Circle Travel

12/31/2024

Just a reminder to everyone:

Travelers will need a REAL ID by May 2025 in order to fly domestically in the United States.

12/18/2024

11/26/2024

Small ships book up very quickly so let us help you start planning those 2026 and 2027 River cruises!

11/22/2024

Wow! Did you know that?

Why are airplane routes curved and not straight?

Airplane flights do not follow a straight line but rather a curved path, and this choice goes beyond any technical issue—it is an adaptation to the curvature of the planet itself. In geometry, we learn that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but this principle applies only to flat surfaces, like a sheet of paper. When considering the spherical shape of the Earth, the shortest distance between two points becomes a curve known as a geodesic.

This concept originates from Riemannian geometry, which is better suited to curved surfaces. Flight planners use this approach to map out the shortest routes to save time and fuel. These geodesic paths represent the most efficient routes on a sphere. Instead of flying in a "straight line" as it appears on a flat map, airplanes follow a curved trajectory that is, in three-dimensional reality, the shortest path.

These air routes are a fascinating testament to the Earth's curvature. Every flight follows a course that might seem counterintuitive, but in fact, represents the shortest distance and least effort on our spherical planet.
Credits: Curiosidades da Terra

11/12/2024

Our agency books alot of Viking and other river cruises and a few of our agents have first hand knowledge! Let us guide you through this amazing Journey and leave the booking details to us.

11/09/2024

10/13/2024

May we suggest a vacation to Aruba? As a cultural melting pot of more than 100 different nationalities, the Caribbean paradise is filled with traditional hotspots, world class restaurants and open-air eateries all offering authentic island flavor.

10/08/2024

Your rates are the same by booking with us, no added fees and you get our service to help you with flights, insurance questions and issues, transfers and extended stays, and any unexpected things that may arise! Call us today to help you plan your Scotland trip.

08/28/2024

Let our experts help you plan and book your bucket list Ireland trip.

07/04/2024

Enjoy your holiday weekend, Our office is closed today and tomorrow!

07/04/2024

Insurance and your Travel agent are your security at times like this!

We’re blessed in Jamaica with almost perfect weather year-round, but every now and then, Mother Nature likes to keep us on our toes. Hurricanes in Jamaica are seasonal, and as a result, we know how to prepare for them.

Our Destination Assurance team is actively implementing measures to ensure the well-being of both residents and visitors. For real-time updates or to speak with a live agent, go to visitjamaica.com/travel-alerts.

We encourage you to take all necessary precautions to stay safe. We’ll get through this together.

06/24/2024

Making Dreams come true one Trip at a time! We are not some work from home Job jumper that is trying out being a Travel agent booking with a MLM type company that has ‘free’ training! We work in a store front with years of experience, attend trainings and site visits, and we are a certified member of the American Society of Travel agents (ASTA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) and a member of Ensemble Travel Consortium. We are honest with you if what are looking for we don't book or you would be better off booking it on your own. For most things we do not add service fees and Circle Travel has been serving our community for over 30 years. We give back and support many local organizations!

06/14/2024

Delta Vacations are the #1 company our office books for our clients!

06/09/2024

One of Viking’s most popular tours is the Grand European tour. If you are thinking of getting on one of these fabulous river cruise The key to getting good cabin availability is to book early, more than a year before sailing date. Give us a call on Monday for more information.

Admire castles, cathedrals and age-old monasteries as you sail along the iconic Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

Join us for a 15-day journey spanning the best of Europe—from the windmill-dotted waterways of Holland to the stunning landscapes of Hungary: https://explore.viking.com/4bJFsEL

06/04/2024

And we know just how to make this happen for your visit!

An epic, sprawling estate that has to be seen to be believed. Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow is fit for a king, and for a visit from you! 👉 https://go.irlnd.co/Powerscourt-Estate

06/04/2024

Unfortunately we have AT&T at the office and are not able to return calls to today as we are getting a busy signal when we dial the phone numbers so we will try again tomorrow.

AT&T customers are experiencing a "nationwide issue that is affecting" their ability to call non-AT&T users, the company said in a statement.

05/28/2024

This is sound advice and similar to what we advise!

NOAA predicted that 2024 will be an above-normal year of hurricanes, with 17 to 25 named storms, eight to 13 of which might become hurricanes.

But, what if you're planning a cruise? What should you do?

🌀 Breaking it down
While veteran cruisers know that fall is a great time to snag a deal on a cruise to the Caribbean or Bahamas, it comes with a caveat: Fall is hurricane season in these regions, and there's a chance a hurricane or tropical storm could disrupt your sailing.

The vast majority of hurricanes occur between June 1 and Nov. 30 of any given year, but the peak period for tropical storms in the Atlantic is the weeks between mid-August and mid-October.

🌀 Are the odds in your favor?
Even during the busiest of hurricane seasons, there will be many weeks without a single tropical storm in the Caribbean or Bahamas. Keep in mind that the Caribbean is enormous in comparison to the size of a typical hurricane.

Of course trying to predict where tropical storms will hit in any given year is a fool's game. But if you're playing the odds, one area that is known for seeing fewer storms on average is the southern part of the Caribbean.

🌀 But what if one appears close to my cruise?
The standard response from cruise lines is to reroute ships in that area to other parts of the Caribbean or Bahamas that are well clear of the storm. This can mean a last-minute change to your cruise itinerary.

🌀 Last-minute tips
-Cruise lines aren't obligated to offer you compensation if they change an itinerary due to weather.
-You won't get a refund if you cancel a cruise to avoid a storm.
-Build wiggle room into your hurricane season travel schedule.
-Travel insurance is key for fall cruises.
-You may experience rough seas.
-Be careful booking shore excursions during hurricane season.

Are you planning a cruise during hurricane season this year?

Visit the link below to read more.
https://bit.ly/3VfGqCG

📸: Getty Images

05/28/2024

Bahamas anyone?

https://issuu.com/ensembletravel1/docs/range_-_volume_04/s/40134533