In 2020, I made the life-changing decision to leave behind a multi-decade career in IT to fully embrace my passion for travel.

My love for cruising began back in 1999 when I booked my very first voyage on the then-brand-new Grand Princess. At the time, it was meant to be a "once in a lifetime" trip—but little did I know, that single cruise would ignite a lifelong obsession and ultimately lead to an entirely new career path.

For years, I found myself helping friends and family plan their cruise vacations. I was constantly hearing, “You should do this for a living!” In January 2020, I finally took that advice to heart and launched my own cruise agency.

Since that first unforgettable experience in 1999, I’ve remained a loyal fan of Princess Cruises. I've gone from an eager first-time cruiser to a Commodore Certified Agent, having completed extensive training and sailed on dozens of Princess voyages. Over time, I’ve built lasting relationships with crew members across the fleet and truly immersed myself in everything Princess has to offer. I take great pride in being known as the go-to Princess expert.

In recent years, I’ve also discovered a new passion: cruising ‘The Virgin Way’ with Virgin Voyages. The modern, adult-only experience quickly won me over, and I’m now a frequent cruiser with Virgin as well as a Gold Certified Agent. I’m excited to share the unique luxury and innovation of Virgin Voyages with my clients and help them discover what makes it so special.

For me, cruising isn’t just a vacation—it’s a way of life.