RTE-Travel Talk

Tahiti and the Society Islands Paul Gauguin Cruise Review. Real Travel Expert Susanne Rose of My Luxury Cruises (Cruise Holidays of Oakville office) joins Ken to review her recent cruise with Paul Gauguin Cruises. Visiting Tahiti, The Society and Cook Islands, Susanne details the islands, what there is to do, and some of the do-not-miss excursions and tours. Susanne describes the on board Paul Gau...

Expedition Cruising Review. Real Travel Experts Linda and Rich Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to review the hottest new product in cruising, expedition cruises and cruising. Rich details a brief history that led to what we now know as expedition cruises. Are they for everyone? Linda describes the typical guest found on board and the unique cruise activities and excursions that...

Silversea Baltic Cruise Review. Real Travel Expert Barbara Young owner of Cruise Holidays of Port Coquitlam joins Ken for a review of her recent Baltic cruise, Copenhagen to Copenhagen roundtrip, with Silversea Cruises aboard the stunning "Silver Moon". Barb details the onboard experience with Silversea, what to expect in a classic veranda stateroom, and just how much fun it was to have your very...

Sandals Grenada review and travel tips with Certified Sandals Specialist Shari Marsh. Ken interviews Shari about her recent stay at Sandals Grenada. Shari explains the three levels of Sandals: luxury, club and butler elite, and how choosing the right level makes for a great Sandals vacation. Shari explains that Sandals is known for their high quality of service across all of the resorts but that e...

Alaska Cruise Review with Silversea. Real travel expert Larry Jackson of Cruise Holidays of Viera joins Ken to review his recent cruise to Alaska aboard Silversea's Silver Muse. Larry details the ports of call, the best time of year to cruise in Alaska, and some of the do-not-miss sights and sounds in Alaska. Ken and Larry spend time discussing Silversea Cruises, a luxury all-inclusive cruise line...

Pride at Sea with Celebrity Cruises. Ken speaks with real travel expert Roy Suthons regarding his recent Celebrity cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise's flagship "The Edge "which was one of several cruises in the month of June celebrating Pride and the LBGTQ+ community. Roy details the special events that took place on board in celebration of Pride and explains the award winning reputation Celebrity Cr...

Save Money with Back To Back Cruising Tips with Real Travel Expert Roy Suthons. Roy joins Ken to review his recent back-to-back cruises with Celebrity Cruises aboard their flagship the Celebrity Edge. Roy and Ken discuss just exactly what is a back-to-back cruise and the various opportunities to save money by booking back-to-back cruises. Roy details his two seven-day voyages that departed Rome fo...

Our Top 10 Tips for Your next All Inclusive Resort Vacation with Melissa Feenstra. Ken is joined by Melissa Feenstra, owner of Feenstra Travel and a AMR Master Agent for Secrets Resorts, to review her top ten travel tips and things to consider when booking your next all-Inclusive resort vacation. A certified travel agent and specialist for Apple Vacations, AM Resorts, Avanti Destinations, Globus,...

Pride at Sea with Celebrity Cruises. Ken speaks with real travel expert Roy Suthons regarding his recent Celebrity cruise aboard Celebrity Cruise's flagship "The Edge "which was one of several cruises in the month of June celebrating Pride and the LBGTQ+ community. Roy details the special events that took place on board in celebration of Pride and explains the award winning reputation Celebrity Cr...

Choosing a Panama Canal cruise. Travel expert Tim Hersh of Cruise Holidays of Topeka joins Ken to discuss what you need to know about Panama Canal cruises and review his upcoming escorted Southern Caribbean cruise with Norwegian Cruise lines which includes a Panama Canal transit. Tim details the best time of year for a Panama Canal cruise and the three types of voyages; full transit, partial trans...

Real Travel Experts Ira & Helene Kaplan of Cruise Holidays of Marlboro join Ken to discuss Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines suite perks. Ira and Helene detail two programs that Ken likens to "ships within ships": The Retreat on Celebrity Cruises and The Haven on Norwegian. These two areas on most the Celebrity' and Norwegian ships are made available exclusively to suite guests. Perks i...

Cruising the Rhone with Avalon Waterways, a River Cruise Review with travel expert Ann- Marie Gaudet of Cruise Holidays Select. Ann-Marie joins Ken to provide an in-depth review of her recent 10- day river cruise in France through the Burgundy and Provence regions with a two-day post-cruise tour of Paris, the City of Light. Ann-Marie provides details on why she chose Avalon Waterways, the ships (P...

Bob Shaffer of Vacations by Cruise & Travel Experts joins Ken to review his most recent adventure: a nine-day African Safari with Micato Safaris. Bob goes into great detail for what he expected to be be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure but now wishes to return! Learn about the Big Five animals, when is the best time to take an African Safari, what you should prepare for, and the differences between...

Ken's special guest is Colleen Atherton of Eaglewings Travels of Wichita, Kansas. Colleen details her three weeks' tour of the British Isles with stops in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Colleen expands on the sights and sounds of this three-part tour of which some was self-guided. Learn for whom this type of tour would be best, the time of year to go, what to expect weather-wise, and some...

All about AmaWaterways with Kristin Karst co-owner and executive vice president. Kirstin joins Ken to discuss AmaWaterways river cruises which she co founded with Rudi Schreiner and the late Jimmy Murphy in 2002. Kristin details the history of AmaWaterways and what makes them so beloved by their customers and and travel advisors. Kristin delves into where they sail, what's included, the onboard we...

Save Money with Back To Back Cruising Tips with Real Travel Expert Roy Suthons. Roy joins Ken to review his recent back-to-back cruises with Celebrity Cruises aboard their flagship the Celebrity Edge. Roy and Ken discuss just exactly what is a back-to-back cruise and the various opportunities to save money by booking back-to-back cruises. Roy details his two seven-day voyages that departed Rome fo...

Alaska Cruises 2022 with Holland America. (Timestamps below.) Travel experts Dick Knoll and and Tim Hersh of Cruise Holidays of Topeka join Ken to review Alaska cruises for 2022 and celebrate Holland America's 75 years of service to Alaska. Discover why Holland America is the cruise line of choice for Cruise Holidays of Topeka. Dick and Tim detail the various options for an Alaska cruise, and expl...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises as reviewed by travel expert Carol Patterson of Cruise Holidays of Burlington. Carol joins Ken to review her recent cruise aboard Regent Seven Sea's Explorer. This all inclusive luxury cruise line is making waves with its all suite ships says Carol. Carol spends time describing the atmosphere on board, the dress code, entertainment, specialty dining, and destinations visi...

Quebec Christmas Markets Tour reviewed by real travel expert Sheri Clarke. Sheri Clarke co-owner of Picture This Travel joins Ken to review her recent tour that included the Christmas Markets in Quebec City and Montreal Canada. Sheri details this four night five day tour that included stays at the historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City, the Hotel Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Mont...

Real Travel Expert Shari Marsh joins Ken for a review of Shari's first cruise aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. Shari is pleasantly surprised to discover some of the unique aspects of this cruise line and their approach to the industry. Shari details the pros and cons of the stateroom, ship and her amenities. Of particular note is the dining, with seven high end dining venues: they are some of t...

Travel Expert, Tracey Mosser, owner of Discovery Destinations Travel Planning, joins Ken to review her recommendations for the top three all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Tracey highlights her choices for adults, Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Atelier Playa Mujeres, and of course, Secrets Resorts and Spas. For families: Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana, Beaches Turks & Caicos, and Hotel Xcaret. In addition, Tr...

Choosing between a luxury small ship cruise and a river cruise. Travel expert Shari Marsh drops by to give her expert advice and cruise tips when trying to decide which cruise is right for you. Shari details the main differences between the two types of cruise vacation and what to consider when you are trying to make the decision between a luxury ocean cruise and a river cruise. Shari defines what...

American Queen Voyages Mississippi River Cruise Review with Real Travel Expert Larry Jackson, owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera located in Melbourne Florida. Larry joins Ken to review his recent river cruise on the Mississippi river aboard the American Duchess. What is an American river cruise like and are they for everyone? Larry provides his take on American Queen Voyages. Discover the entertain...

Celebrity Cruises Southern Caribbean Cruise Review with Ann-Marie Gaudet, travel expert with Cruise Holidays Select. Ann- Marie joins Ken live from the Celebrity Equinox as they cruise the Southern Caribbean. Ann-Marie details the Equinox, new boarding processes, the itinerary, and some of the speciality dining restaurants found on board such as the Tuscan Grille and Le Petit Chef. Ann-Marie provi...

Testing Positive for Covid while on Vacation. Real Travel Expert Liane Lance, co-owner of Picture This Travel, joins Ken to discuss what you can expect if you happen to test positive for Covid 19 while out of the country on vacation. Liane details the procedures and protocols followed by the resorts and cruise lines in the event of a positive test. Who should be your first phone call and the steps...