Departed from Dallas Love Field to MSY (New Orleans). Easy airport. Taxis to the Riverfront hotels and port have a fixed rate of $33.00 so, if you have two people, they are less than a coach transfer at $20/pp and much quicker. We went to the … [Read more...]
QUANTUM OF THE SEAS
November, 2014 We had the pleasure of sailing on board Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas from Cape Liberty as part of a special travel agent event introducing the ship to her public. Sophisticated, Elegant, Classy, High-Tech are just a few words … [Read more...]
Taking a Cruise? Why You Need A Passport
We all know there is an exception to every rule and needing a passport for a cruise is no exception! However, there are some very strong reasons why you should travel with a valid passport when you take your next cruise. Passports are required for … [Read more...]
Group Travel… Is this for you?
In all honesty, it took me a long time until I was ready to invite clients to join a group trip whether cruise or land. As a disabled traveler, I wasn't sure that others with mobility disabilities would enjoy traveling with a large group of people … [Read more...]
AUTISM ON THE HIGH SEAS
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (always a first choice for accessibility needs) is the first cruise line to be certified as “Autism Friendly” by Autism on the Seas. This certification recognizes RCCL’s efforts to make sure their products and services … [Read more...]
Alaska Cruise 2014 Review
A land of infinite beauty, the last frontier, home of magnificent eagles and wildlife, majestic glaciers. There are many ways one can describe Alaska but for our group of 40 on our recent cruise to the Inside Passage, it is best described as a study … [Read more...]
Cruises for Special Needs Clients: A Primer
by Fran Golden, October 28, 2013 Part 2 in a series on cruises for passengers with disabilities. An aging population coupled with improved cruise ship accessibility means that agents increasingly will find themselves serving cruise customers who … [Read more...]
Accessible Cruising Is a Huge Growth Market
by Fran Golden, October 25, 2013 Part 1 in a series. If there is a big reason for both cruise agents and cruise lines to target travelers with special needs, it is this: The market is huge. Ron Pettit, who heads access programs for Royal … [Read more...]
One Agent’s Message: Yes, You Can Cruise
by Fran Golden, October 31, 2013 Part 3 in a series on cruises for passengers with disabilities. With the right knowledge, cruise agents can develop a successful business working with travelers with disabilities, according to Debra Kerper of Easy … [Read more...]
Winner, TravelAge West Magazine Trendsetter’s Award 2012
Best Group Booking Sales Effort Sponsor: Globus Family of Brands Debra Kerper, Easy Access Travel Some of the bookings that travel agents take on are more meaningful than others. Debra Kerper took on such a project when she was asked to arrange … [Read more...]