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Royal Caribbean Launches Facebook Group Looking for Volunteer Guests
Royal Caribbean is now inviting the public, and travel advisors, to be part of its return to sailing. Royal Caribbean this week launched a “Volunteers of the Seas” Facebook page to help gather details on possible volunteers for its mock sailings. “Can’t wait to cruise? You’re in the right place,” the page reads. “Stay tuned to be the...
Read More »Perfect Day at CocoCay
Vacations are ready for a comeback. So why not go big on new memories and plan a Royal Caribbean® cruise to the most incredible private island in The Bahamas — Perfect Day at CocoCay. It’s a place that takes paradise to the next level, with incredible thrills and awesome ways to chill at every turn. DRENCHED IN...
Read More »Why I Loved Avalon Waterways Excursions
By: Keith Jenkins On any given day during the Active & Discovery cruise, there were so many excursions to choose from, and the best part is, on Avalon, almost all the excursions are included! There was literally something for everyone – whether you’re interested in nature, culture, history or food – which often made it difficult to...
Read More »Hawaiian Airlines to Offer Drive-Thru Covid 19 Tests
Hawaiian is the latest airline to begin offering the on-site tests, after United airlines announced earlier this week that it would start offering tests to those traveling on United from San Francisco to Hawaii, including Honolulu, Maui, and Kona. "As Hawai'i's leading airline, it is critical to ensure that access to testing does not impede travel to Hawai'i, for...
Read More »Return to the Badlands
by Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette Watch as our first guests back on the road to return to the Badlands. Travelers on our Spotlight on South Dakota tour were excited to get back on the road and ready for an adventure. At Collette, the well-being of our guests is our number one priority, as it has been for...
Read More »These 'Hotels' are Full of 'Guests' Throughout Pandemic - Part of Fairmont's 'Bee Sustainable' Program
The global pandemic closed the doors of nearly every hotel in the world. But thousands of very special ‘guests’ at some Fairmont hotels stayed.Some have even been ‘residents’ for years.'HOME SWEET HIVE'In 2008, the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto and Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver installed honey beehives. These two urban hotels may not seem likely places for apiaries. But...
Read More »Globus - Alaska's Nature's Best Tour
Mark and his family joined Globus on our “Nature’s Best: Alaska” tour, he will be sharing his firsthand experience. The highlights of the trip were the scenery, sled dogs, bears, whales, and the fact that we never saw darkness. Fortunately, the hotel rooms had adequate draperies. Denali National Park is even more beautiful in person than it is...
Read More »Caribbean Islands Open to US Citizens and International Travelers
Here are the latest developments across the region: Antigua and Barbuda The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is now open to international travelers, including Americans. Currently, temperature checks are required upon arrival, and face coverings are required in the airport. Antigua is a popular tropical destination thanks to its 365 white sand beaches, its crystal-clear water and its...
Read More »Hawaii Re-Opens Sept 1st
Dreaming of traveling to Hawaii? How about a fall vacation?
Read More »Eating My Way Along the Danube
Food is always an important aspect of any trip, but sometimes what I find to eat and drink takes on even greater importance. That was the case most recently when I sailed along the Danube from Budapest to Linz, Austria on a river cruise with Avalon Waterways. It was an active trip, but it was also...
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