Linda Brandt

Linda Brandt joined the team at CruiseExperts.com in November 2011. She has been working with the marketing team in many capacities. Her new role is to pass on the expertise of the agency to help travelers understand the world of cruising through blogging. She studied journalism and writing in college and was a writer for The Campus newspaper for two years at the College of the Sequoias. She is also currently working on her Bachelor's degree.

What are the benefits of joining a river cruise line loyalty program? A review of Avalon, Viking, Uniworld, and AmaWaterways (part 4 of 5)

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River cruise lines offer loyalty rewards programs similar to ocean cruise lines. With river cruise lines, enrollment is automatic after your first cruise and the benefits are the same regardless of the number of cruises. If you’ve already sailed, CruiseExperts.com can look up your loyalty rewards number If you’ve cruised before, give your loyalty rewards … What are the benefits of joining a river cruise line loyalty program? A review of Avalon, Viking, Uniworld, and AmaWaterways (part 4 of 5)

A multi-generational cruise to Alaska is fun for the whole family

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The fastest growing trend in travel is multi-generation (three generation) family trips. Grandparents know the value of having the entire family together for quality time. The best part is for the kids to hear grandma and grandpa tell all the mischievous stories about their parents. Laughter and tears (the good kind) are what make this … A multi-generational cruise to Alaska is fun for the whole family

Holland America Line’s “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” cruises return for new season

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ABC’s 2014 Dancing with the Stars is underway—and Holland America Line has lined up another fun season of Dancing with the Stars: At Sea. This year’s lineup includes pros Kym Johnson and Tristan MacManus and stars Sabrina Bryan and Carson Kressley. On every Holland America Line cruise guests will have the opportunity to participate in free classes … Holland America Line’s “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” cruises return for new season

Take a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land with CruiseExperts.com

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“Elevate your faith, nourish your soul.” That’s how Wes Rowland, President of CruiseExperts.com is describing the tour to the Holy Land he has put together for Fall 2014. 12-day Tour of Israel–Journey through the Holy Land– will be November 14-25, 2014. Experiencing the Holy Land is an unforgettable experience. And when CruiseExperts.com puts together a … Take a trip of a lifetime to the Holy Land with CruiseExperts.com

Discover the history of colonial America on a New England & Canada cruise

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Are you looking for something to do this summer with the family that would be both fun AND educational? I have the perfect solution! Take the family on an learning adventure to discover the history of colonial America on a New England & Canada cruise.  Combine valuable family time together with an enriching history education. Boston, Massachusetts You … Discover the history of colonial America on a New England & Canada cruise

See the best of the Lower Mississippi on a river cruise out of New Orleans

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While you may think of New Orleans as a party town, the locals would say otherwise. They love their beautiful town and are very proud of it. There’s so much to do and see there, and traveling on a paddlewheeler helps deepen the southern experience. American Cruise Lines’ Queen of Mississippi has an eight-day river … See the best of the Lower Mississippi on a river cruise out of New Orleans