Collect Experiences – Not Things

Posted in Adventure Travel, All-Inclusive, Baby Boomers, Europe, Family Travel, Golf, Groups, Luxury, River Cruising, Unique Getaways, on 22 February 2019, by Maria Stefanopoulos, 0 Comments

As a travel professional, I value great experiences. The moments spent in awe of a beautiful view, a priceless piece of art or the wonder and pure joy on the face of a child as they experience something new and exciting are worth far more than the price of admission.

We all have a limited amount of time and money, and we are often faced with the dilemma of what is the best way to spend – or to invest – both of those resources.

We can choose from an endless assortment of high-tech gadgets, sparkly things, and material luxuries that will impress our friends and family… for a short time at least. Children (and some adults) have lists of the gaming systems, toys, and fashion labels they want for their next birthday or holiday gift.

But once we’ve bought the latest smart phone or the expensive shoes, how long do they last? How long will they continue to bring joy? And how likely are they to be truly treasured by those around us after we are gone?

Dear Baby Boomer – It’s Time to Travel

Posted in All-Inclusive, Adventure Travel, Caribbean, Family Travel, General Travel Information, River Cruising, Travel Tips, on 5 October 2018, by Maria Stefanopoulos, 0 Comments

There’s no better time than the present to start crossing those dream destinations off your list. Whether you’ve traveled to dozens of places and just need another vacation, or have worked and waited your whole life for this – you deserve to see the world if you want to. Baby boomer travel is more than just an internet buzz phrase. It’s the new way of self care, and these days is more important to people nearing or in retirement age than simply sitting around the house in their golden years.

What’s preventing baby boomer travel?

According to Groups Today, the top three barriers to travel include:

Cost (43%)
Health (34%)
And Security Concerns (28%)

All Aboard the Scenic Eclipse – Next Level Luxury Cruising

Posted in Cruises, All-Inclusive, Luxury, on 24 August 2018, by Maria Stefanopoulos, 0 Comments

Many people dream of a luxury vacation experience, but few people indulge in them. I’m not talking a first class vacation either. I mean beyond first class. Think celebrity status – white glove service, the kind of experience that makes you feel like the VIP you truly are. Enter the Scenic Eclipse yacht cruise vacation. This is the elite status getaway people salivate over, and you can have it for yourself.

Limited Guests, Unlimited Luxury

The trouble with many ocean cruise liners, even luxury ones, is that there are far too many guests on board. No matter how many staff there are, it’s easy to feel like you are just another number on those ships.

The Scenic Eclipse is a luxury yacht that limits the guest count to less than 230 people for an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, promising an exclusive vacation with one of a kind service you won’t get anywhere else. That is, anywhere else short of booking a private yacht with your own staff where you are the only guest.