Your travel advisor
About Michael
My story
A travel advisor you can trust completely.
I’m Michael Beaver — friends just call me the Beav. I started this practice because I believe planning a trip should feel as good as taking one. Somewhere between my first transatlantic crossing and my hundredth port of call, I realized my real joy wasn’t only in going — it was in helping other people go, beautifully and without worry.
As an independent advisor with Expedia Cruises, I have the buying power of a global network and the attentiveness of someone who answers his own phone. When you travel with me, you’re never a booking number — you’re a guest I’m personally accountable to, from the first daydream to the day you’re home with the photos.
Where I've been
I plan from places I've actually been.
I’ve watched glaciers calve in Alaska’s Inside Passage, anchored beneath the white domes of Santorini, and stood on the deck of an expedition ship as the Northern Lights came up over the bow. Every recommendation I make comes from a place I’ve slept, a port I’ve walked, or a ship I’ve sailed.
- 30+ voyages across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Alaska.
- Expedition specialist — small-ship sailing, polar regions, and the Galápagos.
- Group travel host on many of curated departures for couples, friends, and families.
Credentials
Accredited, certified, and always learning
Expedia Cruises
Independently owned & operated franchise manager
ACC Certified
Accredited Cruise Counsellor, CLIA
Expedition Specialist
Small-ship, polar & adventure sailing
IGLTA Member
Intl. LGBTQ+ Travel Association
Everyone is welcome here
Travel that welcomes you, exactly as you are.
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I built this practice to be a genuinely affirming space. I know which lines, resorts, and destinations are truly welcoming — and which simply say they are — and I’ll always plan with your comfort, safety, and joy at the center.
Whoever you love, however you travel, you’ll be met with warmth, discretion, and real care. That’s a promise.
Ready to start planning?
Let’s have a relaxed, no-pressure conversation about where you’d love to go next.