Ask a Travel Question
By Hank Schrader, USMA ’71, Europe Destination & Europe River Cruise Expert
We have just added a new page to our website and it has great value for you in your search for accurate and useful travel information. It is called Ask a Travel Question and provides you an easy way to get specific information about your travel ideas or concerns.
So, why should trust us to provide you answers about travel?
Even discounting our 23+ years of experience and dozens of satisfied clients, you might be interested in knowing our 25 FAQs about Europe River Cruising is on page one of Google (as I write this, we are at #4), so we do have some very good credentials in answering travel questions.
Are your ready to learn more?—okay, let’s go!
Overview
The page is simple to use. Go to our website at www.dreamdestinations.com and click on the menu box (3 horizontal lines at the top right corner of any page on the website) and when the drop down menu appears, select Ask a Travel Question. When the page appears, there are some short intro instructions and explanations about the page. Right after the introduction, there is a box with the text “Ready to Ask Your Travel Question?” After you click on the box, there is short section to fill out. In the first box type your first name and initial of your last name. In the next box, type your email address. In the next box, on the drop down menu, select the category that best fits the topic of your question. Then type in your question, and click on the submit your question button. It is a really simple process!
Once the question is submitted, we take 2 actions. First, we post our answer, using your question and first name and last initial on our website. Next we send you an email that we have answered the question and it is posted on our website.
Our major categories are 1) Europe River Cruises; 2) Europe Travel; and 3) Smart Travel Planning at present. If your question doesn’t fit one of these, just put it under Smart Travel Planning and if need be, we will add new categories as appropriate.
So, let’s examine the 3 categories together now!
Europe River Cruises
Would you like to learn more about a lower Danube cruise? Send us your question!
Since our #1 specialty is Europe River Cruising, you can expect very timely and in-depth information about one of the best vacation options for travel in the heart of Europe on its inland waterways. Some ideas for your questions might be comparing river cruise lines, route evaluation, pre and post trip add-ons, what to wear and pack, high water/low water concerns, cabin categories (size, location on the rivership, view (window, French balcony, or balcony), what is in the cabin (bedding, bathroom hardware and closet space), activities, themed cruises and seasonal cruise. As you can see, there are a lot of areas that could provide you the necessary information to make an informed decision about the myriad of choices for your river cruise vacation.
The good news is, you can expect honest answers based on us sailing on 18 times on Europe River Cruises and our in-depth knowledge of the river cruise industry.
Europe Travel
What a wonderful door! Wouldn’t you want to visit places like this?—we can help you get there and really experience Europe!
From my travels, now going on over 48+ years, as both a curious traveler and now a certified travel agent, this is another resource to get a wealth of knowledge. Seldom will you find travel advisors like us who have written guides to 50 European Cities (we have personally visited 43 of these cities). Just this resource alone should help you realize how accurate our information we can provide to your questions. As a side note, if you want a guide, just visit our website, click on the Europe section of the Website, go to the region of the cities you might be interested in and the we have a list of available cities—send us a request and we will send them to you by email. Please Try it!
But more than this, we have learned by personal experience, tips to enhance your trip, how to use the wonderful train systems, how to smartly pay for your trip with currency and credit cards, and mistakes we have made and you should avoid—just to name a few ideas.
Knowing what I know about the ins and outs of Europe travel, I would want an advocate on my side to help guide me and your questions are a great start to understanding how to get a better trip to Europe.
Smart Travel Planning
Why would you want to carry this device—it is called a Sky Roam and provides you a secure hot spot during your travels—we can provide tips like this to help make your travels better!
The nitty-gritty of travel planning can be a hassle or a great experience. This is an important section in the answer section of our website that may resolve many conflicts you might have about trip planning and how to have a better trip.
Maybe the best way to let you see how valuable this section could be to you, is to let you see a question on of our clients asked recently. Here is the question:
With so many wonderful, exciting and beautiful places to visit, what criteria should I use to decide on a trip that will get me the most for my dollars? Jeff, R.
Now click here to read our answer (you will enjoy it, I promise)! Just scroll down to the Smart Travel Planning section and read our answer.
My Final Thoughts
What a great resource this is for you—accurate and full information about your questions and concerns about travel in an easy format to ask and receive an answer.
We encourage to use the free service!
We are travel experts, ocean and river cruise experts, and Europe destination experts. We have first-hand knowledge of almost anywhere you want to visit in Europe. We know our products and the vendors who sell them to you. We have designed special tours for dozens of clients, led several and will continue to find just the right vacation that will exceed your expectations.
When you are spending your hard-earned money for a vacation, you want an advisor who can match you with the right trip. You want someone who will understand your expectations and fuel your anticipation (or excitement) to get you the best possible trip experience. And, you want someone who can help you with the decision making process. We think we have all these qualities.
Whatever your Dream Destinations are, we are here to help you get the best possible vacation based on what is important to you! We will provide you high quality, expertly planned travel. Please give me a call 713-397-0188 (Hank) or email me at hschrader@dreamdestinations.com. We want to help you: Savor life…make memories…Visit Dream Destinations! Your journey begins here!
HANK is a certified Western European Destination Specialist (DS) who has been traveling to Europe for 48 years. He is also an Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), conferred by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). This recognized expert in cruise and leisure travel is a retired Army Officer, and taught World Geography for 8 years. He is a `71 graduate of West Point and has earned 2 master’s degrees. His other Certifications:
AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist
Viking River Cruise Specialist
Scenic River Cruise Specialist
Emerald Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Brit Agent
