I am fortunate that my parents gave me travel experiences at an early age by taking lengthy car trips throughout the U.S. every summer; and also several European bus tours throughout that continent, during my adolescent years. My first cruise was at the age of 8 when my family sailed from New York City for a month-long round-trip voyage through the Caribbean and along eastern South America to Buenos Aires, Argentina. I was hooked on cruising and traveling to foreign lands, and knew I wanted to travel and design journeys later on in life!

In my 50s I realized my love of travel and passion for myself gave me the inspiration to assist others achieve the same cultural rewards which inspired me to begin training at a local travel agency; then I created Getaway Dreams Come True Travel Agency where I have been designing lifetime memories in my clients' choice of travel style. 

My credentials include Certified Travel Associate (CTA) earned from The Travel Institute. These credentials not only require that I have travel industry work experience, but also complete rigorous certification and testing and follow up with education credit requirements each year. In addition, I am CLIA a Certified Cruise Counselor and continually update my education online and during on-site inspections. Also, I have completed training in the Destination Wedding & Honeymoon niche. Individual cruise line Academy Courses have been completed to achieve Expert Status in Ocean and River Cruising.

Training with other Travel industry companies - 

The Travel Institute CTA completed January 2018;

CLIA CCC completed August 4, 2017; 

Seminar At Sea aboard Norwegian Epic December 2017; on Norwegian Pearl January 2019; 

FAM with Complete Travel Service to AMResorts July 2015; 

FAM with Viking River Cruise August 2018