Travel & Cruise Desk

12/23/2025

Celebrating the season with this amazing team🎄

We’re open tomorrow (Christmas Eve), then closed Christmas Day through the weekend to enjoy the holidays with loved ones.

Wishing you all a happy, peaceful holiday!

12/17/2025

We’re so honored. 🤍

We’re incredibly grateful to be nominated for the Best of Lake Oswego & West Linn 2026 awards!

We LOve being a part of this community, and we’re proud to do business alongside so many incredible local organizations and people who make this area such a special place to live and work.

If you’ve enjoyed working with us in the past, we’d be honored if you’d consider voting for us in any (or all!) of the following categories:

✨ Travel Agency of the Year
✨ Business of the Year
✨ Best Customer Service of the Year
✨ Place to Work of the Year

And while you’re there, we hope you’ll also take a moment to support and vote for the many other amazing local businesses that help make Lake Oswego such a vibrant, connected community.

We’re proud to have made it through the nomination round. Now through January 5, local community members like you can continue to vote daily for their favorite businesses!

Thank you for your continued support. We truly couldn’t do this without you. 💙

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12/11/2025

Only TWO cabins left aboard AmaWaterways AmaDouro April 28–May 5, 2026!

This sold-out sailing is hosted by Gary Mortensen, President of Stoller Wine Group, whose depth of knowledge and warm storytelling make each tasting and vineyard visit even more special.

Portugal’s Douro Valley is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world, and sailing through it offers a rare perspective of vineyards cascading down the hillsides, small villages tucked between valleys, and a river that moves at its own gentle pace.

Travelers can enjoy:
• Guided tastings curated by Gary
• Visits to historic quintas
• A deeper connection to the region’s wine culture

AmaWaterways’ ships are known for being intimate and inviting. On AmaDouro, think:
• River-view staterooms with big windows
• A warm, Portuguese-inspired design aesthetic
• Regionally influenced meals
• A sunny top deck perfect for slow river days

Because this is a Travel Cruise Desk hosted sailing, travelers enjoy added touches and curated wine experiences woven throughout the journey in addition to special group rates and amenities.

For wine lovers, or anyone who appreciates thoughtful travel in beautiful landscapes, this is a standout itinerary! Send us a message or fill out a trip request form (www.travelcruisedesk.com/triprequest) and mention the Stoller Wine Cruise and we'll send you all of the information you need. 🍷

12/10/2025

We’re so incredibly proud to share that T&CD advisor, Nathan Parr, has been named as a finalist for the inaugural ASTA Luxury Travel Excellence Award, to be celebrated at the very first ASTA Globes this January in Chicago. It’s hard to overstate just how impressive this is. ASTA is the largest and most influential travel advisor association in the world, representing tens of thousands of travel professionals and companies across the global travel industry, so this recognition carries real weight.

To be selected as one of 5 finalists at this level, among hundreds of nominations from across the industry, speaks to Nathan’s professionalism, integrity, and the exceptional care he brings to every client interaction. Thank you, Nathan, for the hard work that brought you here, and for shining a light on the standard our entire team is held to every day.

We are all rooting for you, Nathan, and are proud to celebrate this milestone with you.

12/02/2025

It’s Travel Tuesday!

So here’s a little reminder of where you could be in 2026. ✨🌴🚢

Whether you’re dreaming of relaxing on a warm beach, sailing to new places, or exploring somewhere off the beaten path, your next adventure is closer than you think.

If a destination has been on your mind, or if travel came up in recent conversations, we’re here to talk it through and bring those ideas to life. We can help fine-tune the details, connect the dots, or dream up something entirely new if you’re not quite sure where you want to go.

Send us a message or fill out a trip request form on our website to start planning your 2026 travels. We’d love to help make your next adventure unforgettable. ✈️💛

12/02/2025

For anyone tired of gifting "things", it is not oo late to gift travel instead... and Black Friday isn't over yet!

Our 2025 Holiday-Sale promotions are alive and well. From expedition cruises to relaxing river voyages to luxury land escapes, now is the time to lock in savings.

✅ Up to 40-50% off on select expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica, Greenland, Alaska, the Galápagos and beyond. 
✅ Exclusive fares and inclusions on ocean, river and small-ship voyages. Plus added perks like reduced deposits, onboard credits, drink/meal packages, and more. Some even offering free international airfare!
✅ Save $1000 per person on African Safaris
✅ Expert support from our team of seasoned Travel Advisors.

Whether you’re dreaming of polar thrills, tropical beaches, or timeless escapes, we’re here to help you travel better, farther, and smarter. ✨

Message us or visit travelcruisedesk.com/bf25 to see what deals await!

11/28/2025

Black Friday is here, but only for a limited time.

While our office is closed for the holiday weekend, you can still take advantage of these offers by completing a Trip Request form on our website if anything catches your eye!

We have a curated list of some land and cruise offers available at our website: www.travelcruisedesk.com/bf25. There’s a little something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking for!

We can’t wait to talk with you and bring your ideas to life next week.

Black Friday is here, but only for a limited time. While our office is closed for the holiday weekend, you can still take advantage of these offers by completeing a Trip Request form online. Here are a curated list of land and cruise journeys still available.

11/26/2025

Our office will be closed tomorrow to enjoy time with our families, but we can’t wait to reconnect after the holiday. If travel dreams come up around your dinner table (and we know they will!), we’ll be here to help turn those ideas into reality!

In a season full of "thanks", we are thankful for YOU! 🥂

11/22/2025

What an unforgettable night. ✨

A couple of weeks ago, we gathered with more than 250 clients, partners, and friends at Ironlight to celebrate a milestone that means the world to us — 60 years of Travel & Cruise Desk and the incredible community that has supported us since 1965.

The evening felt joyful, relaxed, and genuinely meaningful. Guests explored safaris, small-ship expeditions, river cruises, rail journeys, and bucket-list destinations with over two dozen of our preferred travel partners.

One of the most popular stops? The Rhône River Wine Experience with Michael from C’est What! And a huge thank you to Brian from Studio B for capturing the night and showcasing his beautiful work alongside the Porthole Cruise Collection by Art De Camille.

But this celebration was more than a party... it carried purpose.

Every ticket sold supported Travel Elevates, whose global initiatives fund education, conservation, and sustainable development projects around the world. From science labs in Zambia to classroom construction in Tanzania, your presence made a real impact. We’re proud to continue supporting this work by donating 10% of all BEYOND Planning & Service fees.

We also took a moment to honor the people behind the scenes. From Sandi’s 50 years of leadership, to the advisors who’ve served our clients for decades. Our team’s knowledge, passion, and genuine care are what fuels us.

To everyone who joined us:
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for supporting a local, family-owned business. And thank you for believing in thoughtful, meaningful travel.

Here’s to 60 years of adventure — and to many more journeys ahead! 🥂

11/18/2025

A warm welcome awaited some of our travelers who arrived in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico today. ✨

They’re settling into a picturesque private villa complete with a full-time housekeeper, chef, and a fully stocked kitchen, which means their vacation truly began the moment they stepped inside! No errands, no stress… just ease, comfort, and time to enjoy this beautiful city.

One of the best parts of what we do is helping travelers discover destinations that match their style. Whether that’s a bucket-list favorite or an off-the-beaten-path gem you’d never find on your own.

So don’t be afraid to step outside the “norm” for your next trip. With us (and our trusted global partners), you’ll be fully supported every step of the journey - from the first idea to the moment you return home.

11/08/2025

This has been a week filled with gratitude and celebration for the last 60 years of Travel & Cruise Desk, and to top it off with some of Client feedback from October is the ultimate gift!