Gratefully Cruising, New Cruises-Only Travel Agency, Sets Sail for Success

Ellen Novick, a West Carrollton, Ohio nurse and mother of two, has put 18 years of cruise research to work by launching a cruises-only travel agency.

West Carrollton, OH (PRWEB) October 9, 2004 -- A local woman has made a career out of her favorite pastime -- taking exotic vacation cruises. Ellen Novick, a registered nurse and mother of two daughters, launched Gratefully Cruising this year to help travelers book affordable cruise getaways to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and other exotic locales. Not your average travel agency, Gratefully Cruising focuses exclusively on booking cruises of any length, destination and size -- from small ships to megaliners.

"Ive always loved cruising -- its my favorite way to vacation," said Ellen Novick, founder of Gratefully Cruising, Inc. "Its important to do your homework before booking a cruise, so you know the best times to go, which cruise lines are the best for families or for couples without kids -- and when are the prices lowest. By specializing only in booking cruises, were able to put our knowledge, contacts and expertise to work for our customers."

Novick recommends that travelers talk to people who have taken a cruise before booking, and is able to tailor vacations to individuals preferences due to her extensive research and multiple cruises over the past 18 years. "Do you want a relaxing getaway, an active "fun cruise," a family-oriented vacation or a romantic honeymoon? Are you looking for a small, intimate cruise experience, or all the bells and whistles of a huge, brand name ship? These are the questions we can help you to answer before booking your trip," she said.

Gratefully Cruising is affiliated with The Travel Zone, a fully bonded and accredited travel company approved by IATAN, ARC, CLIA, NACTA and the Better Business Bureau. For more information about booking a cruise through Gratefully Cruising, or for access to useful travel tools such as maps, airport guides, travel warnings, airport delay information and U.S. Customs and passport information, visit the companys website at www.gratefullycruising.com. Or call the cruise specialists at (800) 457-2744 or (937) 866-6704.

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