Business Profile: Suzie still cruising in travel business

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Like many dedicated wives before her, Suzie Miller came to Maricopa when her husband was transferred for work. She decided to make the most of her time here.

“I had a travel business before we moved, but never had a name or anything,” Miller said. “My husband actually came up with Suz’s Cruises. It rhymed and I thought it was catchy, so I kept it.”

Miller officially opened Suz’s Cruises in 2007. She will celebrate her eighth anniversary in June.

“I get most of my customers from word of mouth and referrals,” Miller said. “I also try to be involved with the community and sponsor local charities.”

Miller uses her car as a mobile advertisement. She sees it as a conversation starter and loves to tell members of the community all about her business when they ask.

Maricopa may not seem like the ideal place to open a cruise-based travel agency, but Miller doesn’t see a problem.

“I like to remind people that the ocean is just five hours away,” Miller said. “You can get on a ship in San Diego and have a nice weekend. You can also drive right over and have a nice long vacation.”

Suzie will keep cruising along, enjoying her job and community.

“I always tell people, shop local and travel far,” Miller said. “Go have an adventure.”

 

520-233-1850, SuzsCruises.com

Suz’s Cruises
Owner: Suzie Miller

PERSONAL
Family: Wonderful husband of 27 years, Dan; son Andrew; daughter-in-law Alanna
Hometown: Dix Hills, Long Island, New York
Interests: Family, travel
Pets: Sunny, 15-year-old cocker spaniel
Pet peeves: Poor customer service
Car: Suz’s Cruisesmobile
I wish I was: Multi-lingual

BUSINESS
First job: Cashier at McDonald’s
Favorite job: Helping people make their dream trips a reality
Greatest challenge: Assisting clients decide which trip to take next
Greatest opportunity: Multi-generational travel, destination weddings
Best business advice you ever received: Always be there for your clients

FAVORITES
Food: Seafood
Beverage: Coffee
Musician: Elton John
Movie: James Bond series
Sport: Tennis
Charity: F.O.R. Maricopa and Against Abuse
Travel destination: Any place I can travel with my family
Book: Sue Grafton mysteries
Currently reading: “A Cedar Cove Christmas” by Debbie Macomber

Adam Wolfe
Adam Wolfe
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Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams. Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams. Adam was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but spent the majority of his young life in Lakeside, Arizona. After graduating from Blue Ridge High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He has been working in the field of journalism since 2010. Adam has worked in a wide range of fields including professional sports and international media relations. He has also been a breaking news reporter, sports columnist, government reporter and community reporter. He spent a year in Denver, Colorado before coming to Maricopa in 2015. In his spare time, he will often be found enjoying the great outdoors. If he isn’t hiking or fishing, he is likely hopelessly cheering on his Arizona sports teams.
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