Nancy Schretter

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First Name

Nancy

Last Name

Schretter

Company/Organization

Beacon Group Holdings, Inc.

Job Title

President

About Me

Nancy Schretter is President of Beacon Group Holdings, Inc., a publishing and consulting firm. As an award-winning travel editor and journalist, Nancy’s articles, insights and quotes on travel have been featured in dozens of print and online media outlets including USA Today, TravelAwaits, Leisure Group Travel, Destination Reunions, TravelAge West, Fox News, Parents, Redbook, Travel Channel, Chicago Tribune, American Way, Cruise Radio, Travelocity, HuffPost and Forbes. She is the Founder of the Family Travel Network, launched in partnership with America Online in 1995. Nancy has appeared as a travel expert on radio and television shows including The TODAY Show, CNN and NBC News. She is a Contributing Editor for Premier Travel Media and the Cruise and Travel Editor for BellaOnline. Nancy is also a consultant and has been a frequent presenter at travel industry conventions, conferences and events including Seatrade Cruise Global, National Tour Association’s Travel Exchange, and the Family Travel Association Summit. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College and an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Nancy is also the founder of Together for Good, an organization that promotes giving back as part of the travel experience. Nancy has traveled to more than 70 countries on all seven continents. She was honored with the Family Travel Association's Mike Janes Media Member Award.

Outlets

Destination Reunions, Leisure Group Travel, BellaOnline, Family Travel Network

Specialties

Cruises Family Travel Group Travel Luxury Resorts Luxury Travel Multigenerational Family Travel Outdoor Tropical Travel

Recently Published Work

Exploring The Wonders of Baja California With Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Exploring The Wonders Of Baja California With Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (leisuregrouptravel.com)

Unforgettable Family River Cruises For Groups Unforgettable Family River Cruises for Groups (destinationreunions.com)

How To Choose An All Inclusive Family Trip How to Choose an All Inclusive Family Trip (destinationreunions.com)

Great Mountain Resorts For Multigenerational Family Vacations Great Mountain Resorts For Multigenerational Family Vacations (destinationreunions.com)

7 Great Cruises For Wine Lovers 7 Great Cruises For Wine Lovers - Cruises (bellaonline.com)

10 Best Cruise Lines When Traveling With Your Multigenerational Family 10 Best Cruise Lines When Traveling With Your Multigenerational Family | TravelAwaits

9 Mistakes First Time Cruisers Often Make 9 Cruise Mistakes First Time Cruisers Often Make - Cruises (bellaonline.com)

Experiencing The Best Of Alaska With Holland America Line Experiencing the Best Of Alaska With Holland America Line (leisuregrouptravel.com)

11 Reasons Why A Paul Gauguin Cruise Is The Ultimate All-Inclusive French Polynesia Experience 11 Reasons A Paul Gauguin Cruise Is The Best French Polynesia Experience | TravelAwaits

Multigenerational Groups Drive Family Travel Market Growth Multigenerational Groups Drive Family Travel Market Growth (destinationreunions.com)

9 Reasons Holland America Line Cruises Are Fantastic With Grandchildren 9 Reasons Holland America Line Cruises Are Fantastic With Grandchildren | TravelAwaits

10 Road-Tested Tips For Vacation Rentals This Year 10 Road-Tested Tips For Vacation Rentals This Year (destinationreunions.com)

Affordable Vacations Perfect For Large Family Reunions Affordable Vacations Perfect for Large Family Reunions (destinationreunions.com)

Best Beaches In The U.S. The Whole Family Will Love Best Beaches in the U.S. the Whole Family Will Love (destinationreunions.com)

6 Best Antarctica Expedition Cruises To Add To Your Bucket List 6 Best Antarctica Expedition Cruises To Add To Your Bucket List | TravelAwaits

Reunite On A Group Family Cruise https://destinationreunions.com/reunite-on-a-family-group-cruise/

Top Caribbean All-Inclusive Family Resorts https://destinationreunions.com/top-caribbean-all-inclusive-family-resorts/

9 Reasons Why This Mid-Atlantic Beach Town Is A Fantastic Off-Season Getaway https://www.travelawaits.com/2872778/things-to-do-ocean-city-md-off-season/

Sail Away To These Idyllic U.S. Islands https://www.bellaonline.com/article.asp?id=308639

9 Reasons Why You'll Love A Princess Cruise In The Western Caribbean https://www.travelawaits.com/2857043/why-youll-love-a-princess-cruise-in-western-caribbean/

World-Class Scotland Tours Deliver Authentic Experiences https://leisuregrouptravel.com/world-class-scotland-tours-deliver-authentic-experiences/

Top Mexico All-Inclusive Resorts For Large Families https://destinationreunions.com/top-mexico-all-inclusive-resorts-for-large-families/

9 Fantastic Places In Virginia To Enjoy Dazzling Holiday Lights https://www.travelawaits.com/2836302/best-holiday-lights-virginia/

My 11 Favorite Experiences On A Road Trip Through Scotland https://www.travelawaits.com/2836563/best-stops-road-trip-through-scotland/

15 Best Christmas Markets In The USA https://destinationreunions.com/15-best-christmas-markets-in-the-usa/

9 Great Cruise Ships For Family Vacations https://destinationreunions.com/9-great-cruise-ships-for-family-vacations/

11 Most Memorable Experiences On My AmaWaterways Rhine River Cruise https://www.travelawaits.com/2805399/best-experiences-onboard-amawaterways-rhine-river-cruise/

I Was On The First Sailing Of Disney Wish, Here Are My 10 Favorite Experiences On Board https://www.travelawaits.com/2789109/best-experiences-on-board-disney-wish-cruise/

11 Ways To Save Money On Family Cruise Vacations https://destinationreunions.com/11-ways-to-save-money-on-family-cruise-vacations/

8 Last-Minute Summer Vacations To Book Now https://destinationreunions.com/8-last-minute-summer-vacations-to-book-now/

9 Incredible New Things At Walt Disney World The Whole Family Will Love https://www.travelawaits.com/2782165/best-new-experiences-walt-disney-world/

Top 10 Things To Do Around Port Canaveral, Florida https://www.bellaonline.com/article.asp?id=307972

6 Best River Cruise Lines https://www.travelawaits.com/2772308/best-river-cruise-lines-2022/

Planning A Great Multigenerational Family Cruise https://destinationreunions.com/planning-a-great-multigenerational-family-cruise/

5 U.S. Beach Destinations For Spring Family Vacations https://destinationreunions.com/5-u-s-beach-destinations-for-spring-family-vacations/

15 Great Bahamas Resorts For Family Vacations https://destinationreunions.com/15-great-bahamas-resorts-for-family-vacations/

Top Tour Companies Create Unforgettable Family Trips https://destinationreunions.com/top-tour-companies-create-unforgettable-family-trips/

My 8 Favorite All-Inclusive Resorts In The U.S. The Whole Family Will Love https://www.travelawaits.com/2741784/best-all-inclusive-resorts-in-usa-for-the-whole-family/

8 Great Things To Do In Skagway Alaska https://www.bellaonline.com/article.asp?id=308217

The Best Island Vacations For Families In The Southeast U.S. https://destinationreunions.com/the-best-island-vacations-for-families-in-the-southeast-u-s/

21 Things To Do On Carnival Mardi Gras https://cruiseradio.net/carnival-mardi-gras-cruise-ship-things-to-do/

The Growing Demand For Women-Only Group Tours https://leisuregrouptravel.com/the-growing-demand-for-women-only-group-tours/

21 Top Christmas Lights Shows In The U.S. https://destinationreunions.com/21-top-christmas-lights-shows-in-the-u-s/

Demand Is Strong For Family Travel https://destinationreunions.com/demand-is-strong-for-family-travel/

Choose The Best Flights For Your Family Vacation: https://destinationreunions.com/choose-the-best-flights-for-your-family-vacation/

Islands Of Adventure: Groups Find Their Fun In The Florida Keys https://leisuregrouptravel.com/islands-of-adventure-groups-find-their-fun-in-the-florida-keys/

10 Best Lake Vacations In The United States For Families https://destinationreunions.com/10-best-lake-vacations-in-the-united-states-for-families/

Rejuvenate and Renew: Six Amazing Arizona Wellness Retreats https://destinationreunions.com/rejuvenate-and-renew-six-amazing-arizona-wellness-retreats/

The Road Forward: How Today’s Family Travel Trends Are Changing https://leisuregrouptravel.com/the-road-forward-how-todays-family-travel-trends-are-changing/

Reunite For A Celebration Vacation https://destinationreunions.com/reunite-for-a-celebration-vacation/

Making Memories: Why Now Is An Important Time To Plan A Family Reunion https://destinationreunions.com/making-memories-why-now-is-an-important-time-to-plan-a-family-reunion/

Alaska Glacier Cruises Explained: All You Need To Know https://cruiseradio.net/alaska-glacier-cruises-explained-all-you-need-to-know/

9 Reasons To Cruise Crystal Serenity https://cruiseradio.net/9-reasons-to-cruise-crystal-serenity/

Tour Together: The Rapid Growth of Private Family Group Tours https://leisuregrouptravel.com/tour-together-the-rapid-growth-of-private-family-group-tours/

9 Best Destinations for Family Cruises https://cruiseradio.net/9-best-destinations-for-family-cruises/

7 Best Lines for a Family Reunion Cruise https://cruiseradio.net/the-7-best-lines-for-a-family-reunion-cruise/

Family River Cruises: Which Cruise Lines Are Best for Kids? https://cruiseradio.net/family-river-cruises-which-river-cruise-lines-are-best-for-kids/

5 Ferry Trips To Idyllic East Coast Isles https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art307127.asp

Awed By Alaska: Cruising The Inside Passage https://leisuregrouptravel.com/awed-by-alaska-cruising-the-inside-passage/

Multigenerational Travel Continues To Boom https://leisuregrouptravel.com/multigenerational-travel-continues-to-boom/

See America Together: Plan A Family Driving Vacation This Year https://destinationreunions.com/see-america-together-plan-a-family-driving-vacation-this-year/

10 Road-Tested Tips For Vacation Rentals This Year https://destinationreunions.com/10-road-tested-tips-for-vacation-rentals-this-year/

Great All-Inclusive Family Vacations In The U.S. https://destinationreunions.com/great-all-inclusive-family-vacations-in-the-u-s/

Grand Getaways: The Growing Skip-Gen Travel Trend https://destinationreunions.com/grand-getaways-the-growing-skip-gen-travel-trend/

Professional Affiliations

NATJA; Family Travel Association; International Food, Wine, & Travel Writers Association; International Travel Writers Alliance

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