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Meet Our Friendly, Knowledgeable
Team of Experts...
Nancy Kelly
President, Owner & Cruise Expert
As President and Owner of Kelly Cruises, Nancy has been a highly respected
member of the cruise industry for 25 years. Nancy has been
recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the Top 125 Luxury
Travel Agents in the World since 2001. She has served on Advisory
Boards for noted cruise lines including Crystal, Cunard/Seabourn, Princess
Cruises, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Her knowledge and first hand
experiences make her a favorite resource for travel writers and VIP
travelers all over the world.
Nancy has a passion for luxury cruises. She enjoys
working with seasoned travelers who are craving new experiences and want to
explore new destinations and cultures. Her vast worldwide contacts
help to create the perfect vacation. "It's the little extras that mean
so much." Preferred supplier arrangements with the world's most
prestigious cruise lines and tour operators is part of what has made Nancy
Kelly and Kelly Cruises so successful. During the past 25 years, Nancy
has enjoyed over 130 cruises. Some of her favorite destinations
include Alaska, the Baltic, the Mediterranean, Australia/New Zealand and the
Panama Canal.
Nancy and her husband frequently host cruises for large
groups. Exceeding client's expectations is personal for Nancy as she
thrives on the challenge of keeping up with the changing world of travel.
Peggy Berliner
Office Administrator and Certified Travel Counselor
As manager of Kelly Cruises, Peggy achieved her Certified Travel Counselor (CTC)
designation in 1988 in the areas of Business and Professional Planning,
Marketing, Risk Management and Employee Development. She began her
career in sales in a full-service travel agency that soon resulted in a
promotion to management. After several years, her desire to specialize
in luxury cruises and tours brought her to Kelly Cruises as a cruise
consultant. Today she is responsible for the day-to-day operations,
staff, groups of 200 passengers or more and assists in expediting their
marketing program. Peggy is the master of organization, height of
professionalism and, out of necessity, a jack-of-all-trades. Her
charm, willingness to go the extra mile and industry knowledge ensures that
all will run smoothly.
Susan Kelly Costello
Cruise Specialist
A second generation member of the family run
business, Susan fell in love with cruising on her first cruise in 1981.
Since then she has sailed on over 35 cruises, and has been a part of the
sales force for over 10 years. Susan is known for matching her clients to
the ships that best suit their desires and expectations - she can be
opinionated, but it's this type of honesty that brings her clients back time
and again.
Her favorite destinations include Baltic, Mediterranean and Alaska. She has
visited these areas many times, and loves sharing her enthusiasm and
knowledge with her clientele. She can easily make recommendations on shore
excursions, but loves creating more individualized tours. "Sometimes", she
says, "a private car and driver is the only way to go for the best
experience." Whether you are planning that very special anniversary,
honeymoon (as she just did herself), or family reunion, you can count on
Susan to help you plan a most unforgettable experience!
Susan in a certified Princess Expert, Small Ship Partner, and just added
"Certified Regent Seven Seas Cruise Consultant" to her continuing
education program. She received her Bachelors Degree from The University of
Dayton.
Mary Kay Benson
Cruise Specialist
Mary Kay has been a cruise consultant for many years. She is a Certified
Regent Seven Seas Cruise Consultant. Mary Kay is also a Certified
Princess Expert and has cruised on many of their ships, including the Royal
Princess, Grand Princess, Sea Princess, Regal Princess and Caribbean
Princess. She
specializes in large and small groups, family vacations and reunions.
Mary Kay takes great pride in seeing that every little detail is taken care
of for you. She has traveled extensively in England, Ireland, and
Italy, and has cruised in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, through the Panama
Canal, Alaska (inside and glacier passage) and Hawaii.
In 2000, Mary Kay hosted large
groups to the Holy Land and to Eastern Europe on Holland America. In
2003, she took a trip to the Baltic, spending two days in St. Petersburg.
Last summer, she hosted a group on the Regent Seven
Seas Navigator to beautiful pastel beaches of Bermuda. In March 2006, Mary Kay used her group booking expertise to organize a trip for her
own family. This memorable trip to the Mexican Riviera on Holland
America's Oosterdam, included her husband, children and grandchildren;
everyone had a fabulous time!
Connie Dix
Executive Assistant for Nancy
Kelly
Connie is a fourteen year
veteran in the cruise/travel industry and she has been a loyal employee at
Kelly Cruises since 2001. Taking special care
of Nancy Kelly’s clients is her top priority and she does so with
confidence, skill and a smile.
Connie has immeasurable expertise and she is an asset to all of us with her
vast knowledge of travel, especially cruise
travel. Connie grew up in the Caribbean, San Juan to be more specific; she
also lived in London for many years. We feel privileged to have her as part
of our team.
Cindy Erickson
Administrative Assistant
Cindy is the
primary assistant to our cruise consultants. If you've booked a cruise
with one of our agents, chances are you've met Cindy. With over 20
years in the industry, she's the inner core of the business who just, "gets
things done." Her talent lies in taking excellent care of clients,
problem solving, as well as other administrative tasks. Cindy is a
professional, who recognizes the importance of customer service, resulting
in countless satisfied clients.
Kathy Benson-Amodeo
Director of Internet Marketing / Webmaster
Kathy
joined the Kelly
Cruises staff in January of 2003. Her responsibilities include
researching and writing in many of the marketing areas at Kelly Cruises,
including the quarterly Cruise Observer Newsletter.
Her principal goal is to provide our clients and visitors with the very best
specials available on our websites.
In 2003, Kathy assumed
control of the new Kelly Cruises website; then in December 2005, she created
the
AlaskaCruiseAndTourExperts.com.
She is committed to making our websites informative, engaging and
user-friendly. She welcomes any comments or suggestions you may have
regarding our websites, so please feel free to contact her at
info@kellycruises.com.
Anne Andersen
Accounting
Our Merlin in the accounting department, Anne oversees all invoices,
accounts receivable, travel insurance and record-keeping. Not an easy task!
Anne has been a valued employee since 1990.
Vickie Johnson
Loyal Receptionist
Vicki joined the Kelly Cruises staff in March of 2006; you
can easily detect the "smile" in her voice when you call our office.
Carolyn JeanBlanc
Loyal Receptionist
Carolyn joined the Kelly Cruises staff in November of 2006.
She brings with her many years of experience in the cruise industry.
Ed Kelly
Secretary/Treasurer and Owner
Ed is responsible for the
company's financial and corporate affairs. |
