Journeys • Memories • Timeless Escapes

Travel Together.
Celebrate Bigger.

Group travel for people who have places to go, milestones to celebrate, and memories to make.

You gather the people. I’ll plan the getaway.

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About Seasoned Sailor Getaways

Travel should be about the experience — not the planning.

Since 2006in the travel industry
GalaxSeaCruises and Tours affiliate
Worldwidecruises · resorts · international

At Seasoned Sailor Getaways, I believe travel should be about the experiences you have, the people you share them with, and the memories you bring home — not the stress of managing every detail.

With a special love for cruising, I help plan memorable getaways for couples, families, friends, and groups ready to experience more of the world together. Whether it’s a milestone birthday at sea, a girls’ trip, a guys’ getaway, an anniversary escape, a multigenerational family vacation, or simply a much-needed break from everyday life, every trip begins with understanding what matters most to you.

From cruises and select all-inclusive resorts to international adventures, Seasoned Sailor Getaways is about more than checking destinations off a list. It’s about creating journeys worth remembering.

What are we celebrating?

Some trips are about the destination. Others are about who you’re with.

Whatever brings you together, there’s a getaway worth planning around it.

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Milestone Celebrations

40th, 50th, 60th+ birthdays, retirements and life’s moments worth traveling for.

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Group Cruises & Getaways

Bring the group together while I help coordinate the details that make traveling together easier.

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Ladies & Gentlemen Getaways

Girls’ trips, guys’ trips and longtime friends finally turning “we should take a trip” into “we’re booked.”

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Couples & Anniversary Escapes

From romantic cruises to relaxing resort stays and milestone anniversaries.

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Empty-Nester Adventures

More freedom. More destinations. And finally, more time to travel your way.

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Multigenerational Journeys

Grandparents, parents and kids sharing one vacation — and making memories across generations.

Group Sailings & Virgin Voyages

Where I’m sailing

Three group departures with every port and every day already mapped — plus a direct link to book any Virgin voyage with me as your travel consultant.

Celebrity Xcel27 Jun – 4 Jul 2026
7 Night Italy & French Riviera

Celebrity Xcel

Celebrity Cruises delivers an elevated premium vacation experience across our fleet of ships. With every detail elevated beyond expectations, you will never want to vacation any other way.

Departing from Barcelona, Spain — June 27, 2026 - July 4, 2026

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Day-by-day itinerary
DayPortArriveDepart
1 Barcelona, Spain 5:00 PM
2 Nice (Villefranche), France 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
3 Portofino, Italy 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
4 Florence / Pisa (La Spezia), Italy 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
5 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
6 Naples, Italy 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
7 Day at sea
8 Barcelona, Spain 5:00 AM

All aboard 2 hours before departure.

Weekend Getaway

Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady!

Adults-Only Cruise Line

*No Kids-No Kidding!

Whether you’re looking to mingle as a single, enjoy an intimate couples getaway, or wild friends trip, we’re the best adult escape on the high seas. Cruising with Virgin Voyages means an elevated adult-only experience defined by luxury and sophistication.

Always Included Luxury: 20+ eateries, tips, fitness, entertainment, WiFi, and more.

Departing Miami: November 5-9, 2026

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Day-by-day itinerary
DayPortArriveDepart
1 Miami, FL 5:00 PM
2 Day at sea
3 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
4 Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
5 Miami, FL 6:30 AM

All aboard 2 hours before departure. Pack a red outfit for Scarlet Night — see Virgin Voyages essentials.

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Thanksgiving Week

Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas

A Thanksgiving cruise offer a unique way to celebrate the holiday, often with festive activities and themed events onboard. This can be a great way to avoid the crowds and cooking while enjoying a relaxing trip. Harmony of the Seas offers that and more. It all begins when you sail from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida and the Royal Caribbean award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Max out memories during your unforgettable vacation.

Departing from Port Canaveral, FL — November 21 - 28, 2026

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Day-by-day itinerary
DayPortArriveDepart
1 Port Canaveral, FL 4:00 PM
2 Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
3 Perfect Day at CocoCay 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
4 Day at sea
5 San Juan, PR 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
6 Puerto Plata, DR 8:30 AM 3:00 PM
7 Day at sea
8 Port Canaveral, FL 6:00 AM

All aboard 2 hours before departure.

Adults Only Cruise

Set Sail The Virgin Way

With four new ships that sail across four continents and stop in over 100+ incredible destinations, Virgin Voyages has made sea-ing the world even more exciting, relaxing, and luxurious on their award-winning, 100% adults-only voyages. And they’ve made securing a voyage even easier too — especially when planning a group trip. By clicking my exclusive link, your new booking gets connected to my First Mate account, so that once your date is locked in, I can start customizing all your details for your upcoming voyage of a lifetime.

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Meet Cynthia

Nearly two decades of planning other people’s best trips.

To travel is to live.
Hans Christian Andersen

Travel has been part of my story for as long as I can remember, but my professional journey in the travel industry began in 2006 when I joined GalaxSea Cruises and Tours. What started with planning family adventures grew into nearly two decades of helping others experience the world.

The best trips aren’t simply about where you go. They’re about who you’re with, what you’re celebrating and the memories you bring home. Because your vacation shouldn’t feel like someone else’s itinerary — it should feel like yours.

Read my full story

The seasoned part

From my own journeys

My own travels have shaped the way I plan for others. These are a few of the journeys that have shaped mine.

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Venice, finally
Corfu, with my girls
Corfu, with my girls
Messina, Sicily
Messina, Sicily

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My Amazon Recommendations

Now that I’ve booked your Amazing Vacation, your probably wondering what items your going to need for your upcoming trip! I have created different lists specific to each vacation type from items I have personally used myself or are highly recommended from other clients.

If you use any of the items listed, I’d love to know how they worked out for you.

Cruise Essentials · 55Theme Park · 42International · 56Virgin Voyages · 20Smart Packing · 20Long Haul · 31Safe & Secure · 21Toiletry Bag · 28Mini Survival Kit · 21
Browse all nine lists

**the product links on this site are affiliate links - if you purchase from these links I will earn a small commission.

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Common questions

Questions Before We Start Planning?

What does it cost to work with you?

In many cases, my planning services come at no additional cost to you because I’m compensated by the cruise lines and travel suppliers I book with. If a trip requires a planning or professional service fee, I’ll let you know before we begin. You’ll always know what to expect upfront.

Why should I use a travel consultant instead of booking online myself?

You absolutely can book travel yourself — but you don’t have to. I help narrow down the choices, find the right fit for your group, organize the details and help you prepare for the trip. And when questions or unexpected situations come up, you have a real person who already knows your vacation.

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Cruises are at the heart of Seasoned Sailor Getaways, with a special focus on group travel, milestone celebrations, couples, friends and multigenerational vacations. I also plan select all-inclusive resorts and international getaways. And yes — after many years of planning Disney vacations, I'm still happy to help with Disney travel too.

What if I've never cruised before?

Then you're exactly who I love planning for. I'll walk you through cabin types, what's included, what isn't, what to pack and what to expect on embarkation day. If it's your first cruise, I'll help you understand the little details that aren't always obvious until you've sailed before.

Can you work with travelers who already know exactly what they want?

Absolutely​! Some clients want help deciding where to go; others already know the ship, resort or destination they want. Either way, I can step in where you need me and help take the planning and coordination off your plate.

Boarding pass — Seasoned Sailor Getaways

You bring the reason for the getaway.

I’ll help with the details so you can focus on making memories along the way. Tell me who’s coming and roughly when — we’ll start there.

PassengerYou + your favorite people
DestinationAnywhere worth celebrating
DepartureWhenever you’re ready

Mrs. Cynthia Melendez
Founder | Travel Consultant

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