Stephanie Urko-Travel Advisor and River Cruise Specialist

Stephanie Urko-Travel Advisor and River Cruise Specialist Stephanie Urko, Travel Advisor with Avoya Travel Network. Exclusive travel planning expertise, with perks and amenities included!

06/01/2026

WHY ALL THIS STUFF MATTERS FOR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE CLIENTS ⬇️

Everyone loves free stuff, and travel advisors are no exception! 🛳🍫🍬🦁

Trade shows like the one I attended at the Travel Advisor Conference are chock full of vendors trying to catch your attention and tell you why they should be the choice over everyone else.

I had a plan of attack for this tradeshow, and for the most part, I stuck to it!

The plan: focus on vendors and destinations that my river cruise clients would love (which meant focusing mostly on Europe tourism boards), as well as support vendors that are already considered preferred by my host agency.

This brought down my booth visits from about 200 to more like 30... even if I snuck around to grab some fun goodies from the others! By making a plan and focusing on the suppliers that mean the most to me and the future of my business, I was able to avoid at least *some* of the overwhelm and get in some great conversations with my supplier partners.

Most of my loot comes in the form of the most updated brochures for me to have on hand at in-person events (send any interesting vendor opportunities my way!), but how could I say no to candy samples from all over the world?

Bottom line for you as my future river cruise clients: I'm focused on river cruises and making myself an authority on them. So whenever the time is right, give me a call, and we'll find the perfect fit for you! 🛳


I am so excited to be heading out to San Diego for my first ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors Travel Advisor Co...
05/25/2026

I am so excited to be heading out to San Diego for my first ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors Travel Advisor Conference!

3 days of networking and education sessions (with some merriment in between!)

What questions would you want answered straight from the source? Let me know in the comments! And follow along with my stories to see how it's going!

05/22/2026

I am excited to be heading to the Travel Advisor Conference in just 5 short days!

It's 3 days of networking and education, and with so many suppliers and events to get to, I find it's necessary to come up with a plan of attack so I don't end up running around like a kid with too much sugar at a carnival.

So here's my plan of attack, and I can't wait to take you along with me to San Diego!

I'll be posting daily stories and recapping my experience after the fact, so be sure to follow me so you can benefit from all my newfound knowledge!

(Swipe to see the best office assistant a girl could ask for!)Now this is you make memories with your sister! A week or ...
05/21/2026

(Swipe to see the best office assistant a girl could ask for!)

Now this is you make memories with your sister!

A week or so ago, I had someone on the wait list for my Christmas Market river cruise group for this year check in with me. And wouldn't you know it, a room had popped up!

I snatched that room up so fast, and while on vacation visiting my boyfriend's mom in Mexico, we got our new group members set to officially join us on the Danube this Christmas!

My friends at are the best, as always, and made it super easy for travel advisors like me to set up the reservation (Even when my phone cut out due to wonky internet!)

It's so great working in an industry that allows me to work anywhere while I have a relaxing morning overlooking a Mexican mountain city. And even better when that work helps people connect with their family at the most magical time of year.

Hello friends!It's been a minute, but I'm back with Memorial Day River Cruise Deals!AmaWaterways is offering their very ...
05/20/2026

Hello friends!

It's been a minute, but I'm back with Memorial Day River Cruise Deals!

AmaWaterways is offering their very first Memorial Day sale, and if you're thinking about trying a river cruise, this is definitely the way to do it!

Save up to $2,500 per stateroom on select 2026 and 2027 river cruises and enjoy a complimentary land package, adding up to four nights in one of Europe or South America’s most compelling destinations before or after your cruise.

Enhance your value on European departures by adding roundtrip economy airfare to your reservation for just $599 per person from US & Canadian gateways.

Take a look at the website below (or ask your favorite travel advisor for her suggestions for you!"

https://www.amawaterways.com/.../theri.../offers/may-savings

As a travel advisor, I have a general knowledge about most things travel. But I specialize in river cruises, which are m...
05/07/2026

As a travel advisor, I have a general knowledge about most things travel. But I specialize in river cruises, which are my passion and my pride and joy and my happy place.

This National Travel and Tourism Week, let me try to convince you that a small ship on a European river can be your happy place too!

Here's a little day in the life. What would be your favorite part of a day like this? Let me know in the comments!

05/06/2026

Happy National Travel Advisor Appreciation Day to all who celebrate! 🥳🥳

Thought I'd do some myth busting in honor of the big day! Did you believe in any of these? Let me know in the comments!

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