Lucy Brinster
Owner, Group Travel Specialist
lbrinster@travelbycruise.com
I have the greatest job! I plan custom cruise and travel arrangments for couples, families, businesses, and all kinds of groups, because there's nothing like being
at sea with 30 of your closest friends or colleagues!
I have been traveling all of my life, or at least since the age of 4 when my parents took my brother and I to London, where we attended a Beatles concert and met them in person!
That was back in 1964, however, my parents continued to take us on yearly pilgrimages to Europe. The travel to Europe was interrupted just once by a Caribbean cruise in 1967, when dining was the height of formality, and often children were not allowed in the dining room! Otherwise, my parents always felt that going to Europe was not only a great value, but educational as well. We would often take a bus tour through Europe covering about 4 countries in 10 days! Although a little exhausting, the travel was always filled with great memories.
I have always felt that I would be doing some type of international work. Having started in finance, and working at different companies, I eventually decided to try my hand at learning the travel business. I have enjoyed learning about all the various cruise lines, the similarities and differences that set each one apart, and I have attended many classes and seminars in order to obtain my "Master Cruise Counselor” status.
In 1996 John and I joined the Cruise Holidays family and we have become an integral part of the network. We have enjoyed our relationship with Cruise Holidays and our friendships with many of the other Cruise Holidays store owners. It is a real family, with strong support and a wide variety of ongoing training.
I am often asked what is my favorite trip or favorite cruise line, but it is so hard to pinpoint the "best” one, because the experience is often what decides whether a trip was a great one or not, and so many have been exceptional!
At the top of my list, however, would have to be our recent tour of China, or the 2 week driving adventure in Italy, or the Scandinavia and Russia Cruise or even the Alaska Cruise and Tour. These were all so memorable, but different, and I loved them all.
The best part of these experiences, however, was not just the destination or the cruise ship, it was the people with whom I traveled and shared great memories!
As you can see, I love the joy of travel while experiencing new places and cultures, and I look forward to sharing this joy with all of you!
If you would like my expertise in planning your next couples getaway, family reunion,
business meeting or corporate event, contact Lucy at: lbrinster@travelbycruise.com