2024

What a rollercoaster the last 4 years have been. The years 2020-2024 we have seen it all in every industry. Travel industry had a sharp fall and then came 2023 with a sharp jump. Let me tell you - in the 30 years I have been in this business having my own travel agency - 2023 was the best year Ever. Clients seemed to be determined to travel no matter what was the price tag and demand for high-end cruises or tours was significant. There was no stopping them from making last minute travel plans and none have cancelled due to illnesses or other reasons. Everyone booked a trip or two in 2023. They even made plans and posted deposits for 2024/25. High-end clients spent a lot of money for their trips and made sure they booked with the experienced travel agent to guide them. They understood the value of working with an advisor.

Food left on the plate is considered a sign of a bad meal from the chef's point of view. Also, no doggy bags, It's absolutely a no-no in Italy.

What is the best way to find out about your next travel destination? Most people will trust family members or better yet friends and especially Facebook friends. Somehow we tend to trust a stranger who posts fabulous pictures of themselves holding a drink with an umbrella in front of some turquoise body of water lounging around on a mega ship. Here our imagination starts running wild and we all want to be there and hold that drink, no better yet drink it, and another and 2 more. It’s better be an all-inclusive kind of place.

Travel advisors can be a great resource to ensure you're comfortable and have a smooth trip, and if something does go wrong, they're also there to help you out. We are always available when emergency happens, just a text or a phone call away. No need to wait for hours on hold with online companies like Expedia trying to get rebooked for a canceled flight or trying to call the airline and listen to elevator music while on a long hold.