Marie Bartony Travel Consultant - With Travel Express Travel Agency

12/10/2024

I can help make travel gift giving happen!

09/19/2024

Traveling to Mexico with laptop and tablet? Might want to read this article to avoid a fine if bringing multiple devices. Mexico allows tourist to bring only one laptop, notebook, or other portable computing device on a tax-free basis.

Travelers bringing electronic devices to Mexico are getting hit with hefty fines at Cancun airport. Here's what to know about visiting Mexico with laptops and iPads.

09/04/2024

Can you do a closed loop cruise without a passport? Yes, but it’s never advisable. Too many what ifs that can end up costing you way more than what a passport would initially cost. This was a first for me today, I booked clients an NCL cruise and received this email. Great information to explain what happens if you take a cruise, something goes awry, and you don’t have a passport.

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

My clients in Barbados found an interesting visitor on their resort this morning. I wonder if he followed them on their excursion today? They enjoyed a rum tour yesterday, today they are swimming with the turtles and snorkeling over a ship wreck

08/01/2024

Passport Renewal Looming?

One of my clients just shared their experience of renewing online with the new Beta release on the Travel.State.Gov website. She said the process was relatively easy online and had her passport renewed in 10 days without expediting.

There are only limited amounts of time they open the website for applications. She would get notices it was closed but finally got logged on and was able to apply. She did her own photo with a white wall and once she met the requirements in the photo she was able to submit with payment. She said it took less than 15 minutes and was very easy. Remember, this is for renewal only! Also, you want to make sure you are always on the correct website. The official website will never ask for extra money in fees. Passport book application or renewal fee is $130 for adults, $100 for children under 16. Expedited is an additional $60.

Keep those passports active and call me when you are ready to book your next getaway!

07/29/2024

I received these Amazing photos this afternoon from clients on the Greek Island Hopper tour with Trafalger. Is Greece on your travel bucket list?

07/24/2024

Bookings are coming in for 2026. I have clients who know the value of booking far ahead. I just booked a Hawaii cruise and a Baltic cruise for 2026. Alaska opens in days for bookings. Give me a call to help you plan ahead, no matter when or where your destination may be!

07/23/2024

I’ve been falling behind with sharing traveler photos. Busy summer for all of us!

I have families waking up to share a beautiful day at one of my favorite destinations, Aruba.

All of the ABC islands are with a visit!

06/09/2024

My Alaska travelers are thrilled. They woke up early and are now members of the 30% club! A perfect view of Denali from Mt McKinley lodge.

Edited to add the second photo, not a cloud in sight!

06/07/2024

Clients are loving the land portion of their Ring of Kerry cruise tour. Here is what they have to say:

“We are new fans of pre-cruise land tours. The Ring of Kerry Ireland does not disappoint. “

06/06/2024

I love getting updates from my clients when they travel. I have a couple still on their Alaska cruise and they are having an AMAZING time on their excursions, their time in Glacier Bay and enjoying wonderful dining.

06/03/2024

Clients waking up in Limerick Ireland this morning with a few days on their own before they begin their cruise tour. Hopefully they can cartch an elusive leprechaun!

06/03/2024

Who can relate?

06/01/2024

Clients departing Vancouver like to fly in a day early. I have another client leaving today on the Royal Princess for another Alaska cruise tour. They stayed at the Fairmount Waterfront Hotel and sent me this photo this morning. Porter took their bags directly from the hotel to the ship and they walked straight to the ship. They said the hotel was perfect!