About Us

It all began with MaryElizabeth's passion for travel and a deep love for river cruising. After a fulfilling career as a dance educator and choreographer, she discovered that river cruises offered the perfect blend of luxury, culture, and intimate exploration. Today, as a river cruise specialist with TravelMation, she crafts personalized river cruise experiences with trust, style, and care.

MaryElizabeth graduated from the University of Georgia in 1993 with a BSED in Dance Education. She taught dance and choreographed for over 20 years before retiring to care for her children, who were born with disabilities requiring around-the-clock medical care and therapies.

Her experience living with her children on the autism spectrum, ADHD, and additional challenges enables her to provide accessible river cruise solutions for exceptional adults and children with needs—ensuring every guest can enjoy the magic of river cruising.

As a certified AmaWaterways advisor, MaryElizabeth has deep expertise in the world's finest river cruise lines. Whether it's a romantic Seine River cruise through Paris, a family adventure on the Rhine, or a bucket-list Nile expedition, she knows every ship, every route, and every hidden gem.

She also specializes in corporate retreats on river cruises, destination weddings aboard luxury river ships, and family river adventures. With experience across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, she loves researching cultures along the world's great rivers and creating lasting memories on the water.