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!

09/15/2026

I had this whole plan.

River cruise excursions generally open 60 days prior to sailing. So for my upcoming Christmas market cruise on November 30th, I was all locked in to pick them on October 1st. I was even getting my email to my clients ready to schedule almost 2 weeks early! 🎄

But then, I checked the website, and sure enough, it let me click in! 🤣

Nothing like a little Monday afternoon surprise to get the blood flowing! (And then, a bit of scrambling to send off my email to my clients and rearranging my whole calendar!)

So now, I'm one step ahead in my preparation for this river cruise!

Follow along if you want to see how these excursions turn out! 🎁

I'm not a believer in gatekeeping, so I'm so happy to announce that I've now got a storefront on ShopMy!This is a place ...
09/14/2026

I'm not a believer in gatekeeping, so I'm so happy to announce that I've now got a storefront on ShopMy!

This is a place where you can get all of my recommended travel products in one place. So whether you've got your own trip coming up or you're looking for gift ideas (because somehow Christmas is only 102 days away?!?), take a look at my curated collection of river cruise essentials!

You know that trip you keep saying you'll take "when things calm down"?This is your sign that things are calm down enoug...
09/11/2026

You know that trip you keep saying you'll take "when things calm down"?

This is your sign that things are calm down enough. 🎄

In November 2027, I'm hosting a small group of women on the brand-new AmaFiora through Holland and Belgium — Amsterdam canals lit up for the season, windmills at Kinderdijk, chocolate in Bruges, waffles in Belgium (yes, plural, no judgment), and Christmas markets in Ghent, Brussels, and Antwerp along the way. 🇳🇱 🇧🇪

No group chat chaos. No spreadsheet of who's paying whom. No wondering if you're the only one traveling without a plus-one. Just really good company, a ship that feels more boutique hotel than cruise ship, and me handling the logistics so you can just show up and enjoy it.

This is the kind of trip you book for yourself, not because anyone told you to — because you earned it and December in Europe is a genuinely magical place to spend it.

Cabins on a hosted sailing like this go fast, especially the good ones, so if 2027-you is already picturing herself with a mug of Glühwein in the Grote Markt, don't wait too long to grab your spot.

Comment MARKETS and I'll send you all the details. 🎄

It's a new season, so I think it's time for a reintroduction 🍂🍁I'm Stephanie-- river cruise specialist, former musical t...
09/07/2026

It's a new season, so I think it's time for a reintroduction 🍂🍁

I'm Stephanie-- river cruise specialist, former musical theater pro, and the person who will absolutely talk your ear off about rivers.

I help travelers of all ages fall in love with river cruising, one sailing at a time! 🛳

Follow along for river cruise tips, destination guides, itineraries, and way too many photos of impressive European architecture!

09/01/2026

90 days. NINETY. 🇩🇪✈️

I've been talking about this Danube sailing for over a year, and now the countdown is actually real, which means I'm currently a mix of "professional travel advisor" and "kid before a field trip."

Turns out planning Christmas market trips for clients hits different once you're counting down your own!

Follow along for the next 90 days — I'll be sharing the good, the chaotic, and the "wait I still need to pack" moments right up until I board the AmaBella! 🎄

08/31/2026

For my travelers with AmaWaterways river cruises coming up!

Check out this video to help you complete the online check in process, and you know where to find me if you have any questions!

Happy National Dog Day to these two, who keep me on my toes and covered in fur!
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to these two, who keep me on my toes and covered in fur!

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