Laura Hollingsworth-DeRose

Laura Hollingsworth-DeRose

614-363-9777     laura.derose@cruiseplanners.com    

Greetings from London, Ohio! My name is Laura DeRose and I am the owner and operator of DeRose Travel Company, LLC and DeRose Cruise Planners. My passion for travel started at a young age as my family made our annual vacation to Walt Disney World in Florida. It is part of my core memories of childhood.

I took my first international trip at the age of 18 and I haven't looked back. Since then, I have traveled to Bimini, Belize, Bahamas, Cuba, Canada, Dominican Republic, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Honduras, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Sweden, Tanzania, Turks and Caicos, Switzerland and Russia. I graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Hospitality Management and completed an internship at Walt Disney World. My experience includes conference and event planning, and over eight years of travel industry experience. My travel advisor specialties include All-Inclusive Resorts, cruises, custom Europe, destination weddings, Disney vacations, group travel, theme parks and travel insurance. I live in central Ohio with my family on a small hobby farm. We love animals and have a German Shorthaired Pointer, three cats, nine chickens (including one grumpy rooster) and two ducks. I look forward to working with you on planning your perfect vacation!

Danielle Johnson

Danielle Johnson

614-746-1178     danielle.johnson@cruiseplanners.com    

Hi! My name is Danielle Johnson, I live in Plain City and I LOVE to travel. I am married, have two dogs who are spoiled rotten and two nieces whom I love to pieces. I started traveling with my mom right out of college and have been to many of the national parks out west. I love cruising and all inclusive resorts for the relaxation and ease and never pass up a chance to go to Walt Disney World (I am a kid at heart). I got married at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico so can help you plan your destination wedding or Honeymoon. It may not be something you have considered, but I would love to share with you my experience! My husband had never been out of the country until we went to Paris and he got hooked. I love what travel does - takes you to other worlds and cultures and shows you things you never imagined. On my travel bucket list are a safari to Africa and Australia & New Zealand. In all reality there are few places I wouldn’t go if offered. I would love the chance to help you create the trip of a lifetime, that getaway you have always wanted to do or your family vacation. I am the one who organizes many of our family vacations and can promise you the details will be covered. I will keep you informed and share with you any insider info I learn about your trip. Travel today is much more complicated, and I want to make it easy for you. I look forward to working with you and helping your travel dreams become a reality.

Shelly Fledderjohann

Shelly Fledderjohann

419-733-0104     shelly.fledderjohann@cruiseplanners.com    

Shelly Fledderjohann is a Nationally Certified professional pet stylist in Saint Marys, Ohio with over 27 years of experience, having graduated from the Nash Academy of Animal Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. She is the proud owner of a successful grooming, boarding, and daycare facility for over 19 years (she books a year out!) Shelly is also a devoted wife to her husband Mark and a loving mother to two special needs children, in addition to caring for seven dogs. When she's not working, Shelly enjoys crafting, crocheting, listening to 80's music, and spending time outdoors.

Shelly has been seeking a new adventure in life and will be bringing her extensive business, customer service and organizational skills to the team. She looks forward to helping you plan your dream vacation.

Karina Vu

Karina Vu

713-292-6989     karina.vu@cruiseplanners.com    

Hello from Houston, Texas! My name is Karina Vu and I’m excited to help you book and plan your perfect cruise vacation. My first cruise was with my sister for my high school graduation and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve been on over 20 cruises - even got engaged to my high school sweetheart on one. We’ve cruised as a couple, with our HUGE families, and even with just our two young boys.
 
We’ve cruised from Galveston, TX - just an hour away from us - and out of Long Beach, CA. We love water adventures, and relaxing days on the beach enjoying soft sands, and blue waters. While we love all forms of travel, we always return to cruising because it’s so EASY, especially now with two little kids. There’s always so much to do onboard from relaxing poolside, grabbing a bite to eat, to trivia and shows, to late night comedy, and dancing. What other vacation can you go on where you unpack ONCE and visit multiple countries?
 
When I’m not soaking up the sun on a cruise, I love spending time with family, cooking, and reading.