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Explora I tomorrow. Little precruise dinner in the Plaka.

Had a wonderful review from clients on a Canada NE cruise. I wanted to share this along with a few photos they sent - with their permission.

For anyone wanting a private tour/excursion I would encourage you to contact Tim at MyExcursions Last week was the 2nd time we have used them. Tim put together a tour at our stop in Halifax Nova Scotia. The guide/driver, Terry, was excellent. He not only took us places that are well known, we saw things that are not so well know. Terry was full of local information and history. Filling the drive time with information and antidotes.

The 2nd was for our stop in St. John. Our driver/guide, Kenan, was great. He had the uncanny ability to avoid the buses. We were able to see the reversing falls coming in and going out. He also made numerous stops that were not planned, showing us things "off the beaten path. We have pictures to prove it. His knowledge of the landscape, rivers and impact of the glaciers was outstanding.

Yes, you can take one of the excursions offered by the cruise line, but you get way more for you money booking with Tim at MyExcursions. THANK YOU for taking such good care of us. Kevin

Great news! US PASSPORT RENEWAL ONLINE AVAILABLE NOW
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html

And remember the EU will be starting its electronic visa scheme IN 2025 - requiring US, Canadian, British citizens - and many other nationalities to obtain the ETIAS.

The rules of travel to Europe have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorization to enter most European countries. ETIAS is currently not in operation and no applications are collected at this point.
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Just received some lovely feedback from clients returning from Italy:

We had a fantastic time and it had a lot to do with you. You were great to work with and your tour guides are amazing. We absolutely loved our Luca and sienna tour guides. As for the day where we were in Rome we did a ton we started at the Vatican and then, the Colosseum and the forum +2 hills.

My only recommendation for that day is for the Guide not to rush us as much as we were - Granted we were doing a lot, but we do like to take pictures and be tourists at times other than that I really have not one complaint.

I gave you a great review as you well deserved it.
Take care,
Jackie H

Igauzu Falls - July 15 will see the reopening of the Graganta del Diablo following the storm repairs.

Just received a nice email from clients taking a day program from Cherbourg to the Normandy D Day Sites. It is always lovely to have feedback - and especially with such as this!

We have returned from our trip and wanted to share feedback from our Normandy tour. It was an amazing day. They provided a customized tour that we all greatly enjoyed. We can not say enough about our tour guide, Raphaelle. She was professional, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic!

Thank you for your assistance and we will definitely be in touch the next time we need a tour/excursion.

Best Regards,
A. C.

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Have to head north from here…

Not your cup of tea? How about a manatee ! Or two!

Arrival to Key West on Explora 1 . First port our our 10 day voyage of too Barbados

Wishing all my friends and colleagues a happy and prosperous upcoming New Year.

Fil Rouge restaurant escargot

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ETIAS - European Travel Information & Authorization System

We are writing to let you know about a change coming for travel to Europe in 2024. US Citizens will be required to obtain a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) prior to travel to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Travelers can apply for the ETIAS by accessing the official ETIAS website or mobile application.

The cost will be €7 (equivalent to USD 7.73, as of May 2023) for all applicants between the ages of 18 and 70. Minors and applicants over 70 years old will receive an ETIAS free of charge. This fee is charged when you submit your application and it’s the only fee you have to pay.

Further information can be found by clicking the below link.

Whether you are booked for a trip to Europe in 2024 or later or not, we wanted to share this important information with you now since there has been no such requirement in the past and this can be taken into account when planning your future travel.

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/etias/us-citizens/ #:~:text=US%20citizens%20will%20need%20an,this%20once%20every%20three%20years.

For anyone following the upcoming coronation of Charles III, here
is a list of twenty-four members of the British Royal Family who are in the line of succession.

Another happy client on a private tour in Bangkok!

Our Guide was wonderful, great English, very knowledgeable and adjusted the end of the tour upon request, on the spot. So accommodating! He even helped with our luggage, taking us all the way to the ticket counter. Exceptional Experience in Bangkok.

10 out of 10 to MyExcursions on all counts!

Kristyn
Dallas TX

Recent review from Chris and Susan returning from a Regent cruise in South America -

"We enjoyed two excursions--one in Rio and one in Santiago. Our guides were wonderful, engaging, and informative. We felt very special and got a real feel for the locations. Excellent!"

Thank you for allowing us to help with your private experiences in Santiago and Rio. Cheers Tim

I’ll see you guys later 😅

U.S. State Department Issues New Cancun Travel Advisory

Local taxi drivers throughout Cancun have blocked main roads and access to the airport. This strong reaction to a recent court ruling that officially made Uber legal has taxi drivers taking desperate measures. Due to violence in the past and active threats against Uber drivers and passengers, the U.S. State Department has issued a warning for travelers in Cancun.

Violent Attacks and Threats Continue

The state department said, “past disputes between these services and local taxi unions have occasionally turned violent, resulting in injuries to U.S. citizens in some instances.”

There were reports that a select few tourists who were unaware of the circumstances regarding taxi drivers and Uber drivers were victims of various attacks, like the family of tourists in the TikTok below. Altercations have even taken place in what’s commonly known as “The Hotel Zone,” generally an area deemed safe for tourists. Not only has this area been affected, but getting to/from the airport has become less certain as taxi drivers could block main roads and key access points.

MYEXCURSIONS TURNS 18! We'll celebrate all year long!

May your light shine bright throughout the year in all you do.

Seasonal Good Cheer
Tim & Dinora

BARCELONA LIMITS TOUR GROUP SIZES TO 30

Taking new steps to combat overtourism and reduce noise pollution, Barcelona has capped the size of tour groups and banned the use of megaphones on tours.

The new rules come as travel demand and tourism numbers continue to surge after two-plus years of Covid restrictions.

Tour groups are no longer allowed to exceed 30 people on tours conducted in Barcelona's city center, known as District One, where tourist density levels are the highest. Neighborhoods in that district include the Gothic Quarter; Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i La Ribera; and La Barceloneta.

Tours groups in smaller areas will be limited to 15 people.

Review just in:

We used My Excursions for a 10 day anniversary trip to London. Tim went above and beyond in helping us to plan the itinerary, including day trips outside of London, and secured guides and drivers for private transports and tours. We had no problems whatsoever with any of the activities, and we were extremely pleased with our drivers and guides.

Additionally, Tim continued to be responsive while we were in London if we had any questions. We highly recommend My Excursions and we will definitely use their service for our next trip abroad!

Scott and Lisa