Cruises
Ocean and river cruises, from first sailing to bucket-list voyage.
Personal travel planning with Dr. Sam
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:
What I plan
From the first idea to the final confirmation, every detail begins with how you want the trip to feel.
Ocean and river cruises, from first sailing to bucket-list voyage.
Relaxation-first escapes where everything is handled.
Honeymoons, destination weddings, family reunions, girlfriend getaways, and church or organization trips.
I plan all types of travel, from quick weekend getaways to fully custom itineraries around the world.
How it works
Complete the trip inquiry form or schedule a call — tell me where, when, who’s coming, and what the trip should feel like.
I research and tailor choices to your budget, style, and must-haves.
I handle the booking details, confirm everything in writing, and I’m on call while you travel.
Why book with an advisor
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
Two easy ways to start:
About
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
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
A few quick forms keep your booking accurate and your trip protected.
Please complete only the form(s) Dr. Sam has asked you to fill out for your trip.
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 FormTravel 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.
Just back from a trip Dr. Sam planned for you? Share your experience — and your favorite photos. With your permission, your story may be featured to help other travelers plan with confidence.
Share Your Travel StoryBooked a Sandals or Beaches resort stay? Complete this form with every guest's information exactly as it appears on your travel documents, so Dr. Sam can finalize your reservation accurately and without delays.
Complete Sandals & Beaches Guest InformationSailing soon? Tell Dr. Sam your cabin preferences and each guest's details — bedding setup, dining preferences, celebrations, and anything else your cabin should be ready with before you board.
Complete Cruise Cabin InformationPrivate authorization
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.
A conversation, at your pace
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
Have a trip in mind or need a client form? Reach Dr. Sam directly.
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
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.
Resources
Free guides from Dr. Sam — the price is your email address.
Ready to book instead? Visit Book It Yourself for Dr. Sam's advisor booking links.
Virgin Voyages
New to Virgin Voyages? Start with the beginner's guide, then compare the four Lady Ships.
Everything a first-time Sailor needs: what's included, the new VoyageFair Choices fares, dining reservations, and the one thing that changed about gratuities.
Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady, and Brilliant Lady — how the four ships compare, and which one fits your sailing. Request it now and be first to get it.
Virgin Voyages ports
Port-by-port guides for Virgin Voyages sailings. The Beach Club at Bimini guide is ready now; the rest are in the works and requestable — the most-requested guides get built first.
Virgin Voyages' private beach club on Miami sailings: the lagoon pool, the groves, the bars, cabanas, and how a Beach Club day actually flows.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Coming soon — be first to get it.
Resorts
Adults-only or family-friendly, lively or laid-back — how to match the resort to the trip you actually want. Request it now and be first to get it.
Farther afield
Coming soon — be first to get it. Request it now and it will be sent as soon as it is finished.
Coming soon — be first to get it. Request it now and it will be sent as soon as it is finished.
Plan it together
Coming soon — be first to get it. Request it now and it will be sent as soon as it is finished.
Coming soon — be first to get it. Request it now and it will be sent as soon as it is finished.
Request it in the form — most-requested guides get built first.
Tell Dr. Sam which guide you'd like and where to send it. Ready guides are sent by email; coming-soon guides are sent as soon as they are finished — to the people who asked first.
Choose that same guide in the form so Dr. Sam sends the right one.
Ready when you are
Guides are a starting point. When you are ready for a trip planned around you, start here.
Book it yourself
Prefer to book it yourself? Use Dr. Sam's advisor links below — you book online, and you still get Dr. Sam as your travel advisor for the trip.
Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises aboard the Lady Ships — adults-only sailings with dining, entertainment, and Wi-Fi included.
Book Virgin VoyagesLuxury all-inclusive resorts for couples across the Caribbean — beaches, dining, and water sports all in one place.
Book Sandals ResortsFamily all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos — water parks, kids' programs, and room for everyone.
Book Beaches ResortsPackage trips, tours and activities beyond cruises and the resorts above — all bookable in one place.
Browse Packages & ToursDr. Sam, Independent Travel Advisor · Questions before you book? Call (240) 377-0866
Ready when you are
When you are ready for a trip planned around you, start here.