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Norwegian Prima & the Haven Review. Beth Schulberg of Cruise & Travel Specialists sits down with Ken to review her recent voyage aboard Norwegian's newest ship, the "Prima". Beth and Ken Norwegian Cruise Line Prima and The Haven - Is it WORTH IT? Beth Schulberg of Cruise & Travel Specialists joins Ken to discuss the unique features of the ship, and just how well-suited Norwegian is for multigenera...

Top Tips for an Amazing Costa Rica Adventure Vacation. Chris Archer owner of Good Life Travel Group joins Ken to discuss options to discover the beauty of Costa Rica on an epic adventure vacation. A veteran of Costa Rica travel with many trips to this destination, Chris describes in detail a 12-day vacation his family enjoyed exploring the interior of Costa Rica. Discover activities such as jungle...

Travel insurance Canada. What you need to know! Ken's special guest is Lola Vassiliadis, owner of Cruise Holidays of Oakville and Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park. Lola joins Ken for an in depth discussion about the benefits of buying travel insurance in Canada and who in her opinion has the best travel insurance options for Canadians looking to travel in Canada and abroad. Lola and Ken touch on a...

Oceania Vs Azamara! are they luxury or deluxe? and one of them claims to have the finest cuisine at sea. Luxury travel advisor Bob Shaffer of Vacations by Cruise & Travel Experts joins Ken to delve into the question: is Oceania actually as luxury cruise line or do they compare more to Azamara? And just how do you define these two cruise lines in today's market? Bob takes time to 1) review the rest...

Oceania Cruises Tips in the Caribbean Choosing a shore excursion. Travel expert Roy Suthons of Cruise Holidays Lawrence Park joins Ken to review his recent Caribbean cruise with Oceania Cruises aboard Oceania's "Riviera". Check out the link below for the full interview. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTrave...

Is Holland America the ideal cruise line for your next cruise? Why is it that the fans of Holland America and their Mariner Society members are some of the most loyal cruisers returning the Holland America time after time? Real Travel Experts Rich and Linda Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to answer these burning questions. Having sailed with Holland America many times, sold thou...

Avalon Waterways FAQ's, Ann-Marie Gaudet co-owner of Cruise Holidays Select joins Ken to answer frequently asked questions about river cruising and river cruising with Avalon Waterways. River cruising has increased in popularity year after year according to Ann-Marie. And Avalon Waterways and their fleet of Panorama Suite Ships are among the top three river cruise lines that she recommends for her...

First Time Cruiser? TOP 15 MUST-ASK Questions & Answers Real Travel Expert, Tim Hersh of Cruise Holidays of Topeka joins Ken to answer questions from viewers considering a cruise for the first time. Embarking on your first cruise? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this video, we answer the Top 15 MUST-ASK questions every first-time cruiser has, plus some bonus questions to make your voyage sm...

Travel Insurance What You Need to Know Ken is joined by Melissa Feenstra, owner of Feenstra Travel, to discuss travel and trip insurance: why you should buy travel insurance, what happens if you have to make a claim, and what to expect for the overall cost of the protection. Melissa details the importance of protecting your vacation investment, highlights a few of the circumstances which a travele...

Top Tips for an Amazing Costa Rica Adventure Vacation. Chris Archer owner of Good Life Travel Group joins Ken to discuss options to discover the beauty of Costa Rica on an epic adventure vacation. A veteran of Costa Rica travel with many trips to this destination, Chris describes in detail a 12-day vacation his family enjoyed exploring the interior of Costa Rica. Discover activities such as jungle...

Solo Travel on a Cruise: How to Have Fun and Meet People on Board. Rosemary Bartello of Cruise Holidays of Oakville joins Ken to discuss solo cruising and solo travel in general. A solo traveler herself, Rosemary details what you need to know when taking your first solo travel cruise or vacation: how easy it is to meet people, the safety aspect of traveling alone, and what her recommendation would...

Norwegian Prima & the Haven Review. Beth Schulberg of Cruise & Travel Specialists sits down with Ken to review her recent voyage aboard Norwegian's newest ship, the "Prima". Beth and Ken Norwegian Cruise Line Prima and The Haven - Is it WORTH IT? Beth Schulberg of Cruise & Travel Specialists joins Ken to discuss the unique features of the ship, and just how well-suited Norwegian is for multigenera...

Comparing Top Three Boutique Small Ship Cruise Lines. Real Travel Expert Laura Dodson of Cruise & Travel Specialists joins Ken to provide a review of what she considers the top three premium boutique, small ship, cruise lines: Azamara, Windstar and Ponant. Laura brings extensive knowledge of these three cruise lines having sailed on all of them as she uses them exclusively for her group departures...

Sandals Vs Secrets Resorts | All Inclusive Resorts. What's the Difference? Certified Sandals Specialist and AMR Master Agent Shari Marsh joins Ken to review the differences between these two all inclusive vacation providers. Both Sandals and Secrets provide an exceptional all inclusive experience, Shari details how she determines which resort is right for her particular guests. Shari and Ken discu...

Antarctica Cruise with Atlas Ocean Voyages Review. Special guest is Colleen Atherton of Eaglewings Travels, Wichita Kansas, who joins Ken to review her recent expedition cruise to Antarctica with Atlas Voyages. Are you interested in taking an amazing cruise to Antarctica but not sure if it's safe? Look no further! In this video, Colleen reviews the Antarctica Cruise with Atlas Ocean Voyages and an...

2023 Cruise Trends & Tips! What's New and What to Expect with Larry Jackson owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera. Larry joins Ken for a look at what we can expect in cruising with insights into 2023 and with the major cruise lines Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and more. Alaska is hot and selling fast for 2023. Larry mentions two new ships he is looking forward to: " Icon of the Seas and the new...

Christmas Markets River Cruise with AmaWaterways A review. Travel experts Rich and Linda Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to review AmaWaterways Christmas Markets on the Danube aboard AmaMagna. Linda and Rich detail their delight with this particular itinerary, with magical being the number one adjective. The Christmas markets found along the Danube bring not only wonderful shopp...

Themed Cruises & Affinity Groups FAQ's. Have you every been on cruise with group on board or perhaps you have been part of a group or a theme cruise? Kerry Turner of Cruise Holidays joins Ken to discuss everything you wanted to know about group cruises but were afraid to ask. Learn about the different types of affinity or common interest groups such as quilting, knitting, alumni, car enthusiasts,...

Egypt & the Nile River Cruise Onboard with AmaWaterways - Behind the Scenes Interviews. Part four of our series on Egypt and the Nile with AmaWaterways, Ken interviews the Cruise Manager and Hotel Manager for the AmaDahlia during his recent sailing with AmaWaterways. What does it take to manage a river cruise vacation such as the "Secrets of Egypt and the Nile"? Ken discovers just what sets AmaWat...

Holland America Mediterranean 12 Days Review. Real Travel Expert Carol Patterson owner of Cruise Holidays of Burlington joins Ken to review her recent voyage aboard Holland America's Oosterdam in the Mediterranean. Carol and Ken discuss the twelve-day itinerary departing Venice, Italy and finishing in Barcelona Spain. Carol describes the ports long the way including Dubrovnick, Sarande, Naples, Li...

Top Three River Cruise Line Comparison Viking, AmaWaterways & Uniworld. Real Travel expert Beth Schulberg, owner of Cruise & Travel Specialists of Lake Oswego Oregon, joins Ken to compare three of the top river cruise lines: AmaWaterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Viking River Cruises, sailing the Rhine river in Europe. Beth and Ken discuss what sets each river cruise line apart from eac...

Iceland & Greenland Celebrity Cruises Review.with Roy Suthons. Real travel expert Roy Suthons joins Ken to review his recent Iceland and Greenland cruise with Celebrity Cruises. Roy details his four day pre-cruise tour in Iceland followed by a 12-day cruise that included stops in Reykajavik, Akureyri, Iceland, Qaqortog Greenland, cruising in Prins Christian. Sund, St John's, Halifax and Boston. Ro...

14 Day Alaska Cruise with Holland America, what to expect. Real Travel Expert Emma Warren of Cruise Holidays of Topeka joins Ken to review her upcoming 14-day round trip Vancouver to Alaska cruise with Holland America line that she is escorting in September of 2023. An Alaska cruise veteran Emma describes what draws her back to Alaska time after time, and details what makes this 14-day itinerary s...

Princess Cruises to Alaska 2022 Review. Real Travel Experts Linda and Rich Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to review their latest cruise, a seven-day southbound Alaska cruise with Princess Cruises aboard the "Majestic Princess". Linda and Rich detail the day-to-day itinerary with stops in Juneau, Icy Strait, Ketchikan, plus cruising Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier....

Top 3 Luxury Cruise Lines Comparison | Choosing the correct ship for you Ken's special guest is Lola Vassiliadis, owner of Cruise Holidays of Oakville and Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park comprising 17 plus travel advisors based in Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Lola joins Ken to compare three of the Ultra Luxury cruise lines: Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea. Lola describes the three...