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05/06/2024

21/12/2023

Peace on Earth 🌎
Goodwill towards men...

17/11/2023

Expect delays at these airports this holiday season.

15/10/2023

Alaska 2024

03/08/2023

Crossing the bridge to
Cape Cod!

31/07/2023

I'm hooked! (Just need to figure out how to get in and out like a lady. 😂)

20/02/2023

Who wants to go with me?

23/01/2023

Planning a Trip to Alaska this summer. Who's interested?

09/10/2022

Good morning! Enjoy this glorious day the Lord has given us...

29/08/2022

Vaccinations No Longer Required By MSC Cruises!
MSC has just announced that starting 9/1/22, vaccinations will no longer be required to cruise with MSC from the US! This is great news!

Our new operating procedures are designed to meet and exceed guidelines provided by national and international health authorities and we continue to monitor the situation in order to adapt them if required.

26/08/2022

Have to check this out on our OMS Christmas lights tour in December!

Our rooftop Wine Bar & Restaurant is open today from 11:30am - 6pm. Enjoy your favorite San Sebastian wines along with a wide variety of imported and domestic beers. To pair with your beverage choose from dishes like our Beef Carpaccio, or Charcuterie & Cheeseboard. We hope to see you at the winery soon. Cheers!

16/08/2022

Live on the edge
to better see the view.

15/08/2022

"Today, August 15, Disney Cruise Line announced an update to our Health
and Safety Protocols regarding vaccination requirements.
COVID-19 Vaccination: For sailings departing US and Canadian
ports through September 1, 2022, Disney Cruise Line requires Guests ages 5 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing, as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Beginning September 2, 2022, for sailings departing US and Canadian ports, Disney Cruise Line will require Guests ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of sailing, as defined by the CDC.
In consideration of CDC guidance, Disney Cruise Line highly recommends that Guests ages 11 and younger be fully vaccinated before sailing.
In consideration of guidance from the CDC and the World Health
Organization, Disney Cruise Line accepts the following vaccine types for Guests ages 5 and older: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Covishield, Novavax, Sinopharm BBlBP-CorV (VeroCell), Sinovac- CoronaVac and Covavaxin (Bharat Biotech).
For Guests ages 5 and older, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) defines fully vaccinated as 14 days after receiving one of the following:
• A single dose of an accepted I-dose vaccine.
• The second dose of an accepted 2-dose vaccine.
• The full series of an active (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in the US- based AstraZeneca or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine trials.
• The second dose of any "mix and match" combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines (administered at least 17 days apart).
Disney Cruise Line accepts Pfizer and Moderna for Guests ages 4 and younger; Sinopharm (BBlBP-CorV, VeroCell) for Guests ages 3 through 4; and Sinovac (CoronaVac) for Guests ages 6 months to 3 years old.
For Guests ages 4 and younger, the CDC defines fully vaccinated as
receiving one of the following:
• 3 doses of Pfizer: the second dose administered 21 days after the first; and the third dose administered 56 days after the second.
• 2 doses of Moderna: the second dose administered one month after the first.
• 2 doses of Sinopharm BBlBP-CorV (VeroCell): the second dose
administered 21-28 days after the first.
• 2 doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac: the second dose administered 14-28 days after the first.
COVID-19 Testing For Guests Fully Vaccinated: Fully vaccinated Guests on sailings departing US and Canadian ports must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken one to 2 days before setting sail to be exempt from embarkation testing at the terminal.
Completing pre-trip testing prior to embarkation day enhances the efficiency of boarding and confirms that you are negative for COVID-19 prior to traveling to the terminal. Pre-trip test results must be uploaded into the Inspire Diagnostics Safe Passage website by midnight prior to embarkation day.
Antigen tests must be completed using a proctored in-person or
telehealth service and come with digital results that can be uploaded to the Safe Passage website. A nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) or PCR test also is acceptable. Guests can purchase COVID-19 tests through the Inspire Diagnostics Safe Passage website, or obtain a test from any independent online testing supplier or pharmacy.
Fully vaccinated Guests who upload their pre-trip test results to the Safe Passage website by midnight prior to embarkation day will be exempt from embarkation testing. Fully vaccinated Guests who do not upload test results by midnight prior to embarkation day must be tested at the terminal on embarkation day before boarding the ship and will be charged for the cost of the test. Guests with positive COVID-19 test results are required to complete
a second confirmatory test. Guests with confirmed positive test results—as well as those sharing the same stateroom and other close contacts—will be denied boarding.
The cost of embarkation tests for fully vaccinated Guests will be $74.00 (USD) plus tax for the initial antigen test, and, if needed, $125.00 (USD) plus tax for a confirmatory PCR test, charged at the time of service. For Canada sailings, the cost of embarkation tests for fully vaccinated Guests will be $95.00 (CAD) plus GST for the initial antigen test, and, if needed, $160.00 (CAD) plus GST for a confirmatory PCR test, charged at the time of service.
COVID-19 Testing For Guests Not Fully Vaccinated: Guests who are not fully vaccinated must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken one to 3 days before the sail date. The test should be a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT), a rapid PCR test or a lab-based PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted. This will be the first of 2 tests required for Guests not fully vaccinated; the second test will be conducted at the terminal on embarkation
day.
Guests who are not fully vaccinated are required to complete a COVID-19 test at the terminal prior to boarding on embarkation day (paid for by Disney Cruise Line). Guests with positive COVID-19 test results are required to undergo a second confirmatory test. Guests with confirmed positive test results—as well as those sharing the same stateroom and other close contacts—will be denied boarding.
Upload Proof of Vaccination and/or COVID-19 Test Results: In order to
sail, all Guests (adults and children, regardless of age) must upload their
proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results on the Inspire
Diagnostics Safe Passage website by midnight prior to embarkation
day. A parent or legal guardian will need to use their own account to provide
this information on behalf of minors. Inspire Diagnostics is Disney Cruise
Line's third-party partner for COVID-19 testing and vaccination verification. To
learn more about how to provide proof of negative COVID-19 test result,
please visit disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dcl.
Back-to-Back Sailings: All Guests on consecutive, back-to-back sailings,
regardless of age and vaccination status, will be required to complete a
COVID-19 test between sailings, paid for by Disney Cruise Line.
Guests Recently Recovered from COVID-19: In some cases, people who
have recently recovered from COVID-19 may still test positive for the SARS-
CoV-2 virus. If Guests have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 11 to 90
days of their sail date, they may qualify to be considered as "90-Day-
Recovered." With the appropriate documentation and subsequent approval,
Guests considered "90-Day-Recovered" are not required to participate in
COVID-19 testing during the Pre-Sail, Embarkation or Debarkation phases of
their voyage. For details on what documentation is required, please
visit disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dcl.

02/08/2022

Ask me about my Panama Canal 10 night cruise round trip Ft. Lauderdale.

30/07/2022

RCCL & Carnival cruise lines relax COVID test requirements

Very soon, fully vaccinated guests won't have to bother with a Covid test on cruises less than six nights. Included in Royal Caribbean Group's second...

20/07/2022

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160160485134655&id=300173409654

19/07/2022

State Department travel advisories identify countries that may pose the risk of U.S. citizens being taken hostage or wrongfully detained while traveling there, which will include Mayanmar (also known as Burma), China, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela.

24/06/2022

Looking for something new in cruising?

Sharon from Sharon at Sea Travel shares some great info about the NCL Prima from her video meeting with Norwegian Cruise Line. Get a behind the scenes look f...

06/02/2022

IF YOU GET COVID ON A SHIP...(here's what happened to me Feb. 3rd 2022 on the Oasis of the Seas):

As soon as you get any symptoms you head for the infirmary for a test. I thought I was getting a cold but 45 minutes after testing I was determined positive. (I was also given a chest xray and antibiotics for congestion and Tylenol for acheness)

They sent me back to my room and that evening moved me to a cabin same as the balcony that I booked, but in a restricted area of the ship.
My roommate and dining companions were all tested negative and allowed free access to the ship.

My group was not considered close contact which was defined as 2 to 3 feet away for more than 10 minutes at one time, or showing symptoms.

RCCL provided every amenity to my new isolated room for FREE: Internet, Movies, phone calls to US, Food from any restaurant, and unlimited Alcohol.

The nurse called daily to check on me, but I didn't have any further contact with medical personnel as I was feeling fine. (Just a little congested when Tylenol was wearing off. )

As I ordered food, it was delivered to a table set outside my room, and a phone call plus knock on my door alerted me to its arrival.

I was given a roll of hazard red garbage bags which were picked up daily.

All food was delivered in cardboard containers with plasticware instead of carafes, china and silverware.

No cleaning services provided.

On debarkation day I had 6:30 breakfast and was es**rted off the ship to a new model suv with air-conditioning set at 50 degrees.

Our hotel is the Sonata Miami Airport Hotel. Clean and spacious.

A per diem allowance for food ($100 day) and transportation home (air) is offered. To be arranged yet.

Plus they are crediting me for the 2 days quarantined!

SONATA hotel food is exceptional (My appetite and taste are not effected by covid - probably the new varience.) Salmon lunch yesterday was perfectly seasoned, and dinner of Grilled Shrimp Primavera was also delightful. Had a great omelet today for breakfast. And kurig coffee available 24/7.
Video cell phone calls keep me from total boredom although TV has dozens of choices. Just haven't turned it on yet.
Getting plenty of rest in posh king bed. 4 pillows keep me company.
(Will get back with ending hopefully tomorrow).

05/12/2021

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line with a total of 24 ships, sailing from 14 U.S. homeports and employing more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. Carnival’s newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea and the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), sailed from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021.

11/11/2021

ROYAL CARIBBEAN IS STILL BEING CAUTIOUS.

Vaccination and Testing Requirements

Vaccination
All guests 12 and older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before sailing. Guests under the age of 12, who are considered fully vaccinated, should follow the guidance for vaccinated guests below. Children with one dose of a vaccine do not count as fully vaccinated for the purpose of our sailing. Click here to learn more.

Testing
Pre-Cruise: All guests 2 years and older must present a negative PCR or antigen test result.

Vaccinated guests ages 12 and over, test must be taken no more than 2 days prior to sailing.
Unvaccinated children ages 2 to 11, test must be taken no more than 3 days prior to sailing — but not on boarding day.
No testing required for guests under age 2.
Pre-cruise testing costs and scheduling are the guest's responsibility.

Embarkation Day: Unvaccinated guests ages 2 to 11 will take a complimentary PCR test for COVID-19 during check-in. Registration details will be sent via email in advance.

Onboard: Unvaccinated guests ages 2 to 11 will take a complimentary antigen test prior to debark. Depending on sailing length, there may be additional testing. Registration details will be provided onboard.






Additional Information

Healthy Shore Excursions
Families traveling with unvaccinated kids are required to purchase a tour through Royal Caribbean to go ashore (except at our private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay). Some ports require all guests, regardless of vaccination status, to purchase tours through Royal Caribbean. Review the latest requirements here.

These tours follow our health guidance and are available at a variety of prices. Click here to purchase in advance.

Mask Guidance
Masks are required in the terminal, in select locations inside the ship, and may be required at various destinations. Guests under 2 years old don’t need a mask. Click here to learn more.

Dining
The Main Dining Room has areas for all parties (vaccinated and those with unvaccinated children.) My Time Dining will not be available to unvaccinated children. Our Windjammer buffet and Grab-and-go cafes are open to everyone for breakfast and lunch and our crew will serve you.

Some specialty restaurants are for vaccinated parties only. Visit Cruise Planner to make reservations before your cruise or the Royal Caribbean app while onboard. Click here to learn more.

Other Venues
Theaters and activity venues offer spaced seating with options for everyone and vaccinated guests only. Book reservations onboard on the Royal Caribbean app.

Spa services, except those offered in treatment rooms, are available to everyone.

The Fitness Center has operating hours for everyone as well as hours reserved for vaccinated guests only.

09/09/2021

By: Disney Destinations September 8, 2021

Disney Magic Sails from Miami Beginning Oct. 28, Disney Fantasy Resumes 7-Night Voyages

The Disney Magic will resume sailing in the United States with mostly 4- and 5-night itineraries out of Miami, FL beginning Oct. 28, 2021. Additionally, the Disney Fantasy will begin 7-night and longer voyages out of Port Canaveral beginning Oct. 9, 2021 and three Disney Fantasy itineraries have been modified.

Also, please note that beginning Sept. 3, 2021, Guests are no longer required to purchase the Vacation Protection Plan (VPP) or provide proof of a valid travel insurance policy in order to sail with Disney Cruise Line.

Disney Cruise Line is cancelling two sailings on the Disney Magic:

3-night sailing on Oct. 21
4-night sailing on Oct. 24
For both sailings:

Disney Magic itineraries with Key West, FL as a port of call through May 2022 have been modified to remove Key West from the itinerary. Nassau or Castaway Cay will replace Key West on those sailings.

Additionally, itineraries for the Oct. 9 and Oct. 30 Disney Fantasy 7-night sailings have been modified.

Disney Magic itineraries with Key West, FL as a port of call through May 2022* / Oct. 9 and Oct. 30 Disney Fantasy 7-night sailings