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18/04/2023

Need to renew passport or apply? It's taking 10 - 13 weeks for regular service and up to 7-9 weeks for expeditied. don't put it off!

How to apply for or renew your U.S. passport if you live in United States

27/12/2022

Flying Sun country this winter? Here's the baggage rules:
Your Sun Country Airlines carry-on – which the carrier calls an “Overhead” bag – can be no more than 24 inches high, 16 inches wide, and 11 inches deep. That's standard across most airlines. But Sun Country also sets a weight limit: It can't weigh more than 35 pounds.
Sun Country baggage size
As you can see from Sun Country's graphic above, the size of your carry-on is pretty strictly regulated. Whether Sun Country will also force you to weigh your carry-on bag is another matter.

23/12/2022

Traveling to Mexico this winter? check this out for tourist card forms. I've been swamped making winter travel bookings, processing final payments, and sending documents. Merry Christmas everyone!
https://www.mexicotouristcard.com/instructions.html?fbclid=IwAR0LwXuN4rKz22j3JTU-07a8O1y0f2E3Cza4Zm_Am-xMqoEmDdrTKsPt884

VERY IMPORTANT If you are flying into the following airports in Mexico: ​CANCUN International Airport (CUN) COZUMEL International Airport (CZM) LOS CABOS International Airport (SJD) PUERTO VALLARTA...

11/11/2022

Looking ahead to summer travels? Beginning May 3, 2023, Minnesotans will not be able to use their standard driver's license to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities. Instead, they will need a REAL ID, enhanced driver's license or ID card, passport or passport card or another acceptable form of identification for federal purposes. If you are not sure which license type is right for you, select the Help Me Choose a Type of License or ID tool at drive.mn.gov.

28/09/2022

Wishing the best to all my friends in Florida!! (and thankful I don't have anyone traveling that way this week! ) Stay safe!!!

The National Hurricane Center predicted Ian could become a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 140 mph before roaring ashore on Florida.

02/08/2022

Our first castle tour, Dublin Castle. We’re with a group of 23 total, room to spread out on bus!

02/08/2022

Our hotel in Dublin and area walk.

02/08/2022

Starting our trip with Dublin tour. Small group tour of 23

19/07/2022

Busy morning on Independence of the Seas. Doing a seminar at seas for travel. Visited with my favorite vendors this morning like Celestyal cruises, Delta, Celebrity, AMA Waterways, insurance companies, CIE, and several more. They even gave us a little show to start!

20/06/2022

Winter bookings are going strong after testing lifted! I just got back from Kenya and hit the winter bookings hard today. I'll post about Kenya when I get a chance to breathe!

U.S. LIFTS COVID-19 TEST REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
• The Biden Administration announced Friday June 10th that air travelers will no longer be required to show a negative COVID-19 test for entry to the U.S. starting with U.S.-bound flights that depart on or after 12:01 a.m. EST Sunday, June 12.
• That means that U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be able to return from abroad without a test, regardless of vaccination status.
• View Delta’s statement on the lifting of international testing requirement for US entry.

06/06/2022

Our first adventure in Nairobi is visiting the orphans. They drink human baby formula for 2 years! 60,000 muscles in trunk. We visited with 22 elephants under 3 years old. Majority will be released back to nature

04/05/2022

Happy Global Travel Advisor's Day! I didn't realize there was such a day but it comes at the right time. I've been swamped with bookings for Europe, New Zealand, Iceland, Kenya and other international destinations. With countries reducing Co-vid restrictions the world is ready to travel! If the U.S. would remove their testing requirement - everything would be much easier! :)

03/05/2022

I found this very interesting! Fun to see photos of inside.

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir in this Paris landmark that will soon open to the public for guest stays?

19/04/2022

You're able to fly without a mask!!!

The court said the CDC "did not follow proper rulemaking.”

15/04/2022

Little by little, things improve for travel. Beginning April 16, 2022, Jamaica no longer requires COVID-19 testing for entry. Additionally, it will no longer be mandatory to wear masks in enclosed public areas.

09/04/2022

This is good news for our favorite Mexican beaches. Sargassum can be stinky and annoying. Varies with season and the winds.

As Quintana Roo prepares for a massive influx of sargassum on its beaches, the Mexican Navy revealed it would send over half of its seaweed collection fleet to the state’s coast.

According to The Cancun Sun, naval officials said six of the 11 sargassum collection vessels in its fleet have been assigned to Quintana Roo to help stop the stinky seaweed from reaching popular beach destinations.

The ships are designed to alleviate the need for local hotel workers and other groups to collect sargassum from the beaches. The
This is good news for our beautiful coasts in Quintan Roo! I copied this from Travel Pulse:

Mexican Navy is also installing seaweed barriers at strategic points along the coast to catch the bulk of the sargassum that gets past the vessels.

While the Navy has already added around 300 anchors for the barriers in Mahahual, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos, only 450 meters has been installed as large amounts of sargassum have arrived.

Officials in Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Tulum revealed the installation of barriers won’t take place until the second week of April, a major problem for hotel owners and visitors as the seaweed has already started washing up on beaches.

In total, Quintana Roo’s sargassum index lists “44 beaches as having excessive sargassum, 10 with a moderate presence, 22 with a very low presence and only four with no presence,” per The Cancun Sun.

As for the seaweed that makes it to the beach, authorities in Playa del Carmen have come up with a creative way to clear the sargassum away. People arrested for administrative offenses in the city are given an option to clean up instead of serving jail time or paying a fine, according to The Riviera Maya News.

04/04/2022

Check regulations for other countries by visting this site. Covid regulations changing all the time.
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php

I understand the following: This COVID-19 map is updated regularly and due to the ever-changing nature of the regulations, we strongly advise that you check with your airline before you travel. This information is part of IATA´s Timatic offering and as such unlimited access is available via a subsc...

22/03/2022

It’s spring time on the Danube River and we’re loving it as we start our week sailing on the AMA Bella. We dock right in town and easy walk around town. Cabin is very comfortable

17/03/2022

Happy St Patrick's Day! This is a great year to travel to the Emerald Isle. Let me know if I can help make those dreams come true!

07/03/2022

I wish I would have thought of this! I just read article about mailing yourself a postcard when traveling. I should have started this when I began my travel agency! I have been collecting license plates that I hang in the garage but I can't always find them in foreign countries. Post cards are easily found and would be easy to store! I like that it would be dated and great way to see foregin stamps.
(fun to see how long it takes to get to you too) This is part of article: 'But when I add that I also write a postcard to myself and mail it home from wherever I am in the world, as a way to record memories and experiences from my travels, their eyes light up — the most common response I get to that is, “Brilliant! Why have I never thought of that before?” I have mailed cards to family & friends but seldom heard if they even received so I stopped sending, I think I'll start sending to myself!

05/03/2022

Thank you for giving Pack N Go Travel the opportunity for making your travel arrangements for the past 26 years!
I genuinely hope that you have been pleased and satisfied. The past two years have been very challenging for everyone, especially for travel! To say it’s been frustrating, depressing, challenging is understated. So far bookings for Mexico have gone well this winter and travel is looking up for the rest of the year. Several clients are booked for Europe and other international destinations. I have a list waiting to book winter vacations for 2023. Co-vid regulations are decreasing and I certainly hope that continues. I look forward to hearing from you and greatly appreciate your referrals!

03/03/2022

Good news for those traveling to Hawaii! NOTICE: At the end of the day, March 25, 2022, the Safe Travels Hawaii program(link is external) will conclude. Beginning March 26, 2022, there will be no COVID-related requirements for arriving domestic passengers. Indoor mask mandate will remain in place statewide. https://www.gohawaii.com/travel-requirements

26/02/2022

Iceland has changed their ruling about being vaccinated. Iceland has lifted all Covid-related restrictions. https://www.visiticeland.com/article/iceland-and-covid19-coronavirus/

Information about travelling to Iceland regarding the Coronavirus, COVID-19.

24/02/2022

We just returned from Mazatlan and missed their largest celebration! We did see work being done for it on our vacation.
Mazatlán Carnival is said to be the third biggest carnival in the world with over a million people celebrating in the city for the six days before Lent.
MAZATLÁN, México, February 24, 2022.- With 125 years of tradition, a colorful and joyful atmosphere, and the observance of sanitary protocols due to the pandemic, today starts one of the most important festivals of its kind in the world, and without a doubt the best in Mexico: Mazatlán's International Carnival; this year under the slogan "Lanao, the journey continues".

13/02/2022

Sunsets are gorgeous in Mazatlan but don’t neglect the sun rising over the mountains and calm ocean early morning.

11/02/2022

Just relaxing

08/02/2022

You never know what surprise you’ll have!

06/02/2022

If you want elbow room, how about a 1 bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms and 3 closets. Fantastic views and some have balconies.