Business Details
Your Trusted Travel Partner in Tampa
Founded by Diane and Arnold Ross, our travel agency combines decades of industry expertise with personalized service to craft exceptional travel experiences. Diane, a Certified Travel Counselor and Master Cruise Counselor, brings extensive corporate travel experience from her early career working with clients like Campbell Soup. Together with Arnold, we specialize in luxury cruises, escorted tours, and custom itineraries across 50+ countries.Our approach emphasizes firsthand destination knowledge gained through personal exploration of premier cruise lines and global locations. We prioritize understanding client preferences to deliver tailored vacations that exceed expectations, backed by rigorous professional certifications and a passion for transformative travel.
Services
River Cruises
Ocean Cruises
Expedition Cruises
Escorted Tours
Custom Itineraries
Group Travel
Luxury Cruise Travel
Vacation Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer CTC and MCC certified travel expertise
- Our team has sailed on 10+ premium cruise lines
- We provide personalized itineraries based on firsthand experience
- We specialize in luxury river and ocean cruise planning
- Our agents complete rigorous industry certification programs
Associations and certifications
- The Travel Institute
- Cruise Line International Association
What people say
Impeccable service
Stress-free planning
Personalized itineraries
Expert cruise recommendations
Extensive destination knowledge
Services
River Cruises
Luxury river cruise planning across Europe, Asia, and the Americas with expert line comparisons. We recommend Avalon, Viking, and AMA Waterways based on personal inspections. Our service includes cabin selection, shore excursion planning, and value-added amenities.
Ocean Cruises
Premium ocean cruise expertise featuring Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and Regent Seven Seas. We provide unbiased line comparisons, stateroom recommendations, and exclusive onboard credits through industry partnerships.
Custom Itineraries
Tailored travel planning combining luxury accommodations, unique experiences, and seamless logistics. We create bespoke vacations based on detailed client consultations and firsthand destination knowledge.
Escorted Tours
Curated escorted tour packages with premium operators worldwide. We select tours based on quality standards and match group experiences to client interests in cultural, culinary, or adventure travel.
Group Travel
Specialized group travel coordination for weddings, reunions, and corporate events. We handle logistics, negotiate group rates, and ensure seamless execution for 10+ person travel parties.
People
Diane Ross
Owner/Travel Agent
Certified Travel Counselor with 30+ years experience, specializing in luxury cruises and destination weddings. Former corporate travel manager for Campbell Soup with extensive industry connections.
Arnold Ross
Co-Owner
Travel industry professional with expertise in client relations and itinerary design. Complements Diane's cruise knowledge with land-based travel planning experience across five continents.
Questions
What travel specialties do you offer?
We specialize in luxury cruises (river, ocean, expedition), escorted tours, and custom itineraries worldwide.
Are your travel agents certified professionals?
Yes, our lead agent holds CTC and MCC certifications from The Travel Institute and CLIA.
How do you personalize travel experiences?
We conduct detailed consultations to understand preferences, then create tailored itineraries based on firsthand experience.
What destinations do you focus on?
We offer expertise in Europe, Caribbean, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and popular cruise destinations globally.
Can you help with group travel arrangements?
Yes, we specialize in planning group travel and cruise vacations for special occasions and corporate events.
