The Problem With Travel Polls
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3y ago
Public opinion travel polls will steer you in the wrong direction I just received my latest issue of Travel + Leisure featuring "The World's Best Awards 2020," and it reminded me about a I call I had with one of my clients a couple of months ago. They had read another poll and based on the results wanted to try a different cruise line that was highly rated in that poll - this would have led to a disastrous choice. I knew this clients very well and knew this cruise line, while highly ranked in the poll, would not be right for them at all. The problem with most public opinion polls is that ..read more
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Crotia Is The First EU Country to Open For US tourists
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4y ago
Dubrovnik, Croatia New Health Requirements ​Croatia has become the first member of the European Union (EU) to open its borders to US citizens. Visitors will be required to bring documentation of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours of arrival, proof they have a hotel reservation or  accommodations, and complete a travel registration prior to arriving. The travel registration form requires visitors to declare their reason for the trip and provide proof they have hotel or other accommodations. Visa not require for US citizens ​Despite being a member of the EU, Croatia is not ..read more
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Royal Caribbean & Norwegian form joint group to develop coronavirus plan
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4y ago
Two cruise industry powerhouses announced the formation of a new joint effort to develop a response to coronavirus. Royal Caribbean Group (Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara & Silversea) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian, Oceania & Regent Seven Seas Cruises) announced the blue-ribbon task force will be headed by Mike Leavitt, former Utah governor, and Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.  Other panel members are globally recognized experts from public health, biosecurity, infectious disease, hospitality and maritime operat ..read more
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Silversea Cruises Takes Delivery of the Silver Origin
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4y ago
Purpose built for the Galapagos Islands (Courtesy - Silversea Cruises) On June 3rd, the Silver Origin was added to ultra-luxury Silversea Cruise's fleet. This ship was purpose built to serve the 19 islands which make up the Galapagos Archipelago located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. This elegant 100-guest ship will cruise the Galapagos year-round. Discovering the Islands ​You don't visit the Galapagos to lay on the beach, you go to discover the uniqueness of these islands that captivated Charles Darwin. Silver Origin's team of Ecuadorian expert guides will bring the islands to li ..read more
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Passport Office Is Months Behind! What Should You Do?
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4y ago
Send in your new or renewal passport application NOW! The U.S. passport office stopped regular operations in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Since that time, the office continues to accept applications, and it will cash your check immediately, but it just gets added to the backlog of thousands of passport applications sitting and waiting to be processed.  If you need a new or renewed passport in the next 6 - 8 months, send in your application immediately. Otherwise you'll be further behind the thousands of applications already backed up. Slow reopening means massive delays! The ..read more
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My 20 Steps Cruise Lines Should Take When They Re-Open
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4y ago
I love cruising and have enjoyed it for over 25 years. I’ve walked through the awe inspiring ancient ruins of Pompeii. I’ve seen buildings and art I read about as a child in school. I’ve walked down paths that have been traveled for thousands of years. I’ve seen amazing landscapes, forests and gardens. I’ve come close to wild monkeys in a Buddhist temple and sloths slowly moving in Costa Rica. I’ve learned about the history and struggles of ancient civilizations. I’ve met friendly and helpful locals who helped me navigate streets in Venice, Zurich and Soul. And I’ve met incredible fellow crui ..read more
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What's Included On A Luxury Cruise?
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4y ago
Are luxury cruises all-inclusive? What's included varies by cruise line Not all luxury cruises are the same. In fact they are very different. Regent Seven Seas offers the most all-inclusive fares while Cunard offers the least. This allows guest to choose the cruise line that most aligns with there tastes, preferences and budget. Click on each cruise line below for more details: Azamara Cruises What's included: • Pre-paid gratuities • An Azamazing Evening Special Event • Select standard alcoholic beverages • Non-alcoholic beverages ​• Self-service laundry facilities ​• 24-hour room serv ..read more
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Cruise Bookings Up Over 2019 As Everyone Wants Out of Quarantine
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4y ago
Across the board, we are seeing cruise bookings for 2021 up 9% - 15% over 2019 levels as people are anxious to escape home and live life again. Cruise lines are offering early booking savings on most cruises which further entices the home weary.  Swiss bank UBS analysts reported on March 31 an increase of 9% in year over year bookings while a more recent report from Cruise Compete showed a whopping 40% increase in 2021 bookings for Asian & Alaskan cruises. Cruise Planners has seen a 15% increase with European sailings leading the way. As we've talked with our clients, more and m ..read more
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U.S. Passport Office Still Accepting Applications With Some Limits
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4y ago
Contrary to several news articles, the U.S. Passport office is still accepting passport applications by mail. Late last month the Passport Office issued a statement which caused a lot of confusion.  In Person & Expedited Applications Limited For now, the Passport Office has limited in person applications and expedited applications to those with a "qualified life-or death emergency" or who need a passport for immediate international travel within 72 hours, new applications and renewals can still be mailed in. Plus, many in-person passport application acceptance offices such as li ..read more
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TSA Develops New Awareness Campaign for REAL ID
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4y ago
You'll be denied boarding on a plane without it or a passport Updated: March 27, 2020 ​The federal requirements to have a "Real ID" compliant drivers license in order to board a plane or enter a federal building that requires an ID has been pushed back to October 1, 2021. The implementation date was delayed one year in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. After October 1, 2021, anyone who doesn't have a "REAL ID" compliant drivers license will need a passport, military ID, or a federal government PIV card, otherwise they will be denied boarding. The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress ..read more
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