Half Moon Bay Cruises and Travel
We are a Travel Agency located in Half Moon Bay, CA. We know that your vacations are very important to you. Anyone can do that.
Our goal is to ensure that each vacation you book through us is a great experience that you'll never forget! We don't just book our clients on a trip and send them on their way. Using the example of a cruise: Once our clients have booked a trip with us, they will receive extensive information about Documentation (i.e. Passport and/or Visa) Requirements, dealing with Airlines, information about th
Here's a great review of the Debussy, one of Riverside Luxury Cruises' ships. Riverside is a newer river cruise line that purchased the river cruise ships of Crystal Cruises when they went out of business. Riverside operates three of Crystal's former ships on the rivers of Europe. They just won Best River Cruise Line at the Globe Travel Awards. All-suite rooms, Butler Service, and true all-inclusive fares. You should check this company out, and I can help with that!
https://allthingscruise.com/riverside-luxury-cruises-the-riverside-debussy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFQQT1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTLnSFJIlHR0dg34KBM9DKdTcjYShD9PgzR6hQCd1kDiQcsuTjObG6IeMw_aem_hpouOk33ILuz8QhyeP_JIQ
RIVERSIDE LUXURY CRUISES ~The Riverside Debussy – All Things Cruise IS RIVERSIDE THE ULTIMATE RIVER CRUISE? In the humble opinion of this travel writer, there is simply no better way to travel than on a river cruise. You can discover many of the world’s most fascinating places, people and cultures all on a river cruise. From the Far East to the Amazon, from the Ni...
We had a RiP-TiDES! Reunion today, with almost everyone who has ever been in the band, plus other guests. It was cool to sing Laugh Laugh by the Beau Brummells, with Ron Meagher (original bass player for the Beau Brummels and co-writer of the song). He’s to my left as you’re watching the video, playing the black and white Fender bass.
This is great news, and something that should have happened a long time ago!
CDC no longer warning travelers about risk of contracting COVID on cruise ships after 2 years The CDC dropped its cruise travel health notice Wednesday, after warning travelers against the dangers of contracting COVID on a cruise for 2 years.
Yes, please!
U.S. travel industry urges White House to lift COVID restrictions, mask mandate The U.S. Travel Association on Tuesday urged the White House to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions and repeal a mandate requiring masks on airplanes and in other transit modes by April 18, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Agreed, it's time!
ASTA Says It’s Time to Remove Testing Requirement for Vaccinated Inbound Travelers ASTA is making another push to remove "the single greatest barrier" to international travel's full recovery.
Good news from Carnival Corporation! Bottom line is, mask requirements are being loosened up, and pre-cruise testing requirements might be soon, as well:
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Great summary of Sandals' Swim-Up Pool Bars. Which one do you want to visit?
Sandals Best Swim Up Bars & How It All Started - Sandals The story behind the swim up bar, told by the resort that made them famous: ✓ History ✓ Full list of Sandals swim up bars - Read it now!
Great information here! Some of the tips that we think are most important: Dress appropriately, know the rules, and (the best one) sign up for Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check (your credit card company may reimburse you for this; ours does. Also, Global Entry includes TSA Pre-Check, and they are the same price, so go with Global Entry.
10 ways to get through airport security faster - The Points Guy Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.
Thank you, Judge Merryday!
A judge ruled that Florida would be harmed by the CDC stopping most cruise ships from sailing In a federal court ruling Friday, Judge Steven Merryday concluded that the CDC's conditional sailing orders on the cruise industry "likely constitutes an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power to CDC."
Richard Branson and team have created a great product with Virgin Voyages, the new cruise company from Virgin Group. One ship finished with two more on the way. Many innovative spaces onboard, as well as a great app for iPhone and Android to help enhance the cruise experience. Also, these things are included in the cruise fare: WiFi, over 20 dining options with NO extra charges, group workout classes, gratuities for the crew, and basic beverages (still and sparkling water, juices, sodas, coffee, and tea). And probably the best thing for some people: it's Adults Only (18 and over). I can hardly wait to try Virgin Voyages. If you feel the same, or want more information, let us know!
Welcome to Virgin Voyages Ahoy Sailor! Welcome to Virgin Voyages: an Adults-Only and Relaxed Luxe cruise experience.
One step closer to cruising!
Royal Caribbean Becomes First Cruise Line to Receive CDC Approval for Test Cruises This Summer All aboard! Royal Caribbean has gotten the green light by the CDC to conduct simulation cruises with volunteer passengers, starting this June
Latest update from Richard Fain, Chairman of Royal Caribbean Group. Sounds like cruises may start next month! Are you ready to book yours?
Big news for the Cruise Industry. There may be an Alaska cruising season this year after all!
Murkowski, Sullivan Successful in Push to Provide Economic Recovery Opportunity for Small Business Owners and Alaskan Communities | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Great news!
CDC Loosens Mask Requirements For Vaccinated Passengers, Allows Independent Shore Trips Centers for Disease Control & Prevention updated its Conditional Sailing Order on May 12 to loosen mask-wearing requirements for fully vaccinated cruise passengers. The update also allows vaccinated cruise passengers to explore independently on shore at ports of call. In the updated rules...
The cruise lines finally have the guidance from the CDC needed to start trial cruises. Expect to see ships start sailing soon!
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Here's a great, quick video about how Carnival Corporation's new ships will be using Liquified Natural Gas instead Diesel Fuel, why that's important, and how LNG works. Check it out!:
LNG Powers The Fun | Carnival Cruise Line Debuting soon on our two new ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration, is the groundbreaking fuel technology LNG, or Liquefied Natural Gas, providing many ...
Sandals Resorts continue their growth in Jamaica. In addition to the previously-announced Sandals Dunn's River and Beaches Runaway Bay, Sandals just announced that they will be building Sandals Royal Dunn's River right next door to Sandals Dunn's River. The two properties will have exchange privileges (guests of one resort can enjoy the beach, pools, restaurants, bars, etc. of the other), similar to Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados. Exciting stuff!
Sandals Resorts International Plans for Three New Hotels in Jamaica The expansion plans to return one of Jamaica’s most storied resorts, the Dunn’s River property in Ocho Rios, back to the Sandals family.
Who is ready to start traveling again? Here's a great place to start: Sandals South Coast. It's one of several Sandals resorts with sale prices this week. Check out this Digital Brochure, and if you're thinking of checking out Sandals Resorts, I can help you with that!
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Another great update on the state of cruising by Richard Fain, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group. Cruising out of the U.S. by July? It could happen! Rumor has it that Richard might get a haircut by then, too:
Royal Caribbean Group CEO is "optimistic" CDC will allow cruise ships to sail Richard Fain, Chairman & CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, is back with his look at where thing stand with the cruise industry shutdown.[Subscribe for more Royal...
As expected. Many more to follow, we're sure.
More major cruise lines announce plans to require COVID-19 vaccines Three more major cruise lines on Monday announced plans to require passengers on at least some cruises to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine. Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line and its two sister brands, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said all passengers on departures out of U.S. ports....
Finally!
The CDC Releases Next Phase of Its Conditional Sailing Order The new guidance offers technical instructions on COVID-19 reporting, vaccinations plans and more, but does not give clarity on when cruise ships will be back in the water
It's about time!
CDC Says New Cruise Guidelines Coming Soon Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the agency would soon make a decision.
Yep.
Kudos to MSC Cruises! I know that Carnival Corporation also has LNG-powered ships. Hopefully other cruise lines (and shipping lines) are looking into this as well:
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Royal Caribbean announces sailings this summer on Jewel of the Seas out of Limassol, Cyprus. They are now going to be sailing out of Nassau, Singapore, Israel (for Israeli citizens only), and Cyprus, with more ports to come, I'm sure. Maybe someday the U.S. will let them sail out of there as well...
Royal Caribbean unveils yet another first-ever home port as it ramps up comeback plans Add Cyprus to the list of unusual places that will soon be home to a Royal Caribbean ship. Royal Caribbean on Thursday said it would begin seven-night departures out of Limassol, Cyprus, on July 10 with its 2,191-passenger Jewel of the Seas. The voyages will focus on destinations in Greece including...