bit rushed and we don't always get to see everything we'd like to!  But, it IS a valuable  opportunity to see them in action and that can tell us a lot in itself...

In April, I had the opportunity to participate in ship inspections on the Carnival Freedom and Star Princess, so be sure to check out my photos! 

I will be touring the Carnival Liberty (same class as the Freedom) and BRAND NEW Norwegian EPIC in Miami in September, so stay tuned for more photos and details!