I’m passionate about adventure travel, naturally seeking out exotic and otherworldly destinations, and New Zealand has been near the top of my personal list for ages. When the time came to embark on my adventure, I chose our American Express preferred partner, Swain Destinations, as they are known for offering incredible vacation experiences with a special emphasis in the South Pacific as the founder, Ian Swain, is Australian. My personal adventure was incredibly educational. I learned first-hand all of the amazing itinerary options available to craft for any of my clients, from adventure-seeker to luxury cosmopolitan tourist. Read on to follow my winding journey through one of the most amazing countries in the southern hemisphere, New Zealand.

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Kicking off a new year means the cruise lines are now into their annual Wave Season, bringing us their best deals during January and February. Working with a travel advisor during this time is crucial! You will have access to all the best offers from every cruise line and you'll want the experience of a travel advisor to comb through the opportunities and customize a vacation (or two) to your personal needs. We'll even bring our own shipboard credit bonus to the table as we work with the cruise lines to ensure you receive every potential bonus amenity available.

Embarking on a cruise is an exhilarating experience that only gets better by the minute.  A cruise vacation can delivery so many unique moments and memories, yet planning one can be a nightmare if you don't know what to look for. That's where we come in.  As your trusted travel advisors, we can ensure a relaxing, exciting cruise from the minute you leave your home to the minute you arrive back. Here are 8 reason you should work with one of our travel advisors to book your cruise vacation. 

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Last October, I had the incredible joy of experiencing an African safari through Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana with our preferred partners at Abercrombie & Kent. As a leader within our Privileged Journeys luxury travel advisor team, I craft custom experiences for my discerning customers every day. Working alongside A&K on my own adventure was an exceptional process, even with my high expectations for the partners to whom I entrust my clients' (and my own) precious vacation time.

From the bustling city of Johannesburg to our quaint safari camps, A&K ensured even the tiniest of details were well thought through. Read on as Charlie (hubby) and I embark on our 10-day journey through Africa!

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I was recently contacted by a global travel publication to contribute to an upcoming article. They asked what advice I would give someone considering a career as a travel advisor. I'm Vice President of Marketing, not an advisor. I have always been a marketer, in a career spanning more than a couple decades, so why ask me this question? I do have the unique perspective of seeing what it takes to successfully connect our travel advisors,  customers, and supplier partners (hotels, cruise lines, tourism offices, etc).

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Buying gifts for your loved ones can be a daunting process. It's difficult to keep up with the latest trends or to find something memorable and impactful. It can become a stressful endeavor.

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