Josh Crothers, Independent Travel Advisor, affiliated with MEI-Travel

10/19/2026

Fantastisch!! River Cruises, history, Oktoberfest and Christmas Markets - so much to do and now a direct flight!!

Y’all know what to do if you’re interested! :)

Guten Tag, Columbus. We’ve been waiting a long time to say this...

Introducing nonstop service from Columbus to Frankfurt, Germany, with Lufthansa, launching May 5, 2027!

The new route will operate three times weekly aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, giving Ohio travelers a nonstop option to Germany and access to destinations across Europe and beyond through Lufthansa’s Frankfurt hub.

This is more than a new dot on our route map. It’s a new connection between Ohio and the world, made possible by the growth of our region, the support of our community, and travelers who continue to choose CMH.

We’re just getting started. There’s plenty more to share between now and takeoff, but for today, we’ll simply say:

Willkommen to Columbus, Lufthansa. 🇩🇪✈️

Learn more about the new service: https://flycolumbus.com/the-columbus-region-goes-nonstop-to-europe-with-new-lufthansa-service-beginning-may-2027/

10/01/2026

Out of office notice!

I’ll be out of the office from October 1st returning on October 5th at 8am pacific time.

07/02/2026

I am out of the office from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 until Monday, July 20th, 2026 with limited access to email.

If you are experiencing a travel emergency- please contact the follow peers;

July 2nd-4th - Teresa McChane at 563-279-0958

July 5th-July 19th - Kelley Hardy at 470-865-1348.

All other inquires will be responded to upon my return!

06/08/2026

Need a break from the kids? Want to sail without kids?

Virgin Voyages is your answer! Exclusively 18+

Don't want to be.. disloyal to your favorite cruise line - don't worry Possible status match available!



Email me at [email protected] for more information!

02/13/2026

Office hours update -

I am out of the office from Friday February 13th returning on Tuesday February 17th.

All calls, messages and emails will be returned at that time.

Have a great weekend!

02/06/2026

From someone who is not a senior but experienced a medical situation - travel protection is essential, regardless of age!

Please let me know if you would like a quote for a trip or an annual policy!

Experts claim that seniors are the most experienced cruisers, spending more money on longer trips than other age groups. However, they routinely make a...

02/03/2026

I would add two items!l to this great article!

1) Use a travel agent (Like me!) to help coordinate reservations and dining. Sometimes we may have group rates available which can come with extra perks! This applies to friends and/or family groups!

2) Join RC Blog on a group cruise! Fun activities as a group with plenty of free time and you’ll meet some of the most amazing people!

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/events

You love to cruise, but you're taking a first-timer with you, so how do you prevent going overboard with cruise overload?

01/29/2026

2028 Celebrity River Cruises are now available for reservations! with THREE New River Cruise ships this year - Celebrity Boundless, Celebrity Roamer and Celebrity Wanderer!

Please DM or email me ([email protected]) if you are interested in a complementary, no obligation quote!