Travel should be more than a reservation. The best journeys are planned around the people taking them—their interests, priorities, travel style, budget, and the experiences they want to remember long after they return home. As a professional travel advisor, experienced traveler, educator, historian, military veteran, and former police officer, I bring a research-driven approach, firsthand experience, and a lifetime of service to vacation planning. I created Anchor & Azimuth to help travelers navigate their choices and create a vacation that genuinely fits.

Cruise Vacations:

Cruising is one of my primary areas of focus, from first-time cruisers choosing the right ship to experienced travelers looking for their next great itinerary. I help clients compare cruise lines, ships, cabins, itineraries, dining, beverage packages, onboard experiences, and pre- and post-cruise accommodations. My cruise planning includes Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Viking River Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, and Disney Cruise Line, with additional options based on each traveler's needs. Rather than simply asking, "Which cruise is cheapest?" I help clients answer the question I hear most often, "Which cruise is right for me?" That might mean a family-friendly ship, couples getaway, premium cruise, European itinerary, or simply the best combination of experience and value.

All-Inclusive Resorts & Caribbean Vacations:

I also specialize in all-inclusive resorts and Caribbean vacations, including adults-only getaways, couples’ vacations, honeymoons, family vacations, and group travel. I help travelers navigate resorts throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, including Sandals and Beaches Resorts, comparing factors such as beach quality, atmosphere, dining, room categories, included activities, airport transfers, and overall experience. The goal isn't simply to find a resort. It's to find the right resort for you and your group.

Europe, History & Cultural Travel:

With a graduate degree in History and years as an educator, I enjoy helping travelers experience destinations beyond the traditional checklist of attractions. Having lived in and traveled extensively throughout Europe, I bring both firsthand experience and a historian's perspective to European travel. From architecture and food to culture and history, Europe offers extraordinary opportunities for vacations that are as enriching as they are memorable. Whether you're interested in Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Mediterranean destinations, European cruises, historic cities, museums, battlefields, cultural landmarks, or heritage travel, I can help create an itinerary that provides context as well as experiences. You don't need to be a historian to enjoy historical travel. Knowing the story behind the place you're standing can make an already extraordinary destination even more memorable.

Disney, Universal & Family Vacations:

I also assist clients planning Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Universal Orlando Resort vacations. Having grown up in Orlando and continuing to visit regularly, I bring firsthand knowledge of the destination to my vacation planning. Theme-park vacations can be surprisingly complicated. Resorts, tickets, transportation, dining, and park strategy can quickly become overwhelming. My job is to simplify those decisions and create a plan suited to your family, priorities, budget, and travel style.

Serving Those Who Serve:

Public service has been an important part of my life, and I have a particular interest in helping military members, veterans, educators, first responders, law-enforcement families, and other public-service professionals plan their vacations. I understand the unusual schedules, limited vacation windows, school calendars, deployments, and shift work that can affect travel. When applicable, I can also help identify offers or programs available to military members, veterans, educators, first responders, and other eligible travelers. You don't need a public-service background to work with me—everyone is welcome. It is simply a community I know well and am proud to serve.

A Better Way to Plan:

The internet has made it easier than ever to book travel. It hasn't necessarily made it easier to choose wisely. My role is to sort through the ships, resorts, destinations, cabins, hotels, packages, and possibilities so you don't have to. Good travel planning combines research, firsthand experience, professional training, attention to detail, and—most importantly—listening to the traveler. Whether you're considering a cruise, all-inclusive Caribbean vacation, European adventure, Disney or Universal vacation, couples getaway, family trip, group vacation, or historical or cultural journey, I'd be happy to help you find your direction.Journeys Crafted. Memories Created.