Travelholics
Yolanda — Certified Cruise Specialist and founder of Travelholics

20+

Years at Sea

Certified Cruise Specialist

I'm Yolanda.
I plan dream cruises.

For over two decades, I've been the person families call when they want a cruise that's actually unforgettable — not just okay. I handle every detail so you can focus on making memories.

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500+ happy travelers

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My Story

It Started with One Cruise That Changed Everything.

I remember standing on the top deck watching the coastline disappear, and something clicked — this is what life is supposed to feel like.

That was over 20 years ago. Since then, I've sailed the Caribbean, Alaska, the Mediterranean, and the rivers of Europe. I know which cabin has the best sunset view on Deck 10. I know the shore excursion that skips every tourist trap. I know which upgrade window nobody tells you about.

I'm not a booking website. I'm a real person who picks up the phone, who will call the cruise line at 6 AM to get your family reunion group the dining time you actually want. Whether it's a couple celebrating 25 years or a family of 40 taking over an entire deck —

I treat every voyage like it's my own family boarding that ship.

Yolanda on the deck of a cruise ship at sunset
Yolanda at a port of call in Santorini, Greece
Yolanda with a group of happy travelers on a Mediterranean cruise

Where I've Sailed

I Don't Just Book Destinations. I've Lived Them.

Every recommendation comes from firsthand experience on the water.

Yolanda and her partner at sunset on a Caribbean cruise
Caribbean
Yolanda in Alaska with glacial waters and mountains behind her
Alaska
Yolanda and her partner at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece
Mediterranean
Stunning glacial waters and snow-capped mountains in Alaska
Alaska Glaciers
Welcome sign at a Bahamas cruise port
Bahamas

Why Work With Me

I Don't Just Book Cruises.
I Craft Experiences.

Yolanda and her partner dressed elegantly on the cruise deck at sunset

Your Trip, Your Way

No cookie-cutter packages. I design around your pace, your people, and your passions — down to the cabin deck and dinner reservation.

Yolanda and her partner at a formal evening aboard a cruise ship

Secrets Only Insiders Know

The best balcony on Deck 10. The excursion that skips tourist traps. The upgrade window nobody tells you about. I know because I've been there.

Yolanda smiling in her cruise cabin, ready for the voyage

You Pack. I Handle the Rest.

Transfers, dining, excursions, cabin upgrades, group coordination — from 'yes' to stepping on deck, I've got every detail covered.

Testimonials

Real Stories from the Water

“I treat every trip like it's my own family boarding that ship. That's not a tagline — that's how I was raised, and it's how I run my business.”

Yolanda

Founder, Travelholics · Certified Cruise Specialist

Yolanda found us the perfect balcony cabin on Wonder of the Seas — the sunset views were unreal. Her shore excursion picks saved us from every tourist trap. We're already planning our next one with her.

SJ

Sarah J.

7-Day Eastern Caribbean · Royal Caribbean

I coordinated a 30-person family reunion cruise and Yolanda handled everything — cabin blocks, group dining, excursions, the whole thing. Stress-free from start to finish. I'll never book on my own again.

MR

Michael R.

Alaska Glacier Cruise · Celebrity

She recommended a specific cabin that made all the difference in our Rhine Valley views. The level of detail and personal attention is something you just can't get from a booking site.

ED

Elena D.

European River Cruise · Viking

How It Works

From Inquiry to Open Water

Four simple steps between you and the vacation of a lifetime.

01

Tell Me Your Dream

Fill out the form with your destination wishlist, group size, and any special occasions. No detail is too small.

02

Let's Talk

I'll reach out for a quick 15-minute call to learn what matters most — budget, vibe, pace, excursions.

03

Choose Your Adventure

I'll present 2–3 tailored itineraries with pricing, cabin options, and insider recommendations for each.

04

Pack Your Bags

Once you choose, I handle every last detail — transfers, dining, shore excursions. You just show up and sail.

Ready to Start?
Let's Talk.

Tell me about your dream trip and I'll respond within 24 hours with a personalized plan. No pressure, no spam — just a real conversation about your next adventure.

Yolanda

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