Vickie has always had a passion for travel and exploring the world. Travelling for her has always been more than just seeing the sites. It is about connecting with the people, participating in their events, tasting the food, learning about their history, and their culture.

She has been working extensively as a destination expert for a few years on numerous itineraries including, South America, Mexico, Caribbean
Greenland and Canada New England. Vickie has also done contracts as enrichment lecturer on occasion.

Connecting with the guests is really key to her. She wants them to come away with a little more insight into where they are travelling. She makes time to sit and chat with guests and loves hearing their stories and how they relate to where we have visited.

She is also readily available to assist guest on board about any questions they have.

Vickie is especially passionate about Canada New England Itineraries where she can provide Enrichment and/or Destination Port Talks. Since moving to the Maritimes of Canada she was intrigued by the history of this place, the people, the culture, oh and the food. Nothing better than sharing the great place that she calls home.

As both a Destination Expert and Enrichment speaker, she can provide fun and engaging Port Lectures about all the ports of Calls. But also some entertaining Enrichment talks that are itinerary specific.

For Port Talks, each lecture is around 45 minutes and starts with a brief intro. (Map, Flag, travel direction from previous port). Then she goes into the History, the People, Culture (which often includes music, dance, food, drink, etc.), Sites to see (making sure to cover the sites the Shorex has excursions to. Practical information about each port (currency, banking, shops, restaurants, port information, transportation etc.).

For some ports she goes into further detail about something special about that port. For example, wildlife, historical significance, or famous events that pertain to that port.

For Enrichment talks, each lecture is about 45 minutes and includes a variety of topics. See list below.

For East Coast of Canada/US and Greenland/Iceland Itineraries:

Halifax Explosion -On December 6, 1917 the largest man-made explosion occurred. How did it happen and what was the aftermath?
Pier 21 - Canada's Ellis Island – Pier 21 has been a gateway to new Canadians since 1928. Learn more about the people who walked thru it’s doors and hear their stories.
Expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia – In 1713 the British took over Acadia (present day Nova Scotia and New Brunswick). They forceable expelled the French speaking Acadians in 1755. Come learn why, and where they ended up, and how it shaped the area’s history.
Cape Breton – More Than Just a Big Fiddle – Cape Breton Nova Scotia is a rich area. Come learn more about this island which is full of amazing people, music, food, language, topography, coal mining and history.
Newfoundland – Living on the Rock – Newfoundlanders are a hardy people. In this lecture you will learn more about the uniqueness of Newfoundland and why these people are so special.
September 11 – The Day The World Came To Gander Newfoundland – The day that the world was rocked by the tragedies of 9/11. Newfoundlanders came together to help out those that were stranded in Newfoundland.
Quebec - A People and the Culture - Come learn about this beautiful and rich province. The history, the people, the food, the language and what makes it unique.

For Mexican Itineraries:

Foods of Mexico
Art and music of Mexico
History of Tequilla in Mexico
History of Tourism in Mexico - Learn how and why tourism started here in Mexico - step back into this fun history.

For Caribbean Itineraries:

Pirates of the Caribbean - A history of the Caribbean and how so many pirates shaped the islands we know today.
Spices and Fruits of the Caribbean - The spices and fruits from these islands are plentiful but do you know the history and why they are so important.
The Triangle Trade - Sugar, Rum, and Slaves a moving lecture about the history of the Caribbean.
History of Tourism in the Caribbean - So why and how did tourists start flocking to the Caribbean - step back into this fun history.

I have worked as a Destination Expert with Princess on numerous occasions since 2019. Providing detailed destination talks that are engaging and fun. I also have worked as port/enrichment speaker with Celebrity in the Caribbean.

I specialize in South America, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada New England ports. I provide talks that include history, culture, sites to see and practical information.

Aug 2023 Caribbean Princes for Canada New England/Greenland 2.5 months
Dec 2022 Sapphire Princess South America for 4.5 months
Aug 2022 Caribbean Princess Greenland Canada 14 days
Nov 2021 Majestic Princess Mexican Riviera for 35 days
Oct 2021 Celebrity Equinox Caribbean for 18 days
Feb 2019 Royal Princess Grand South American Voyage 49 days.