Town Topics: What is your favorite cruise destination?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 20, 2025

Bianka Kunkar Insurance Associate, World Financial Group Miami Lakes 

     “The Bahamas,” Bianka Kunkar said. “The cruise was very nice, and the beach was very clean and very pretty. 

     “I really liked Atlantis [a resort on Paradise Island] when we went there,” she said. “There wasn’t a lot to do around [the Bahamas], but it was the best [thing] we experienced.” 

Dorinda Luzardo Ribadeo Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Angels Reach Academy Unincorporated Miami-Dade County

 “My next cruise I want to take is to Alaska,” Dorinda Luzardo Ribadeo said. “[Though] any cruise is a good cruise. I tell my kids all the time, you know what? Birthday, Mother’s Day, get me a ticket to something, to anything ... it’s hands-free everything. I love it.” 

Alex Sanchez Councilman, Town of Miami Lakes  Miami Lakes 

     “My favorite cruise destination is Alaska,” Alex Sanchez wrote in an email. “Very clean and the wildlife is amazing.”

Judy Brid Director, Campus Community Initiatives, Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus Hialeah

“Cozumel,” Judy Brid wrote in an email. “I love the colors, their arts and crafts. It is also so joyful to go to Cozumel.”

Magaly Rubio  Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Realty Miami Lakes

     “I already booked a cruise to Asia, starting in Seoul, [South Korea] and ending in Japan,” Magaly Rubio said.  “My favorite is the Mediterranean … and the Greek Islands, I loved it,” she said. “There is so much to see. I’m hoping to do one around the world.”