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Luxury or Deluxe? Oceania vs Azamara | with Bob Shaffer
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:
Avalon Waterways – FAQs | with Ann-Marie Gaudet
Ann-Marie Gaudet, real travel expert and 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 ...
Solo Cruising | How to Have Fun & Meet People | with Rosemary Bartello
Rosemary Bartello of Cruise Holidays of Oakville joins Ken from RTE Travel Talk 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: ...
FROM THE DESK OF
Top Five Requested Destinations For 2023 | with April Powers
This year, 2023, is shaping up to be a great year for travel whether it is adventure, romance, or just because you need to get away. Here are the top five destinations people are planning to visit. Is one of them on your travel list?
Vacation Options Abound For 2023 Travelers | with Bob Shaffer
While the year won’t be new much longer, there’s still time to make your resolutions for the next 12 months and to consider your 2023 travel plans. Planning early is an effective way to ensure the best pricing and availability, while ...
Experiencing Costa Rica’s Pura Vida | with Bob Shaffer
When Christopher Columbus sailed along the east coast of a new land more than 500 years ago, he encountered natives adorned in gold and other jewelry and he dubbed the area “rich coast” – Costa Rica in Spanish. Today, Costa Rica’s riches and ecological diversity are ...
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INTERVIEWS & FAQ’s
First Time Cruiser FAQs | with Tim Hersh
Real travel expert Tim Hersh, owner and of Cruise Holidays of Topeka joins Ken to answer questions from viewers considering a cruise for the first time.
Luxury or Deluxe? Oceania vs Azamara | with Bob Shaffer
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 Holland America Right For You?
Travel Experts Rich and Linda Skinner join Ken of Ask A Real Travel Expert to answer the following burning questions: Is Holland America the Cruise Line the cruise line for your next cruise? Why is it that the fans of Holland America ...
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