RTE-Travel Talk

Secrets Riviera Cancun 2021 Review with Melissa Feenstra. Ken is joined by Melissa Feenstra owner of Feenstra Travel and a AMR Master Agent for Secrets resorts for a review of Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort. Melissa details her recent stay at Secrets Riviera Cancun, including the stunning views from her oceanfront balcony, what to expect when one arrives, the type of guests found at the resort, the food, restaurants and amenities. Secrets is ideal for couples, romance and destination weddings according to Melissa. Learn the details on tipping for great service at an all Inclusive resort. In addition to reviewing the resort Melissa provides great general advice for folks looking to book all inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.

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Croatia, Slovenia & the Dalmatian Coast by Private Yacht. Maria Lindsey from Cruise & Travel Specialists joins Ken to discuss her recent group tour and cruise in the Mediterranean. Maria details the sights, sounds and flavours to be found in Croatia, Slovenia and along the Dalmatian coast. Highlights of the tour include, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lake Bled, Private Yacht cruising with Katarina Line, fabulous walking and bike tours by Roundabout Travel and of course the food. Learn how a tour of this type takes shape and Maria shares advice on how to book a tour and for who this tour is most suited. Stay with us to the end for news of Maria's future travels and groups.

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Maria's Baltic Cruise: https://cruztrav.com/special-offers/an-escorted-baltic-cruise-with-st-petersburg-azamara/

Maria's Taste of Bordeaux: https://cruztrav.com/special-offers/a-taste-of-bordeaux-escorted-river-cruise-amawaterways/

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Lake Bled:

https://realtravelexperts.com/the-legends-and-magic-of-lake-bled/

Plitvice Lakes National Park:

https://realtravelexperts.com/plitvice-lakes-national-park/

Croatia:

https://realtravelexperts.com/charming-croatia/

Real travel expert Judy Nickerson joins Ken to discuss river cruising. Why river cruises have gained so much in popularity and just what river cruise is best suited for a first time river cruiser. Judy details her recommendations for a for the length and available itineraries for a folks looking for their first river cruise.

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Website: https://judysluxurytravel.com/

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Christmas Markets River Cruise Review with travel expert Ann- Marie Gaudet. Ann-Marie joins Ken to provide an in-depth review of just exactly what is a Christmas Markets river cruise. Ann-Marie relates her many experiences on river cruises with a Christmas markets theme. In her words "absolutely magical" and a must do for most river cruisers. Learn about the great markets of Europe, the sights, sounds and aromas that make up this very special river cruise. Ann-Marie details the best times to book a Christmas Markets river cruise with particular attention to the short season so as to have the best experience. And as a special treat at the end of the video Ann-Marie details her upcoming Christmas Markets cruise aboard AmaWaterways.

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Cruise Holidays Select Website:​ https://luv2cruz.ca/

Ann Maries Select River Cruises:

https://luv2cruz.ca/special-offers/escorted-egypt-river-cruise-amawaterways/

https://luv2cruz.ca/special-offers/christmas-markets-on-the-danube-2023/

Luxury Amazon River Cruise Review with a side trip to Machu Picchu. Colleen Atherton owner of Eaglewings Travels in Wichita Kansas joins Ken to detail her recent bucket list vacation to Peru and the Amazon. Colleen regales Ken with tales of adventure aboard Uniworld River Cruise's " Amazon Aria." Colleen describes this 15 day adventure with 7 days cruising the Amazon river followed by a trip to Machu Picchu. Learn about the first class accommodations and food. What there is to do for seven days on the Amazon, think bird watching, piranha fishing and more. Is this bucket list vacation for everyone? Colleen has advice for the faint of heart. Where does this destination rank on Colleens Top Five Destinations?

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Eaglewings Travels Website:​ https://eaglewingstravels.com

2021 Alaska Cruise Review. Real Travel expert Beth Schulberg, owner of Cruise & Travel Specialists of Lake Oswego Oregon, joins Ken to review her recent Alaska cruise aboard Royal, Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas.

Beth discusses in detail the protocols on board for vaccinated versus un vaccinated guests with particular attention to the fact that Royal Caribbean is currently the only cruise line welcoming on board un vaccinated children. What's it like to sail aboard a cruise ship that is only at forty percent capacity? Beth gives her review of the ship, how it compares to the Oasis class of ships, the over all atmosphere on board and the unique things to do onboard the Quantum class of ships. Learn about Beth's strong opinion about the safety of cruising, her advice for folks looking to cruise to Alaska, and booking a cruise in general.

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Wine Cruise Vacations Reviewed. What you need to know! Barbara Young, owner operator of Cruise Holidays of Port Coquitlam, joins Ken to discuss her two favourite topics: cruising and wine! Barbara specializes in river cruises and especially wine-themed river cruises.

Learn about just what is a wine cruise by river and by ocean. Barbara talks about the onboard activities, such as educational wine seminars by wine experts and wine-tasting classes. Discover the shore excursions to local wineries, vineyards and historical wine cellars. Barbara also shares her picks for the top three river cruise lines offering wine-themed cruises, plus advice for the time of year to choose a wine cruise and, most importantly, when to book for 2022 and 2023.

Discover a dedicated wine cruise website: https://winecruise.ca/

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Cruise Holidays Website: https://cruisehol.com/

Barbara's Wine Cruise Website: https://winecruise.ca/

2021 River Cruise Review, Paris & Normandy Judy Nickerson owner of Judys Luxury Travel and Cruise Holidays of Monument joins Ken to discuss her recent river cruise in France with Avalon Waterways. Judy reveals what it was like to cruise with just twenty two guests on board and forty two crew. "Surreal at times but we were treated like royalty." Find out what it was like to visit some of the most iconic sites in France as travel begins to resume and Covid -19 recedes. Judy shares her advice for traveling now and in the future plus her fondness for river cruising with a special nod Avalon Waterways. Judy extends an invitation to join the Solo Traveling Seniors of Colorado Springs.

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Meet Up Group: https://www.meetup.com/Solo-Traveling-Seniors-of-Colorado-Springs/

The Rockies by train. Kens 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 discuss her recent trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer: a very unique rail vacation that takes you through the Rocky Mountains of Canada from Banff to Vancouver. Is this vacation for you? Lola provides an informative review of the service and what to expect. In addition to the sights and sounds of the Rockies in Canada, Lola also previews Rocky Mountaineers newest itinerary in the U. S. "Rockies to Red Rocks", a must see and do for train and scenery buffs.

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Cruise Holidays Vacations Website: https://hookedoncruising.com

Cruise Holidays of Oakville

267 Lakeshore Road East,

Oakville,Ontario L6J 1H9

Phone: 905-337-2228

Email: [email protected]

TICO# 50022739

Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park

3332 Yonge St,

Toronto, Ontario M4N 2M4

Phone: 416-486-4646

Email: [email protected]

TICO# 50022970

European Union Open For Travel? or Not! Lola Vassiliadis of Cruise Holidays of Oakville and Lawrence Park joins Ken to weigh in on whats currently happening with travel to European Union countries both now and looking ahead. Lola offers expert travel agent advice for folks looking to book travel to the Europe as well sharing some some of the decisions her clients are faced with as it gets close to final payment for that bucket list vacation. The advice and counsel of an expert travel advisor has never been more important in this new age of travel.

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Contact Cruise Holidays Vacations: [email protected]

Cruise Holidays Vacations Website: https://hookedoncruising.com

Cruise Holidays of Oakville

267 Lakeshore Road East,

Oakville,Ontario L6J 1H9

Phone: 905-337-2228

Email: [email protected]

TICO# 50022739

Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park

3332 Yonge St,

Toronto, Ontario M4N 2M4

Phone: 416-486-4646

Email: [email protected]

TICO# 50022970