North Anna Travel, LLC

10/09/2022

After more than 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II passed away today with the distinction of being Britain's longest reigning monarch. Our thoughts go out to her family and to all who mourn her passing.

10/09/2022

We are saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of such an incredible person.

16/08/2022

Princess Cruises Update:

Beginning September 6, Princess Cruises will be introducing updated COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, removing the vaccine requirement for most voyages of fewer than 16 days so that anyone can cruise, and adjusting pre-travel testing requirements to make it less complicated.

Vaccinated guests sailing on voyages of fewer than 16 days will no longer have to test before boarding and only need to upload proof of vaccination while getting ocean ready. Unvaccinated guests, or those who do not provide proof of vaccination, on those itineraries will self-test within three days of sailing and upload proof of negative test before boarding.

These new guidelines apply to itineraries from all departure ports except where government regulations and protocols may vary like Canada, Greece and Australia.

Below are the key points for Princess’ updated CruiseHealth guidelines for embarkation:

No pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests on voyages of up to 15 nights (guests 5 and older) with the exception of full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other special itineraries; unvaccinated guests must provide a negative self-test result taken within three days of embarkation (unvaccinated children under 5 years do not require pre-cruise testing)

Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (guests 5 and older). Guests on these types of voyages will be contacted directly by an Ocean Navigator to assist.

14/08/2022

Well, it's about time! Now we can cruise again with only a negative test required...no proof of the so-called 'vaccine.' Yay! 😃

Carnival Cruise Line is simplifying its testing and vaccination protocol for its guests on its fleet of ships on all cruises under 16 nights. Vaccinated passengers won't test.

04/04/2022

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dropped its COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers. ...

11/01/2022

CDC Director Walensky said she doesn’t believe the conditional sail order, which is due to end on Jan. 15, will be renewed. Instead, the agency expects to shift to a voluntary program, working alongside cruise lines.

Keep in mind that most who test positive are crew members as they share living quarters the size of what amounts to a walk-in closet.

The CDC last month warned against all cruise ship travel.

11/01/2022

Cruise ship performers on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas are serious athletes. And they perform at sea on the world's largest cruise ship.

23/11/2021

Disney World has marked three of its annual pass options as being "currently unavailable" on its website.

05/11/2021

Just in time for spring break, Iron Gwazi, North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world, will finally open in March 2022.

Iron Gwazi is a steel-wooden hybrid roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay amusement park in Tampa, Florida. Originally built as a wooden, dueling roller ...

16/10/2021

Wearing a face mask on airplanes was an early pandemic safety measure to stop the spread of COVID-19. It's also caused tension on flights in the US.

14/10/2021

There could be a seasonal price spike coming for the holiday season, and customers can expect to see rental cars staying in service longer than they used to.

14/10/2021

If you've been itching for a vacation, Ireland is calling for Americans to "Press the Green Button" and book a getaway.

14/10/2021

Thailand has taken another step toward fully reopening to tourism by allowing fully vaccinated visitors from a handful of approved countries to bypass quarantine from November 1.

14/10/2021

Alitalia closes on October 14, but Italy's high-speed trains, the Frecce and Italo networks, are set to increase their passenger numbers.

14/10/2021

The U.S. travel industry is rebounding after taking massive hits early in the pandemic. But Americans are making different choices now, such as staying closer to home and choosing rural destinations.

02/10/2021

Walt Disney World opened 50 years ago today. Happy Birthday!

Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Executive Chairman Bob Iger were joined by Disney Legend Christina Aguilera for the re-dedication of Walt Disney World Resort in ho...

02/10/2021

"It only makes sense that we also ensure the millions of airline passengers that crisscross our country aren’t contributing to further transmission, especially as young children remain ineligible to be vaccinated," Feinstein said.

Evidence shows that vaccination does nothing to prevent the spread and only somewhat protects the vaccinated.

A new Senate bill would require domestic air travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

30/09/2021

“While it is not yet certain which Executive Order will apply to America's airlines, it is apparent that we will be subject to a vaccine mandate in either instance,” wrote Allied Pilots Association President Eric Ferguson.

30/09/2021

Needless to say, I won't be visiting Canada any time soon until they come to their senses. What about those carrying the flu virus: Are they also forbidden from entering Canada?

Canada on Aug. 13 announced that all civil servants, as well as travelers on commercial aircraft, trains and cruise ships, will need to be vaccinated against

30/09/2021

Goodbye, my former favorite, Qantas. It was nice while it lasted, but I will be forced to make another choice in the future. That is, IF I ever visit Oz again...

Qantas expects to relaunch international flights to the U.S. and the U.K. by Christmas, but if you want to board one of its aircraft, you better make sure

30/09/2021

United Airlines is set to terminate 593 of its employees who have chosen to not comply with the ...

26/09/2021

Norway will end all COVID-19-related restrictions starting Saturday, Sept. 25, the government announced, joining a growing list of ...

24/08/2021

Visitors to national parks are in for a treat this August: free admission in honor of the National Park Service's 105th birthday.

24/08/2021

Learn what some domestic airlines prohibit passengers from wearing to comply with the TSA mask mandate.

24/08/2021

Wearing a mask while in close quarters or indoors on all cruise ships is required.

They are not necessary while in outdoor areas of the ship, although the Centers for Disease Confusion (CDC) recommends them if it is a crowded outdoor setting.

Why would anyone want to wear a mask whilst on holiday?

23/08/2021

The Disney Genie+ service will be available for $15 per ticket at Walt Disney World, granting guests the ability to choose a time to arrive at an attraction and access a "Lightning Lane" entrance.

23/08/2021

On Aug. 8, a federal judge in Miami prohibited the state of Florida from enforcing its law prohibiting businesses from requiring proof of vaccination. The court's decision now allows cruise lines and any other businesses in Florida to require proof of Covid vaccination.

According to Florida law, the cruise lines must pay $5000 per passenger IF they ask for proof of vaccination.

Oh, so that's why I'm not booking any cruises: The dictator judge decided to defy Florida law, now that we live in an oligarchy rather than a constitutional republic. 😡

23/08/2021

I never pay much attention to what the 'Centers for Disease Confusion' tells us because my livelihood as a travel agent depends on people booking travel, but I'm passing this along to those who are interested.

Why is it safe to fly but not cruise? What does the CDC have against the cruise industry? Why is it OK for ONE federal judge in Miami to overrule Florida law which states that it's ILLEGAL for businesses to ask for proof of vaccination? When did we vote to live in a dictatorship where unelected people in suits control our lives and happiness?

From August 20th, the CDC recommends that people who are at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 should avoid cruises altogether.