Scantravel

02/01/2025

28/12/2024

"I am out of the office for extended period due to a death in the family. I intend to return to work on Tuesday Jan 21. If you are looking to plan a new vacation, please call Helle at 571 460 7028. If you are a corporate traveler or have an existing reservation with me which requires additional action, please email me at the office to reach me within 48 hours. Many thanks for your understanding." -Lisa

25/12/2024

Christmas Day the New South Wales way
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24/12/2024

Different clients but visiting the same city! Sydney was popular this Christmas 🎄

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from Lisa & Helle

24/12/2024

Our clients shared their experience at a lovely winery in New South Wales: https://bonvillaestate.com.au/

23/12/2024

23/12/2024

G'day! Our clients sightsee in Sydney:

21/12/2024

What are you doing today? Our clients are sailing the Coral Sea on the beautiful Viking Venus! Viking

21/12/2024

To ensure a smooth and stress-free holiday journey to catch flights on time, passengers are advised to arrive inside the terminal at least two hours prior to departure for domestic flights. For international flights, passengers should arrive three hours in advance. If you are parking your car, many US airport allow you to reserve a parking space in advance! Don't forget your holiday spirit and prepare for lines and possible delays....but enjoy the holidays!!

20/12/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2024/12/19/government-shutdown-flights-cruises-travel/77084526007/?utm_source=usatoday-travel-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=usatbaseline&utm_term=hero&utm_content=usat-mclean-nletter07

If a shutdown happens, it’s unlikely to have a huge impact on any travel plans you may have.

19/12/2024

Since there was a tremendous amount of interest expressed in visiting Alaska at our Sip & Sea Event, Maria from Celebrity and SCANTRAVEL have decided to set up an online webinar/class so you can learn more about the cruise/tour options in Alaska. You can invite friends or family to also join in. The live meeting will be Tuesday Jan 7th from 7-8PM Eastern. No registration is required but please Lisa, Helle or Erna know if you want to join us and if you have any specific questions you would like addressed. We will send you a link so you can tune-in LIVE...this is not a recorded event!

18/12/2024

Client photos shared from Townsville, Australia at Castle Hill, a 938 ft tall pink granite monolith: Enjoy!

18/12/2024

Beginning January 8, travelers to the United Kingdom from non-European nations, including the United States and Canada, will need to take an extra step, as the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system rolls out.

Whether just passing through a UK airport or planning a stay of six months or less—for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or study abroad—visitors will have to fill out an online form (available here: How to apply – Apply for an ETA to come to the UK – GOV.UK) and pay a £10 fee (about $12.75). Then as you prepare to board a plane, gate agents will verify your ETA status via digital link to your passport.

The Home Office says the system, like all biometrics in the travel industry, is designed to speed up the process and increase security.

While applications might be approved in a few hours, the site suggests allowing at least three days for them to come through. But why wait? Applications already are being accepted.

Once issued, an ETA is valid for two years or until the traveler’s passport expires, whichever comes first.

On April 2, the requirement to have an ETA will roll out to EU nationals as well. Only citizens of the UK and Ireland, and those with valid UK visas, will be exempt.

18/12/2024

Our main office is closing at noon today for our annual holiday lunch.