Cruises
Ocean and river cruises, from first sailing to bucket-list voyage.
Personal travel planning with Dr. Sam
Travel, Planned
Around You.
I’m Dr. Sam, an independent travel advisor. I design cruises, all-inclusive escapes, and group journeys — and I stay with you before, during, and after you travel.
Two easy ways to start:
Cruises · resorts · groups · custom journeys
What I plan
Your kind of journey.
From the first idea to the final confirmation, every detail begins with how you want the trip to feel.
All-Inclusive Resorts
Relaxation-first escapes where everything is handled.
Group Travel & Celebrations
Honeymoons, destination weddings, family reunions, girlfriend getaways, and church or organization trips.
And Beyond
I plan all types of travel, from quick weekend getaways to fully custom itineraries around the world.
How it works
A clear path from idea to departure.
01
Share your vision
Complete the trip inquiry form or schedule a call — tell me where, when, who’s coming, and what the trip should feel like.
02
I design your options
I research and tailor choices to your budget, style, and must-haves.
03
Travel with confidence
I handle the booking details, confirm everything in writing, and I’m on call while you travel.
Why book with an advisor
One dedicated point of contact.
I monitor your booking, watch for changes, and advocate for you if plans shift — at no extra cost to you for most cruises, resorts, and tours.
Ready when you are
Bring me the trip you keep thinking about.
Two easy ways to start:
About
Meet Dr. Sam
Personal service, thoughtful listening, and travel designed around the experience you actually want.
I’m Dr. Sam — an educator by training, a traveler by passion, and an independent travel advisor by calling. After years of planning trips for family and friends, I turned what I love into a business built on personal service.
As an independent travel advisor, I have access to major cruise lines, resorts, and tour operators around the world — which means more options and buying power behind every trip I plan.
My philosophy is simple: travel is personal. There is no one-size-fits-all itinerary. I listen first, then design around the experience you actually want — whether that’s a quiet beach, a ship full of adventure, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with the people you love.
I can’t wait to plan with you.
— Dr. Sam
Start here
Let’s Plan Your Trip
Tell me about the trip you’re dreaming of — where, when, who’s coming, and what it should feel like. The more you share, the better I can tailor your options.
For booked clients
Client Forms
A few quick forms keep your booking accurate and your trip protected.
Client Intake Form
Your traveler details — names exactly as they appear on ID, contact information, and travel preferences. Complete it once, and I keep it on file for future trips.
Complete Client Intake FormTrip Protection Denial Acknowledgment
Travel protection safeguards your investment against the unexpected. I’ll walk you through your options — and if you choose to travel without it, I’ll ask you to sign a brief acknowledgment of that decision.
Trip Protection Denial AcknowledgmentChoose the form you need above. Each one opens securely in Travefy.
Private authorization
Secure Payments
A clear, secure path for deposits and final payments.
When it’s time to secure your trip with a deposit or final payment, you’ll receive a private, PCI-compliant authorization link.
Your card details go directly into a secure payment system — they are never submitted through this website, by email, or by text message, and your full card number is never stored.
What you’ll need
- The cardholder’s name
- The billing address
- The card you’d like to use for your trip payments
A conversation, at your pace
Schedule a Call
Prefer to talk it through? Schedule a complimentary 30-minute trip planning call. Pick a time that works for you — you’ll receive a confirmation right away.
Rather call? (240) 377-0866 · Rather write? Reach me any time on the Contact page.
Questions welcome
Get in Touch
Have a trip in mind or need a client form? Reach Dr. Sam directly.
Start your trip
Choose the easiest way to connect.
Send the details through the travel request form, reserve a time on the calendar, or reach Dr. Sam directly by phone or email.
Helpful details
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers about planning, payments, group travel, and support.
For most cruises, resorts, and tours, my planning service is covered by the travel suppliers — there’s no extra cost to you. If a trip ever requires extensive custom research, I’ll tell you about any planning fee up front, before any work begins.
For cruises and popular destinations, 6–12 months gives you the best choice of cabins, rooms, and pricing. That said, wonderful trips have been planned on much shorter timelines — reach out and we’ll see what’s possible.
Yes — family reunions, honeymoons and destination weddings, girlfriend getaways, and church or organization trips. I coordinate the group details so the organizer can actually enjoy the trip.
Deposits and final payments go directly to the cruise line, resort, or tour operator — never through this website. I’ll send you a secure authorization link and confirm every payment in writing.
Reach out through the Contact page or schedule a call. As your advisor, I’m your advocate — I work with the supplier on your behalf to sort it out.
I strongly recommend it. Travel protection can cover trip cancellation and interruption, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. I’ll walk you through the options for every trip.