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    • Ocean Cruises
    • River Cruises
    • Luxury
    • Land Based Travel
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    • Travel Blog with CYC
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MEET THE TEAM

At Create Your Cruise, we specialize in crafting extraordinary cruise vacations that go beyond the ordinary. Whether you're dreaming of exploring exotic destinations, relaxing on sun-soaked decks, or enjoying world-class entertainment at sea, we're here to make it happen. With a focus on personalized service and unbeatable pricing, we ensure every detail of your voyage is seamless and unforgettable. Now, meet the expert team that’s ready to chart the course for your next adventure at sea.

OUR CYC TEAM

Administrative Team 

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Jill Spildener

Administration Team Leader
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​Jill is a passionate lover of animals, travel, and all things Disney, bringing her enthusiasm and expertise to lead our administrative team. She ensures everything runs smoothly, and helps keep the team delivering exceptional customer experiences.  And as a true Disney World and Disney Cruise expert, Jill’s extensive knowledge and attention to detail make her your go-to person if you want to craft magical, stress-free Disney vacations. Whether it’s your first Disney trip or a return to the magic, Jill’s dedication helps create unforgettable memories.
  • Favorite Destinations: Lucerne & Venice
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Iguazu Falls


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Erica Lopez

Erica has a deep passion for travel, especially when it comes to exploring the world with her family and creating unforgettable experiences for her son. Her love for adventure shines brightest when she's exploring the stunning beaches of the Caribbean and beyond or setting sail on a cruise.
She is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, assisting with everything from payments and insurance questions to itinerary changes and special requests, ensuring every detail is handled with care.


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  • Favorite Destination:  Virgin Gorda
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination: Italy
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KaLeena Atwood

KaLeena has a deep passion for travel, always eager to explore new destinations and embrace unique experiences. Her love for cruising fuels her desire to discover the beauty of the world, from tropical paradises to hidden gems. Also living in Michigan, KaLeena finds joy in escaping the winter chill to soak up the sun in vibrant, warmer destinations, where she can immerse herself in new cultures and scenery. Kaleena works alongside Erica, expertly handling customer service tasks and assisting clients with care and enthusiasm.
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  • Favorite Destination:  St Kitts
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination: Venice
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Elizabeth Atwood

Also known as Betsy- our second in command Administrator.  You will find Betsy assisting with your onboard experiences such as dining reservations, amenity packages, or even online check in help. She resides in Michigan, so she dreams of warmer weather during those cold winters and spends them taking fun girls cruises with her daughter and their family & friends or out venturing to new far away destinations with her husband.





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  • Favorite Destination:  Hawaii
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination: Australia or Ireland

Sales Team

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Heather Atkinson
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Ready to turn your travel dreams into reality? Heather brings a unique blend of professionalism and passion to every trip she plans. After a successful career as a lawyer, she followed her heart and transitioned into travel—spending over 300 nights at sea and exploring the world through cruising, all-inclusive resorts, and tailor-made adventures. Heather’s experience now fuels her passion for creating seamless, elevated vacations that exceed expectations. Whether you're dreaming of a five-star beachfront vacation, a private yacht charter, or a custom luxury itinerary abroad, let Heather’s expertise, insider knowledge, and dedication to personalized service take your next vacation to the next level.
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• Favorite Destination:  Alaska
• “Must Visit” Destination:  Mediterranean


(727)-422-2180
[email protected]
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Nicole Smith
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Nicole spent her early years in Ecuador before her family relocated to South Florida.  From a young age while living both in Ecuador and Florida, her family chose to spend any free time they had exploring new destinations and experiences together, a passion she now shares with her husband and their two children.  Whenever they have a spare weekend or time away from work and school, they continue the tradition of discovering exciting places both domestically and internationally. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Nicole is ready to assist you with your travel needs!
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• Favorite Destination:  Grand Cayman •Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Greece

(813)-409-2099
[email protected]
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Peter McKain

Peter is a passionate admirer of nature, scenery, and the world's breathtaking beauty.  He enjoys exploring any destinations, but especially those that combine his love of incredible landscapes and animals in their natural habitats.  Having ventured around Europe, Alaska, South America, the Caribbean and more, he is ready to inspire you to try something new.  He and his wife Amy work alongside each other and spend their days planning your adventure or going on their own! 



• Favorite Destination:  Tuscany and the Galapagos Islands
​• Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Antarctica

(954)-304-9606
[email protected]
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Amy Mesaros
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Amy finds joy in the beauty of the world, from stunning scenery and unique architecture to diverse cultures and cuisines. She has a true appreciation for life's little pleasures—a charming doorway, a breathtaking landscape, a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, or a glass of wine paired with a delectable local treat. Having explored much of Europe, Alaska, the Galapagos Islands, and vibrant cities across the United States, Amy is passionate about helping you craft unforgettable experiences, whether it's a solo adventure, a family getaway, or group travel of any size.

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• Favorite Destination:  Tuscany, Italy
• Next  “Must Visit” Destination:  Bali, Indonesia

(954)-727-5714
​[email protected]
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Kasey Kissling 

Kasey embraces a peaceful life in Ohio with her husband and three children, using travel as a way to escape the winter blues and inspire her family to discover new places and cultures. She has a passion for immersive travel, seeking experiences that highlight the unique charm of each destination. While her expertise shines in cruise planning, Kasey is equally adept at helping you design unforgettable adventures, whether by land or sea.



• Favorite Destination:  Jamaica
• Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Australia

(567)-305-1231
[email protected]
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Debbie Sons

A lover of adventure and relaxation, Debbie has always been most inspired by simply trying something new.  Whether it be a new ship, a new destination, or a new type of travel- she most enjoys the excitement of an experience she has never had before.  This love of new experiences has taken her to 4 continents and dozens of countries.  With over 20 years of expertise, Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, specializing in everything from corporate incentives and ship charters to river and ocean cruises, custom specialty trips, golf getaways, and group travel for families and friends. Let her extensive experience and passion for travel guide you to your best vacation yet.
• Favorite Destination:  Tahiti
​• Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Egypt 

(419)-673-0124
[email protected]
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Elliott & Vivian Stoll

This dynamic husband-and-wife duo has spent much of their lives exploring the world together. Now settled in sunny South Florida, they channel their wealth of wisdom and expertise into helping clients plan unforgettable journeys across the globe. With a particular passion for river cruises and Viking Ocean cruises, they bring decades of travel experience to crafting personalized adventures for any destination or type of travel.


•Favorite Destination:  River Cruising in Europe
• Next “Must Visit” Destination:  the Galapagos 

(561)-562-5685
[email protected]
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Meagan Messman
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Meagan is a seeker of finding beauty in the destination- especially finding inspiration in places with wild beauty like Alaska, Norway, and Ireland.   She did not start traveling until a bit later in life, and it has transformed the way she thinks about vacations as an adult and parent.  Traveling has now become a way of life for her family- she and her husband want to teach their kids how vast the world is and all the different ways of life around it from a young age.  As an advisor, she takes great pride in getting to know her clients and helping make any trip for them both comfortable and exciting.  No details are too small or aspirations too large when it comes to planning your vacations with Meagan.  
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​Favorite Destination: Alaska
#1 Bucket List Destination: Ireland


813-655-8033

​[email protected]

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Peter Morales

Growing up in Miami, travel is more of a way of life for most.   Peter is no exception.  He started traveling as a kid with his family, met a wife who is crazy about travel, and now spends his life experiencing new places with her or at home with their 2 french bulldogs.  As a lover of the finer things in life, Peter especially loves planning (and traveling on) small ship cruise experiences such as luxury yachts or river cruises- where the comfort of travel is as important as the destination itself.   


• Favorite Destination:  Alaska
​• Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Japan

(954)-306-9023
[email protected]
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Barry Gleen
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Barry is a cruise veteran with an impressive count of 60 cruises and still going. Barry’s love of travel manifested itself at an early age: first as a high school exchange student in Quebec City and later as a student at the school of French studies at the University of Grenoble in France. Throughout his life, Barry enjoyed getting to know different cultures by becoming fluent in French and Spanish and later as an immigration attorney for over thirty years. He is pictured here at his very happy place: on the magic carpet on the award winning Celebrity Ascent overlooking the ocean.
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  • Favorite Destination:  Greece and Turkey
  • Next Dream Destination:  Australia and New Zealand
(516)-281-5905
[email protected]
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Cindy Beach
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For over 25 years, traveling the whole world has been Cindy's passion.  Her career for 20 years running a Harley-Davidson Dealership allowed her to travel in Luxury and Style alongside her husband, Charles. When the dealership was sold in 2016 she turned her personal travel knowledge and expertise into helping others on a professional platform.  What makes Cindy so unique is that she has traveled and continues to travel as the client and can therefore share real life knowledge and recommendations for so many places literally all around the globe.  She and her husband are proud to say that they have traveled to all seven Continents - an incredible and fun achievement.     Cindy specializes in Luxury cruises, land tours, custom tours and Africa- having been to Kenya on 10 Safari's already.
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  • Favorite Destination:  Kenya
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Japan
(561)-762-5540
[email protected]​
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Carolyn Durrant
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Carolyn is an adventurer and travel enthusiast by nature. While she did not start her career as a professional travel advisor, she found herself spending her free time planning trips for herself and her family - sometimes real and sometimes dream vacations for another day.  This passion and a career in the world of travel based events eventually led her here to make these dream vacations come true for her clients.    Her favorite way to travel is a mix of tourist attractions, local secrets, the best local delicacies, and finding the weirdest attribute the destination has to offer. Running on coffee and dreams, Carolyn's greatest skill is building an itinerary and finding an option that best suits your personalized needs.   
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  • Favorite Destination:  Australia
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Barcelona
(978)-407-4419
[email protected]
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Sarah Kemp
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With a military family background, Sarah has lived nearly all over the US (including Alaska!) and has traveled extensively from a young age.   Now she calls California home with her husband, toddler, and their 3 large dogs, but she still has that passion for seeing the world through the eyes of the locals.   Sarah would love to help you plan your next bucket list trip, plan a dream honeymoon or anniversary trip, or take your family on a beautiful vacation.  Making memories is her specialty.
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  • Favorite Destination:  Australia
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination:  African Safari

(831)-275-4750
[email protected]

Marketing Team

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Harold Gross

Chief Marketing Manager
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With decades of marketing expertise and a shared family passion for travel, Harold seamlessly combines his skills to bring our clients the best deals and unparalleled value. His remarkable talent for uncovering incredible destinations and experiences ensures our customers can explore the world at the best possible prices. Thanks to Harold's dedication, our clients can check more adventures off their bucket lists while enjoying exceptional savings and unforgettable journeys!
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  • Favorite Destination:  Ephesus, Turkey
 
  • Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Israel  
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Joshua Katz

Marketing Manager
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Josh is a devoted food enthusiast with a passion for exploring the world's diverse cuisines and cultures.  He has made it a goal to explore as much as possible at a young age- and has ventured to 5 continents already and counting.  Collaborating with Harold, he helps curate exclusive offers and essential travel updates, ensuring our clients are always informed and inspired for their next adventure.




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  • Favorite Destination:  Alaska
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  • Next “Must Visit” Destination:  Japan

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