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Retired firefighters, now frequent travelers.
Come travel along with us virtually or let us help book your adventure today!

Retired firefighters, now frequent travelers.
Come travel along with us virtually or let us help book your adventure today!

Whether you want to follow our travels, learn more about ocean cruising, or just want a break from your day, we would love to have you onboard.
Join us for Day 2 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas on our Transatlantic cruise! In this vlog, we share our #1 tip for saving big money on a cruise, plus a full day of onboard life—from St. Patrick’s Day fun and comedy shows to room service, spa relaxation, and cruise ship insights.
Day 3 of our Transatlantic cruise aboard Harmony of the Seas is all about slowing down and discovering what life is really like on a long ocean crossing.
In this vlog, we share the relaxing rhythm of sea days, unexpected changes to our Nassau plans, and a surprising question—how many kids are actually on a Transatlantic cruise?
Experience Day 4 of our transatlantic cruise aboard Harmony of the Seas as we visit the stunning Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, Nassau! In this vlog, we share our honest review of the all-inclusive beach club experience—from easy ferry access and pricing tips to food, drinks, pools, and overall value. Plus, see what it’s like preparing for 8 straight sea days as we sail from Galveston to Barcelona.
Join us for Day 5 of our epic transatlantic cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas as we sail across the Atlantic Ocean from Galveston to Barcelona! 🌊🚢 With 8 relaxing days at sea, we share everything from loyalty events, cruise activities, enrichment talks, spa time, Sorrento’s pizza, the hilarious World’s Sexiest Man competition and the incredible “1887” ice show
Join us for Day 6 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas as we continue our epic transatlantic cruise in a luxurious Crown Loft Suite! 
In this rainy day at sea vlog, we share what life is really like during a transatlantic crossing. We also give a full look at our favorite suite experience yet, including the two-level Crown Loft Suite on deck 17.
"Ken is amazing and pays attention to detail! I told him what we wanted and he delivered! Saved money and time! Strongly recommend! Book your next trip with Ken!" -Emily
"Ken booked a family vacation for us and it was a once in a lifetime experience for us all! It was on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas in an Aqua Theater Suite. We had the best views on the ship.
It was bigger than any room we’ve ever had on a cruise!
We truly felt like everywhere we went, they rolled out the red carpet for us. Thank you Ken for the best experience so far. Can’t wait to have you top it for us soon!" -Cindi
For years I wanted the freedom to explore my own travel options but still have the customer support of a travel professional. Now, I offer my clients the best of both worlds!
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Our strength lies in our extensive personal travel experiences. We leverage our knowledge and expertise to tailor your travel plans, ensuring every aspect of your journey is enjoyable and memorable.

At Travel Strongs, we are dedicated to helping clients plan unforgettable vacations by drawing on decades of personal travel experience. After working with numerous travel agents over the years, we recognized that many lacked the firsthand knowledge needed to truly guide travelers, particularly when it comes to ocean cruising.
Having personally completed more than 20 cruises, primarily with Royal Caribbean, we bring an in-depth understanding that goes beyond brochures and online reviews. Our experience spans a wide range of accommodations, from standard staterooms to luxury suites, giving us valuable insights into what each option truly offers and who it best suits.
This extensive firsthand experience allows us to provide honest recommendations, practical tips, and personalized guidance tailored to each traveler’s preferences and budget. Our goal is to remove the stress from vacation planning and ensure every client enjoys a seamless, memorable travel experience designed specifically for them.
Here is a video of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas Balcony Stateroom 14352. We absolutely loved the aft balcony of this room and, from its corner location, we could see the wake, entire rear of the ship, and most of the port side. We only had a few things we didn't like, which are detailed in the video.
We have found our new favorite stateroom aboard the Oasis Class ships. This is Crown Loft Suite 1752 on Harmony of the Seas that we had the pleasure of staying in for our 16 night Transatlantic Cruise from Galveston to Barcelona. The two level town-house style suite is incredible!
This is our room tour of Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, Aqua Theater Suite 9330. Our family of 6 enjoyed the extra space and room separation that this suite provided. This suite falls under the Star Class accommodations, which includes a Royal Genie and multiple Star Class perks.
This is our family's 2 Bedroom Grand Suite on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas in January of 2022. The suite sleeps up to eight with three different sleeping areas (Master bedroom, Guest Bedroom with two pullmans and a dividable queen bed, and a fold out couch/bed in the living area). It also has two full bathrooms with a bathtub in the master. This suite also connects via an interior door and balcony opening with room 9250. It offers one refrigerator, one room safe (in the master), 4 full size closets, three thermostats, and a very nice large balcony.
Here are links to our tested and proven must have's for travel. We only share items that we personally use on every cruise.
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