Travel Advisor

John Ruda

Expertise

Luxury,
South Florida,
St. Maarten,
Boston,
NYC,
Cruises (Caribbean,
Alaska)

Based in

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Travel Advisor

John Ruda

Profile details

About

I blend my corporate strategy profession with my joy for curating memorable travel experiences — consider me your Travel Strategist.

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Travel style

I'm tirelessly searching for upscale cruise & land-based travel experiences for reasonable value. The details matter... that picturesque beachfront pool best have generously padded lounge chairs! The 25+ cruises I've enjoyed will help me craft your ideal voyage at sea.

Favorite hotels

Meadowood Napa Valley

Expect a country club atmosphere at this beloved wine hotel on 250 acres, with a full roster of activities from fine dining and tennis to golf and hiking.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley

A true Wine Country escape in Carmel, with oversized suites and standalone villas, plus a lauded farm-to-table restaurant.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade whenever possible.

Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach welcomes guests into the heart of Southern California’s preeminent artist colony and features two outdoor pool decks, two spas and three signature restaurants with spectacular views.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

A luxurious beachfront haven where sophisticated elegance meets the stunning beauty of Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Waldorf Astoria Bangkok

Design-forward Bangkok hotel with a luxury spa, golf course views and an outdoor pool with floating cabanas looking over the city's business district.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Nestled on the beautiful Wailea coast, this luxurious resort offers a world-class experience where guests can enjoy stunning ocean views, exquisite dining and unparalleled amenities in a tropical paradise.

Fora Perks

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When you book Four Seasons through Fora, you will enjoy exclusive Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits. Your advisor will be pleased to give you more details.

John's travel photos

View of padded lounge chairs on the beach at sunset

View of three small pastries on a white plate on an outdoor table

View of a beautiful Alaska sunset over a glassy lake

View of the ocean and beach with rocks in Koh Samui on a sunny day

Dog on a beautiful white sand beach in St. Martin at sunset

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John's reviews

John Ruda was an incredible travel advisor! He thought of every detail — even the ones we hadn’t considered — making our trip seamless and unforgettable. His expertise and attention to detail made all the difference, and we cannot recommend him highly enough!

John T.
Booked travel to Turks and Caicos
February 2025

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