The good passage: Carbon neutral, healthy, travel that renews YOU in 2023

Cruising to escape, and to return home: a transatlantic repositioning cruise

Now We’re Voyaging Campaign Photographer: Alberto Oviedo Studio: Christian Schrader, Kathy Boos Brand: Billy Bohan

Virgin Voyages is bringing a new way to cruise to the US and Europe. As an independent travel advisor, I’ve been given an inside peek at the depth and breadth of what Virgin Voyages has to offer, and I must say I’m impressed. New cruise ships, an adults only approach, and special offerings not seen before on cruises will likely bring in new passengers.

The Virgin Voyages training reminds me of the Virgin Records roots and connection to music. These new ships have actual vinyl record stores, which will appeal the generation of 80s and 90s kids who spent time at the mall culling through albums, and then did the same in second hand stores in college.

People doing yoga at B-Complex Balance

Group Yoga classes and healthy, customizable meals will be a draw. I’m especially looking forward to taking a 2 week repositioning cruise from Europe to Miami, where I can do sunrise yoga in the morning, enjoy a healthy salmon rice bowl by the pool in the afternoon, nap in the hammock on my terrace, and enjoy a bottle of wine with my husband in the evening and not worry about driving home. On Virgin Voyages, gratuities are included, as are tea, coffee, sparkling water. Add a good book or two and there you have the perfect vacation. And Virgin Voyages ships are made to be carbon neutral. That’s something you can feel good about

Food and drinks on a table at Extra Virgin. UK Photoshoot / Atlantis Shoot Dates: Sept 27-30, 2021 Usage: Full Buyout Goal: Food & Beverages Deliverables: images, gifs, and videos TEAM Photographer: Scott Grummett https://www.scottgrummett.com Agent: Terri Manduca Food Stylist / AD: Elisa Merlo CD: Christian Schrader Art Buyer / Producer: Kathy Boos

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February is the best time to talk to your travel planning expert

Treating yourself to a travel advisor for Summer 2023 travel planning…

Some people say “yes” to the dress. My challenge to you is to say “yes” to a travel agent. Do you have a complicated itinerary in the works, or a simple booking with flights and hotel? A travel agent can help you will all of that, and more.

In the past three months, I’ve booked travel to the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, Midwest US, San Juan Islands and Glacier National Park. I also have a client coming to Portland for her Bachelorette Party in August! She and her friends will have a blast. Now is the time to reach out to have me work with you to plan your summer adventure.

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