Dive Travel with Maureen

10/12/2025

I will be out of the office from 10/13-10/17 and possibly longer. If you have a travel emergency feel free to text me, although I will not be able to reply on 10/13-10/14. Thank you

11/06/2024

Out final group dinner for this cruise was last night. Most of those in the group were able.to attend. We had a nice dinner er alo g with a parade of food staff members, both kitchen and dining room. It was a fun time with all . Tonight is iur last night before.getting back to Lauderdale tomorrow.

So much fun with all these people. Looko g forward to more cruises with them. If you would like to join us next time, let me know.

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

10/21/2024

B, is going away for her 40th birthday and has 2 other couples joining her. They will be sailing from Miami to Key West & Bimini on the Valiant Lady Virgin Voyage!! Congratulations & Happy Birthday!

Virgin Voyages is an adult only cruise line. Isn't it time to give yourself a break and get some pampering?

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

10/16/2024

Where is a better place to be on International Parrot Head Day (6/28) than on a Margaritaville at Sea Cruise!

June 27-July 1, 2025. 4 nights round trip out of Tampa to Cozumel, Mexico!

This ship was made for Parrot heads, the vibe is perfect. The crew is amazing and margaritas are just right (a signature margarita at every bar too!)

I have special pricing for this event. Message me if you are interested. You will love it. Feel free to share with others. Thanks

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

09/25/2024

09/25/2024

Ok dive friends, check this out. Sandals/Beaches offers 1st class diving which is 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃 in your stay if you are already a certified scuba diver. If not, you can take the class there (for a fee). There are plenty of other Sandals/Beaches locations in the Caribbean, but you as divers know, these are the places to dive!!! With Sandals/Beaches, everything is included: accommodation's, food, alcoholic beverages, non-motorized sports and 𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒! You never have to tip at these resorts.

Let me help you book your next dive trip. Want to go with a group, they have special deals for groups of just 5 rooms!!! Message me today!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐍! 𝐒𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 - 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

Sandals & Beaches Resorts received a whopping 31 Awards in the 2025 Scuba Diving Magazine's Readers Choice Awards!!
Sandals - 24 Awards
Beaches - 7 Awards (including Family Friendly)

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐨
One of the Best: Best Overall
One of the Best: Quality of Rooms
One of the Best: Quality of Restaurant
One of the Best: Quality of Staff
One of the Best: Value of Resort
One of the Best: Quality of Resort

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚
One of the Best: Best Overall
One of the Best: Quality of Rooms
One of the Best: Quality of Restaurant
One of the Best: Quality of Staff
One of the Best: Quality of Resort
One of the Best: Value of Resort

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐭. 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧
One of the Best: Best Overall
One of the Best: Quality of Rooms
One of the Best: Quality of Resort
One of the Best: Quality of Restaurant
One of the Best: Value of Resort

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐧
One of the Best: Best Overall
One of the Best: Quality of the Resort
One of the Best: Quality of the Rooms
One of the Best: Quality of the Restaurant
One of the Best: Quality of Staff
One of the Best: Value of Resort
One of the Best: Quality of Staff

𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐬
1st Place: Best Family-Friendly Experiences (for the 3rd Year in a Row!)
One of the Best: Best Overall
One of the Best: Quality of Resort
One of the Best: Quality of the Rooms
One of the Best: Quality of the Restaurant
One of the Best: Quality of Staff
One of the Best: Value of Resort

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

Dive Travel with Maureen

09/23/2024

Since we had such an amazing time last month on the Margaritaville at Sea, Islander, I am putting together another group sailing for the spring. I want to know when works for you? March or May? Both sailings are 5 nights, round-trip out of Tampa. Both go to Jimmy Buffet's favorite town in Florida, Key West as well as Progreso, Mexico.

Being a group sailing there will be a discounted fare too! So come along and have some fun!

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

09/17/2024

Retire on a cruise ship! Take the trip!

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

09/12/2024

FLIGHT ALERT from TAMPA to BARBADOS

Check this out Gulf Coasters.

Fly out of Tampa instead of driving across the state! This, 6-hour and 30-minute flight on American Airlines out of Tampa to the GEM of the Caribbean, destination Barbados for $320 return per person.

I looked for deals from Sandals Resorts for you around the same dates from September 22 - 27, 2024, and look at what I found.

Sandals Barbados:
LX - Crystal Lagoon Luxury Honeymoon Room w/ Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub!
$3930 All in per couple on vacation.
So if my funky math is correct that would be:
$3930 +
$320 +
$320 =
$4570

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

09/06/2024

I posted yesterday about a group cruise I have going to Norway next year. I was curious today about the savings of a group cruise so I worked it out below. Group prices are locked in until a set date, in this case, March 2025. Prevailing rates change everyday.

I called Celebrity to confirm and see what the prevailing rates are now. All prices are with perks (alcohol package, Wi-Fi & tips)

Inside cabin- Contracted Rate $6,904 Current price $8,417
Oceanview cabin - Contracted $7,474 Current price $ 9,821
Veranda cabin - Contracted $8,266 Current price $10,786
Concierge cabin - Contracted $10,260 Current price $12,517

As you can see these are huge difference's! Groups are the way to go! If this interests you, please don't wait. I only have a certain number for each of the above categories at a contracted rate, then they will go up to the prevailing rates. A deposit is due at booking but the balance isn't due until May 2025 (payments can be made at anytime to lower the final payment).

Maureen Laderer, Travel Agent affiliated with ET Family Travel, LLC

08/23/2024

The Cheeseburger in Paradise on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander has the BEST burgers!!! Not kidding. And the toppings bar has fried onions and raw onions plus mushrooms!!!🍔