RTE-Travel Talk

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 each other and what you need to know when choosing a river cruise line. Ken and Beth delve into a bit of the history of river cruises to explain how Viking attracts such a large following, and how AmaWaterways and Uniworld provide extra amenities and inclusions to compete in the market. Beth provides valuable river cruise tips and an example price comparison between the three lines when everything is added up post river cruise. The results may surprise potential river cruisers looking for that next vacation.

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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. Roy details the voyage, offers some cruise tips for potential cruisers, and reviews what he likes about Celebrity Summit. Find out when is the best time to go to Iceland, what to expect for weather, and what to pack. Learn Roy's two favourite things about Iceland and his recommendation for dining on board Celebrity Cruises. And finally, learn about the Distinctive Voyage program and where Roy is off to next.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Introducing Roy

01:23 Distinctive Voyages

01:50 The Itinerary

02:17 Iceland - Why you HAVE to go

04:38 Celebrity Summit

05:49 Guest Demographic

06:20 Arctic Circle & Northern lights

06:44 Greenland

07:44 Whale watching

08:34 St. John's NF, Canada

08:49 Halifax, NS, Canada & Boston, MA

09:04 Who Should Take This Cruise

09:28 Weather

09:55 Iceland as Year Round Destination

10:52 Packing Tips for a Northern cruise

11:04 Was the sailing rough?

11:49 Highlights of Itinerary

12:15 Dining with Celebrity

13:30 Last Advice

14:12 Roy's Next Travels

15:57 How to contact Roy

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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 special. Learn what Emma considers "do-not-miss" excursions to take, and some of her favorite ports. Discover the onboard entertainment provided by Holland America and Emma's top picks for dining including a shout-out to the good folks in Anchorage. All of this plus cruise tips you need to know for weather and packing for a September cruise to Alaska. Is this Alaska cruise a good example of a "one and done"? Emma weighs in with opinion and advice.

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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. Linda and Rich provide great cruise tips and advice for potential Alaska cruisers and for folks wanting to add a land portion to their cruise. Rich explains Princess Cruise's latest technology, the Medallion Class, and its benefits. Linda details the her number one cruise tip for Alaska: you must have a veranda. All this, plus a sneak peek about a former Love Boat crew member joining RTE- Travel Talk in an upcoming episode.

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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 pillars that define an ultra luxury cruise line and why they are important for potential guests. Lola expands on such topics as the atmosphere to expect on board, what is included in a luxury cruise, the size of the ships and staterooms, and much more. Learn why the guest-to-crew ratio is important for the a luxury cruise experience. Lola also explains why the size of a luxury ship matters when you are choosing between luxury cruise lines. As service matters most, Ken and Lola relate a few personal experiences found on luxury and small ship cruises. And finally, Lola touches on the latest rage in luxury small ship cruising; expedition cruising. All of this, plus Lola's favorite feature, found on Seabourn

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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 Gauguin Cruises Experience as simply the World’s Best in Luxury Tahiti, French Polynesia, Fiji and South Pacific Cruises.

The "m/s Paul Gauguin" provides an exceptional cruise experience, in large part due to the warm and welcoming crew on board. according to Susanne. Susanne also provides cruise tips for best time of year for this cruise, the weather to expect, the type of guest found on board, and if Paul Gauguin Cruises is good for families.

And finally Susanne describes her favorite excursion and where she is off to next.

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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 sets expedition cruising apart. Rich and Linda detail the newest and most modern green ships that are in the market. Silversea's "Silver Endeavour", Viking's "Octantis" and "Polaris", and a true ice breaker, Ponant's "Le Commandant Charcot". Viking, Ponant and Silversea are just three of the companies offering expedition cruising. Rich and Linda offer advice on on when to book and how far in advance you should be book.

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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 own butler. Dining was an absolute highlight with a shout out to Silversea's S.A.L.T program. Ken and Barbara discuss the itinerary with stops in Stockholm, Gdansk, Riga, and more. Barbara's personal cruise highlight was a visit to the Abba Museum. And speaking of excursions, Ken asks if the cruise was truly all inclusive: Barbara explains Silversea's All Inclusive Door to Door or Port to Port programs. And finally, Barbara provides cruise tips detailing the best time to go, and when one should book a Silversea Cruise.

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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 each resort has its own personality of which she highlights those of Sandals Grenada. Which Sandals resort right for you? Shari explains importance of having a Sandals certified specialist to guide you when booking your vacation. Other Sandals travel tips include choosing the right time of year to book, how far in advance to book, and which type of room is best for a truly wow Sandals vacation.

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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, and their "Door to Door" all inclusive program. Larry details the onboard entertainment, the type of passenger you will find, and the fantastic service.

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