The Destination Experts
Everyone pictures the same Mediterranean: packed piazzas, hour-long waits for a table, and a selfie stick in every photo. That version exists for about four months a year. The other eight months belong to a different Mediterranean entirely, and Explora Journeys wants to show it to you! The Off-Season Is the Real Season Winter strips away […]
A lot goes in to planning the perfect trip. Celtic Tours has the best steps for planning a perfect trip to Ireland, the UK or Europe, and today we’re going to be laying it out for you. Starting Point When planning the perfect trip, it’s important to start by gathering information. Who is going on the trip? How many […]
You don’t remember the flight. You don’t remember the layover. You remember your kid’s face the first time they saw the ocean, or the sound of your whole family laughing around a dinner table three time zones from home. That’s the idea behind a new wave of family travel experiences making their way across the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, […]
If cruising been sitting on your travel wish list, 2027 is the year to finally book it. Holland America is rolling out its biggest lineup of Alaska cruisetours yet, alongside the largest fleet transformation in its 153-year history. Here’s what’s changing, and why it matters for your next trip north. Need help planning your trip? […]
There is a new ship coming that is about to change what “luxury cruise suite” even means. When Seven Seas Prestige™ debuts in late 2026, it will introduce Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ most extravagant accommodations yet, including a two-story, 8,000 square foot suite with its own private elevator. Yes, an elevator inside your suite! Need […]
Summary This episode features John Werner, President & COO of MAST Travel Network, and Morgane Beltaief, Sr. Director, Strategic Accounts at Oceania Cruises about their Alaska cruise offerings. Oceania Cruises, known for its upscale, small-ship experience, focuses on delivering unique, immersive Alaskan itineraries that combine luxury, culinary excellence, and authentic travel experiences. Morgane highlights the […]
Summary In this episode of the MASTers of Travel Podcast Series, John Werner, President of MAST Travel Network, interviews John Cherneski, Senior Vice President of Sales for North America at Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). The discussion centers on the appeal, offerings, and unique features of Norwegian Cruise Line and the broader cruise industry. Cherneski, with […]
Looking to make the most of your time when you only have a one-week vacation? Consider Greek Island hopping with Celestyal Cruises! Offering 3 and 4-night cruises, Celestyal will deliver you 4 to 5 Greek Islands, with some itineraries even including a stop in Turkey. To start off your trip, spend two-nights in Athens. Book […]
You may have just heard the last bell ring until August and are thinking, “What am I going to do for the next two months?” In this guide, you will find destination ideas for your well-deserved summer break based on your teaching/traveling style. It has been designed to inspire you to make the most of […]
In this week’s episode MAST President and COO John Werner sits down with the staff of Cary Travel Express, Cary, Illinois to discuss five trips that their travel advisors took in the last year with Avanti Destinations. Explore Costa Rica with Dana Prichard, traverse Manchester, Edinburgh and the Lake District of Scotland with CTE Owner […]