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01/09/2024

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Travelers bringing electronic devices to Mexico are getting hit with hefty fines at Cancun airport. Here's what to know about visiting Mexico with laptops and iPads.

10/12/2023

23/04/2023

Happy Sunday!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! ✈️

What is a passport card?

A passport card is a wallet-sized, limited-scope U.S. Passport. Just like a standard Passport book, passport cards prove you are a U.S. citizen and confirms your Identity. When traveling to “border” countries from the U.S. a passport card speeds up the security check process by using a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip.

Apply for a Passport Card

We want you to know about the passport book and passport card so you can decide if you want to apply for one or both documents. We use the same passport forms for books and cards.

Do I need a Passport Card?

Since they are comparatively inexpensive, a passport card for a cruise is ideal! As long as you go by sea or air, they are also great for other types of one-time trips to border countries.

How do I get my Passport Card?

Print and fill out form DS-11 or form DS-82 and head to a local Passport Application Acceptance Facility. Do not sign the application because giving it to an agent at the passport agency or you will have to fill it out again.

If you qualify to apply for your passport with the DS-82 form, you can mail it in instead of going to the agency in person. If you have to go, there are 8,400 facilities in the U.S. You will be able to find one with ease, but some locations require an appointment.

Once your application is filed, you can expect your new card in as little time as 4 weeks or it could take up to 3 months. The exact amount of time will depend on the demand at the time you submit the application.

Because they speed up the security process, passport cards are also great if you frequent border countries but don’t stay long or travel outside of the U.S. otherwise.

Passport card applicates please make sure to visit Travel.State.Gov for full details for requirements.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html

22/04/2023

Iguazu Falls are located in the Northeastern tip of Argentina bordering Brazil. It's considered among the world's most visually and acoustically stunning natural sites and worthy of the World Heritage list. So choose your side (Brazil or Argentina) and let's get a plan started.

16/04/2023

Ladram Bay Holiday Park, located by the sea in Devon, England, is an ideal holiday destination for families. With a wide range of self-catering accommodations to suit your adventure, there's something for everyone! Choose from luxury lodges, caravans and mobile homes. Or, in simplicity mode, opt for standard camping or why not for glamping. Everything is possible!

16/04/2023

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! ✈️

Passport Book vs Passport Card Pros & Cons

Pros of a Passport Book: You can travel anywhere in the world. You can travel by air, sea or land. ...

Cons of a Passport Book: Both initial and renewal costs are high. It takes more space while traveling.

Pros of a Passport Card: It fits conveniently in your wallet.

Cons of a Passport Card: You cannot travel by air internationally.

Please make sure to visit Travel.State.Gov for full details for requirements.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/card.html

14/04/2023

This charming, exclusive restaurant, aptly named The Rock, is on the exotic island of Zanzibar. Located in front of Michanwi Pingwe beach, it's one of those experiences that I promise won't disappoint.

28/03/2023

Just another day in paradise… Jade Mountain resort in St. Lucia and its spectacular views!

20/02/2023

Diablo Lake, North Cascades National Park In Washington!!!

04/02/2023

Maui, Hawaii, not just beaches you know…

01/02/2023

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux - nectar of the Gods!

29/01/2023

MSC Cruises has been named the official cruise line partner of the New York Knicks, as it has entered into a marketing agreement with Madison Square Garden.

29/01/2023

Hamilton Pool is just outside Austin, Texas - get there early, it’s a popular swimming spot for visitors and residentsin the summer.

03/11/2022

What a way to spend the day!!
Beaches Resort on the island of Turks and Caicos - lots of family fun plus, what a beach!

03/11/2022

Long post from Carnival..




Carnival

GUEST ADVISORY

CULINARY UPDATE – VOYAGES FROM NOV. 7, 2022 ONWARDS


November 2, 2022

Dear Carnival Guests,

We have all experienced the impact of inflation, higher fuel prices and supply chain challenges. The food supply chain challenges have been further complicated by global politics and a myriad of laws regarding how we source products and how crops and animals are farmed and handled. At Carnival, we have worked very hard to minimize the impact on our guests, committed to our promise to make Carnival the most memorable, fun, and best value vacation option on land or at sea. We have reached a point with our food costs, however, where we must take some modest but specific actions, which we know most of you have done yourselves, whether with your dining out patterns or shopping to stock the refrigerator or pantry.

Food is part of the fun on a Carnival cruise, and we have no intention of changing that. We have amazing complimentary dining options across the fleet. Many of our guests never spend anything on food once they get on board, and yet they never have to eat the same thing twice if they choose not to. Our specialty dining restaurants expand that variety and allow our guests to treat themselves to fine dining options at less than what they would pay for a comparable shoreside experience. All that will continue. But we ask for your understanding as we implement the following changes which will take effect immediately on sailings departing as of November 7, 2022.

DINING
Steakhouse prices across the fleet will increase to US$48, per person (from current US$42, per person). In addition, per person prices at specialty dining restaurants on specific ships, i.e., Rudi’s Seagrill and Bonsai Teppanyaki, will also increase. These changes reflect the higher costs we must pay for these fine menu items.
For sailings departing through December 31, 2022 – Specialty dining reservations paid in advance of the sailing will be charged the current price. Reservations made on board will be subject to the new prices.
For sailings January 1, 2023 and onward – Specialty dining reservations already paid as of today’s date will be honored at the current rate.
You can reserve and pre-pay for your specialty dining on the “ManageMyBooking” tab on Carnival.com or the Carnival HUB App. (Please note that Steakhouse price adjustments are not applicable to Australian sailings.)
In the main dining room, we will continue to offer lobster on itineraries of six days or more, but it will be moving to the second elegant evening (instead of the current offering on the first elegant night). The lobster isn’t going to swim away, we just ask that you wait for it further into your voyage.

FOOD WASTE INITIATIVES
Across our fleet, including sailings from Australia, we will be implementing initiatives to help minimize food waste, which include the following:

Complimentary self-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt will be available from 11 am to 12 midnight (instead of 24/7). So, you can still have ice cream every day, multiple times a day, and as much as you want, but from lunch until a midnight snack. While ice cream for breakfast or at 2:00 am sounds like a great idea when you’re on vacation, the truth is that we are seeing lots of waste, and this is one of those times when we ask guests to join us in our efforts to reduce food waste in a way that will have a negligible impact on the overall vacation experience.

In addition, we want you to enjoy your favorites and sample offerings you haven’t tried before while dining with us in the main dining room, but we encourage you to follow the golden rule of dining: take what you want but eat what you take. And remember, you can always ask for a half-portion if something looks too enticing to pass up. Guests may continue to order a second complimentary entrée if they choose; however, effective immediately, a third entrée will incur a US$5 charge (AU$7).

Along these lines, we will continue to look closely at consumption habits and guest preferences so that we can meet our food waste reduction goals, while still offering you an abundance of delicious, high-quality casual and fine dining options. We want to make sure you are well fed and entertained as a guest on our ships, just as if you were a guest in our home. But we really hate to see food go to waste. If we see a menu item that is not popular or think of a better way to serve a food item that can reduce waste, we owe it to our planet to make the right change, while still assuring you plenty of food and tasty treats.

We will continue to do our very best to make sure the Carnival dining experience is a key part of your memorable vacation, but we wanted to provide this update, so you understood how we are managing the many challenges we are facing and to thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard and meeting your every culinary whim and dining favorite!

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Christine Duffy
President, Carnival Cruise Line


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01/11/2022

Surrounded by a fantastic mountain range, Ajaccio is an elegant and sunny city, the capital of the French island of Corsica, and the birthplace of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769. But even better, its harbor is a popular place for a promenade lined with palm trees and a good selection of cafes. Perfect!

27/10/2022

Contact me for details! Let's get you booked!

27/10/2022

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Carnival Cruise Line has changed 21 sailings for Mardi Gras, dropping San Juan as a port visit and adding Nassau to the itinerary.

20/09/2022

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04/07/2022

Couple's Get away For Valentine’s Day ❤️

🛌 4 bedroom cabin (3 King beds & 2 Queen sleepers) sleep up to 10 guests

Quote is based on 8 guest

🛁 4 bathrooms

📍 Located in Pigeon Forge

📆 February 13-16,2023

4 whirlpool bath Pool table , Home Theater, Indoor Sauna, Fireplace(Wood Burning), Outdoor Fire Pit and more.

Ready to fall in love....with a cabin? Fall away! This is a stunning 4 bedroom cabin located only a short drive from Pigeon Forge will make you wish you never have to go home!
Loaded down with everything from spectacular views to 2 gas fireplaces to relax in front of. Enjoy the hot tub on your private deck, or view the stars above. Hang out as a family and watch movies on the theater screen, or have a gaming tournament using the pool table or multicade arcade system. Feel like exploring?
This cabin is perfectly located to national park access without the hassle of traffic! Also keep in mind that all the downtown area attractions such as Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, etc. are only a short drive down the road.

✅ Every booking gets over $700 in discounts to Smoky Mountain attractions at check in ( Some attractions are seasonal)

View: Gorgeous Views of the Mountains
Location: Pigeon Forge

👉 $2098.28 ( $524.57 per couple, based on 4 couples or 2people per room)

👉 Deposit $435.00 Due at Booking, Payment plan available after deposit has been made

✅ Balance Due Jan15th, 2023

⚠️Price and availability is subject to change until deposit has been made

💕Tag a spouse/ significant other, sister/brother parent/ child , cousin or best friend that you would love to take on this trip!

🚭 No Smoking 🚫 No Pets allowed

customize your trip here ⬇️

25/06/2022

So much beauty
Santo Domingo Cathedral in the DR. It's not all sunshine, beaches, and cocktails!

17/04/2022

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Help me find her! I want to show her how to get paid on what she is already doing anyway!💕

🚫 No...we are NOT a travel club
🚫 No...we do NOT have to recruit
🚫 No...this is NOT a second job
🚫 No...this does NOT pay in points
🚫 No...we are NOT a new company
But have you heard this...
✅ Yes...you CAN benefit from personal travel
✅ Yes...you CAN use it to earn extra income
✅ Yes...you CAN work a full-time career and still earn money
✅ Yes...you WILL have FULL access to your favorite vendors (Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Marriott, and many others)
✅ Yes...you CAN inbox me for info that CAN and WILL change your personal, financial and time freedom!!!
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12/03/2022

Destin, FL 📍
4 Bedrooms 🛏
3.5 Bathrooms 🛁
Fits up to 12 travelers🕺🏾💃🏾

(Private chef 👩🏾‍🍳 Airport transfers 🚗 Butler services 👩‍⚕️ and Attraction tickets 🎟 can be added)
Minimum 7 days required to book this specific home 🏡

09/03/2022

05/03/2022

I need to get busy!! I have been to 7 of the 12!! How many of these places have you been?? Please share your experience

18/02/2022

Are you looking for a break this winter?
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens~ in Williston, Florida is a serene slice of nature that is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.

The actual creation of the garden began over 20 years ago, when Dr. Raymond Webber discovered a century-old retired lime rock quarry. With a small workforce, he made islands, separate pools, waterfalls, pavilions, and bridges to create one of the most unique and spectacular botanical gardens in the world.

The Garden is designated by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. This property is recognized for its commitment to sustainably provide essential elements of wildlife, habitat: food, water, cover and places to raise young.”

Don’t miss the swinging bridge or the hidden waterfall behind the pavilion. Make sure you have time to explore the whole garden. Walk every path, or you will miss special treats—like the orchard or the pet cemetery where animals near and dear to the park have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Pro Tips: Wear non-slip shoes since many of the walkways can be wet. And, bring a picnic lunch. Tables and benches are tucked into quiet corners throughout the gardens, allowing you to drink in the views while you relax.

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is in Williston, Florida. It is 24 miles from Gainesville, 28 miles from Ocala, and only 20 minutes off I-75. A beautiful part of Natural North Florida, this place is worth the drive.

The garden is open daily except Wednesdays, but groups of 10 or more need an appointment. Admission is charged. Children must be supervised at all times, and pets must be on a leash.

*Visitors can take a self-guided tour through 20-acres of the botanical creations.

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12/01/2022

Yesterday I got to spend the day with my son in Park City Utah, the view was absolutely beautiful! The excitement from the skiers was invigorating!
With a year round population of less than 10,000 people, Park City Utah has over 100 restaurants and more bars per capita than any other town in the state of Utah. Nowadays, Park City is home to a bustling night life, gourmet dining, and luxury hotels.