Cruise Planners - Heather Howes

Check out our new podcast episode where I dive into my trip to Dubai! Come back here after and let me know what other questions you have!

The Confident Traveler Podcast: Dubai 101 The whole team gets together to catch up with a few laughs (1:27).  Then we discuss the federal law passed last month allowing cruise ships to skip a foreign port when sailing to Alaska (6:03) and how happy we are that real cruises will be sailing from the US later this month (19:14). Then Heat...

on Emirates was actually pretty good and very plentiful. It was the most food I have been served on a flight (longest flight I have taken as well).

The first dish you see is dinner. I had the choice of grilled chicken and mashed potatoes or (what I choose) vegetarian curry. The sides are coleslaw, bread and butter, crackers and cheese, and strawberry/rhubarb torte. The Jack and Ginger was included and was not an additional cost.

Not pictured here was snacks that were served between meals: vegetable and cheese panini, savory crackers, and fun size candy bar.

For breakfast I was served a cheese omelet with potatoes, beans, and mushrooms. Sides were fruit salad, yogurt, bread with butter and jam.

Is it weird that I already looked up the food for my flight home and got excited 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️.

Gotta love Emirates. I almost had the row to myself, but they moved people around. I still got lucky and no one is in the middle seat. This flight is way more full then I expected... but that's a good thing! Onward and upward!

I just want to share with all of you how important it us to follow the COVID requirements at the parks ( Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, etc.). They will kick you out for non-compliance. They do not care how much you spent and they will not refund it. Unfortunately this guy decided to skip the temperature check to get into Disney springs and when they tracked him down and asked him to comply he refused. Dude, you got caught, just work with them. 🙄

He said he spent $15,000 on a Disney World trip. He refused a temperature check and got arrested. “You can’t trespass me if I paid $15,000,” Kelly Sills told deputies who arrested him.

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New Podcast! Make sure you check it out.

The Confident Traveler Podcast: What are you looking forward to? The team discusses an announcement for visitors to Hawaii who have received a Covid vaccination (2:25), changes to the rules for bring support animals on airplanes (9:48), and breaking news about Disney's Magical Express service (17:16).  The we share the things that we're most looking forward....

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New podcast episode, and this is an exciting one! We talk about a couple news stories in the travel industry and then discuss an exciting opportunity coming up in January of 2022! Ever wanted to sail through the Caribbean on a pirate ship??? Take a listen to hear more about it.

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The Confident Traveler Podcast: Small Ship Cruising The team gathers to talk about the week's news, including changes in Costa Rica's policy on Covid testing for US travelers (1:49), Covid testing now being offered at airports in the Northeastern US (8:59),  and good news from a Carnival Cruise ship off the coast of Florida (12:45).  The we...

📢 Big News 📢
Bradley International Airport is one of the first airports in the country to offer on-site COVID-19 testing! The tests are for arriving and departing air travelers and have a turn around time of 72 hours (some news outlets are stating results have been as fast as 24 hours)! You can schedule your appointment in advance and use your health insurance ($125 if not covered by HI)

https://bradleyairport.com/covid19testing-2/

New podcast episode! And we are available on stitcher!

The Confident Traveler Podcast: Dominican Republic entry rules and Theme Park news The whole gang is back together this week to talk about the Dominican Republic dropping its requirement for US visitors to have a negative COVID test before arrival in the country (1:50); some great news for US theme parks (17:50); and the Set Sail Safely bill that was introduced into the US Senate....

Considering the Florida Keys are one of my favorite places in the world... this certification was super easy. If you would like to visit the Keys, please message me!

Another local hike called Rollercoaster loop trail. The Rollercoaster 🎢 trail was only part of the loop. It's named Rollercoaster because it goes up and down, back and forth. Looks like a popular mountain biking 🚵‍♀️ trail. It was supposed to be an easy hike as we "recovered" from the 5 mile hike the day before. It was "easy " but 3 miles of up and down (as small as it was) felt tough. Kona (puppy in pic 2) loved it!

Western mass is so beautiful and has such great hidden treasures. Get out there and enjoy them!

When the mini golf place on vacation looks like a 5 ⭐ resort.

I found an old car in the woods. I actually found a whole bunch! Near one of our hiking spots we found a "classic car graveyard". I'm glad this photo came out well because I crawled through a spider web 🕷 🕸 and thought I was gonna sit on a snake for it. What is something cool you have found while hiking in the woods?!

What would you choose? I've been living #6 lately, but I'm ready for #1 or #4!

10 things that hotels are doing during Covid19 (At least at the 3 hotels I visited - all Hilton brand) 1. When you walk in the front door there is a table with sanitizer, masks, and gloves available for free. 2. There are markers to social distance (6feet) at check in desk. 3. Only 2 people or 1 family are suggested on the elevators at a time. 4. Some amenities such as indoor waterslides are by appointment only. Here we had to sign up the morning of and they only allowed 2 families or 10 people which ever was less. 5. They removed items in the rooms such as extra toiletries and instead you just needed to ask the front desk for them. 6. We had to sign a waiver that we were tested negative for Covid or had quarantined for 14 days. 7. Masks had to be worn in all public areas of the hotel. 8. The breakfast area was shut down (no gathering at the tables). 9. Breakfast was individually wrapped items in a brown bag (muffin, granola bar, fruit and water. 10. They had coffee but instead of self serve the front desk would make it for you. Let me know if you have any questions!

Join the whole team as we discuss the top items on our personal bucket lists. Andrea talks about the island of Bali (1:59), Kristin shares her dream of visiting New Zealand (19:30), Chuck shares details about taking an African safari (32:58), and Heather (Me!) opts for a spring visit to the Greek island of Santorini (45:45).

The photo I reference is in the comments!

The Confident Traveler Podcast: Our Bucket List Join the whole team as we discuss the top items on our personal bucket lists.   Andrea talks about the island of Bali (1:59), Kristin shares her dream of visiting New Zealand (19:30), Chuck shares details about taking an African safari (32:58), and Heather opts for a spring visit to the Gr...

We spent the last 2 days hiking Amethyst Brook. I never realized how many trails were back there because growing up we would just hike until we were lost and found our way back again. Jared has hiked trails I haven't and vice versa. Yesterday we hiked one of his favorites and today we found a new one. These photos are of the trail we followed yesterday. We aimed to make it to Mt Orient but ran out of steam and water before the top. These are some photos of that adventure. @ Amethyst Brook

Walking around downtown mystic on a Monday night. It's definitely quiet for a summer evening but also really special. People are going out to dinner, eating ice cream, and enjoying the summer sunset. Most people were wearing masks, even outside, but some that were not. The bridge had one way signs on each side to help promote social distance. Unfortunately, many people didn't notice the signs. It was a good attempt for the town of Mystic.

Happy 4th of July from my family to yours🇺🇸🌞!