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04/15/2025

The story behind my host agency. We celebrated the 20th anniversary at our annual conference in February. I have become friends with and gotten to know both Rick Zimmerman and Geoff Cox over the past few years. This company is filled with quality people from top all the way to us agents.
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The Power List host agency, which this year marks 20 years in business, was started with a calculated risk.

02/12/2025

And enjoy Have It All fares

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We are thankful and grateful for our friends and family, health, and the lifestyle we enjoy. We especially are thankful for all of you who have made Parrot Travel, LLC grow far beyond our wildest dreams!

10/17/2024

This is your Cruise Whisperer Ron Achtenberg
I have HUGE announcement!

Jimmy Maddox and I would like to announce the 2026 Grand Finale Piano Bar Nation Reunion Super Cruise!

We will be sailing February 4, 2026 from Fort Lauderdale for 10 nights aboard the beautiful Koningsdam sailing to Half Moon Cay Bahamas, St Thomas USVI, Antigua, St Kitts, St Croix USVI and San Juan Puerto Rico.

Jimmy (with special guest Monique) will be giving us 5 (yes FIVE) performances during the cruise!

And now for an explanation of the name of this cruise. The "Super" part is because this is a 10 night cruise instead of a 7 night cruise, AND the 2026 Super Bowl occurs during the cruise. And now for the "Grand Finale" part. Jimmy and I have determined that this will be the 5th and final Piano Bar Nation Reunion Cruise. That's right, this will be your last chance to see Jimmy in The Piano Bar aboard a Holland America' ship!

As always, call me at 989-600-3419 to reserve your room!

10/02/2024

I would like to take a moment to give you all an update.

On Tuesday September 24 I went in for what I thought would be a catherization and placement of a Stent or 2 or 3. After the procedure I was informed I was being transferred to another nearby hospital for a triple or quadruple bypass surgery. I was admitted to the Cardiovascular ICU. On Thursday morning I had my surgery. The next morning I was able to ask my care team (using hand signals because there was a tube down my throat) whether I had 3 or 4 bypasses. The nurse that I asked said "you are an overachiever - you had 5! The care I have received here has been nothing short of exemplary at every level. My recovery has gone fantastic and today the last chest tube was removed. It looks like I will go home tomorrow!

I can't begin to thank my wife Debbie Achtenberg enough for the amazing care she has given me along with her daily visits. Gee, guess she really DOES love me!!I (there is a private joke in there).

Thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers and positive vibes being sent my way. When I was being rolled into the OR for the catherization procedure, the song that was playing was Bob Marley's Three Little Birds! The lyrics are "Don't worry about a thing, because every little thing is going to be alright.

Not only is God great, but he has a sense of humor too!!

09/23/2024

I got some more good news today! I have attained the highest certification from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)!
I am now certified as an Elite Cruise Counselor (ECC)!
I am ready to serve all of your cruise needs!

09/17/2024

Join us for an AMAZING cruise January 4th!!

09/17/2024

Time is running out to book your room for this GREAT cruise featuring a special show to celebrate ELVIS'S Birthday!

09/11/2024

On this night, September 10, 2001

246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their next shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift of saving lives and 1 K9 went to bed a good boy 🐾🐾

None of them saw past 10:00 am the next morning Sept 11, 2001. In the blink of an eye, their lives were cut short.

Tonight, as you prepare for bed in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.

06/20/2024

The incomparable Margarie Glacier in Glacier Bay. It is definitely a must see bucket list item. Holland America has more cruises to Glacier Bay than any other cruise line. The other highlight is the very scenic Yukon and White Pass railroad that follows the path of the gold prospectors. Call me at 989-600-3419 to book your Holland America Alaska Cruise!
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06/20/2024

Now is the time to book the inaugural Sting Ray Anthony Juke Box Rock Cruise featuring special guests Shake, Rattle, and Roll! Call me at 989-600-3419 to book your room for these AMAZING 50s and 60s Rock and Roll performers, featuring a special Celebration of ELVIS'S Birthday for one of the shows!