Travel Advisor
Kelsey Parry
She/Her
Expertise
- Europe,
- Food & Wine,
- Cruises
Based in
Space City
Languages spoken
French
Profile details
About
Pastry chef, sommelier, points hoarder and cruising enthusiast. Add in a side order of history, please.
Travel style
I very much ascribe to the philosophy of travel while you’re able, and am doing my best to live up to that task! With a former career in pastry and wine, my travel revolves around food and beverage, with a side of history thrown in for fun. Researching an upcoming *potential* destination is half the fun of traveling. It ensures no “darn” moments of finding out about a must-see element only upon departure (as well as ensuring the best bang for your budget).
While I am certainly a points enthusiast, I prefer to utilize points for flights and instead stay in boutiques and local gems when possible. Private or small group tours with local guides are definitely a preference, as are the best local-owned shops, restaurants, and cafes. My alter ego is a real cruise aficionado and loves to cruise for the sake of cruising, as often as work allows.
Kelsey's travel guides & trip reports
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Restaurants and Bars in Cádiz, Spain
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas
Cruising from Galveston on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas
Cruising on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas
Cruising from Miami on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas
Cruising from Port Canaveral on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas
Greek Island Glow on Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady
Cruising from Fort Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas
Ultimate Guide: Alaska Cruises with Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas
Fire & Sunset Soirées on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady
Cruising the Ultimate Weekend Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas
A Food and Wine Lover’s Guide to Galicia and Rías Baixas
Tips and Tricks When Cruising with Virgin Voyages
A Complete Cruiser’s Guide to the Port of Ketchikan, Alaska
Explore Juneau, Alaska: A Cruiser’s Ultimate Guide to Port Excursions & Local Gems
Explore Skagway, Alaska: Your Ultimate Cruise Handbook
An Adventurer’s Road Trip through Ireland and Northern Ireland
A Food Lover’s Guide to Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens
The Best Miami Beach Bars for Cocktail and Wine Aficionados
The Ultimate Guide to Key West's Best Restaurants and Bars
How to Ride Brightline Trains in Florida: A Complete Guide to Premium and Smart Class
What to Know about the Adults-only Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini
Pre-Cruise Guide to Southampton, UK
Tips and Tricks When Cruising with Royal Caribbean
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Athens (Αθήνα)
A Foodie’s Guide to Milos (Μήλος)
Favorite hotels
Kelsey's reviews
Kelsey is amazing and listened to our requests and kept making changes to our itinerary until we were happy. I love that she put in restaurant recommendations and the ones we went to were very good. The trip plans app made everything so effortless and really helped keep us on schedule. I have already referred my friends and family to her. This was the best vacation we have taken and I didn’t have to endure any of the stress of planning it.
- Haley D.
Booked travel to Ireland
- August 2024
We love booking with Kelsey because she is attentive to wants and expectations, while making the booking process super easy. We wanted to have a girl’s trip/birthday weekend with a combination of activities and Kelsey’s recommendation for The Ben was spot on. From a clubby rooftop for dinner, bike riding around West Palm Beach, to complementary novels delivered to our room, our stay at The Ben was super special. Kelsey is knowledgeable and well traveled, we definitely recommend Kelsey as a trusted travel advisor for any trips you want to plan.
- Marie Elaine R.
Booked travel to Florida
- August 2024
She was fantastic. Always answered the phone and helped with all of our questions. Working with Kelsey helped set us up for a great trip. We will defiantly be using her again in the future to book trips.
- Jeff M.
Booked travel by cruise
- July 2024
Kelsey had a masterful knowledge of Athens and beyond! When we weren't sure about the initial hotel choices she offered, she immediately added more options. And, of course, we ended up going with one of the first three options she offered. All to say that she left the choice to us, not trying to overly influence us, but probably knowing that we'd come back to her original suggestions. We won't travel anywhere else without at least consulting with Kelsey.
- Jeff M.
Booked travel to Athens
- June 2024
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