I’ll be your biggest cheerleader, coach, and guide as you transition from empty nesting to seasoned traveler.

Hi, I’m Leah Goerke – your Escape the Nest travel guide.  And I am an empty nesting mom too!

My kids are 29 and 26, and flew the coop at 18. They live in different cities, and have growing families. It was so hard for me to let my “little ones” go but our mutual love of traveling helped me and all of us make this difficult transition. Cruising has been special part of our family travel tradition for the past 31 years.

Our family’s love of cruising began in 1989 when my husband and I went on a Caribbean honeymoon cruise. Since then we have traveled all over the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, South America, and Alaska on phenomenal cruise vacations with our two kids. They are adults now and are starting families of their own. We plan family reunion cruises every year to stay connected and strengthen our relationships since we all live in different cities. I’m so excited to introduce our new family members to the relaxation and adventures cruising has to offer.

I can’t wait to see your sense of adventure re-ignite. The Caribbean is waiting with endless possibilities and new adventures to explore.

Grab your FREE Insider’s Guide to Top Empty Nester Bucket List Vacations for Any Budget.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Insider secrets on the best empty nester bucket list vacations
  • Sort through all the possibilities and avoid the confusion
  • Pro tips to save money

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Praise from Empty Nest Travelers

“Leah went above and beyond helping me with a Carnival cruise cancellation issue. Even though she did not handle the booking, she was able to help me resolve my issue for a very nominal fee. I appreciate her knowledge and expertise in resolving my problem!”

~ Christine Eagye

“This company is not just for planning cruises!!!! I have a cross country trip coming up and needed a plan and places along the way to accommodate a pet…Caribbean Family Cruises took the stress and worry away… all I have to do is plug the hotel info into my GPS and go! Trip planning made easy! I will utilize this company again in the future for sure!”

~ Kendra Warner

“If you’re planning a cruise or any other travel I highly recommend Leah at Caribbean Family Cruises. You won’t find a more experienced cruiser or a better planner!”

~ Susan Salter

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