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Everything was perfect Nancy, thank you so much for all your help! We will definitely be with Windstar for life!, Allison

Cruising is a most relaxing way to travel. Unpack once and the wonders of the world come to you.

We are often asked: “Which ship is best for me, a large or small ship.”

In our experience, consider a large ship to be your destination. They are floating resorts with various entertainment and culinary venues for you to enjoy.

Small ships, on the other hand, are a more intimate experience. An instant community develops as you see the same cruisers at meals and on excursions. Your ports of call can be smaller or your ship will dock close to downtown at major cities. The trend is to make your small ship cruise more upscale. Some small ships feature all-inclusive amenities, offer butler service and boast larger staterooms.

We keep a close eye on the best offers. Many of the popular small ship itineraries sell out quickly with the better cabins going first. So, please do not delay.

We are busy booking 2025 and even 2026 voyages.

Please give your Bucket List Concierge™ Team a call today at 804-557-3006

Let us answer your cruise questions and find you the trip of a life time..

Special Amenity Offers

As a member of the Affluent Traveler Collection, we are happy to offer our clients exclusive VIP amenities to enhance their cruising, such as extra shipboard credit, shore excursion credit, photo packages, pre-paid gratuities and much more.

Oceania. Free pre-paid gratuities on 27 2024 and 12 2025 voyages

Paul Gauguin. $100 onboard credit per person on select 2024 sailings.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises. $400 shipboard credit per suite on select

Seabourn. $200 to $400 per suite onboard credit based on voyage

SilverSea. $250 shipboard credit per person on most cruise sailings

Windstar. $200 shipboard credit on most sailings.

Most of these amenities are combinable with current national promotions.

Let us put more money in your pocket. Book your cruise with us.

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Are you excited about exploring the remote realms?

Whether your wish to cruise to Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Iceland or the Arctic, or river cruise through Southeast Asia, you will be in good company with Go Bucket List Travel.

As your travel advisor, we have seen the Northern Lights and look forward to assisting with every aspect of your journey!

Call Go Bucket List Travel today: 804-557-3006

There are so many details to consider such as: where to go, when to travel, which expedition company to use, which ship is best, stateroom selection, equipment you will need, the best deals, travel insurance, or what visas and travel documents are required.

We are experienced and available to guide you every step of the way and thrilled to arrange all of the details to make this an unforgettable trip!

Home » Plan Your Trip » FUNDRAISING AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL

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Let Us Help Your Organization Reach Its GoalS

Tony Cassano
Tony Cassano
Bucket List Concierge™
Fundraising Projects

“On behalf of the Rotary Club of Whitefish I would like to thank you for arranging the trips we auctioned off at our Spirit of Whitefish event. Your generosity has helped make it possible for Rotary to continue our legacy of charitable work throughout the Valley. Again, thank you so much” Rotary Club of Whitefish, MT

Fundraising and managing Incentive Travel has never been easier.

Give your Bucket List Concierge™ a call today or send us an email

Office: 804-557-3006

Tony Cassano, Your Bucket List Concierge™ for Fundraising and Corporate Incentive Projects, will be happy to answer your questions and get your project off the ground.

Let’s discuss your fundraising goal and put a plan together to help you meet this target!

Our Four Programs:

The Go Bucket List Travel Caring and Sharing Program™ Donations

Through Go Bucket List Travel’s Bucket of Benefits Program, clients spending over $2,000 [not including air] on a travel project may request that Go Bucket List Travel donate 10% of its commission to the charity or religious institution of our client’s choice. We only require that the charity receiving this Caring and Sharing donation be IRS 501 [3][c] qualified. Our goal is to support our local churches and charities. We want your organization to benefit as well. Simply make your membership aware of our outstanding community service program and remind them to request that your church or favorite non-profit organization receive a Caring and Sharing donation for their travel.

Church or Non-Profit Group Trips

When Go Bucket List Travel handles your church or non-profit bookings, our Caring and Sharing donation will accelerate your fund raising. With groups of 10 or more, the benefits can accelerate to allow pastors or group leaders to travel at lower prices.

Travel Options for Incentive Awards or Fundraising Raffles, Door Prizes and Auctions

Go Bucket List Travel will be happy to custom craft an award package to meet your specifications and fundraiser theme, such as cruises, resort stays, river cruises, trips to theme parks, resort stays or escorted tours.

We will make all of the arrangements, provide your organization with quotes for the packages and service the package booking. These packages are perfect for auction galas and incentive awards.

Special Organization Projects

For large organizations we are willing to negotiate the terms of a special program that will return to the 501.c.3 organization more that our complimentary 10% Caring and Sharing donation when the organization membership embarks on a major trip as a fundraiser.

Call Today or Emall Us for a No Obligation Discussion on how we can help your non-profit organization reach its fundraising goals.

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Home » Plan Your Trip » KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

GO: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Read Your Travel Documents Front to Back

Carefully review all the information we included in your package your airline, cruise or tour documents, your Go Bucket List Travel “Bucket Bible” daily itinerary schedule, each local tour and transfer vouchers and insurance papers.

Please call us immediately at 804-557-3006 if you have any questions.

Is Your Passport Current?

Most countries require that you have at least six months of passport validity left on your passport from your date of entry OR from your expected date of departure from the country you are visiting, plus have empty pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps.

If not, you must apply for a new passport and/or extra pages as soon as possible.

Carry a photocopy of the information pages in your passport and a passport photo with you when you travel separately from your original passport. If your passport is lost or stolen, these items can expedite the replacement process.

CLICK HERE for the US State Department Passport Information Website

CLICK HERE for USA Passport Applications for First Issue and Renewal

CLICK HERE for Current Passport Application Fees

Do You Need a Tourist Visa?

Do you need a tourist visa to visit the countries on your tour or cruise? It may depend on how long you intend to visit there.

As you are preparing for your upcoming trip, be sure you know if the countries on your itinerary require a tourist visa in addition to your passport to enter the country.

As with any other type of travel you do, it is your responsibility to obtain and have available the proper visa necessary for each country you will visit.

It is extremely important that you have all the necessary travel documents before you arrive at the cruise ship or airport before you travel overseas. Boarding your cruise or airplane connection may be denied if you arrive without the proper passport and visa(s), and the unfortunate result would be that, not only would you miss the cruise or tour you’ve been waiting for, but you would also not be eligible for a refund.

There are also associated costs to obtain these additional visas.

If you are a US citizen, you should check first with the State Department at https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/americans-traveling-abroad.html.

Non-US citizens should check with your country’s consulate, as regulations vary.

Are Your Vaccinations Up To Date?

Be sure to check with the U.S. State Department country guides or the official websites for the countries on your itinerary for current vaccination requirements.

Are There Any Alerts or Warnings?

Check with the U.S. State Department to be aware of any current travel warnings or alerts for the destinations you are about to visit.

Check https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html to be sure.

There may be weather, health, environmental or terrorist warnings issued for your chosen vacation destination.

Is Your Baggage Too Heavy?

Be sure to know the airline baggage weight and piece limitations before you go to the airport and weigh your bags ahead of time.

Know the charges for checking bags and the penalties for overweight bags. This will vary by airline, destination, and your class of service.

Are Your Power Converters and Electric Plugs Ready?

We’ll let you know what types of electrical plugs and power voltage to expect at your destination. Be sure to have an international plug set and power converter handy if you are outside of North America.

When It is Time to Go

Use Luggage Tags and TSA-Approved Locks

- Use the luggage tags we gave you or the ones that came with your cruise or tour materials.

- Please attach one luggage tag to each piece of luggage, including your carry-on bag to help facilitate baggage claim and group transfers.

- BUT….If you are taking a cruise, do not attach your embarkation baggage tags until you are ready to give them to the cruise porters for check-in.

-Buy a TSA-approved lock for each bag and be sure your bags are locked before you check-in at the airport or board your ship.

Have Your Travel Documents With You and Ready

-Remember to bring your passport, any required visas, airline and cruise tickets, but do not pack them in your checked bags at any time. You may be required to show your continuing or return travel documents to immigration officials.

Medications

-Make sure you bring more than an adequate supply of your prescription medications, as it may be impossible to refill during the vacation.

-Remember not to pack your medication in your checked luggage but keep it on you or in your carry-on. Your carry-on should also include anything else you may need in transit.

Credit and debit cards.

-Make sure your credit card companies and banks know where and when you are traveling beyond the USA.

-Credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs will normally accept your credit and debit cards.

-Keep photocopies of your cards and website logins with you in a separate place

Do Your Family and Friends Know Where You Are?

-Be sure to leave contact information with family, friends or colleagues.

-Your “Go Bucket List Travel “Bucket Bible” will have emergency numbers to use to reach us at any time.

Home » Plan Your Trip » ALASKA 2027

GO: ALASKA 2027

We are your Alaska Vacation Experts!

Travel to Alaska and enjoy this amazing national playground.

We have visited Alaska over twenty times and experienced this fantastic destination by sea, air, land and rail. As the 2026 season is now winding down it is the perfect time to have us plan your 2027 Alaska family adventure. Choice tour and cruise departures dates, lodges, activities, cruise staterooms are now available. Alaska is more affordable than you think.

Don’t forget to check out our 2027 Celebrity Cruise Specials for several outstanding deals on specially priced 2026 Alaska Cruises.

Having planned exciting Alaska vacations for over 80 families, and visited Alaska ourselves nearly twenty times, you can rely on our expertise to craft a fantastic family experience.

We are just a phone call away. Let us answer all of your questions and be your resource for a memory-packed family vacation.

Please call us today at 804-557-3006.

  • Cruises
  • Escorted Tours
  • Independent Travel
  • Hotels
  • Bear Watching
  • Fishing
  • Rail Trips
  • Activities

Imagine all that you can do….

Embark on a guided sea kayak adventure

Hike on maritime and alpine glaciers

Explore the glaciers and peaks of Denali and the Alaska Range from the air

Take a guided hike through pristine wilderness

Raft on a glacier-fed river

Take a gondola ride high into the mountains for a dramatic view

Experience the energy of an Iditarod Champion’s sled dog team

Meet native Alaskans

Pan for gold

Cruise by the largest maritime glacier in North America

View marine wildlife and tidewater glaciers in Resurrection Bay

Catch a monster halibut

Enjoy unique culinary experiences and dine with a spectacular view

Relax in a waterfront cabin

Land in a floatplane at a fish camp

Watch bears hunting salmon

Cruise the famous Inside Passage

Photograph abundant wildlife

Experience genuine Alaska hospitality and famous lodges

Follow a pod of Killer Whales

Zipline over ancient forests

Shop for Native art

Visit a village that is totally “off the grid.”

Fly above the Artic Circle

See the Northern Lights

Watch Alaska salmon return home to spawn

See seabird rookeries

Witness gray whale migrations

Travel with knowledgeable Alaskan escorts

Watch from your railroad dome observation car as Alaska’s vistas go by

Explore deep into our National Parks

Visit museums and heritage centers that bring Alaska’s history to life

Travel inland by rental car, premium motorcoach or rail

And Much More! Please call us today: 804-557-3006

Home » Plan Your Trip » RIVER AND COASTAL CRUISING SPECIALISTS

GO: RIVER AND COASTAL CRUISING SPECIALISTS

“Towns Along the River”

Discover the relaxing world of river cruising.

The word is out, river and coastal cruising is one the most pleasant ways to see the USA, Europe, Vietnam and even Africa. Unpack once and let the world come to you in style and safety with all-inclusive convenience.

We have traveled on all of European major rivers, including three Christmas Market Cruises.

This summer we cruised on the new AmaMagna that has set a new standard in rivercruise ship design.

River cruising is fun. The ships are smaller with generally from 100 to 200 guests on board. Open seating encourages the passengers to get to know each other. Sensible crew to passenger ratios allow everyone to really get to know the staff, and don’t be surprised when the staff starts calling you by name and anticipates your tastes.

Land is never out of sight and your ship will moor downtown, allowing easy access to the sights.

We have made many friends onboard these floating hotels and we have found ourselves sailing again and again with them.

Call us today at 804-557-3006

OUR RIVER CRUISE BROCHURE LIBRARY

We represent all the major river cruise companies.

We proudly represent the leading river cruise lines in Europe, the USA, Egypt, Africa and Southeast Asia.

    AmaWaterways

    American Cruise Lines

    Avalon Waterways

    Emerald Waterways

    Riviera Cruises

    Scenic Luxury Cruises

    Tauck River Cruises

    Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

    Viking River Cruises

    Exclusive River Cruise Amenities

    As a member of the Affluent Traveler Collection, we are proud to offer our clients these special amenities such as shipboard credit and pre-paid gratuities. These amenities are often combine-able with other national promotions.

    Book your 2025/2026 river cruise this month and let us put more money in your pockets.

    Our Bucket List Concierge™ Service

    You’ll benefit from our contacts, buying power and special offers. We’ll find you the best cruise deals, air specials, cabins, pre and post hotels and experiences and the appropriate travel insurance. You’ll be thrilled as we custom design your entire holiday to your exact specifications.

    The Perfect Group Holiday

    River cruises are perfect group and family vacations…...We’ll find you the best group rates and handle all the details for the entire group across all parts of the trip including flights, transfers, pre and post cruise hotels, travel insurance and more.

    Let us show you how you can be rewarded as a group leader!

    Not with a group? Join one of our groups and take advantage of our group rates…..click here for our specials

    Comparing Cruise Lines

    Around the Cruising World

    Book Early. We are seeing cruises booked out from 9 months ahead. The best itineraries and staterooms – especially single staterooms - book early. We are booking into the 2022 season and for some cruise lines have opened their 2023 books for reservations.

    Last Minute Cruise Deals. There are still early booking rates for select 2022 cruises and a few cruise lines are offering free or reduced air for itineraries in early spring or later in the year.

    Southeast Asia is a Hot Market. Beyond the pun, we are seeing strong traffic for river cruises on the Mekong River through Vietnam/Cambodia and the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar.

    Best River Cruise Offers. Free and reduced air deals are back but free air is mostly reserved for shoulder season itineraries for the early spring or late fall.

    Theme Cruises. Popular “Theme” cruises such as wine cruises, Jewish heritage, art appreciation and more are being offered on some European itineraries.

    Single Staterooms. Several cruise lines are now offering single traveler cabins. One supplier even hosts singles only cruising. Single cabins do book out early.

    Let us answer your river cruise vacation questions.

    Call us today at 804-557-3006!

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Home » Plan Your Trip » CUSTOM GROUP AND INDEPENDENT ADVENTURES

GO: CUSTOM GROUP AND INDEPENDENT ADVENTURES

Let Your Travel Concierge Handle All the Details

We admit it….We’re Travel Junkies. If you have the bug to travel you’re a Bucketeer℠ and have come to the right place.

Most travel agents are not travel planners

Designing bespoke travel itineraries and handling all the bookings is hard work - especially for extended families and groups.

Most travel agents in large agencies and big box stores simply want to throw you a catalog. Without having been there, knowing the geography, transportation networks, best hotels, best ships, reliable guides and drivers or experiences, your travel agent doesn’t really have a clue.

In 2026 we designed independent travel itineraries for clients headed to Croatia, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Spain, UK and, of course, USA National Parks. Plus, numerous pre and post European cruise stays.

WE LOVE IT, Especially Groups!

The Bucket List Concierge Team℠ travels internationally several times a year to check out hotels, meet with tour operators and explore the wonders of the world and its people. We have designed memorable Bucketeer Adventure℠ itineraries throughout western Europe as well as Australia and New Zealand, Japan, Africa, Canada, Hawaii and Alaska.

Our Clients Go Where You Wish to Go

Europe is our clients’ #1 international destination, followed by Japan. We know Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Greece very well. For a planning fee of $350 we will craft a custom Bucketeer Adventure℠ for the independent international traveler or for your group. We will thrill you, and we’ll handle all the details so you travel worry free.

USA and Canada Also

Looking for someone to craft a USA self-drive tour? Perhaps a family tour through the Southwest national parks. We are happy to help. For a fee of $250 we will design your itinerary and handle all the reservations and details.

No wonder over 95% of our clients are repeat Bucketeers or referrals

Go Bucket List Travel invites you to join our many Bucketeers℠ who have fallen in love with international travel and return year after year to travel independently or join one of our hosted Bucketeer Adventures℠. Your senses will be thrilled with new lovely vistas, bold flavors, stunning art and music that echoes through time, the impact of ancient, middle ages and modern history all around you and a look at life from a different point of view.

Give Us A Call or Send Us an Email Today

Office: 804-557-3006

Whatever your interests, we can handle the details

Whatever your interests may be: relaxation, cultural immersion, culinary, art appreciation, sports, adventure, or discovery; however you wish to travel: independent, private tours, small escorted groups or larger tour groups, we have you covered.

Our relationships with cultural, travel and hospitality professionals and villa owners in Europe and our first-hand knowledge of both Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia and New Zealand give you access to a real travel experience. Whether you are traveling on a budget or looking for luxury, we’ll craft a memorable international holiday to suite your tastes, time and budget without ever scrimping on quality, service or value.

Your Bucket List Concierge™ will be happy to arrange all the details for you including:

Give your Bucket List Concierge™ a call today at 804-557-3006 or use the handy button below to send us an email.

Home » Plan Your Trip » OCEAN CRUISING LIBRARY

GO: OCEAN CRUISING LIBRARY

“No other cruise line spends as much time in port—allowing Azamara guests a richer stay in the destinations we visit”

A World of Cruising - Unpack Once and Let the World Come to You

Everything was perfect Nancy, thank you so much for all your help! We will definitely be with Windstar for life!, Allison

Cruising is a most relaxing way to travel. Unpack once and the wonders of the world come to you.

We are Certified Cruise Counsellors by Cruise Line International plus graduates of many cruise line training programs. Chances are good that we have sailed on or inspected the ships brands of your choice.

We keep a close eye on the best offers. Many of the popular itineraries sell out quickly with the better cabins going first. So, please do not delay. We are busy booking 2025 and even 2026 voyages. We also post terrific last minute deals and special group prices on our Specials Page.

Using Go Bucket List Travel to book your cruise is a smart move.

We will guide you through all of the choices you have to make:

Besides finding the best itinerary, you need to decide on >

  • the best time of year to cruise
  • the perfect stateroom for you
  • upgraded dining
  • which restaurants to book
  • whether you prefer flexible dining times or fixed ones,
  • what exactly flexible dining entails
  • which shore excursions to choose
  • the best deck for your cabin (yes, it matters—a lot, as the front of the ship can be rockier)
  • whether to reserve show times in advance
  • what kind of drink package suits you, and not to forget
  • the various internet package options.

Please give your Bucket List Concierge™ Team a call today at 804-557-3006

Let us answer your cruise questions and find you the trip of a life time..

Special Amenity Offers

As a member of the Affluent Traveler Collection, we are happy to offer our clients exclusive VIP amenities to enhance their cruising, such as extra shipboard credit, shore excursion credit, photo packages, pre-paid gratuities and much more on select cruises.

Let us put more money in your pocket. Book your cruise with us.

Please check out our Specials Pages for last minute cruise offers.

Give Us A Call or Email Today

Planning Calendar

    January - March

    Don’t forget to take advantage of early booking deals on European cruises and transatlantic voyages

    Antarctica calling? Or perhaps its time to see Australia and New Zealand.

    Consider a March European river cruise through the Lowlands to see the spring tulips and windmills

    April – May

    April and May are repositioning seasons for ships headed from Caribbean duty to summer European waters. Values can be found here if you are willing to take a longer cruise
    Set sail down the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel
    May is ideal for cruising the Mediterranean
    Discover Venice and the Dalmation Coast. Your cruise ship will be your floating hotel in Venice

    June – August

    Summer is the height of the busy European cruising season. There will be great last minute deals if you are flexible
    See the British Isles on a cruise out of southern England
    August is the best month for Baltic cruising to Scandinavia and Russia
    Cruise the Maine coast on a schooner
    Visit Normandy on a Seine river cruise from Paris

    Practice relaxation on your Windstar cruise of the smaller Greek Islands
    Don’t forget your day cruises to Capri
    Sail up the Mosel River and explore the vineyards
    European river cruises transport you to the heart of Europe. Imagine a cruise from Paris to Prague or through the German vineyards from Nuremberg to Trier

    September – October

    Now is the perfect time to take advantage of early booking offers for next year’s cruises
    This is an exceptional time to cruise the Mediterranean
    New England and Canadian cruises can be a part of a transatlantic repositioning cruise
    Visit the Holy Lands with a overnight stay in Ashdod, the port for Jerusalem
    Consider traveling from Europe back to the United States on a repositioning cruise, or south from Alaska to Hawaii or California

    November – December

    The European Christmas Markets are open and river cruises will take you to the best central European locations

    The Caribbean market is getting hot. The better ships are back from Europe and prices are some of the best of the year.

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Home » Plan Your Trip » WORLD OF TOURS LIBRARY

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A World of Tours

Where Can We Send You?

We at Go Bucket List Travel have a passion for travel.

Our goal is to meet our client’s “Bucket List” requests by offering the widest possible options for experiencing the ultimate vacation.

For many of our clients, an all-inclusive packaged tour is the best option for experiencing the world. These clients prefer to travel in safety with a small group and benefit from the services of tour guides, travel concierges and set schedules.

The good news is that our travel industry network of trusted supplier partners represents the best in escorted travel services. This allows us to find for our clients the best pre-designed packages that will maximize their fun while offering the best possible prices and scheduling.

We are busy booking 2024 and 2025 escorted tours.

We also invite you to join us on one of our Bucketeer Hosted Tours. Each year we escort from four to six groups to exciting Bucket List destinations worldwide. Please see our Specials Page for all of our current 2024 and 2025 Bucketeer Host Tours, including a 2025 Safari. Let Go Bucket List Travel handle all the details. Come with us for a wonderful travel experience.

Our favorite Suppliers

To find out more about these tours, please contact us right away at 804-557-3006 send us an email @ info@gobucketlisttravel.com .

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The benefits of a fully-escorted tour:

  • Cancellation protection that allows for trip cancellation prior to departure
  • Scheduled itineraries and fixed ground prices that allow you to plan ahead, often as much as 16 months ahead
  • Imaginative itineraries that blend cultural experiences and free time to explore
  • Head of the line privileges to minimize delays
  • Dedicated tour guides and local experts
  • Choice of travel style and accommodation levels from budget to plush
  • Perfect for groups who wish to travel together
  • Ideal for multi-generational travel

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