Choosing between a luxury small ship cruise and a river cruise. Travel expert Shari Marsh drops by to give her expert advice and cruise tips when trying to decide which cruise is right for you. Shari details the main differences between the two types of cruise vacation and what to consider when you are trying to make the decision between a luxury ocean cruise and a river cruise. Shari defines what a small ship is and reveals what her top three go cruise lines she goes back to time and again for ...
Mar 20, 2022•29 min
American Queen Voyages Mississippi River Cruise Review with Real Travel Expert Larry Jackson, owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera located in Melbourne Florida. Larry joins Ken to review his recent river cruise on the Mississippi river aboard the American Duchess. What is an American river cruise like and are they for everyone? Larry provides his take on American Queen Voyages. Discover the entertainment, on shore excursions, the towns one visits and the, sometimes, quite surprising sights and soun...
Mar 19, 2022•17 min
Celebrity Cruises Southern Caribbean Cruise Review with Ann-Marie Gaudet, travel expert with Cruise Holidays Select. Ann- Marie joins Ken live from the Celebrity Equinox as they cruise the Southern Caribbean. Ann-Marie details the Equinox, new boarding processes, the itinerary, and some of the speciality dining restaurants found on board such as the Tuscan Grille and Le Petit Chef. Ann-Marie provides valuable cruise tips for the ports of call, shore excursions and for cruisers trying to decide o...
Mar 18, 2022•17 min
Testing Positive for Covid while on Vacation. Real Travel Expert Liane Lance, co-owner of Picture This Travel, joins Ken to discuss what you can expect if you happen to test positive for Covid 19 while out of the country on vacation. Liane details the procedures and protocols followed by the resorts and cruise lines in the event of a positive test. Who should be your first phone call and the steps to take as soon as possible. What you can do pre-vacation to make sure you are prepared in case of ...
Mar 17, 2022•19 min
Alaska Cruises 2022 with Holland America. (Timestamps below.) Travel experts Dick Knoll and and Tim Hersh of Cruise Holidays of Topeka join Ken to review Alaska cruises for 2022 and celebrate Holland America's 75 years of service to Alaska. Discover why Holland America is the cruise line of choice for Cruise Holidays of Topeka. Dick and Tim detail the various options for an Alaska cruise, and explain the difference between a cruise and a cruise tour. The duo offers valuable advice and cruise tip...
Mar 17, 2022•18 min
Larry Jackson of Cruise Holidays of Viera joins Ken live from the Celebrity Reflection for a review and tour of the Royal Suite. Discover what the perks are when choosing a suite for your next cruise. Beyond the services of a butler, Larry discusses the complimentary dining in Celebrity's specialty restaurants including access to two dining venues reserved for suite guest Luminae, and Blu. Larry details Celebrity Cruises "Always Included" pricing and the additional upgrades available. Ken and La...
Mar 16, 2022•16 min
Real travel expert Judy Nickerson of Judy' Luxury Travel joins Ken to to review her recent river cruise on the Danube, a Balkan Odyssey, on the lower Danube plus two nights in Transylvania with Avalon Waterways. Judy reviews all the fascinating history that sets this river cruise apart from the other river cruises on the Danube and Rhine rivers of Europe. But is this river cruise for everyone? Judy share her thoughts and recommendations for first time and experienced river cruisers. Judy explain...
Jan 21, 2022•18 min
Royal Caribbean Insider Cruise News Ken interviews Anthony Meloro Director, Business Development Support & Host Travel Partner Relations at Royal Caribbean International. Anthony and Ken discuss the upcoming Royal Caribbean fleet deployments coming to a US port near you, including returning to the port of Los Angeles with the newly amplified Navigator of the Seas. The new ships we can expect in the future such as Odyssey of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas; when and where. Anthony and Ken's t...
Jan 14, 2022•8 min
Royal Caribbean Insider Cruise News Ken interviews Anthony Meloro Director, Business Development Support & Host Travel Partner Relations at Royal Caribbean International. Anthony and Ken discuss the upcoming Royal Caribbean fleet deployments coming to a US port near you, including returning to the port of Los Angeles with the newly amplified Navigator of the Seas. The new ships we can expect in the future such as Odyssey of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas; when and where. Anthony and Ken's t...
Jan 14, 2022•16 min
Cruising the Rhine River 2021 with Viking River Cruises. Rich and Linda join Ken to review their recent Rhine River cruises with Viking River Cruises. Come aboard the Viking Eir for a seven day river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam. Rich and Linda detail the voyage and must see destinations along the way such as the Rhine Gorge, Strasbourg and Kinderdijk. Rich and Linda offer valuable advice river cruise tips for gratuities, what to expect on board, whats included and the level of service to expe...
Jan 08, 2022•30 min
May this Christmas and holiday season warm your heart with hope, and light your world with love good tidings in the year to come. From all of us at Real Travel Experts have a very, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/
Jan 07, 2022•14 min
Cruise Trends 2022 Outlook with Larry Jackson owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera. Larry joins Ken for a look at what we can expect in cruising with insights into 2022 and with the major cruise lines. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and more. Is covid in the rear view mirror for 2022? Probably. Larry details the challenges and how the cruise lines have adapted to this ever-changing situation. Is this a good time to cruise? Absolutely, says Larry, and he details why. Are last minute cruise deals...
Jan 07, 2022•23 min
Oceania Cruises 2021 Reviewed. Travel expert Carol Patterson co owner of Cruise Holidays of Burlington joins Ken to review Oceania Cruises. Carol details the unique niche that Oceania holds in the industry; upper premium luxury. Learn about the onboard experience with Oceania, the three classes of ships they deploy, and "Olife Choice" Oceania Cruises answer to all inclusive cruising. Carol provides her recommendation for traveling with children and what to expect onboard. Also in the episode Ken...
Nov 16, 2021•15 min
Real Travel Expert's host Ken fields questions from viewers and listeners with calls on expert travel agents to answer the questions of the week. Learn about the best time of year to take a river cruise. Did you know your river cruise could be interrupted by hi or low water levels? Travel expert Carol Patterson fills Ken in on all things river cruise related. Time Stamp :39 What's the deal with tipping on a cruise line these days? And what if I want to reward that extra special crew member that ...
Nov 15, 2021•10 min
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 acc...
Nov 14, 2021•19 min
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 ho...
Nov 13, 2021•34 min
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. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravele...
Oct 21, 2021•17 min
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 boo...
Oct 21, 2021•17 min
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 ...
Oct 19, 2021•17 min
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 onl...
Oct 18, 2021•19 min
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, v...
Oct 17, 2021•11 min
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 f...
Oct 17, 2021•4 min
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 additio...
Oct 15, 2021•20 min
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...
Oct 15, 2021•6 min
Should I Book a Cruise in 2022? Ken speaks with real travel expert Roy Suthons from Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park. Roy details his best advice for booking cruises in 2022 and beyond. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/
Oct 14, 2021•3 min
Distinctive Cruises & Voyages with Roy Suthons. Ken speaks with real travel expert Roy Suthons regarding the Distinctive Voyages cruise program offered by Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park. Roy details the benefits of the program to cruiser, the cruise lines involved, and relates a story of extra mile service by one of the Distinctive Hosts. In part two the segment Ken and Roy discuss a brand new itinerary and Distinctive Voyage that Roy will be hosting. Iceland to Greenland, St Johns Newfoun...
Oct 13, 2021•10 min
Cruising with Autism Expert Support for Families! Cruising is a wonderful way to vacation that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. Today on this episode of RTE Travel Talk we want to introduce you to a very special organization. "Autism on the Seas" whose mission is to make that dream come true for adults, children and families living with autism, downs syndrome and other related disabilities. With Ken today to discuss the great work they do is Janet Josephson, a group volunt...
Sep 02, 2021•22 min
Alaska Cruise Ports Review Kens special guest is Larry Jackson, co-owner of Cruise Holidays of Viera located in Melbourne Florida. Larry and Ken the discuss the cruise ports found on an Alaska Inside Passage cruise or cruise tour. Featured ports are Juneau, Icy Strait, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan. With featured glaciers, Mendenhall glacier , Tracy Arm and more. At the end of the episode Larry offers great advice for packing for an Alaska Cruise and previews his upcoming Columbia & Snake River ...
Aug 31, 2021•21 min
Queen's Hamlet Versailles, France! Its Fun Travel Fact Friday. Heather and Ken discuss the history and facts behind the Queens' Hamlet in Versailles France. Originally constructed by Marie Antoinette. Our Blog Post: https://realtravelexperts.com/the-queens-hamlet-versailles/ Questions or Comments: questions@realtravelexperts.com More Information: https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts
Aug 30, 2021•4 min
Sandals Barbados review with Certified Sandals Specialist Shari Marsh. Ken interviews Shari about her recent stay at Sandals Royal Barbados. Is a Sandals resort right for you? Shari explains the three levels of Sandals luxury. Plus just what does "Stay at One, Play at All" mean? And is Sandals just for the beautiful people like it shows in the ads ? Shari answers all plus a sneak peak at Sandal newest resort! Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts....
Aug 26, 2021•15 min
