I've spent years in health care and during the pandemic I was ready for a change.

    I decided to follow my passion and journeyed into travel: I bought a cruise franchise since I had zero experience in the travel industry. After two years, I launched my own company, Empress Travels, which focuses on cruises, group trips and packages.

    I love being a travel advisor because of the human connection — from getting to know my clients’ deepest dreams and desires; to the relationships I have with cruise partners ,hoteliers, and other travel partners all over the world; to the colleagues from various agencies I interact with daily in a collaborative and noncompetitive fashion.

    Now, more than ever, people value service. Our industry exemplifies personal connections and true hospitality. We provide advice, access, advocacy and accountability to our clients. This combination is impossible to find online. We are there for our clients from the moment they reach out to us until they come home safely.