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Getting ready to tour the Disney Wish today!

This was a great April Fools joke:

American to Stop Selling Advance Tickets for All Flights – Cranky Flier American to Stop Selling Advance Tickets for All Flights CF on Mar 31, 2023 Apr 1, 2023 - 40 Comments on American to Stop Selling Advance Tickets for All Flights American, April Fools On the heels of its decision to pull forty percent of its fares from sale through traditional third party channels,....

Canada opens up: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2022/09/26/canada-covid-19-entry-requirements/8075775001/?utm_source=usatoday-Travel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=USAT-8872UT-E-NLETTER07

For those to whom is applies, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and all of the lines under their ownership have removed all vaccination requirements (unless the country of embarkation states otherwise).

Some great new luggage technology coming to the U.S.
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Alaska-Airlines-introduce-electronic-bag-tags?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eltrdb&oly_enc_id=0006C5400878B9E

Alaska Airlines will introduce electronic bag tags: Travel Weekly By year's end, Alaska plans to become the first U.S. airline to implement the technology.

HUGE update regarding testing requirements for entering the U.S. - https://openjaw.com/newsroom/other-news/2022/06/10/u-s-to-lift-testing-requirement-as-of-midnight-on-sunday-reports/

U.S. to Lift Testing Requirement as of Midnight on Sunday: Reports The U.S. government is expected to announce on Friday 10JUN that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will lift its requirement for all travellers to test negative before entering the country.

Greetings! Here is our long overdue tour of an Overwater Bungalow at Le Bora Bora by Pearl in French Polynesia. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/GiaZgitOiaQ

Le Bora Bora by Pearl - Overwater Bungalow #214 Here is a tour of our Overwater Bungalow #214 from our trip to Bora Bora in February, 2022.Email me if you'd like help booking your trip to French Polynesia:...

Masks no longer mandatory on airplanes... for now. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2022/04/19/mask-mandate-doj-appeal/7374598001/?utm_source=usatoday-Travel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=hero&utm_content=8872UT-E-NLETTER07

Justice Department will appeal judge's ruling to strike down federal mask mandate if CDC approves The decision Monday by U.S. District Judge Mizelle said the federal mask mandate exceeded the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's authority.

Here are the countries that have changed their entry requirements in March. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/countries-that-have-changed-travel-entry-requirements-in-march.html

Countries That Have Changed Travel Entry Requirements in March March has been a busy month with countries across the globe easing entry requirements for travelers.

Hawaii removes all mask mandates.
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/hawaii-officially-ends-safe-travels-program.html

Hawaii Officially Ends Safe Travels Program US travelers no longer face travel restrictions to enter Hawaii.

Mask mandates for air travel will be in effect at least until April 18th: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2022/03/10/mask-mandate-planes-tsa-extends/6829618001/?utm_source=usatoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_alerts&utm_term=news_alert&utm_content=8872UT-E-NLETTER01

U.S. Virgin Islands relaxes entry requirements: https://help.usvitravelscreening.com/portal/en/kb/articles/updated-3-7-22-general-guidance-for-covid-in-the-us-virgin-islands

For those hoping for an ease in mask requirements on planes, March 19th is looking like the first opportunity for a shift in policy:
https://www.travelpulse.com/opinions/column/how-airports-airlines-should-respond-to-the-latest-mask-guidance.html

How Airports, Airlines Should Respond to the Latest Mask Guidance The CDC's latest guidance suggests that a majority of Americans are safe to take their masks off indoors again.

We recently returned from an amazing anniversary trip to French Polynesia. Videos of our bungalows, sea-life and other activities will be uploaded over the next couple of weeks.

To start, here is a tour of our bungalow in Moorea: https://youtu.be/3NS5roMJiME

We're back with another cabin tour of a Brilliant Suite on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/bYklqpbmyMc

Virgin Voyages - Scarlet Lady: Brilliant Suite #14277A Here is a quick tour of a Brilliant Suite on Scarlet Lady from when I toured the ship in 2021. Enjoy!

Stay safe, everyone!

You like Margaritaville? You like cruising? This cruise line is for you!
https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Margaritaville-gets-into-cruising?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eltrtopstory&oly_enc_id=0006C5400878B9E

Margaritaville brand extends into cruising Margaritaville will launch a cruise brand next year, via a rebranding of the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line.

Our next ship tour is up! Check out the Fab Suite on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady: https://youtu.be/At5Y5oUOfzs

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady: Fab Suite #15331Z Filmed this suite while touring Scarlet Lady in September, 2021.Enjoy!

Your next Scarlet Lady cabin tour is up! Check out the Posh Suite from Virgin Voyages. https://youtu.be/ENM1usg77Eo

Virgin Voyages - Scarlet Lady: Posh Suite #15299Z This is a quick video of a Posh Suite on the Scarlet Lady from when we toured her on September 27th, 2021. Enjoy!

Greetings! Here is a cabin tour of the Gorgeous Suite on the Scarlet Lady of Virgin Voyages. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/pbakmfMTAOE

Virgin Voyages - Scarlet Lady: Gorgeous Suite #15291Z A short video of a Gorgeous Suite on Scarlet Lady from when we toured the ship on September 27th, 2021. Not my best video, as there were hundreds of other t...

Our first cabin tour is up and ready for viewing from the ship tour this past Monday September 27th on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady. Here is a look at a Massive Suite: https://youtu.be/leePxmQ5oCQ

Virgin Voyages - Massive Suite: #15339Z This tour of a Massive Suite on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady was filmed on September 27th, 2021.

Italy announces new requirements for U.S. travelers: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2021/08/31/italy-travel-country-tightens-entry-requirements-us-tourists/5667008001/?utm_source=usatoday-Travel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=hero&utm_content=8872UT-E-NLETTER07

Italy tightens entry requirements on US tourists, adds self-isolation mandate for the unvaccinated Italy is adding requirements for American travelers on the heels of the European Union removing the USA from its safe travel list.

Happy Wednesday! Here is a tour of a Rondoval Suite and some footage of the Rondoval Village at Sandals South Coast (Jamaica).
Please contact me to book your next Sandals vacation: [email protected]
https://youtu.be/zYQRljxAJpI

Sandals South Coast: Rondoval (#4116) and Rondoval Village tour Here is a tour of suite category RSUP - South Seas Swim-Up Rondoval Butler Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary and the Rondval Village.We filmed this in Februa...

Enjoy this video tour of the beach, pools and outdoor areas of Sandals South Coast. If you have any questions or are looking to book a Sandals vacation, feel free to contact me at [email protected] https://youtu.be/5jsL2BtB4pE

Sandals South Coast Pools, Beaches, public areas outdoors Here is footage from our the public, outdoor areas at Sandals South Coast from when we visited in February, 2021.Feel free to contact me if you have any ques...

Unreal. Stay safe out there.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/08/03/frontier-airlines-flight-attendants-duct-tape-unruly-passenger-seat/5476672001/?utm_source=usatoday-Travel&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=hero&utm_content=8872UT-E-NLETTER07

Passenger taped to seat after allegedly groping, punching Frontier Airlines crew Flight attendants duct-taped a man during a Frontier Airlines flight this week after the man allegedly punched another man and groped two women.

This should be interesting: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/cruise/2021/07/13/vaccine-passports-norwegian-cruise-line-sues-lawsuit-floridas-vaccine-passport-ban/7958306002/

Vaccine passports: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sues Florida over vaccine passport ban Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is suing Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees over the state’s law prohibiting so-called vaccine passports.

These are all terrible, but which one do you dislike the most? https://thepointsguy.com/news/unruly-passenger-airplane-behavior/?utm_source=TPG%20Daily%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=&utm_usr=&utm_msg=&utm_date=2021-06-22&utm_medium=email

The 10 passengers I hate getting stuck next to on a plane - The Points Guy The good news? We're now in the summer travel season after 15 months of being grounded. The bad news? You're back to dealing with all the annoying behaviors