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07/02/2022

Travelers who have expired passports are highly encouraged to renew them soon for travel later in the year.

06/30/2022

These Caribbean islands are must-visits for any intrepid traveler.

06/28/2022

06/28/2022

DISNEY WISH, the newest ship from DISNEY CRUISE LINE

06/27/2022

Just a lil cruise info…

Everything old is eventually new again, but there are some activities that used to be allowed on cruise ships that have little hope of coming back. Whether

06/25/2022

Sounds fun!

The grand prize includes a private jet flight to Las Vegas with Grammy award-winning singer Usher.

06/22/2022

06/22/2022

Port Canaveral welcomes the new Disney Wish as the cruise ship arrives in the U.S. for the very first time.

06/21/2022

A new ship is arriving 😀

06/21/2022

Reposting..

Just some good advice for those who plan to travel this summer:

Flying this summer is ROUGH!!! I feel like as a Flight Attendant I should attempt to share some tips to get you through airline travel for the foreseeable future. ✈️✈️

1. Things are not good..... if its less than 7 hours - DRIVE! I'm not kidding. There is nothing enjoyable about flying right now. On any airline. If you must fly, keep reading. 🚗

2. Download and use the app of the airline you are flying. You can do everything on it - get your boarding pass, track your bags, see your incoming plane, and change a flight. It sure beats waiting in the long line to talk to an agent! Trust me - Usually these apps will tell you a flight is cancelled before the crew even knows! 📲

3. Fly MUCH earlier than you need to - a whole day early if its important!! This week I saw many people miss important things like weddings, funerals, cruises, international connections, and graduations. The tears were very real, for very real reasons, and there was nothing I could do! If you have to be somewhere, spend the extra money, go a day early. Have a glass of wine and stay in a hotel, enjoy your night not being stressed while everyone else misses their events. 🍷

4. ALWAYS fly the first flight in the morning so you have all day to be rebooked if the s**t hits the fan. Yes, that means it might be a 3:00 alarm, but morning flights don't cancel nearly as often.⏰

5. This is not unique to this year, but keep in mind summer is thunderstorm season. A single storm can shut down a whole airport. We can't fly through them. Storms usually build as the day gets later. Book early flights! ⛈

6. Schedule long layovers - Your 1 hour layover is NOT enough anymore. 30 minutes, not a chance. 3 hours minimum. 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

7. What you see on the news is an understatement. We are short staffed and overworked. Not just pilots and flight attendants, but also ground crews. Without ground crews there is no one to park the planes, drive jetways, get your bags on/off planes, or scan boarding passes. This causes many delays that snowball throughout the day. Sometimes HOURS.(Another reason morning flights are best!) 👀

8. When flight crews get delayed we time out. We can NOT fly longer than 16 hours. Its illegal. So it doesn't matter if you have a wedding to get to, when we are done we are done. The way things are now, there are no back up crews, so when this happens your flight cancels. (Now you are starting to see why those morning flights are best!) 😴

9. Avoid connecting in Newark. It is literal hell. You have a 50/50 chance your flight will cancel or missing your connection. They have been cancelling flights at their starting points just to keep the planes out of Newark because there just aren't enough people to manage the planes, so the gates stay full. Also the restaurants are expensive, it is not a great place to be stuck. 💩

10. Be nice. As stated above, we are overworked and tired. We will not help you if you are mean. No one cares that you are going to miss your cruise if you are an as***le. So even if we can help, we will save our help for someone nice. Tensions are high. Our patience is gone. If you make us mad - you will not be flying on our planes. We will leave you behind without a second thought, and laugh about you later. 🥰

11. Being drunk on an airplane is a federal offense, so don't overdo it. If you drink too much at the bar waiting for your delayed flight you risk not being allowed to fly at all. We are too tired to deal with your drunk ass when we have legitimate issues to deal with. 🍻

12. Get trip insurance if you have a lot of money invested. I hate the whole idea of this, but I also hate the idea of losing money. Example: I was working a flight yesterday that waited over an hour for a gate. A family of 8 missed their flight to Rome. The only flight of the day. They were going to a cruise which they would now miss. They were all crying, there was nothing I could do. (Also a reason to fly a day early!) 🛳

13. Flights are FULL. If you buy the cheap seats you will not be able to sit with your family. It says so when you purchase your ticket!! Flight Attendants aren't there to rearrange the whole plane just so you can sit with your family because you tried to save $100 on a third party website. 💸

14. Speaking of third party websites and saving money..... Like I said flights are FULL. If a flight is oversold, and no one volunteers to give up their seats, who do you think is the first to be bumped? You guessed it, the family that saved a few $$ by using sites like Expedia, Kayak, Hotwire etc. 🤷‍♀️

15. Pack smart. Don't be "That guy" Don't hold up boarding because you have your extenders open till they are busting and you can't figure out how to make it fit in the overhead. (Passengers are stressed too, they can be aggressive when boarding a delayed flight) 🛍

16. Take showers, brush your teeth, leave the perfume off, don't eat stinky food (caesar salad and tuna fish I'm talking to you!), and bring headphones. Trust me. These things sound basic, but add to stress on crowded planes. If you are stuck on the tarmac for 3 hours after a 4 hour flight, you will thank me for this. 💜

17. Bring a sweater if you tend to be cold. So tired of half naked girls asking me to turn the heat up. NO. Wear clothes!! Side note: If you dress like this and ask for heat, there's a chance I will turn the AC up. 🥶

18. Thats not water on the bathroom floor. For the love of God wear shoes to the bathroom!!! 🤮

19. Don't tell a Flight Attendant they look tired. We are and we know. You may cause us to ugly cry right there in galley. 😭

20. Happy Travels!

06/20/2022

There's good news for travelers planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park in the coming months. After shutting down last week due to damaging floods,

06/20/2022

Limited time deal! Ends soon

06/19/2022

and remembering the loved ones that are no longer with us.

06/19/2022

and why it’s important

06/19/2022

💙 Have you heard of 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡? 🇬🇷 A hidden cove, this secret beach is located on the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐙𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 🏝

Meaning '𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡', it got its name after a boat ran ashore here in the 1980s 🚢

This idyllic cove is 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞, with crystal clear waters and soft white sand. A truly heavely slice of paradise in the Greek islands! 🌞 🌊

Heading to Greece this summer? 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 so you don't forget to visit Navagio Beach for yourself! ✌

06/17/2022

Time off is necessary!

06/17/2022

The 10 safest family- and kid-friendly places to visit around the world in 2022.

06/16/2022

/PRNewswire/ -- In addition to eliminating the mandatory Bahamas Travel Health Visa, the Government of The Bahamas announced today that fully vaccinated...

06/16/2022

That’s the plan!

06/16/2022

Just an FYI

Get the low-down on the current entry requirements for countries in Asia.

06/16/2022

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06/16/2022

06/15/2022

Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana

CAP CANA IS CALLING
Introducing the new Margaritaville Island Reserve

When it comes to tropical vacation destinations, there’s nothing like Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Located on a world-famous stretch of shoreline — Juanillo Beach — this spectacular destination offers unforgettable experiences for everyone. Dive into thrilling activities on land and at sea, or claim your license to chill and simply soak up the sunshine shoreside. Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana is your gateway to it all. This five-star, all-inclusive resort is the definition of laidback luxury, featuring world-class restaurants and bars, spacious accommodations, and ongoing live entertainment that keeps the island vibes going strong. Check in to check out, slip on your complimentary Margaritaville flip flops, and let the sea breeze sweep all of your cares away.
Rates starting at $276 pp/pn. Let VIP Vacays plan your vacation today.

06/14/2022

06/14/2022

Africa, Anyone?

06/14/2022

Choice will take on the franchise business, operations and intellectual property of a total of 624 hotels across the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

06/12/2022

Absolutely!

06/12/2022

Rock Your Milestone at All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotels in Mexico and the Dominican Republic

06/11/2022

06/11/2022

Did you know that Hilton has a gorgeous
All-Inclusive resort in Curacao?!
Set along the Caribbean shoreline in a
mangrove forest, the resort offers a
water park, four pools, and a private
beach for enjoying watersports in the
turquoise sea.
10 restaurants and bars and a gorgeous
spa!!
° Mangrove Beach Corendon Curacao
All-Inclusive Resort, Curio by Hilton !!!

06/11/2022

Gorgeous Rooms 😍

06/11/2022

This is the before and after of the Riu Madeira hotel!🏨https://bit.ly/3x9jtnH