Cruise Planners-Kelly McKain-D'Andria

10/20/2026

🚢🌴 From Land to Sea — The Adventure Continues! 🌊☀️

Today marks the final day of the land portion of CPWorld 2026! 🎉

This afternoon, we board the beautiful Star Princess for more training, exciting opportunities to connect with travel partners, and, of course, a little fun at sea! 🛳️🥂

I’m looking forward to bringing back fresh ideas, new destinations, and exciting travel experiences to share with my clients!

🌎✈️ Now, the big question… Where is YOUR next destination for fun?

Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxing cruise, an adventurous getaway, a group vacation, or that bucket-list trip you’ve been putting off, I’d love to help you make it happen!

📩 Contact me today, and let’s start planning your next adventure!

📧 [email protected]
📱 484-278-1222

10/19/2026

🌞 Happy Monday from Fort Lauderdale! 🌴☀️

I’m kicking off an exciting week at CPWorld 2026, the Cruise Planners annual convention! 🚢✈️🌎

This week is all about connecting with travel partners, discovering new destinations, learning about the latest travel trends, and bringing back fresh ideas, exciting opportunities, and unforgettable experiences for my clients!

And while I’m here exploring what’s new in travel, I also have clients enjoying an incredible Ireland land tour with CIE Tours! 🇮🇪🍀 I love helping my clients explore the world, whether by land, sea, or air!

🌍 Did you know I can help plan more than just cruises?

Whether you’re dreaming of your next vacation or organizing travel for a business or group, I’ve got you covered!

✈️ Ocean and River Cruises

🏝️ All-Inclusive Resorts and Beach Getaways

🗺️ Guided Land Tours and European Adventures

🏢 Corporate Retreats, Business Travel, and Incentive Trips

👥 Group Cruises, Family Reunions, and Special Celebrations

🎓 Educational, Alumni, and Special-Interest Group Tours

One of the best parts of being a travel advisor is helping people create memories that last a lifetime. And attending events like CPWorld allows me to continue learning, building relationships, and finding new opportunities to share with you!

💚 Whether you’re planning a getaway for two, a family vacation, or a trip for 50 people, I’d love to help make it happen!

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📱 Call or Text: 484-278-1222

✨ So, where do YOU want to go next? 🌎✈️

09/23/2026

🚨🌴 BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS! 🚢🏝️

Royal Caribbean Group is buying a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts!

Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts have officially announced a major new partnership that will bring together two HUGE names in Caribbean vacations. Royal Caribbean will invest approximately $3 BILLION for a 50% ownership stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts. 🤯

Think about that combination:

🚢 Royal Caribbean
🌴 Sandals Resorts
🏖️ Beaches Resorts
🛳️ Celebrity Cruises
✨ Silversea
🏝️ Royal Caribbean’s growing collection of private destinations

This is a major move as Royal Caribbean continues expanding beyond cruising and further into the overall vacation experience.

For travelers, I’m especially interested to see what this could eventually mean for cruise + resort vacation packages, loyalty benefits, and new Caribbean experiences. 👀

Existing Sandals and Beaches reservations, loyalty programs and resort operations will continue as usual.

As a travel advisor who books both cruises AND all-inclusive resorts, I’ll definitely be watching this one closely! ✈️🚢🌴

What do you think? Would you be interested in combining a Royal Caribbean cruise with a Sandals or Beaches resort stay?

📩 [email protected]
📞 484-278-1222

Royal Caribbean Grouop acquiring 50% stake in Sandals Resorts for approximately $3 billion in a deal that expands Royal's vacation portfolio

09/22/2026

🏔️🛳️ ALASKA 2028 — WEEK 6: CRUISE OR CRUISETOUR?

You’ve decided you want to cruise Alaska in 2028. 🎉

But here’s the next question:

Do you want to see just coastal Alaska — or do you want to go deeper into the Great Land?

That’s where an Alaska Cruisetour comes in!

🛳️ OPTION 1: THE ALASKA CRUISE

A traditional 7-night Alaska cruise can give you an incredible introduction to Alaska.

Depending on your itinerary, you might experience:

🧊 Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord
🐋 Whale watching
🏔️ Juneau
🚂 Skagway
🌲 Ketchikan
🦅 Wildlife and spectacular scenery
🛳️ The Inside Passage

For many travelers, that’s exactly the Alaska vacation they’re looking for.

But there’s another option…

🚂 OPTION 2: CRUISE + LAND = CRUISETOUR

What if you stepped off your ship and kept going?

An Alaska Cruisetour combines your cruise with several days exploring Alaska’s interior by train, motorcoach and overnight stays.

Depending on the cruisetour you select, your adventure could include:

🏔️ Denali National Park
🚂 Scenic rail travel through Alaska
🌲 Wilderness lodges
🏙️ Anchorage
🏔️ Fairbanks
🌄 Talkeetna
🐻 Opportunities to see Alaska’s wildlife
🇨🇦 And some itineraries can even extend into the Yukon!

Imagine watching glaciers from your ship one week and then traveling through the Alaskan wilderness toward Denali the next. ❤️

🤔 WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

🛳️ Consider a cruise if:

✔️ You have about a week
✔️ This is your first visit to Alaska
✔️ You primarily want glaciers and coastal towns
✔️ You want a simpler vacation with less moving around

🏔️ Consider a Cruisetour if:

✔️ Alaska is a major bucket-list trip
✔️ Denali is something you’ve always wanted to see
✔️ You have 10–14+ days available
✔️ You enjoy trains, wildlife and spectacular scenery
✔️ You want to experience BOTH coastal and interior Alaska

💡 MY ALASKA TIP OF THE WEEK

Don’t automatically choose the shortest land tour.

Look at how many nights you actually spend in Denali and how much of each day is spent traveling.

Sometimes adding just a few more days can completely change the experience.

And this is exactly where working with a travel advisor helps — because Alaska Cruisetours can get confusing FAST!

There are different ships, trains, lodges, routes, glaciers and land-tour combinations.

I’ll help you sort through them. 💚

📞 Kelly McKain-D’Andria | Cruise Planners
📱 484-278-1222
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.familycruising.net

💬 Thinking about Alaska in 2028?

Send me “ALASKA 2028” and tell me whether you’re thinking CRUISE or CRUISETOUR — and I’ll help you start comparing your options!

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09/18/2026

🔎🕵️‍♀️ **TRUE CRIME FANS — THIS CRUISE IS FOR YOU!** 🛳️🌴

Virgin Voyages’ **True Crime Voyage is BACK for a second year!** And here’s your warning: **last year’s sailing SOLD OUT — so don’t wait to book!** 🔥

📅 **March 20, 2027**
🌊 **5-night voyage**
🏝️ **Grand Turk + The Beach Club at Bimini**

Imagine spending your days enjoying Virgin Voyages’ adults-only luxury experience and your nights diving into fascinating true-crime stories with some of your favorite podcast hosts. 🎙️🔍

Featured names include:
🎧 **Disgraceland**
🦴 **Buried Bones**
🎙️ **Wisecrack**

It’s the perfect combination of **beaches, beats, true crime, incredible food, entertainment, and adults-only cruising!** 🌴🍹🛳️

🚨 **Last year’s True Crime Voyage SOLD OUT, and this special sailing has limited availability. Don’t wait until it’s too late!**

✨ **Ready to solve the mystery of your next vacation? Contact me to get booked!**

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09/14/2026

🏔️✨ ALASKA 2028 — WEEK 5: WHAT IF YOU DID ALASKA… LUXURY STYLE?

We've talked about Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and Celebrity.

But what if you're looking for something completely different?

🥂 Smaller ships. Fewer passengers. Incredible service. More intimate destinations. And Alaska up close.

Welcome to Luxury Alaska! 🛳️🏔️

Luxury and small-ship cruising can give you a very different perspective on Alaska — particularly if you've cruised before and want your Alaska trip to feel truly special.

✨ SEABOURN — LUXURY MEETS EXPLORATION

Seabourn has an especially exciting 2028 Alaska season aboard Seabourn Encore.

🏔️ 22 destinations
🧊 4 glaciers
🗺️ 6 unique itineraries
🛳️ 16 departures
📅 May through September 2028
⏱️ Voyages from 7 to 21 days, including combination itineraries

And here's where it gets REALLY interesting…

Seabourn's smaller ship can explore places and waterways that larger ships may not be able to access.

Depending on your voyage, you could experience:

🛶 Kayaking in the Alaskan wilderness
🚤 Zodiac® exploration with Seabourn's Expedition Team
🐋 Incredible wildlife viewing
🧊 Glacier viewing on every voyage
🏔️ Smaller and less-traveled destinations
🌲 The spectacular Inside Passage

☀️ AND THERE'S SOMETHING NEW FOR 2028!

Seabourn is offering special Summer Solstice voyages from Whittier, taking advantage of Alaska's incredibly long summer days.

There is even a 21-Day Alaska In-Depth Exploration & Summer Solstice voyage for travelers who want to REALLY experience Alaska.

🥂 WHY CONSIDER A LUXURY ALASKA CRUISE?

Imagine exploring Alaska during the day and returning to:

✨ A beautiful smaller ship
🥂 Personalized service
🍽️ Fine dining
🛏️ Spacious accommodations
🌅 Your private veranda overlooking Alaska
🧭 Expert-led destination experiences

Luxury Alaska isn't necessarily about dressing up or staying onboard.

It's about experiencing Alaska differently.

⭐ A LUXURY OR SMALL-SHIP ALASKA CRUISE MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

✔️ You've cruised before and want something different
✔️ You prefer smaller ships and fewer crowds
✔️ Wildlife and nature are priorities
✔️ You want to visit less-traveled places
✔️ You love the idea of expedition-style exploration
✔️ You're celebrating a milestone anniversary or birthday
✔️ Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list trip

💡 MY ALASKA TIP OF THE WEEK:

When comparing Alaska cruises, don't just compare PRICE.

Compare what you're actually getting — ship size, itinerary, glacier access, time in port, what's included, excursions and the overall experience.

Sometimes two cruises both say “Alaska,” but they can be two VERY different vacations.

📞 Kelly McKain-D'Andria | Cruise Planners
📱 484-278-1222
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.familycruising.net

💬 Curious about luxury Alaska in 2028?

Message me “LUXURY ALASKA” and I'll help you compare the options and decide whether a traditional, premium, luxury or small-ship Alaska cruise is right for you!

09/12/2026

🚨🛳️ JUST ANNOUNCED: CARNIVAL TROPICALE IS NOW BOOKING! 🌴✨

Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened reservations for its newest Excel-class ship — Carnival Tropicale! 🎉

⚓ Debuting April 15, 2028
📍 Sailing year-round from Galveston, Texas
🛳️ Carnival’s fifth and final Excel-class ship
👥 Designed to welcome approximately 6,000 guests

And the itineraries give you plenty of options! 🌊

Choose from 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-day cruises with destinations including:

🏝️ Celebration Key — Grand Bahama
🌴 RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
🌺 Isla Tropicale — Roatán
🇲🇽 Puerta Maya — Cozumel
☀️ Progreso
🌊 Nassau

Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or a longer Caribbean escape, Carnival Tropicale gives you a brand-new way to sail from Texas.

🔥 Bookings just opened, which means NOW is a great time to start planning for 2028! The best cabin locations and options tend to go first when a new ship opens for reservations.

📩 Ready to be one of the first to sail Carnival Tropicale? Let me help you find the perfect itinerary and cabin!

📧 [email protected]
📱 484-278-1222

09/10/2026

🥂🚢 WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE 2026? 🎆🌴

Instead of another New Year’s Eve at home, imagine this…

✨ Getting dressed up for a night at sea
🍹 Cocktails with an ocean view
🎶 Live music, dancing & parties
🥂 A midnight ch*****ne toast
🎆 Counting down to 2027 aboard a cruise ship
🌴 Waking up on New Year’s Day somewhere warm!

New Year’s Eve cruises are one of my favorite ways to celebrate! You unpack once, leave the cooking and cleaning behind, and let the ship handle the party. 🎉

And there are options for different travel styles—whether you’re looking for a fun party atmosphere, a romantic getaway, a family celebration, or an adults-only escape.

📅 New Year’s Eve 2026 is only a few months away, so now is the time to look at what’s still available.

🚢 Want me to find the best NYE cruise options for you?

Send me a message with:

👉 How many people are traveling
👉 Where you’d prefer to sail from
👉 How many nights you’d like to cruise
👉 Your approximate budget

I’ll help you find the right way to SAIL into 2027! 🥂🚢🎆

📧 [email protected]
📱 484-278-1222

Ready to book? Let’s find your New Year’s Eve cruise!

08/14/2026

🚨🇪🇺✈️ EUROPE TRAVEL UPDATE! ✈️🇪🇺🚨

🌍 Europe Pushes Back ETIAS Launch Indefinitely ⏳🛂

✈️ Planning a European getaway?
🧳 Here’s what travelers need to know about the latest ETIAS update.

The original goal was to start launch the ETIAS starting in 2026.

08/14/2026

✈️ Sure, you can book a vacation online… but should you? 🛳️🌴

When you work with me as your Cruise Planners Travel Advisor, you’re getting much more than a reservation — you’re getting someone who helps you plan the right vacation for you.

I can help you:

✨ Find the right cruise, resort, tour, or itinerary
💰 Look for promotions, special offers, and added perks
🧳 Navigate all the little details that can make travel stressful
⏰ Save hours of researching and comparing options
📞 Have someone to call when plans change or something unexpected happens

And in many cases, my travel planning services are included with your booking — so why spend hours trying to figure everything out on your own?

Google can book a trip. I help you create an experience.

Before you click “Book Now,” give me a call or send me a message. Let’s make sure you’re getting the vacation that’s right for you!

📞 Kelly McKain-D’Andria
Cruise Planners Travel Advisor
484-278-1222
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.familycruising.net

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