Bellingham Travel & Cruise

03/26/2025

We have had some asks.
I have retired/retiring friends who have bought or built homes in both the South of France and Portugal.
Which country would you choose?
"Oui" aren't saying!

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Considering moving abroad permanently? See link below for how you can get that magical second passport. ⬇️

03/23/2025

I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows...
and an umbrella seller if you are in NYC.
A friend and I were walking the sunny city once and a classic east coast torrential downpour surprised us; in the blink of an eye the streets were as awash with umbrella seller's carts as they were with rain.
We still wonder: wherever do they come from so instantly? Do they lie in wait in every doorway, under every manhole? Wouldn't have missed it.
Have you ever had rain make your vacation better?

03/19/2025

Yay! One less thing to worry about packing for your 2025 European travel (for now)!
And, yes, of course, as your trusted travel advisors, we will be on "standby" with this future requirement and will keep you well informed.

The European Union pushed back the deadline for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System fee, which will be required to visit Europe, to late 2026. 🗓️

The EU previously announced it would start charging travelers a small fee to visit Europe's Schengen Area countries in May 2025 after numerous false starts.

Although sometimes referred to as a "visa," this is actually just an online application and preauthorization. It will be much easier and much less expensive to obtain than a traditional travel visa. 🛂

When it finally launches, the program will require travelers from countries outside the Schengen Area to fill out an application before arrival and pay a fee of 7 euros (about $8) to enter any EU or Schengen Area country.

Only visitors between 18 and 70 years old will need to pay the application fee, but travelers of all ages will need ETIAS authorization to enter.

American citizens (as well as those from the U.K. and the 62 other non-EU countries not currently required to apply for visas) will need ETIAS authorization to enter the EU for visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This includes transit passengers.

Once approved, your ETIAS will be valid for up to three years, and you can use it on multiple trips. After three years, you will be required to apply for a new ETIAS.

Head to this link to see all the details: https://thepointsguy.com/news/europe-travel-visa-etias-what-to-know/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=tpg-o-social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fthe-points-guy%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F513287810

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03/18/2025

"Hamsters," we felt your pain:
We are offering your Birks a winter break next year!
Costa Rica is calling February 20-28, 2026. Roundtrip transportation to and from SeaTac, airfare, room, excursions and most meals included. (Shoes not included.)
Beat feet for the phone to secure a place with this group.

03/17/2025

Bellingham Travel "Journeys with John" Ireland Group 2023
Photo courtesy of group member and talented cameraman, Alan Birdsall.
Call us when you are ready to "herd" over and see for yourself.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/09/2025

Tourist captures rare footage tail end of busy night at Stonehenge moving the clocks forward.

03/08/2025

Happy International Women's Day! D- E--Aye, AYE Captain.
Celebrity Cruises deserves recognition for appointing Captain Katie to lead one of your newest and most beautiful ships, "The Edge", and making history with an all-female bridge crew!

03/07/2025

A little Friday fun from the hand of the inimitable Ben Mann.

03/05/2025

Strolled by
to whet my appetite for London travel...
And "rolled" away
in need of making a travel plan centered on a walking tour!
Calories - oh yes! Worth it? Absolutely - colorful and fun new business with fun decor and authentic English treats at 1303 Commercial, right here in Bellingham!
I now have a British candy bar stash for clients crossing the pond too! Win...when?

03/04/2025

Don't be denied boarding come May 7th -
the start date for REAL ID to be required for domestic flights.
Get ready now. Don't see red then! https://dol.wa.gov/id-cards/real-id

02/26/2025

Our group leader, John, may jetset about, but he always slows down to relish local cuisine. Just back from Japan, he is now packing his chopsticks for our slow foodie tour of Tuscany & Umbria this September.
Want this exclusive, small group trip on your menu? Chop, chop! We are taking reservations only until Friday the 28th.

02/16/2025

Our accommodations for this September's small group exploration of the Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside are not of the Motel 6 variety. They will not leave the lights on for you.

An invitation to this intimate, immersive and exclusive experience is yours, but a place for you cannot be guaranteed after this week.
Don't be left to Motel 6 and McDonalds, call Robin 360-733-1270 x 102 to book today.

02/14/2025

What could be sweeter than Parisian chocolate for Valentine's Day? Angelina's established in Paris in the early 1900s is world renowned for their hot cocoa. The spoon nearly stands up in this cup of richness.

Your rose showing her thorns
because Paris you did not do?
Your travel agent can tell you
Where else to get Angelina's too!

Whatcom Museum Lightcatcher store and a fabulous French Impressionist Paintings Show is there too!
BON appetit and adieu. (You're welcome.)