Empress Travel & Cruises Mission Statement

“To act as consultants to our clients to help them solve their travel problems so that their travel experience, whether it be for business or pleasure, is effortless and pleasurable.  Our expertise, the fact that we are the best at and passionate about what we do, and our willingness to research travel options will provide our clients a travel experience that is right for them, while at the same time being profitable to us.”

Empress Travel and Cruises is an independently owned representative office of American Express specializing in creating value priced vacation packages and cruises for every budget. We have been in business for over 35 years and are part of a 1,500 office American Express international network. Because of our size and clout, we are able to negotiate the best prices from hotels, airlines, cruise lines, car companies and many other travel suppliers, to give you the lowest prices available. We can beat any price!

Contact Our Office

Monday through Friday 8:00AM-5:30PM

Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM

President 

Ed Plog is President and partner in Empress Travel & Cruises.  Ed joined the company in 1974, and except for 2 years with an airline based at JFK Airport, he has been here ever since. 

Manager / Travel Counselor

One of our partners and a manager, Theresa has been a travel counselor since 1980. In 1986 she earned her certification (CTC) from the Institute of Certified Travel Agents (ICTA).

Manager / Travel Counselor

Barbara, a partner and manager in our company, joined Empress Travel in 1978 after receiving her degree in Travel & Tourism.

Travel Counselor

Trish has been in the travel industry since 1980 after she graduated from Wilma Boyd Career School.

Travel Counselor

Mindy has been a travel counselor for over 12 years. Her love for the travel business as a career began in college when she lived in London.

Travel Counselor

Kathy, who has been in the travel business for over 9 years, is proud to be a travel counselor.

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