Helping clients celebrate all of life's moments with epic land & cruise vacations, offering adventure with a touch of luxury.
Congratulations, you have something to celebrate! Whether it is a milestone in your life or you are celebrating another Monday, travel is a great way to mark the event. We know how full your calendar can be even without trying to plan a trip. Then reviewing suppliers, planning the itinerary, making the bookings, keeping track of times and confirmations, you have enough to worry about. Why not let us take care of planning that perfect getaway so you can focus on what you are celebrating.
You are in the right place if:
Of course booking a cruise online yourself is easy… or is it?
There are 323 cruise ships to choose from. This year alone, 28 new cruise ships will be launched.
There are over 2200 ports of call around the world to cruise to of which almost 600 are by river only and the other 1600 by ocean cruising.
That is a LOT of options.
There is quite literally a ship and an itinerary for every style of traveler BUT not every ship or itinerary is for everyone.
Once you pick your ship and itinerary, then there's nothing to selecting a stateroom, right? Or is there?
You need a stateroom from category 1D, 2D, 5D, or 7D.
Wait… maybe a 1E or a 2F.
There are dozens of stateroom categories on the one ship and every cruise line has different categories too.
Now you can see why 75% of cruisers hand the job over to a professional travel advisor.
They still get amazing value, and they also benefit from our in-depth cruise knowledge, ship savvy tricks and tools, and of course we are able to offer great perks, amenities and at times, upgrade opportunities.
Anytime we DIY something, it comes with risks.
Sometimes those risks are acceptable to us, and sometimes they are not.
When it comes to using your hard-earned money and your equally hard-earned vacation time, you want the best value, and the least stress on your vacation.
Hiring a professional travel advisor helps you ensure that you get a vacation tailored to your personal tastes, the best value possible, and the stresses of the planning all the details are on the travel advisor's plate so you can focus on the great trip to come.
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Greece has it all! While the high tourist season in the Greek Isles runs June-September, the shoulder season and other parts of the year can offer a different, more laid back type vacation.
The most options for cruises and tours will be available in the high season and the spring & fall shoulders.
Dreaming of adventures in Africa!
South Africa or East Africa, a surfing & beach vacation or safari photographing the amazing wildlife, wilderness camp or 5-star lodge, the people, culture and beauty of Africa will stay with you long after you return home.
New to cruising or new to expedition cruising? We have some general information on our cruising page.
Watch for more on expedition cruising soon!
The Islands of Hawaii welcome you with the spirit of aloha and ohana. It is said, no one has family in Hawaii, everyone is family in Hawaii. The four main islands offer a variety of culture, scenery, and activities. Schedule your consultation today and let's get working on your Hawaiian vacation!
See our Travel Inspiration page for more about a Hawaiian vacation as well as other destinations we have featured.
Vibrant cities, incredible journeys, Indigenous culture, coastal lifestyle, great weather, nature & wildlife, Outback Australia, as well as amazing food and wine - there are so many reasons to plan a visit to Australia.
See our Travel Inspiration page for more about an Australian vacation as well as other destinations we have featured.
Ah Fall! The temperatures begin to drop and the world takes on beautiful colors in reds, oranges, and yellows.
We are just beginning Spring but our minds are drifting to those wonderful fall days and getting out to explore all Fall has to offer.
This month, instead of featuring a specific destination, we are featuring fall travel in general. We will highlight some trip ideas that will take you to several regions of North America. We have active, multi-adventure trips as well as easy-going, sit back and relax trips. Perfect for you to experience fall at your own pace.
All feature trips are great for couples, friend groups, solos and even multi-generational groups with older teens and adult children.
If you dream of visiting the European Christmas markets, we can help you find the sailing that makes your dreams come true. Wanting an active trip? Let us know and we will include itineraries with hiking and biking options as well.
Historic cities, idyllic islands, stunning blue waters are all awaiting you in the Mediterranean.
Pack and unpack once on a cruise vacation to these beautiful places.
Looking for a land-based adventure? How about a walking/hiking tour or a muti-adventure trip including biking, walking/hiking, and yoga. Want some adventure but on a more easy-going scale? We can help you find those options as well.
Do you dream of seeing the unique wildlife found on the Galapagos?
Looking for a ship with <100 passengers and an all-inclusive approach?
Have a little more time and want to combine cruising Galapagos with a visit to Machu Picchu?
Take in the unspoiled beauty of Alaska. See the iconic vistas of glaciers and the coastline.
Extend your stay and travel deeper into the frontier with a cruisetour, allowing you to make even more memories on a trip of a lifetime.
Have you been to Alaska before and want a different type of trip, getting deeper into the sights and culture of this region?
An epic adventure
You can explore this region on an expedition cruise.
Milestones & Mondays is a boutique travel agency founded on the premise that there is something to celebrate in every day, whether it is a milestone event or just another Monday. We specialize in small ship and expedition sailings, small group travel, customized travel for couples, friends, solo travelers, multi-generational groups, providing epic adventures and cultural immersion with a touch of luxury.
I love to travel! I have wanted to see the world since I was a little girl receiving post cards from my cousin & other relatives as they ventured to far off, exotic places.
Just a few of the places I have visited include: Paris, Sydney & Cairns, Bahamas, Hawaii, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas & St. Martin, and Kenya.
I enjoy a spontaneous, seat of the pants trip from time to time, but I also love the process of putting a trip plan together, browsing options for what to do, where to stay and how to get around!
I want each person's trip to be just what they want. We strive to provide adventure with a touch of luxury. Every trip is customized for the level of adventure and the type of luxury of the individual client.
You can save yourself time & effort and focus more on your celebration when you engage my consultative services to plan your trip.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone or just making it through another Monday, let's schedule your complimentary vacation consultation and get you ready for your next adventure.
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