This Month's TRAVEL Professional  is Sandy Fenton host of the WHP580 radio show "Let's Talk Travel with AAA", broadcast every Saturday at 3pm.

A broadcast veteran for almost 30-years, Sandy Fenton created and developed "Let's Talk Travel with AAA" in 1993. The show sold-out immediately (and continues to year after year) with AAA as the major sponsor. A one-hour weekly travel talk show , Fenton is the host of "Let's Talk Travel" featuring foreign & domestic vacation destinations and high level travel industry executives & professionals as in-studio guests. Every Saturday from 3pm - 4pm, "Let's Talk Travel" highlights the hottest vacation trends, the best travel deals for the money and updates with the airlines, hotels, resorts , tour companies & cruise lines. Fenton has traveled the globe for 15+ years and has been on over 65-cruises. Considered an expert in train travel, cruising and luxury destinations, Fenton has experienced extensive touring throughout Scandinavia , United Kingdom, Europe, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Eastern Canada, the Baltics and the USA.

From family vacations to romantic adult-only holidays - to ultra luxurious European cruises or weekend getaways throughout the beautiful state of Pennsylvania, the most up-to-date travel information and expert travel advice can be heard every Saturday afternoon , 3pm-4pm, on "Let's Talk Travel with AAA" on WHP TalkRadio 580.

Fenton is also featured bi-monthly in the Patriot-News Sunday Travel section with the popular "Fenton Favorite's" travel column and in each issue of AAA Magazine "Fenton Travel Q & A" and "Fenton Travel Interviews". For more travel information, go to www.whp580.com and click on the link to "Let's Talk Travel".


SANDY WITH HER GUESTS:


Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer on "Let's
Talk Travel with AAA", with Sandy Fenton.


Gavin MacLeod, Sandy Fenton, Crown Princess
Captain Andrew Proctor


UPCOMING LET'S TALK TRAVEL TOPICS:

SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH, 3PM-4PM -  "SMALL, LUXURY, PERSONAL BOUTIQUE HOTELS - THE KIMPTON COLLECTION" PART 1 - Many travelers have an interest in discovering different types of hotels. We want a more intimate, comfortable and personal overnight experience at a fair price. I have had very enjoyable stays at smaller, upscale properties better known as "boutique hotels". One of my favorite boutique hotel collections - Kimpton Hotels - operate award-winning upscale hotels throughout the US, including Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City. Kimpton also operates more than 45 chef-driven destination restaurants within their hotels. Bill Kimpton, the founder of Kimpton Hotels, often quotes "A hotel should relieve travelers of their insecurity and loneliness. It should make them feel warm and cozy." Vincent Sciabarassi and Ericka Nelson, representing the four NYC Kimpton Hotels - "70 Park Avenue" ; "Eventi" ; "Ink 48" and "The Muse New York", will be with me for a two-part series highlighting both nationwide Kimpton boutique properties and what to do when you're visiting New York City.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH, 3PM-4PM -  "SMALL, LUXURY, PERSONAL BOUTIQUE HOTELS - THE KIMPTON COLLECTION" PART 2 - Many travelers have an interest in discovering different types of hotels. We want a more intimate, comfortable and personal overnight experience at a fair price. I have had very enjoyable stays at smaller, upscale properties better known as "boutique hotels". One of my favorite boutique hotel collections - Kimpton Hotels - operate award-winning upscale hotels throughout the US, including Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City. Kimpton also operates more than 45 chef-driven destination restaurants within their hotels. Bill Kimpton, the founder of Kimpton Hotels, often quotes "A hotel should relieve travelers of their insecurity and loneliness. It should make them feel warm and cozy." Vincent Sciabarassi and Ericka Nelson, representing the four NYC Kimpton Hotels - "70 Park Avenue" ; "Eventi" ; "Ink 48" and "The Muse New York", will be with me for a two-part series highlighting both nationwide Kimpton boutique properties and what to do when you're visiting New York City.

"Let's Talk Travel with AAA" can be heard online. Go to www.whp580.com and click on "WHP 580 Now Live Online. Readers can send travel comments and questions to Fenton at letstalktravel@whp580.com.

Q:  We are thinking of taking a cruise this year, but really don't know where to start - any ideas?

Yes. First off -

If you're concerned about your travel dollar (and who isn't) but still want to go on a great vacation (you've earned it) and you want to get the most for your money, then I would highly recommend looking into a cruise.

Never before has there been such an extensive offering of ships, cabins, itineraries, amenities and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

Depending upon your interests, your passions and the size of your pocketbook, just about every type of dream vacation at sea can be yours.

Do you want to take the family and cruise the sunny Bahamas and Caribbean aboard a mega-liner with 3,000-plus passengers including non-stop action, never-ending entertainment, bountiful buffets with kid-friendly and teen-friendly activities? If yes, then I would check out Carnival, Royal Caribbean and NCL.

Or perhaps you prefer a romantic, discreet, private, ultra-luxurious and intimate experience at sea with very exotic and off-the-beaten path ports (and you can afford it) - then Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas or Silversea Cruises will not disappoint. These all-inclusive (that's right - drinks are included!), very indulgent and gracious ships will pamper you 24/7. Be on the look-out for special two-for-one sales promotions onboard Regent Seven Seas - you'll actually pay much less than you think...and the value for your dollar will knock your socks off!

If, however, you are looking for something in the middle that would provide a terrific cruise experience appealing to all members of the family, yet more traditional and without the constant, non-stop high-energy activities- then look into Holland America, Princess, Celebrity and Azamara. Be aware, however, you'll still have to pay for all the extras, like sodas, bottled water, cocktails, wine, gratuities, etc., etc.

Your priority is to choose the right ship, with the right itinerary, at the right time of the year for you and your family. Decide what you want and what you can afford and then make sure you talk with a trusted and reputable travel agency with a cruise specialist on staff.

For additional travel information, go to www.whp580.com and click on the link to "Let's Talk Travel". Tune in to "Let's Talk Travel with AAA" Saturdays from 3pm-4pm on WHP TalkRadio 580.