London Calling

London; the capital city of England and the UK, the largest metropolitan area in the UK and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. London is rich in history, full of diversity and it has some of the worlds best shopping. It also doesn't hurt that you don't have to worry about a language barrier!

While London tends to be a bit on the pricey side, its definitely worth visiting. And with careful planning, and research on my part, I can get you to London and back on a budget!

Travel Tip

~When on a cruise, bring your own travel alarm clock; most staterooms do not have them~

Travel Quote

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - St Augustine

Rothenburg Germany

One of my favorite towns in Europe is Rothenburg in Germany. Rothenburg is Germany's best-preserved walled town. This town looks like it jumped out of a fairy tale book. It is exactly what most people would imagine a quaint and charming German town to look like. If you ever find yourself in Germany, make sure you spend a day or two in Rothenburg. I'm sure that you will find it as charming as I did!

Travel Tip

~Take an extra, minimalist outfit in your carry-on. Luggage, inevitably, will get lost during at least one trip in your lifetime! ~

Uniworld River Cruises

Love cruising? Tired of large ships, long lines and tons of people? It might be time to try a River Cruise! One of my favorite river cruise operators, one I would suggest to anyone considering a river cruise, is Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

What makes Uniworld different from all other cruise lines? They have a unique partnership with Red Carnation Hotels, an award-winning collection of world-class hotels renowned for its expertise in operating luxury 5-star boutique hotels. Combining the same professional expertise with decades of outstanding nautical experience sets Uniworld apart from other cruise lines. 

While each Uniworld ship has its own individual style and personality, all of the ships share the same common threads of distinction, elegance and, most of all, warm and caring service of which provides guests with a uniquely satisfying vacation.

Uniworld offers 40 Itineraries on 13 of the world’s most beautiful rivers. They sail through 20 countries in Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. The average guest capacity is just 130 guests per cruise and all luxury rooms enjoy river views. The best part about Uniworld; it is truly an all inclusive experience! All meals, wine and beer with dinners, and excursions are included in your price.

Uniworld, together with Red Carnation Hotels, has totally redefined a new level of river cruising. They call it boutique cruising and they are the only cruise company that offers this experience. The next time that you decide to take a cruise, consider Uniworld. You won’t be disappointed!

Travel Quote

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

Do Travel Agents Still Exist? 

"Why do travel agents still exist?"

With today's technology do you truly need a travel agent? The answer is a resounding "YES"!  Ok, maybe not for the simple things, a round-trip ticket on US Air to visit Grandma or a one-night stay in at a Comfort Inn in Florida, but for family vacations where you are paying over $1000 for a week or two, YES!

Think of it this way.  With big ticket purchases, wouldn't you want to know there was a human you could reach if there were problems versus a computer support email?  Wouldn't you rather know that person lives in your country and has most likely visited the places you're going and been on the cruises you're taking to give you the best advice?  This is difference between punching buttons on an automated phone call where you can never find a human being and calling and getting a helpful person with a single call.

Will you pay more for a travel agent?  In 99% of the cases no, in fact I generally save my clients money by helping them find the best deals and prices.  The fact is we get paid by the suppliers, the cruise lines and resorts, not by the clients.  

My honest belief is that the pendulum is now swinging the other direction, away from the Internet and back to human services and personal touches.  When the Internet first came out and people realized they could now book travel themselves most people went that direction.  However, too many families ended up on vacations that were wrong for them, had too many problems when there was no one to call, and spent way more money than they anticipated at the end.  These are the families and people who are coming back to the professionals and these are the people who spread the word that yes, Travel Agents do exist!

The Highlands in Scotland

I can't even begin to explain how much I love Scotland. If you have never been there, you need to go! The scenery is amazing and the people are so friendly! Everything about Scotland stole my heart.

Why Use a Travel Agent?

• Personalized service:

At DooTravel we take the time to listen to what you want and what you value in your travel experience. We are willing to go the extra mile for you, catering to your specific requests and giving you options to choose from. We make sure our customer service always leaves our clients satisfied and within budget.

• Professional advice: 

We make sure you get where you want to go, when you want to go and for the lowest price. If we haven’t already been to your destination ourselves, we know someone who has -- and we will share this valuable first-hand knowledge with you.

•  Time: 

Instead of checking a long list of travel Web pages, why not go straight to the source? As your travel agent, we have all the information at our fingertips, saving you several hours in front of a computer screen.

• Unbiased information: 

At DooTravel, our travel agents work for YOU, not for a travel supplier. It makes sense that a happy customer will be a repeat customer.

• Customer advocacy:  

If you have a problem with a particular part of your travel experience, we are here to act on your behalf to help see that restitution is made.
                                                     PLUS, we do it all for FREE!


If you would like to speak with a travel specialist regarding your dream vacation, please call us at (704) 771-1488