Prestige Travel Group

26/11/2024

Enjoy your holidays!

11/11/2024

Let's take a moment to honor and express our gratitude to the brave individuals who served our nation in the armed forces. Veterans Day is a time to reflect on their unwavering commitment and the incredible courage they have shown in defending our freedoms.

30/10/2024

Airlines must now give cash refunds for long delays and bag issues
The new DOT regulations require airlines to automatically issue refunds for things like delayed flights and better disclose fees.
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration's new airline consumer protection rules went into effect Monday, requiring carriers to automatically issue cash refunds for things like delayed flights and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation.
Under the new DOT regulations, airlines must now provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for canceled flights and "significant" delays. A significant delay is now officially defined as lasting at least three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international ones, removing the previous system where airlines could set their own thresholds.
While airlines can still offer another flight or travel credit, consumers now have the explicit right to reject these alternatives and receive cash refunds instead.
The rules also mandate refunds of checked-bag fees if bags aren't delivered within 12 hours for domestic flights or 15 to 30 hours for international flights. Additionally, airlines must refund fees for services like seat selection or internet connection if they fail to provide them.
These regulations were developed following a surge in refund complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic, when flight cancellations peaked and many passengers were hesitant to fly.
Airlines for America, representing major U.S. carriers, has noted that refund complaints to the DOT had decreased significantly since mid-2020. The group reported that the 11 largest U.S. airlines issued $43 billion in customer refunds from 2020 through 2023.
A separate rule now requires airlines and ticket agents to display fees for checked and carry-on bags and reservation changes upfront. When customers visit airline websites, these fees must be shown alongside the initial price and schedule display.
The rules also require airlines to inform passengers they have a guaranteed seat without extra charges, though carriers can still charge for specific seat selections, such as exit rows or seats near the front.
The DOT estimates these new regulations will save consumers more than $500 million annually.
These regulations are part of the Biden administration's broader initiative to combat what President Biden terms "junk fees." This follows the recent announcement by DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg that state officials in 15 states will be authorized to help enforce federal airline consumer protection laws.
The complete implementation of these new rules will occur over the next two years

14/10/2024

I'll be the concierge host on the 10 night Bordeaux and Normandy voyage on the Azamara Onward. I look forward to sailing this boutique line for the 4th time June 1, 2025. In the meantime,.... I'm off this week to board the Seabourn Sojourn as the Concierge host for the sailing from Barcelona to Monte Carlo. Prestige has access to hundreds of amenity sailings like this.

22/09/2024

Happy clients in Venice Italy! Now in Florence having a great time. Call or email to plan your dream vacation! 484-427-7067 [email protected]

18/09/2024

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!

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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!

05/09/2024

This amazing promotion is a real savings with a true 2nd guest free. Atlas is a fabulous small ship line with only 196 guests going to wonderful areas of the world including Antartica and Europe.

28/08/2024

Get ready to be transported to the stunning shores of Antigua and Barbuda with our latest music video, "Antigua and Barbuda Calling"! Join us on a journey th...

23/08/2024

17/08/2024

We will be Distinctive Voyage hosts on the Azamara Onward June 1st sailing ten nights from Lisbon to Southampton - Check out this wonderful itinerary

Ten Night Bordeaux Normandy VoyageJOIN KATE AND TONY SCHWEIGER AS YOUR DISTINCTIVE VOYAGE HOSTS FOR THIS FABULOUS ITINERARY.Enjoy concierge services onboard, an exclusive cocktail party and a complimentary shore excursion in Bordeaux. Call Kate at 484-427-7067 for all the details and the best availa...

02/08/2024

Watch this space and my business page for posts about Croatia! Heading there tomorrow for a unique travel experience on a small ship stopping in little islands and ports in the Southern Adriatic. I welcome your questions as we go along and I'll try my best to answer.

24/07/2024

Imagine yourself relaxing here with these views! And then taking a swim in a tiny cove with crystal clear waters! You do not need to charter a yacht (Below Deck!) We can assist with fabulous trips like this for couples and friends to experience Croatia. I will check it out for you very soon. Hit me with questions.....

18/07/2024

This is so on my bucket list! I may have to make this happen in 2025! Do you know where this is? Do you want to go? What's on your Bucket list? #484-427-7067 [email protected]

10/07/2024

Iceland!! Family of 4 on a self driver trip with lots of amazing activities including inside glacier, inside volcano, snorkeling and more! Contact me at [email protected] or 484-427-7067 for your family trip!

09/07/2024

Don't forget - Starting May 7, 2025, you'll need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license or identification card, or another acceptable form of ID, to fly within the U.S.