Travel Advisor | Cruise & Custom Travel Specialist
Samantha Barber approaches travel planning with care, organization, and a deep appreciation for meaningful experiences. Her passion for travel began early, inspiring her to enlist in the United States Navy with dreams of seeing the world. While her service kept her closer to home, she embraced every opportunity to explore, developing a lifelong love of discovering new places and cultures.
After years of supporting both her own and her husband’s military careers, Samantha and her family settled in Las Vegas, where they raised their two daughters. Travel has always been central to their lives, from family vacations to an ongoing goal of visiting all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. Each trip is about more than the destination—it’s about experiencing the city, the culture, and the food that make each place unique.
Following her retirement from state service in 2022, Samantha transitioned her passion for planning into a career as a travel advisor. A pivotal moment came when she joined her daughter on a women-only guided tour of Italy, where she experienced the value of expertly curated itineraries, cultural immersion, and seamless logistics. Highlights included truffle hunting, cooking classes, bookmaking workshops, and the intimacy of small-group travel—experiences that shaped how she now designs journeys for her clients.
Samantha specializes in cruises and custom travel experiences, tailoring each itinerary to reflect her clients’ interests, priorities, and comfort level. Her goal is to remove stress from the planning process while creating trips that feel personal, enriching, and unforgettable.
Destinations
Alaska • Boston • Carnival Cruises • Cinque Terre • Florence • Las Vegas • Mexico • MSC Cruises • Rome
Interests
Theme Park Vacations • Military & Veteran Travel
Certifications & Affiliations
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
Royal Caribbean University – Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University – Master of Adventure
Seacademy – Gold Certification
Seacademy – Scarlet Certification
Seacademy – Silver Certification
Seacademy – Violet Certification
