04/30/2026
April 2026
I’ve sat down to write this post more times than I can count over the past two weeks, and every time I get stuck in the same place—because “thank you” just doesn’t feel like enough.
But before this month ends, I need to try to express my gratitude.
This award showed up in my mailbox and left me speechless. While my name may be on it, it truly belongs to so many of you. Every person who trusted me to plan your vacations, supported my small business, encouraged me when times were hard or I was overwhelmed, colleagues who walked beside me, to those of you who shared Crew Travel with friends and family, or simply believed in me along the way—this is because of you.
I’m incredibly honored to have been named a Top Agent for 2025, placing in the top 1% out of 12,000 agents in my host agency. Even typing that still feels surreal.
Almost 10 years ago, I started Crew Travel as a part-time business, helping families plan trips to “the most magical place on earth”. Over time, those families grew, their travel dreams grew, and they kept coming back challenging me to expand my destination knowledge and inviting their friends and family along the way.
January 2020, I took a leap and went full-time, expanding into more destinations… and then COVID hit. Like many in the travel industry, I wasn’t sure what the future would hold. But I kept going, booking what I could, adapting along the way and here we are.
Today, Crew Travel is sending clients all over the world—Mediterranean cruises, African safaris, European river cruises, Arctic expeditions, beautiful beach destinations, train journeys through the Canadian Rockies, and so much more. And yes…we do still love sending you to the most magical place on earth (in Central Florida) it just isn’t all we do anymore.
The greatest reward in all of this has been the relationships—getting to know your families, your travel interests and being a small part of your vacation memories. Clients turned friends. What a blessing it has been. Now, I may meet a new supplier, tour a new cruise ship or visit a new resort and I immediately think “Family X” would love it here. Many times I am texting you that day sharing the destination with you.
So while this award has my name on it, it reflects every single one of you. If you didn’t book with me this award wouldn’t have been possible.
This award now has a place in my office, alongside a few special pieces I’ve picked up during my travels over the past year.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
And… there’s an exciting change on the horizon for Crew Travel—since today is a BIG day for me I might just need to share it later today.
Stay tuned….