Sharon Carr Travel

11/02/2024

Visa & Passport Reminder - Updates Starting November 5! 🌍✈️

• Passports: Must be valid for at least six months beyond travel dates, with three blank pages for stamps and visas.

• Short-Stay Visas: Requirements vary by destination outside the EU/Schengen Area. Always check well in advance.

• EU & Schengen Area Travel: Starting November 2024, new border procedures will include fingerprinting and photos for entry. The 90-day limit for short stays remains, but visas are needed for longer stays or specific activities.

• Special Call-Out: Starting November 5, 2024, travelers will need a visa for the UK if staying longer than 90 days or for certain activities like work.

• ETIAS Authorization: From mid-2025, travelers from countries like the US, Canada, and UK will need an ETIAS travel authorization for short stays in the EU/Schengen Area.

• UK Transit Visas: Direct Airside Transit Visa or Visitor in Transit Visa may be required for short stops under 48 hours, with exemptions for US/Canadian visa holders.

10/30/2024

Hi Everyone, it's Julie. I have just returned from the Galapagos Islands with Lindblad Expeditions and it was one of the best trips. Please put this destination in your bucket list and come travel with us next May. You will see some amazing things I promise!!! Plenty of activities for everyone.Here are some more photos from our trip last week. The Naturalists on board are incredible. Enjoy!!!

10/29/2024

This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland’s colorful capital of Amsterdam. This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you embark on your river cruise through Holland and Belgium -perfect for garden and nature enthusiasts. For flower lovers, an expert will provide lectures on board, sharing his knowledge about botany and the world of plants.

Sail through Rotterdam’s harbor, said to be the world’s busiest port. Garden enthusiasts will delight in a visit to see the breathtaking colors of Keukenhof, also known as the “Garden of Europe.” With 70 acres of parkland and lakes, it’s one of the world’s largest flower gardens with nearly 7 million flowering bulbs bursting with color. Next, sail to Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest city, known for its centuries-old history in diamond trading amid ancient buildings and monuments combined with modern architecture. In Ghent, Belgium, join a local expert for a guided tour of the city, including a visit to St. Baaf’s Cathedral.
Your cruise traverses back into Holland where you’ll explore Middelburg, formerly an important trading city. You’ll still get a sense of its historic wealth today with its impressive structures like the Gothic Town Hall, Abbey Tower, and bustling Market Square.

This beautiful and historic springtime river cruise concludes with more time to explore the wonderful city of Amsterdam. See the most fascinating views of the city on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s “Golden Age.”

The Avalon Touch in Every Detail: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board daily. Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board. Expert Cruise Director. Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
Friendly, English-speaking staff delivering consummate personal service. Avalon Choice® with your preference of Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions and sightseeing with Certified Local Guides. Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access on Europe Avalon Suite Ships® Sky Deck shade system & premium lounge chairs;
Sky Deck whirlpool Sky Deck game area; Sky Grill with made-to-order al fresco dining; Fitness Center; Panorama Lounge with cozy seating, panoramic windows, and dance floor. Panorama Dining Room with large panoramic views; Observation Lounge; Upscale bar serving premium spirits; fresh fruit available throughout the day; Adventure Center with Avalon Adventure Host assistance, active gear, bicycles, and fitness class information. Club Lounge Library with books, cards, and board games; Elevator, Non-smoking interior; Complimentary water stations; Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing; Exclusive Comfort Collection Beds. Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door. Premium personal amenities, including L’Occitane® bath products. English language TV channels with 50+ free movies
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, and a selection of teas; cookies available throughout the day.

Too-Good-to-Miss Travel Deals: (SAVINGS OF $1000 per couple)
8 Day River Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam from $6134 per person based on double occupancy! Also includes ONE FREE pre-cruise night stay in Amsterdam with round trip airfare from DFW in a PANORAMA SUITE! Travel dates: April 29-May, 2025
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited time offer!

10/28/2024

Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour! Sweet tea and the sea. Magnolias and Muscadine. Fresh, ripe peaches and inviting pillared porches. Follow the oak-lined streets to the endless delights awaiting in the genteel South. Beginning in Atlanta, this Southern U.S. tour saunters through the Spanish moss-draped coast of South Carolina and Georgia, walks in the footsteps of greatness at the Martin Luther King National Historic site in Atlanta, and steps in high style on Charleston’s King Street. Clippity-clop down the mansion-lined lanes of picturesque Beaufort in a horse-drawn carriage. Board an open-air trolley to discover the famed squares of storied Savannah. Walk in the footsteps of Vanderbilts and Rockefellers at the once ultra-exclusive Jekyll Island Club. This Small Group Discovery tour is the perfect way to experience the highlights of the South, raise a glass to your newfound accent and enjoy your discovered love of shrimp and grits, hot biscuits, and sweet pecan pie. Cheers, y’all!

Too-Good-to-Miss Travel Deals: (SAVINGS of $1000 per couple)
9 Day Tour from Atlanta to Savannah LAND ONLY from $3739 per person based on double occupancy. This tour also includes 8 breakfast, 2 lunches & 3 dinners.
Travel dates: May 2-10, 2025 Small Group departure max of 24 guests!
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited time offer!

10/27/2024

Just because the Canadian Rockies is home to some of the most rugged terrain in North America doesn’t mean you have to rough it! Under brilliantly lit skies, you’ll relish three of the region’s most coveted five-star resorts on this pampering tour of the Canadian Rockies. With overnight stays at the renowned Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the “Castle of the Rockies,” you can expect the royal treatment. Majestic views await as you enjoy a guided walk along the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, a peaceful cruise on the gleaming Maligne Lake, and a thrilling Ice Explorer ride through the vast Columbia Icefield – while exceptional creature comforts welcome you back from the wilderness. Balancing the great outdoors with the grand indoors, this Canadian Rockies vacation is the perfect marriage of peaks and pools, conifers and concierge, and sparkling lakes and spas.

Too-Good-to-Miss Travel Deals (save $1000 per couple)
7 Day Tour from Calgary to Calgary LAND ONLY from $4202 per person based on double occupancy. This tour also includes 6 breakfast & 3 dinners. Travel dates: June 12-18, 2025
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited time offer!

10/26/2024

Join us next Fall in South Africa with Botswana & Victoria Falls!

Details here - https://www.sharoncarrtravel.com/packages/best-of-south-africa/

10/25/2024

Italy's top highlights await you on this 10-day guided tour. Stop by the Colosseum in Rome before heading to the Vatican Museums. In Florence, see Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Renaissance masterpieces are housed. Join a Local Expert in Pisa for an informative tour of its famous leaning tower, then stop at an organic farm in the Tuscan hills, where undulating fields give way to lines of olive trees, and you’ll feast on an authentic Italian meal. In Venice, board a private boat that will whisk you past the city’s ornate palaces and beneath its bridges to the marble arcades of Piazza San Marco.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® EXPERIENCES
Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experiences connect you with people, the planet and wildlife and promote the values of sustainable tourism.
Venice Artisan Glassblowing Demonstration: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

TOP RATED HIGHLIGHTS
Learn about the landmarks, history and culture that makes your destination special. Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture. Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica. Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.

INSIDER TRAVEL DEALS: (Savings of $345 pp)
From the Vatican to Venice: See the Best of Italy on this 10-Day Guided Tour LAND ONLY from $3105 per person based on double occupancy. This tour also includes 9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners, 2 Dinners with Wine. Travel dates: March 2-11, 2025
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited time offer!

10/24/2024

Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu’s North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona. Learn about the importance of salt from Aloha Ambassador over a Be My Guest experience at Kona Salt Farm. You’ll forge an unforgettable connection with nature, from the black sands of Punalu’u Beach Park to a memorable visit to Volcanoes National Park.

Sightseeing Highlights: Explore a local coffee plantation on Big Island of Hawaii and the wonders of Manta Rays in Keauhou Beach with a Local Specialist. Visit Honolulu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Beach - Hawaii's most famous black sand beach frequented by sea turtles basking in the sun, Kailua-Kona. See the powerful ocean waves of the North Shore of Oahu, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. View Halona Blowhole, Iolani Palace.

LAST MINUTE DEAL: (Savings of $427 per person)
10 Day First Class Hawaii Tour from Honolulu to Maui LAND ONLY from $4127 per person based on double occupancy. This tour also includes 9 Breakfasts, 1 Welcome Reception, 1 Lunch & 4 Dinners.
Travel dates: November 29-December 8, 2024 OR December 6-15, 2024
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast space is limited!

10/23/2024

All aboard the world’s first-ever ‘Swisstainable’ tour. Experience the local culture and delight in regional produce as you support the ecology and economy of Switzerland. Every hotel, experience, meal and transport is accredited as ‘Swisstainable’ - Switzerland’s national benchmark certificate for sustainability.

Sightseeing highlights discover Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne. View the Matterhorn (weather permitting), the Jet d'Eau in Geneva, the Swiss Alps in Interlaken, the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne. Scenic Train Ride on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt and train from Geneva to Lucerne.

Travel highlights: An expert Travel Director and professional Driver;
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. All porterage and restaurant gratuities. All hotel tips, charges and local taxes. Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras; Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing; Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys); Train from Zürich to St. Moritz; Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt; High-speed train from Zermatt to Vevey; Golden Pass route train journey from Geneva to Lucerne; Optional Experiences and free time.

It's time to seize the moment. Book your tour now and get early access to trending destinations with the best availability and limited-time savings.

TODAY'S DEAL: (Savings of $489 per person)
8 Day Switzerland Rail Tour to Zürich, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Geneva and Lucerne LAND ONLY from $4406 per person based on double occupancy. This tour also includes 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners.
Travel dates: April 6-13, 2025 OR April 27-May 4, 2025
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited time offer!

10/22/2024

Tantalize your senses during this 11-day guided tour through Portugal. In Lisbon, a Local Expert will show you the historic downtown and the finest square in the city, Terreiro do Paço. From the hilltop perch of Monsaraz, see across the Spanish plains to Alqueva Lake — and meet a local boat captain, who will regale you with tales of water adventures during a cruise on its calm waters. In Tomar, see the Templar Castle, and explore its awe-inspiring rotunda with a Local Expert. Indulge in a farm-to-table dinner in the Douro Valley that will feature locally sourced ingredients, and taste a port produced onsite. Stroll Portugal’s second city, Porto, a World Heritage town, and relax in your five-star hotel in the city’s picturesque historic district.

INSIDER TRAVEL DEAL: (savings of $475 per person)
Travel Through the Best of Portugal's Cities and Countryside on this 11-Day Women-Only/ Small Group Tour LAND ONLY from $4275 per person based on double occupancy. Travel dates: June 27-July 7, 2025. This is a Small Group departure Up to 24 guests. This tour includes 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch with Wine & 4 Dinners with Wine. STYLISH HAND-PICKED HOTELS: Stay at highly rated hotels in desirable locations offering superb service and superior rooms with comfy beds to rest in.
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited space!

10/21/2024

Julie is exploring the Galápagos Islands this week with Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic aboard the . National Geographic offers a one-of-a-kind experience in this region. Join us next May 9-18, 2025, for an epic and comprehensive Galapagos voyage onboard

Click for details - https://www.sharoncarrtravel.com/packages/

10/21/2024

Travel to the enchanting land of Germany's Christmas markets, sharing the festive season spirit and Gemütlichkeit of the locals amidst rousing oompah music and the spicy scents of Glühwein.

Sightseeing highlights include explore Berlin; discover Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Erfurt, Weimar, Dresden and Leipzig.
Visit the Christmas Markets of Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Wartburg Castle in Eisenach , Weimar, Dresden, Erfurt, Leipzig and ascend the Berlin TV Tower! View the Opera House and Zwinger Palace in Dresden and the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building in Berlin.

German Christmas Markets: LAST MINUTE DEAL LAND ONLY price from $2385 per person based on double occupancy. Travel dates: December 8-15, 2024
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details. Act fast limited space!

10/17/2024

Our 2025 South Africa Safari is here! Join us for an epic adventure through the best of South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls, staying at some of our favorite game lodges and with an optional extension to Cape Town to stay at the famous 12 Apostles Hotel! Incredible game viewing from open-air land rovers delivers an unforgettable up close & personal experience with Africa's extraordinary wildlife. August 25 - September 3, 2025 | $8399 per person. Call, click or email for more details or reservations

(800)648-4856 or [email protected]

Journey to the South African Bushveld for the luxury safari of your dreams, as you track the Big 5 through Chobe National Park! Then visit Victoria Falls and Casey's favorite game reserve and resort, Thornybush.

10/11/2024

Hop on our Lunch N Learn Zoom Presentation for this fabulous trip today at Noon!

Join us for an online "Lunch & Learn" walkthrough of this incredible itinerary that has literally been years in the making. That's how long it takes to find space for these events.

Celebrate Canada Day on July 1st in Banff National Park with amazing traditions and festivities on Banff Avenue, then celebrate US Independence Day in Whitefish, Montana with more festivities! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience both nation’s biggest holidays in arguably their most beautiful destinations.

This Friday October 11th @ Noon

Click the link below to register!
https://collette.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeyupz4qGtyszkbl8x8w0yPvIcO_bXmE?&client_id=8835036&campaign_id=77094 #/registration

10/08/2024

Join us for an online "Lunch & Learn" walkthrough of this incredible itinerary that has literally been years in the making. That's how long it takes to find space for these events.

Celebrate Canada Day on July 1st in Banff National Park with amazing traditions and festivities on Banff Avenue, then celebrate US Independence Day in Whitefish, Montana with more festivities! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience both nation’s biggest holidays in arguably their most beautiful destinations.

This Friday October 11th @ Noon

Click the link below to register!
https://collette.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeyupz4qGtyszkbl8x8w0yPvIcO_bXmE?&client_id=8835036&campaign_id=77094 #/registration

10/08/2024

Join us this Friday for an online "Lunch & Learn" walkthrough of this incredible itinerary that has literally been years in the making. That's how long it takes to find space for these events.

Celebrate Canada Day on July 1st in Banff National Park with amazing traditions and festivities on Banff Avenue, then celebrate US Independence Day in Whitefish, Montana with more festivities! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience both nation’s biggest holidays in arguably their most beautiful destinations.

This Friday October 11th @ Noon

Click the link below to register!

https://collette.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeyupz4qGtyszkbl8x8w0yPvIcO_bXmE

10/08/2024

Your off-season guided tour of Jordan begins in the capital city of Amman and concludes at the Dead Sea—one of the lowest spots on Earth. Marvel at Jordan’s many fascinating sites, but without the crowds or prices of the busy season! Visit Amman—one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities with a history spanning nine millennia—to see the Roman amphitheater and Jerash, a well-preserved Greco-Roman city buried for centuries under desert sands. Enjoy a guided sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Walk down the Siq, a narrow gorge with spectacular colors between its high cliffs, and stand in awe of the famed Treasury site, carved out of the sheer sandstone cliff in the 1st century BC. Sip tea in a real Bedouin tent—a tradition of the semi-nomadic Bedouin people still inhabiting this region.

Take an adventure on a four-wheel drive in the desert of Wadi Rum, virtually untouched by humanity with its incredible landscape, monolithic rockscapes, and centuries-old paintings spread on the rocky outcrops. You'll also visit Kerak, and its 12th-century Crusader Castle; Wadi Mujib, the "Jordanian Grand Canyon;" Madaba with its archaeological museum and St. George’s Church, home to a 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land; Mount Nebo, the holy site where Moses saw the Promised Land; Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where Christians believe Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist; and the Dead Sea. All of this, minus the crowds and cost of high season, awaits you on this one-week guided tour of Jordan!

ESCAPE TO EXTRAORDINARY SALE: 7 Day Tour from Amman to Dead Sea from $2825 per person including DFW airfare! This tour also includes one pre-night hotel stay along with 6 breakfast & 6 dinners. Travel dates: February 21-March 1, 2025
Call Ivette at 972-233-3300 or email [email protected] for more details! Act fast limited space!