Travel and Review

It’s finally Friday! If you’ve been following along with our 5-part Nassau series this week, you’ve learned why this port is a first-timer’s dream, weighed the pros and cons of the big resorts, found the hidden gems, and learned why booking your shore excursions Nassau through a pro is the only way to fly. But […]

Welcome to day one of our special series for first-time cruisers! I’m James Bowers, and here at ITS Travel Services, we live and breathe the salt air and the midnight buffets. If you’ve been scrolling through endless travel sites, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of ships and "limited time offers," take a

Hey there, fellow travelers! If you’ve just booked your first cruise or you’re staring at a tropical itinerary, there is a very high chance that Nassau, Bahamas, is on that list. At ITS Travel Services, we’ve seen thousands of itineraries come through our doors, and Nassau remains the ultimate heavyweight champion of cruise ports. But

Welcome to the family! If you’re reading this, you’re likely standing on the edge of a very exciting decision: booking your first-ever cruise. I’m James Bowers, owner of ITS Travel Services, and I’ve seen that "where do I even start?" look on plenty of faces here in our Flushing office. Choosing your first cruise line

It’s the part of the vacation nobody likes to talk about, the end. You’ve spent the last week sipping fruity drinks by the Lido pool, exploring exotic ports, and probably eating your weight in melting chocolate cake. But as Friday rolls around, that little flutter in your stomach isn't just the movement of the ship;

Hey there! James Bowers here from ITS Travel Services. If you’re reading this, you’re probably sitting at home in Flushing, MI, or maybe somewhere nearby, wondering if a cruise is really for you. Let me tell you, I’ve been there. I remember my first time standing on that pier, looking up at a ship that

Hey there, friends! James Bowers here from ITS Travel Services. Happy Wednesday! If you’ve been following along with our daily blog series for first-time cruisers, you’ve already got a head start. On Monday, we tackled how to pick your first cruise line, and yesterday, we went over those essential packing hacks so you don’t end

Here in Flushing, MI, I get this question at least three times a week: "Which cruise line should I pick for my first cruise?" And honestly, I love this question. It means someone's finally ready to take the plunge and experience what cruising is all about. After helping hundreds of first-time cruisers book their maiden

So you're ready to book your first cruise. That's exciting! But here's the thing – I get folks walking into our office here in Flushing all the time asking the same question: "Which cruise line should I pick?" And honestly, it's a great question because Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line are all fantastic

Let me tell you something I hear at least three times a week here at our Flushing office: "I've always wanted to go on a cruise, but I have no idea where to start." And honestly? That's exactly why I love what we do. Because cruising doesn't have to be complicated, and you definitely don't