Black Sand Travel

13/08/2023

It is currently requested that any travel to Hawaii in general and Maui in particular be postponed or cancelled to allow the state to continue recovery efforts from the devestating fires on Maui.

If you are considering Hawaii for your next vacation, please reconsider at this time so the state and local community can direct all available resources to those most in need.

Kū mākou me ka poʻe o Hawaiʻi 🌺

Beginning March 26, 2022, domestic travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to fill out online forms via Safe Travels, no longer have to worry about QR codes, no longer have to provide proof of vaccination, and ultimately, there won't be any additional requirements or restrictions to fly to…

29/05/2023

One of America's great road trips and a must-do for anyone visiting south Florida! 🌴🌅

Stretching 113 miles into the open ocean, this engineering marvel linked the far-flung Florida Keys to the mainland and forever changed Florida.

15/05/2023

https://thepointsguy.com/news/new-york-to-faroe-islands-flight/

Exotic destination alert! Atlantic Airways, the flag airline of the Faroe Islands, will begin once-weekly flights between Vágar and New York Stewart. Tickets go on sale TODAY and flights will run between August 22 and October 4. 🇫🇴

This will represent the first-ever nonstop flight from the U.S. to the Faroe Islands, located in the North Atlantic Ocean.

21/03/2023

If Brazil is on your list, please be aware that the country will be requiring e-visas effective Oct 1

Brazil will again requiring travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan to complete an entry v | Brazil will again requiring travelers from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan to complete an entry visa for travel to the country. Read more here.

28/12/2022

Travel Advisory: Southwest Airlines is still in a state of operational emergency and is currently accounting for north of 80% of all flight cancellations across all US airlines. It is HIGHLY recommended that if you plan to travel utilize other airlines at least until next week at the earliest.

If you are a Southwest flyer and have been affected, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/airline-customer-service-dashboard for options.

Please click this link for an alternative text version of the dashboard. These ten large U.S. airlines and their regional operating partners, which operate flights for them but do not sell tickets, account for approximately 96 percent of the domestic scheduled passenger air traffic.

04/12/2022

This just in...Hawaiian will be launching non-stop service between Honolulu and the Cook Islands! It'll be the first non-stop flight between the US and this hidden South Pacific gem!

Hawaiian's new route will be the only airlink between the South Pacific nation and the US, giving American tourists an easier travel option.

20/10/2022

Just in time for the cold weather! Get away to one of 36 participating resorts and receive a $250 air credit! 🇧🇸 Act fast because this won't last forever!

14/10/2022

In case you were wondering! Slowly but surely the region is coming back! Japan during Sakura season is one for the bucket list! 🌸🌸🌸

The countries in Asia that are currently open to American travelers as well as the protocol to visit.

04/10/2022

https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?cabins=1&USD[%E2%80%A6]lors=2&toDate=2022-10-04&agentId=46542&agencyId=550

Now you can book that dream cruise on Virgin Voyages direct through me!!

Ahoy Sailor! Welcome to Virgin Voyages: our adult only cruise ships redefine luxury cruise vacations to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Europe, and beyond.

28/09/2022

To everyone that's in Hurricane Ian's path, stay safe!!

26/07/2022

Been away for a while with the day job, but I'm still working behind the scenes, now I'm Commodore status with Princess Cruises!! (Did you know they offer wedding packages starting at just $2500!? Neither did I!)

27/05/2022

Why some of Queensland's most historic pubs need your help
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-28/historic-pubs-queensland-drought-floods-lockdown-struggles/101079926. With Australia open for tourism, why not pay these historic pubs a visit?

Thinking of an outback road trip? Then put these historic pubs on your itinerary.

17/03/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day, and may we all get to the Emerald Isle soon! ☘️(📷 Tourism Ireland)

05/01/2022

New Year, new opportunities! From now until February 28, you can Upgrade Your Horizon with a 2-CATEGORY SUITE UPGRADE and 50% Reduced Deposit with Regent Seven Seas Cruises for sailings from now until 2024. Space is limited so act fast (these go QUICK!) Contact me for more information! 🛳

05/01/2022

Hope everyone had a healthy and happy Holiday season! New Year, new opportunities to travel!

06/12/2021

Having been onboard myself, I can assure you this ship is amazing!

25/11/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your holiday with those you love and safe travels!

22/11/2021

TRAVEL ALERT: Australia is opening the borders for Working Holiday Makers effective Dec. 1. Entry through New South Wales, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory are quarantine free! (proper Working Holiday visa and proof of vaccination required) 🇦🇺🦘

Hello there, Working Holiday Makers 😎!

In today's exciting news, fully vaccinated and eligible Working Holiday Makers will be able to return to Australia from 1st December.

At this stage Working Holiday Makers are able to enter and travel between New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory without quarantining. Quarantine requirements currently apply to other States and Territories, which are best researched by travellers as they plan their trip. As we continue to safely reopen to the world, we look forward to being able to welcome even more of you back to our shores soon 👋

16/11/2021

TRAVEL ALERT: Effective Saturday November 20, vaccinated travelers will no longer have to quarantine in the Cayman Islands! One of our favorite destinations is back in business!! 🇰🇾

08/11/2021

TRAVEL ALERT: US BORDERS ARE OPEN TO ALL VACCINATED TRAVELERS! To all our inbound tourists, welcome to America, we've missed you! 🇺🇲

30/10/2021

Just spent 5 amazing days on board the beautiful Scarlet Lady with Virgin Voyages...and you can as well! All sailors on 2021 cruises will receive a lifetime $125 Bar Tab bonus, $300 off your 2022 cruise, and a special gift from Virgin Voyages! And the cherry on top, if you pay in full you can receive up to 10% off your (already-competitive) fare!!

11/10/2021

The home of Santa Claus and the Northern Lights, Finland is magical in wintertime! (and I can book that Intrepid package for you!) 🇫🇮

A winter wonderland awaits

20/09/2021

TRAVEL ALERT: Effective September 22, vaccinated Americans no longer have to quarantine in the Netherlands. Effective November 1, vaccinated UK and EU residents will be allowed to travel to the United States for the first time since March 2020!! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🇳🇱

14/08/2021

Some of the most stunning food in stunning places by world-class chefs. Wolfgat in Paternoster, South Africa is #1 on my restaurant bucket list, how about yours?

https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/most-beautiful-restaurants-in-the-world?utm_campaign=dashhudson&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=instagram&utm_content=www.instagram.com/p/CSjdai3gWF3/

From a candlelit courtyard in Ibiza to a kitchen lost in the woods of Maine.

11/08/2021

The Cayman Islands have announced a phased reopening process, with limited tourism for vaccinated travelers commencing in September and full reopening next January. I for one am excited for this! 🇰🇾

https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-us/plan-your-trip/travel-requirements

To make your trip to the Cayman Islands as smooth as possible, please have the following travel documents ready.

11/07/2021

Miss the rock-bottom airfare between the US and Iceland that WOW offered? Well starting next spring, Play Airlines plans on beginning flights between the East Coast and everyone's favorite northern isle. Tickets should go on sale in late autumn. Stay tuned!

Icelandic startup PLAY has been increasing its route network over the past few weeks. Having kicked things off…

13/06/2021

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/five-americas-most-invincible-hotels-180977948/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

While the world is slowly but surely opening back up, there are endless possibilities right here in the USA, including these legendary resorts that have stood the test of time! (I happen to live about 5 minutes away from one of them, talk about insider knowledge 😉)

From Miami to San Francisco, these luxury establishments survived their share of crises before the Covid-19 pandemic

11/06/2021

TRAVEL ALERT: Switzerland will reopen to vaccinated US tourists beginning June 28, no test or quarantine required. SWISS is now flying nonstop to Zurich from New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, and San Francisco, with flights from Los Angeles coming soon. Your alpine dreams await! 🇨🇭

Happy weekend greetings from Switzerland. 🇨🇭