Travel & Cruise Desk

Travel & Cruise Desk Travel & Cruise Desk provides upscale booking and travel experiences to their valued clients.

Travel & Cruise Desk offers luxury travel, destination weddings, destination honeymoons, escorted tours, safaris, group bookings, and family travel to the Lake Oswego, OR area.

When most people think of French Polynesia, they picture Bora Bora’s famous overwater bungalows and impossibly blue lago...
06/11/2026

When most people think of French Polynesia, they picture Bora Bora’s famous overwater bungalows and impossibly blue lagoons.

While those visuals are real and those experiences are certainly wonderful, one of our advisors recently returned from a 10-day journey through the Tuamotus and Society Islands and discovered that French Polynesia offers so much more than beautiful scenery.

Sailing aboard Paul Gauguin Cruises, she visited Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Huahine, Rangiroa, and Fakarava. What stood out most was how connected the experience felt to the destination itself. From local performances and cultural traditions to remote islands that larger ships can’t easily access, every stop offered a deeper understanding of the region.

The trip combined incredible snorkeling and marine life encounters, lush volcanic landscapes, authentic Polynesian culture, and the personalized service that comes with a small-ship experience.

One of the biggest takeaways? French Polynesia isn’t just a destination for honeymooners. It’s an incredible choice for travelers seeking nature, culture, adventure, and meaningful experiences, all wrapped in a setting that feels almost unreal.

If French Polynesia has ever been on your travel wish list, we’d love to help you explore the possibilities! It is more accessible than you may think. 🌎

One thing we notice over and over while traveling?The places are incredible. But the people you experience them with are...
06/09/2026

One thing we notice over and over while traveling?

The places are incredible. But the people you experience them with are what make them unforgettable.

Years later, it’s not just the destination you remember. It’s the friend who convinced you to take the trip, the laughter over dinner, the unexpected detours, and the stories you’ll still be telling long after you’ve returned home.

Here’s to the friends who make every journey a little more memorable.

Happy Best Friends Day 💙

06/04/2026

Somewhere between the ocean, the desert, and the silence, it’s easier to remember what actually matters.

Travel has a way of creating those moments.

Not because the destination magically changes anything, but because it gives us space to slow down, be present, and pay attention to the things that often get lost in the noise of everyday life.

The places themselves are beautiful, of course. But it’s usually the feeling they leave us with that stays long after we’ve returned home.

Here’s to making time for the moments that matter. ✨

06/01/2026

This past Saturday, members of the Travel & Cruise Desk team joined our Client Concierge, Caitlin Weis, for the Columbia/Willamette Great Strides Walk in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The walk may be over, but our fundraising efforts continue.

To help support the cause, our partners at Delta Vacations have generously provided a $1,000 travel credit that will be awarded to one lucky supporter. Every $20 donation earns one entry for a chance to win.

You can make a donation and learn more about Caitlin's Great Strides story at tcdsk.com/endcf.

Special thanks to fellow Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce members Tony Buccola & son, Leo and Ray & Sue Hone for joining us on Saturday. We appreciate your support and the difference you're helping make.

05/29/2026

Thank you to our friends Will and Jane Fendon from the Fendon Properties Team for hosting this morning’s Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce networking event.

As a fellow family-owned business, we always enjoy connecting with people who care deeply about this community and the relationships that make it special.

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Live Love Lake Oswego, the Fendons' video series highlighting the people, businesses, and stories that make Lake Oswego such a wonderful place to live and work. Earlier this year, Jamie Anderson joined them for a conversation about Travel & Cruise Desk's 60-year history, how travel has evolved, and how we've evolved alongside it while continuing to deliver the expertise and personalized service our clients value.

We're excited to keep the momentum going by hosting next Friday’s Lake Oswego Chamber networking event at Travel & Cruise Desk. We'd love to see you there for another great morning of conversation, connection, community, and travel!

While some travelers are keeping their exploration closer to home right now, others are making a different choice and ex...
05/27/2026

While some travelers are keeping their exploration closer to home right now, others are making a different choice and experiencing something truly beyond.

This month for example, two of our clients returned from 14 days in Turkey celebrating their Anniversary. The kind of trip that's hard to put into words, so we'll let the images speak!

Trips like this are possible because of the relationships we've built with in-destination specialists who know these places inside and out. This allows our clients to travel confidently, and with the kind of local support and knowledge that makes all the difference!

They spent their first week in Istanbul; a city that never stops surprising you.

Private guided sightseeing through the Süleymaniye Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and the Spice Bazaar. A Turkish hammam at the Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan. A cooking class where they learned to make mezze by hand. A food tour through the city's neighborhoods. Even a half-day across the Bosphorus to the Asian side.

Then on to Cappadocia. They explored the fairy chimneys of Pasabag Valley and the ancient cave town of Zelve, and settled into Sultan Cave Suites in Göreme. Early the next morning, they were up before sunrise for a hot air balloon flight over one of the most otherworldly landscapes on earth. Floating above the valleys as the sky turned gold. It's the kind of moment that's impossible to fully prepare someone for, but one that they'll never forget!

Then before flying home, a final return to Istanbul to visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. A perfect close to 14 days that felt both full and unhurried.

If Turkey or something similar is calling you, we'd love to help you Experience Beyond 🕌.

Destination Weddings have become about so much more than just getting married somewhere beautiful.For many couples, it’s...
05/16/2026

Destination Weddings have become about so much more than just getting married somewhere beautiful.

For many couples, it’s a chance to slow down, spend real quality time with the people closest to them, and create an experience that feels intentional from start to finish.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that Destination Weddings are more complicated, but in many cases they can actually simplify the process. Especially when ceremony spaces, accommodations, and on-site coordination are all connected in one place.

One of the biggest ways we support our couples is by handling the travel logistics for guests: contracting room blocks, flights, transfers, deadlines, and communication so the couple can stay focused on the wedding itself instead of managing travel questions and moving pieces.

At the end of the day, it becomes more than a wedding... it becomes a shared experience people remember and talk about for years.

We’ll be sharing more Destination Wedding insights throughout the month leading up to the Portland Bridal & Wedding Expo!

If you or someone you know is considering one, now’s a great time to start exploring the possibilities for 2027 and beyond!

05/08/2026

From SkyMiles opportunities to thoughtfully planned vacations, our new Delta Vacations page highlights how our advisors help elevate the travel experience from start to finish.

Explore more:
https://travelcruisedesk.com/delta

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