CLOVERDALE TRAVEL AGENCY

08/27/2024

An email received today from Travel Pulse Daily spotlights an app on how to navigate frequent flight delays. It's called Flighty and claims to predict delays with surprising accuracy by monitoring your inbound aircraft, and FAA airspace mandates. details on their website

The #1 cause of delays is a late inbound aircraft, so we automatically monitor that for 25-hrs prior to departure. The #2 cause of delays is airspace mandates, so we got direct FAA access to alert you – you could know before the pilot!

07/01/2024

Princess cruises is offering a price guarantee on booked cruises that rewards you if a lower fare is offered. They guarantee you won’t find a lower price before final payment is due. (If you do, you’ll get 120% of the difference as onboard credit.) This is for 2025 & 2026 cruises and expires on Aug 28, 2024

05/13/2024

I came across this article about what to pack in a carry-on every time you travel. It's packed with useful information worth sharing.

What to pack in a carry-on item

10/15/2023

If you have any interest in train travel in the US, this is an interesting read from Elliott.org https://www.elliott.org/on-travel/why-is-amtrak-always-so-late/

Anyone who travels by train in the United States knows the feeling of being late. But what's behind the problem -- and how do you fix Amtrak?

09/14/2023

Cloverdale Connect announces its first Annual Cloverdale Connect Cruise in partnership with Cloverdale Travel.
Come join us on May 26, 2024 aboard the Crown Princess as we sail round trip from San Francisco under the Golden Gate Bridge to Alaska. We’ll visit Ketchikan, Juno (the capitol), Skagway (gold rush of 1898), Dawes Glacier, and then a full day in Victoria British Columbia where we can visit the beautiful Butchart Gardens.
For more information and to reserve your stateroom, call Craig at Cloverdale Travel 707 894 5284

08/02/2023

This was in my inbox this morning titled "Say goodbye to rolling carry-ons and totes". It's showing best ravel backpacks and it's worth a look https://www.smartertravel.com/the-best-travel-backpacks/?

Convenient and versatile, backpacks are the perfect bag for traveling. Here are our picks for the best travel backpacks.

01/13/2023

Here's a guide on cruising loaded with useful information and insights.

When it comes to cruising, everything has changed. Here's how to plan and take a successful cruise this year.

12/15/2022

I found the article from Conde Nast that is a step by step tutorial on how to apply for Global Entry

Including the fastest way to get an interview scheduled.

11/03/2022

Here are some tricks how to find cheaper airfares

How to use fifth freedom flight routes to your advantage.

10/24/2022

What to do if the airlines looses your luggage.

A look at what steps you can take when your checked bag is mishandled and doesn't arrive at baggage claim, including compensation and reimbursement.

10/24/2022

How to avoid being stranded when your airline travel plans go wrong.

If Mother Nature doesn't cooperate this summer, it could take days to get reaccommodated on a new flight. Here are TPG's top seven tips to avoid getting stranded by airlines when things go wrong.

10/24/2022

Need to renew a passport. Here's the information you need.

Plus, how much it'll cost you.

10/24/2022

Money can be a complicated subject as you travel around the world. Here's your expert guide to help you avoid common pitfalls.

10/24/2022

Here's helpful information about your money and travel

Money can be a complicated subject as you travel around the world. Here's your expert guide to help you avoid common pitfalls.

10/03/2022

Here's a ride sharing guide that includes Uber and Lyft

Ridesharing isn't like renting a car or even hailing a cab. Here's a complete guide to using Lyft, Uber and other ridesharing services.

09/16/2022

I found this on "The Points Guy" website Updated: A country-by-country guide to coronavirus reopenings

A complete and comprehensive guide to every country's COVID-19 restrictions. This guide is updated regularly as health and safety restrictions change throughout the world.

09/09/2022

How to fight a hotel billing error — and win

If you're the victim of a hotel billing error, check out these proven strategies for getting your money back quickly.

07/25/2022

Ever make a mistake booking travel online and can't get a refund? This will help, the complete guide to winning a credit card dispute.

Credit card disputes can be a powerful weapon for consumers. But if wielded incorrectly, a credit card chargeback can fail spectacularly.

07/13/2022

What to do when an airline loses your luggage.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.

07/13/2022

How to overcome seasickness. While this article is directed to divers, there are also excellent tips for cruise ship passengers.

Some of the world’s best dive sites are only accessible by boat, but unfortunately, seasickness prevents some divers from visiting them.

06/15/2022

Everything you need to know about your air travel rights in Europe

https://www.elliott.org/airline-problems/eu-ec-261-european-air-travel-rights-guide/

06/03/2022

Here's what United is doing to reduce flight cancelations and pilot shortage.

United Airlines is getting ready for an expanded pilot corps.

03/30/2022

Here's the current list of countries Covid travel re-openings.

Editor’s note: This post was last updated on March 29, 2022, with new information.

03/27/2022

Here's a look at first class seating on some international airlines.

From in-flight showers to video chats with flight attendants, here's what you could be enjoying at 30,000 feet.

03/26/2022

What to know about train travel in Europe with the rail pass.

The multi-stop rail ticket is an iconic and budget-friendly way to tour Europe—as long as you're maximizing the perks.

03/17/2022

Here's a country by country guide for no Covid restricted travel.

Editor’s note: This story is continually updated with new information.

03/10/2022

Confused about what foods you can take on a plane? This tells all. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/can-you-bring-food-through-airport-security

There’s some fine print. Here’s what you need to know.

02/21/2022

Here's a county to country guide to covid re-openings

Editor’s note: This post was last updated on Feb. 6, 2022, with new information.

01/14/2022

Here are some steps you can take to avoid flight delays and action to take if your flight is delayed

From bad weather to mechanical problems, a million things can go wrong when you fly. Here's how to protect yourself from flight delays and cancellations.

01/11/2022

Here's a list of the best Travel Credit Cards from the Points Guy

As travel rebounds, now is the ideal time to open a travel credit card to take advantage of all the perks and benefits.