About
I plan ocean cruises, Alaska, all-inclusive resorts, and river cruises for couples. I'm based near Kingsport, TN and work with couples in Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, and across the Tri-Cities, and with couples nationwide, by phone, video, and email.
I started planning trips with Disney, and it taught me that the destination is only part of the job. It takes learning who is going and what each person wants to do while they're there. You also have to set expectations, so everyone knows what is happening. Most couples who call me first worry about the logistics: what they need to know before they go, rules that keep changing, and how to get through the airport. They want to know the details are taken care of once they're out of the country. That's the part I take on.
Cruising is where I landed. A ship has it all: a new place every few days, time to relax, a reason to dress up, a great dinner, and a date night built into every evening. It works for everyone in the group. I've sailed Disney Cruise Line, MSC, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, and Carnival, and I've stayed at all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana and Cancun, including the Princess resorts and El Dorado.
Not long ago, clients had a flight delay and missed their connection. I let their resort know and changed their transfer. They had no idea how much time that takes, and they didn't need to. They just needed to know it was taken care of, and it was.
I'm an advisor with Abundant Travel - Dream Vacations, and I keep learning from the companies I book. That includes industry training from Virgin Voyages, the Globus family of brands, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Universal, and College of Disney, plus CLIA training. In 2026 I was selected to take part in CruiseWorld's STAR Program in Fort Lauderdale. I'm also working toward my Certified Travel Associate (CTA) designation with The Travel Institute.
Then I set expectations up front, so nothing about the trip surprises you.
If a trip or a line isn't right for the two of you, I'll say so.
If one of you isn't a beach person, we plan around that.
Tell me a little about your trip and we'll set up a planning call.
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