The Destination Experts
With only 24 hours in between back-to-back conferences in Miami and Ft Lauderdale, I decided to spend the time in Kay Largo. Having only passed through the island in the past, driving to Key West, I learned what makes Key Largo the ideal destination for all kinds of water sports. Key Largo is a sucba diving enthusiast’s playground. The Florida Reef spans 350 […]
MASTers of Travel continues with President and COO John Werner and MAST Member and Agency Owner Jenny Cagle of Elm Grove Travel in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Jenny recently returned from a fun-filled trip to England and Scotland with Avanti Destinations and recounts the highlights of food, culture, and surprising modern twists. If you or your […]
Welcome back MASTers of Travel, in this episode MAST Travel President and COO John Werner sits down with Celebrity Cruises Manager of Cruise Tours Program Brendan Halcomb to discuss Experiencing Alaska. In this episode John and Brendan go in-depth on why Alaska cruising is a phenomenal option for multigenerational travelers, adventure seekers, and even first […]
I can’t wait to visit Barcelona again, a city of treasures on every street corner and in every neighborhood. I took in the all of the amazing views from high above the city on top of Montjuic, the city’s largest park similar in size to Forest Park in St. Louis, or at ground level with […]
For an easy nearby vacation spot I hopped a flight to Nassau in The Bahamas and a stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian. Only 15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from downtown Nassau, Sandals Royal Bahamian is situated on a small footprint of land, but offers so much. The resort is trimmed by soft […]
Tulum, known for the archaeological site founded by the Mayans in the 15th century as a cultural and religious center has become a sought-after destination beyond history seekers exploring the ruins of sacred temples. To the surprise of my wife and I, a vacation in Tulum is unlike a stay in one of the glitzy […]
In the latest installment of MASTers of Travel President and COO John Werner discusses the latest on Oceania Cruises with Scott Kluesner, Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In this episode Kluesner details the onboard foodie experiences Oceania offers including the private dining experience — Privee. Along with dining and wine experiences, Oceania has added new itineraries as well […]
If all the time you have is one day in Austin, Texas, you can have a fun-filled day. While attending a conference in Austin, I had a free afternoon to do a little exploring on my own in downtown Austin. Starting with a walk to the Texas State Capitol, I first came upon, the expansive park […]
When I was in Cancun recently, I took a fun excursion aboard a catamaran to Isla Mujeres, the eastern most island in the Mexican Caribbean. The 4.3 mile long, half-mile wide island, has a bit of a Key West vibe combined with a day-tripper island such as Put-In-Bay, Ohio or Mackinac Island, Michigan in that […]
President and COO John Werner sits down with Vice President of Agency Sales, North America for Norwegian Cruise Line, Derek Lloyd to discuss NCL’s newest ship – the Prima. John and Derek detail the new line of ships from Norwegian, with all the updates and taking the cruising experience outdoors. Find out about the new Ocean […]