Thousands of Viking travelers trust Ted and Shelley’s Travel Services to make their journeys effortless, exceptional, and unforgettable — and there’s a reason why.
Self service laundry on board Oceania Cruises is a breeze. When planning a cruise vacation, it is beneficial to know that there are convenient and economical options for managing laundry needs. SIGN UP FOR TED’S TRAVEL DEALS & NEWS Qualify for added perks such as extra cabin credits, free cabin upgrades, gratuities and more. Subscribe …
Oceania Cruises Has Three Classes of Ships With only three different ship classes, Oceania has one of the simplest fleet categorizations. All major cruise lines have their vessels apportioned into Classes. For Oceania, the current organization is simple: 8 ships, 3 classes. Watch Ted's recorded video for an insider's look at Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises Classes of …
Much of Holland is transformed into a vast sea of flowers from mid March to mid May. It starts with crocus (a small, spring-flowering plant of the iris family) season in March, which is followed by daffodils and hyacinths. Finally the tulips show their gorgeous colors, this is from mid April through the first week of …
Prior to becoming a Travel Advisor, I have had the pleasure of living in one of the world’s coziest capital cities, Copenhagen, Denmark. As this travel destination is common on most Baltic Cruises that I plan, for my thousands of clients around the world, I wanted to share some of the interesting things I have learned …
There may not be any subject in the whole cruise industry that is more misunderstood than the subject of cabin location. Having spent considerable time on cruises myself and assisted thousands of travelers with their vacations, I have found this topic to be fraught with Ted’s three “M’s”: Misinformation and Misdirection leading to major Mistakes on …
Some people call it “Italy’s northernmost city”, others prefer to describe Regensburg as “Germany’s medieval miracle”. It’s quite simply a city to love.
Prior to embarking on travel abroad, how many travelers take the time to consider the smartest way to convert their home currency to the proper foreign currency ahead of time?
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Posted: May 3, 2025 by Ted Karbowski
Smooth Sailing with Ted & Shelley’s Travel Services — Your Viking Cruise Experts
Thousands of Viking travelers trust Ted and Shelley’s Travel Services to make their journeys effortless, exceptional, and unforgettable — and there’s a reason why.
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Posted: April 29, 2025 by Ted Karbowski
Beyond the Expected: How Shelley and Ted Transform Your Uniworld River Journey
Discover why Uniworld Boutique Boutique River Cruises is your best choice when sailing on the world’s most iconic rivers.
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Posted: April 2, 2025 by Ted Karbowski
Does Oceania Cruises offer a self service laundry?
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Posted: March 4, 2025 by Ted Karbowski
Oceania Cruises, Classes of Ships
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Posted: March 1, 2025 by Ted Karbowski
Your Uniworld Cruise Is Booked — Now What?
That confirmation email just hit your inbox… your Uniworld Boutique River Cruise is officially happening!
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Posted: August 25, 2023 by Ted Karbowski
Seven Million Reasons to Visit Keukenhof Gardens
Much of Holland is transformed into a vast sea of flowers from mid March to mid May. It starts with crocus (a small, spring-flowering plant of the iris family) season in March, which is followed by daffodils and hyacinths. Finally the tulips show their gorgeous colors, this is from mid April through the first week of …
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Posted: August 5, 2023 by Ted Karbowski
Copenhagen’s Appeal Is Simply Irresistible
Prior to becoming a Travel Advisor, I have had the pleasure of living in one of the world’s coziest capital cities, Copenhagen, Denmark. As this travel destination is common on most Baltic Cruises that I plan, for my thousands of clients around the world, I wanted to share some of the interesting things I have learned …
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Posted: February 23, 2023 by Ted Karbowski
Cruise cabin location myths debunked
There may not be any subject in the whole cruise industry that is more misunderstood than the subject of cabin location. Having spent considerable time on cruises myself and assisted thousands of travelers with their vacations, I have found this topic to be fraught with Ted’s three “M’s”: Misinformation and Misdirection leading to major Mistakes on …
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Posted: October 19, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
Regensburg, Germany — Stone Bridges, Sausages, and Timeless Charm
Some people call it “Italy’s northernmost city”, others prefer to describe Regensburg as “Germany’s medieval miracle”. It’s quite simply a city to love.
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Posted: June 16, 2022 by Ted Karbowski
HOW TO AVOID ADDED CURRENCY FEES WHEN TRAVELING ABROAD
Prior to embarking on travel abroad, how many travelers take the time to consider the smartest way to convert their home currency to the proper foreign currency ahead of time?