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06/18/2024

It's true!

06/16/2024

On this Father's Day, I express my heartfelt gratitude to my husband, Derek Roberts for being an exceptional father and a remarkable Pop Pop to our children and granddaughter. He has always been there for them, showering them with love, support, and guidance. You are deeply loved and appreciated, and we are blessed to have you in our lives.❤️❤️❤️❤️

06/16/2024

Home to my ancestors!❤️❤️❤️❤️

The Caribbean spice island of Grenada hosted the first James Beard dinner of its kind, putting its diverse and flavorful cuisine on a global stage.

06/14/2024

Join us in Cuba next year for a trip of a lifetime. 5 star resorts, delicious cuisines, visit 3 spectacular cities including Havana. Payment plans available. Book by June 30th for $200 discount.

06/08/2024

We issue Travel Advisories with Levels 1 – 4. Level 4 means do not travel. This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. Before making travel plans, look up the Travel Advisory for your intended destination(s).

The Travel Advisories for the following countries are Level 4 - Do Not Travel:
⛔Afghanistan
⛔Belarus
⛔Burkina Faso
⛔Burma
⛔Central African Republic
⛔Haiti
⛔Iran
⛔Iraq
⛔Libya
⛔Mali
⛔North Korea
⛔Russia
⛔Somalia
⛔South Sudan
⛔Sudan
⛔Syria
⛔Ukraine
⛔Venezuela
⛔Yemen
Read the full Advisories at travel.state.gov/traveladvisories

05/24/2024

Travel Tip Friday!!!

05/24/2024

Taylor Swift fans are causing a spike in European air travel, United says..

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✈️✈️✈️ Air travelers, are you ready for it ⁉️

The official kickoff for summer this weekend is going to get even busier, thanks in part to Taylor Swift.

United Airlines revealed that demand for flights to Lisbon, Portugal, where Swift is performing for her “Eras Tour,” shot up 25% for this weekend compared to last summer — and the surge is going to continue for the next few months as fans flock to Europe to for concert tickets that are thousands of dollars cheaper compared to the US.

Bookings to other European cities where’s she’s performing in the coming weeks, including Madrid, Edinburgh and Dublin, are also surging, a United representative told CNN.

United’s flights to Milan and Munich for Swift’s shows in July have captured the biggest increase in demand – upwards of 45% more passengers compared to last year.

The airline flies to all of these cities from its East Coast hubs at Newark and Dulles, with some other destinations additionally linked from its other hubs in San Francisco, Denver, Chicago’s O’Hare and Houston.

US singer and songwriter Taylor Alison Swift, also known as Taylor Swift performs on stage at the Paris La Defense Arena as part of her The Eras Tour, in Nanterre, north-western France, on May 9, 2024.

Want to see Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ without breaking the bank? Try Europe.

Delta Air Lines told CNN demand is on the rise for flights to her European tour. The airline said it is prepared as it flies its largest-ever international summer schedule by adding destinations and restoring routes that were cut because of the pandemic.

Both airlines are bracing for record-breaking summer travel overall. Delta and United said it will fly nearly 3 million people during Memorial Day weekend, lasting from Thursday to next Monday, a 5% increase from last year.

Airlines for America, a group representing major US airlines, predicts record numbers of passengers this summer, with carriers expected to fly 270 million passengers — up 6% from last year.

‘Swiftonomics’ meet travel

The increase in bookings is just another example of “Swiftonomics,” the pop icon’s ability to influence the economies of the cities and countries that she visits on her mammoth global tour.

More than 1 million Swifties will attend the superstar’s shows in the United Kingdom later this summer, with the typical fan expected to spend £642 ($810) on travel, accommodation and other expenses, injecting a total of £755 million ($953 million) into the economy, according to a recent Barclays report.

“When it comes to cultural icons like Taylor Swift — like we saw with Elvis and Beatlemania in the 50s and 60s — supporters have such a strong connection to the artist and to the rest of the fandom that the desire to spend becomes even more powerful,” Dr. Peter Brooks, chief behavioral scientist at Barclays, said in the report.

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
New York

05/06/2024

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04/25/2024

Heading overseas this summer? Think of what you can buy with the $60 of expedited passport processing fees you saved by planning ahead! Passport processing times are currently 6-8 weeks for routine service and 2-3 weeks for expedited service. travel.state.gov/passport

04/25/2024

Turks and Caicos Islands: We urge all travelers to carefully check your luggage for stray ammunition or forgotten weapons before departing from the United States. Fi****ms, ammunition (including stray bullets), and other weapons are not permitted in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). TCI authorities strictly enforce all firearms-and-ammunition-related laws. Declaring a weapon in your luggage with an airline carrier does not grant permission to bring the weapon into the Turks and Caicos Islands and will result in your arrest. More at https://bs.usembassy.gov/check-your-bags-do-not-bring-ammunition-firearms-to-the-turks-and-caicos-islands/

04/01/2024

I have a story to share.

A high-end resort had a fire last night. It's a top seller for me. It was contained, no one was hurt and mainly it was smoke. Guests slept on the beach, pools and anywhere they could find a spot. The resort evacuated everyone but it was a tedious process if they did not have a travel advisor to guide them.

Some travel words of wisdom.

1. Use a travel advisor. I am fortunate to have no one at this resort this week. Some amazing travel advisor colleagues were hands-on taking care of their clients. It was a stressful Saturday for them and they are ROCKSTARS.

2. Use a travel advisor that knows people in the destination and has connections. I saw unbelievable partnerships from another resort chain step up to assist.

3. Buy travel insurance! Seriously... it's cheap and when you need it, you will be thankful.

4. Even with insurance be prepared to spend extra money should you need to move to a new resort. Don't go on a vacation with your last bit of 💰.

5. IF you have time, grab your passport from the safe and put on some clothes! ONLY if you have time.

One of my world famous sayings~"Life is still Life, Even in Paradise"

03/11/2024

✈️THE WORST & BEST AIRPORTS FOR SPRING BREAK TRAVEL ✈️

Nothing can ruin a spring break getaway faster than encountering a travel disruption at the airport.

Half of all travelers with spring break plans are “concerned” about disruptions impacting their travel plans, according to travel platform Hopper’s 2024 Spring Break Travel Outlook.

The report said last year saw a higher-than-average volume of disruptions. During spring break, 20.1% of flights were delayed, compared to 18.4% throughout 2023.

For smooth travels, aGamble analyzed flight departure data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics to see which airports had the most disruptions during March and April 2023 – the usual spring break period. Disruptions included delays, cancellations and diversions.

“With spring break officially kicking off, airports are expected to be crowded throughout the coming weeks, and travelers may face flight disruptions depending on their departure location,” Collin Czarnecki, a researcher for aGamble, told USA TODAY in an email.

“It might not be surprising that a majority of airports with the most flight disruptions are located in spring break destination hotspots such as Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Miami,” Czarnecki said. On the other hand, the airports with the best on-time departures during the spring break period last year were Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh and Portland International Airport in Oregon.

Czarnecki also added that the second and third week of March will be the busiest at security checkpoints, so be sure to arrive at the airport with ample time.

‼️ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International in Florida – 34.87% of flights delayed, 4.63% canceled

‼️ Harry Reid International in Las Vegas – 31.44% of flights delayed, 1.47% canceled

‼️ Orlando International in Orlando, Florida – 31.06% of flights delayed, 1.52% canceled

‼️ Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall in Baltimore – 31.26% of flights delayed, 1.22% canceled

‼️ Chicago Midway International – 29.04% of flights delayed, 1.32% canceled

‼️ Miami International – 29.22% of flights delayed, 0.88% canceled
Newark Liberty International in Newark, New Jersey – 25.81% of flights delayed, 2.53% canceled

‼️ Dallas-Forth Worth International – 25.11% of flights delayed, 2.49% canceled

‼️ Denver International – 26.51% of flights delayed, 1.04% canceled

‼️ John F. Kennedy International in New York – 25.06% of flights delayed, 2.23% canceled

THE BEST AIRPORTS FOR SPRING BREAK TRAVEL 😀

✅ Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Pittsburgh International – 83.8% on-time flight departures

✅ Portland International – 83.2% on-time flight departures

✅ Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International – 82.2% on-time flight departures

✅ Washington Dulles International in Virginia – 82% on-time flight departures

✅ Ronald Reagan Washington National in Arlington, Virginia – 81.9% on-time flight departures

✅ Minneapolis-St. Paul International – 81.8% on-time flight departures

✅ Indianapolis International – 81.7% on-time flight departures

✅ Seattle/Tacoma International – 81.6% on-time flight departures

✅ Cleveland-Hopkins International in Ohio – 81.3% on-time flight departures

✅ Philadelphia International – 80.9% on-time flight departures

Published by: Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY - March 10, 2024.
Image from: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.

03/08/2024

Happy International Woman's Day!❤❤❤❤❤

03/07/2024

02/19/2024

Günaydın (Good Morning).

Turkey, a country with a unique geographic position, lies partially in Asia and Europe, serving as both barrier and bridge between the continents.

We had a warm welcome upon arrival. Our suitcase was damaged during the flight and was immediately replaced at the airport with a brand new one. We checked into a nice hotel and immediately set out to explore our surroundings. We visited the nearby mall and had a meal.

With very few Black people we have garnered some curiosity whilst walking around, but everyone is very friendly even though hardly anyone speaks English.

02/17/2024

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02/15/2024

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02/03/2024

I have about 20 countries on mine, care to share yours!

02/02/2024

BAD BEHAVIOR 101: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ON A FLIGHT

December 19, 2023
This article was republished by Group Today with permission and originally appeared at AARP.

What to do when you run into problems with fellow passengers.
The last few years have been rough for airline passengers.

During the height of the pandemic, air travelers saw an outbreak of bad behavior. The internet was filled with videos of unruly passengers slugging flight attendants, trying to break into the cockpit, and assaulting fellow travelers.

These types of incidents led the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose $8.4 million in fines last year on disruptive passengers. Fortunately, the number of federal complaints appears to have peaked, dropping from nearly 6,000 in 2021 to 1,820 in 2023, as of Nov. 12.

However, the potential for problems may increase as the number of airline passengers grows and approaches pre-pandemic levels. The best way to avoid problems? Follow the rules and directions from airline staff. And if there's an issue with a fellow passenger, let your flight attendant know.

"I've interviewed thousands of experts over the 30 years I've been doing this. They tell me it is better to call a flight attendant over sooner than it is to get in a situation that will lead to an escalation," says Christopher Elliott, a syndicated travel columnist and consumer advocate.

But many problems fall into a gray area of annoying behavior that really isn't regulated by airlines.

"The bad news is you don't have the right to sit next to a pleasant passenger. You don't have the right to be treated with respect. None of that is written into the airline's contract," Elliott says. "There's not a general law that requires passengers to be nice to each other."

Still, travelers shouldn't suffer in silence either. Here's what to do when you encounter specific problems.

VERBALLY RUDE FELLOW PASSENGERS

If someone treats you rudely, it's tempting to respond in kind. But try to let cooler heads prevail, says Ben Mutzabaugh, senior aviation editor for The Points Guy, a travel website. "Unless you're being threatened or taken advantage of, consider taking a deep breath and trying to let it go. Little good will come from a confrontation in an airport or airplane." Instead, put on noise-canceling headphones, try to forget about it and don't let it ruin your flight.

PHYSICAL AGGRESSION
Don't let a problem escalate. Call for help from a flight attendant if someone threatens to become physically aggressive, says Justin Albertynas, CEO of Ratepunk, an online travel search service. "Your safety is paramount. Stay calm and alert the flight crew, as it's never a good option to take matters into your own hands."

But you shouldn't be afraid to ask for someone's cooperation, says Mutzabaugh. "If you're in the middle seat and someone takes the armrest, maybe you want to say something like, 'Hi, I don't mean to be difficult, but I'm squeezed in here. Would you mind if I used the armrest?'"

SITTING BY SOMEONE WHO APPEARS SICK
If your seatmate is coughing and sneezing, and you're afraid you'll get sick, make sure you're wearing a mask. You might offer the person one as well, Elliott says. "Sometimes they'll gratefully accept that." You can also inform your flight attendant. They may try to reseat you if there's room.

LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS
If there's an incident on the plane, let the crew know immediately, since the item is probably still on board, Mutzabaugh says. "There may be limits to how much they can intervene, but maybe they can sort out a misunderstanding. Was your item lost, or did it get misplaced or fall behind a seat?" If it's something more involved, they can also call ahead for law enforcement to meet the plane on arrival if that's warranted.

UNWANTED PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO
In most cases, passengers can take photos on the plane. Airline policies typically say they should be for personal use only, although the regulations are rarely enforced, Mutzabaugh says. "It's meant to protect the privacy of those on board—both crew and passengers. If you feel uncomfortable, you should feel entitled to ask a fellow passenger if they'd mind not taking your photograph. If they refuse to respect your wishes—or if you think something more sinister is afoot—alert the crew to your concerns."

Virginia native Larry Bleiberg is president of the Society of American Travel Writers, a frequent contributor to BBC Travel and the creator of CivilRightsTravel.com.

01/11/2024

Alaska Airlines and United Airlnes Ground their 787 MAX 9 Airplanes.

We appreciate your patience through all the reschedules and cancellations!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!🎆🎊🎈

12/29/2023

Our Colombia group trip has a Date Change: July 26-July 31, 2024

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12/18/2023

Great tips!!

12/06/2023

Get on my last nerve with their misleading ads!!!!🤷🏽‍♀️