Hicks Travel Group

13/12/2024

Here's a post from a good friend of mine and who happens to be a world traveler...

On July 10, 2023 I posted that in my lifetime I had flown commercially 351,448 miles. Since then, 16 months later, I have recorded 55,842 flight miles more. I haven't traveled everywhere, but it is on my lists (wish list, to do list and my bucket list). Travel is my therapy. Always finding something about myself.

Moral of the story - don't wait for tomorrow to do what you're capable of doing today!

10/12/2024

BREAKING NEWS! We have availability for Paris & London and Bali... Tanzania on sale now! Get on the WAIT LIST for Portugal, Norwegian Breakaway Cruise & Peru

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01/12/2024

RESERVATIONS OPEN!

GET AWAY FRIENDS ADVENTURE TO TANZANIA
Featuring - Ngorongoro, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

July 21 - 28, 2026

Optional - 3 Nights Extension to Zanzibar

Your journey starts in Arusha, the entry point to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. From there, head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast herds of elephants and distinctive baobab trees. Next, travel to Serengeti National Park, celebrated for its broad savannahs and remarkable wildlife. Finally, make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Zanzibar.

INCLUSIONS:
Round trip economy class international airfare from Los Angeles (please check with us for other departure cities)
01 Night in Arusha at specified at hotel in TWN / DBL sharing basis
01 Night in Tarangire National Park at specified lodge in TWN/DBL sharing basis
02 Nights in Serengeti National Park at specified lodge in TWN/DBL sharing basis
02 Nights in Ngorongoro at specified lodge in TWN/DBL sharing basis
Daily Breakfast, during your stay in Arusha
All meals during your stay in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
All transportation in Safari prepared 4x4 with Pop up roof
English-speaking driver/guide
Park entrance fees, concession fees & crater service charges
1 Liter of bottled water during the game drive All taxes and surcharges
All local applicable taxes

EXCLUSIONS:
All other meals & other sightseeing or services
Gratuities for meals, tourist guides, drivers
Visa fee & travel insurance
Personal expenses such as alcoholic and other beverages, telephone calls, and laundry & any other services or Items not mentioned above as included

$ 6,899.00 Double Occupancy price per person
$ 1,599.00 Single Supplement price

We are confident that our package stands out from all the rest due to the fact that we have:
Upgraded hotels and safari lodges
A smaller number of travelers to ensure we have a more intimate group
We have eliminated one of the long drives

Do a little research to see what is being offered by other travel suppliers. I am sure after your investigation you will see the value in our trip-of-a-lifetime.

Are you ready to book?
Email us today for a Registration Link.

02/10/2024

27/09/2024

Flying to Mexico on business or on vacation? Then take note of this change when entering Mexico.
Effective immediately, please be aware of the following guidelines concerning the import of electronic devices for travelers to Mexico. Each traveler is permitted to bring ONE portable computing device (e.g., laptop, notebook, or iPad) without incurring an import fee.
If passengers bring multiple devices, such as a laptop and an iPad, each will be treated as a separate item, which may result in additional fees.
Allowed Items:
One laptop or similar portable computing device such as an IPad
Limited Items
Up to 3 cell phones
1 GPS
2 Cameras
1 pair of binoculars
4 fishing poles
Exceeding these limits may result in customs duties starting at 19% of the item’s estimated value, with some cases reporting fees as high as 200%. To avoid these potential charges, please advise your clients traveling to Mexico to adhere to these guidelines.

19/09/2024

Exciting news! Renewing your passport just got a whole lot easier! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce our Online Passport Renewal (OPR) system is available to U.S. citizens 24/7. Now, millions of Americans can renew their U.S. passport online at their convenience and from the comfort of their own homes!

🖥️ Secure and paperless process
⏱️ Saves time and effort
💯 No more printing forms, writing checks, or mailing in applications

This is just one way we're modernizing services to better serve you.

Want to see if you qualify? Check out travel.state.gov/renewonline and take the first step towards hassle-free passport renewal today!

19/09/2024

Try to travel, otherwise
you may become racist,
and you may end up believing
that your skin is the only one
to be right,
that your language
is the most romantic
and that you were the first
to be the first.
Travel,
because if you don't travel then
your thoughts won’t be strengthened,
won’t get filled with ideas.
Your dreams will be born with fragile legs and then you end up believing in tv-shows, and in those who invent enemies
that fit perfectly with your nightmares
to make you live in terror.
Travel,
because travel teaches
to say good morning to everyone
regardless of which sun we come from.
Travel,
because travel teaches
to say goodnight to everyone
regardless of the darkness
that we carry inside
Travel,
because traveling teaches to resist,
not to depend,
to accept others, not just for who they are
but also for what they can never be.
To know what we are capable of,
to feel part of a family
beyond borders,
beyond traditions and culture.
Traveling teaches us to be beyond.
Travel,
otherwise you end up believing
that you are made only for a panorama
and instead inside you
there are wonderful landscapes
still to visit.
Translated from Italian

09/07/2024

Great news for loyal Southwest Airlines customers. The airline's fares will now appear on Google Flights. Plus, they're offering a great limited time deal.

04/07/2024

Ready to travel! Come join us on our small group trips. Most are inclusive of air; all include accommodations, some meals, entry to attractions, transportation and English speaking guides.

UPDATES
Hawaii Cruise - additional cabins added
Dubai/Maldives - limited openings, email for info
Kenya/Tanzania - info released soon
Paris/London - on sale soon
Mediterranean Cruise - additional cabins added
Peru/Argentina/Easter Isle - info released soon

email me at [email protected] for more info and/or brochure.

04/06/2024

Get through airport security and on with your day

04/06/2024

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24/04/2024

The Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and “significant” delays.

24/04/2024

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

26/03/2024

Thinking back on how I've progressed as a traveler. Traveling to my kid's collegiate activities I learned about TSA Precheck. Following my son internationally, I learned of Global Entry. Traveling more Internationally, I learned about upgrading...primarily Premium Economy but if the price is right, B Class. Lastly, although I've had free passes to airport lounges in the past, I've now purchased accessed to passes around the world. Many with sleeping accommodations as well as showers, and all with open bar and food. Ask me how to do the same.