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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carnival-cruise-red-sea-houthi-militants/
Cruise ships are avoiding the Red Sea.
Carnival is changing the itinerary for 12 ships, joining a growing list of companies bypassing the Red Sea because of Houthi attacks.
https://themessenger.com/news/americans-warned-travel-caribbean-bahamas-jamaica
Violence could make Jamaica, Bahamas poor choices for spring break.
The U.S. State Department has issued travel warnings to Jamaica and the Bahamas following a rise in crime in both Caribbean hotspots.
Don't get left behind! If you are planning to fly in to the port city the same day the ship embarks, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
How would you react if you missed a cruise by 20 minutes? See just how some passengers reacted in this viral video and get the real story!
Word for word the day: riad. A riad is a traditional house or palace that typically has an interior open-air courtyard and garden.
They’re usually multiple floors, and have multiple rooms.
The riads in Marrakech have stunning architecture and design. While some riads have been modernized, others are more traditional in their decor.
Black Family Travel’s page administrator visited a riad. This is her room. The interior balcony overlooks the pool and lobby.
Upon arrival she was served tea and warm cookies. Instead of going to a registration desk, she sat in the lobby while the attendant checked her in.
Want to visit Morocco and stay in a riad? We can make it happen.
What does your family wear to the main dining? Read posts in chat groups for every cruise line. The controversy about appropriate attire is not exclusive to Carnival.
Would you wear holiday pajamas onboard a Christmas cruise? Carnival Cruise Line is in the middle of pajamagate!
Think before you pack.
Carnival Cruise Line banned a Texas mother from their fleet for life after she tried to get onboard one of the company’s ships with a pack of CBD sleep aid gummies in Miami.
Panama Canal is off the itinerary for Royal’s Rhapsody of the Seas.
Multiple Royal Caribbean cruises aboard Rhapsody of the Seas are impacted and will no longer be sailing through the Panama Canal.
What can you do in Alaska? Go crabbing.
What can you do in Alaska? Ride a historic railroad that dates back to the Canadian Klondike gold rush.
What can you do in Alaska? Catch crabs.
The party cruise line is taking steps to change its reputation.
Carnival Cruise Line gets strict with a new message from the cruise line's president for passengers ahead of Spring Break and Summer Holidays.
Planning an excursion? Think about the risks.
The girl suffered injuries to her leg that proved fatal, but police did not report either the full extent of her injuries or the type of shark involved in the attack.
Happy New Year from the Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas. Currently in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bon voyage! New Year’s Eve cruise to Cozumel from Tampa Bay. Where do you want to go in 2023?
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The Christmas vibe in Ocho Rios.
We wish you love and happiness this holiday season and hope that you come back to the vibe that comes alive in in 2023. One Love 🇯🇲
📍Pearly Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Congratulations to the new ambassador.
Cardi B likes a Jamaican holiday, too.
If your idea of a white Christmas doesn’t include sub-zero temperatures, consider the white sand beaches of Jamaica. Here are some pictures from a follower currently at the Bahia Principe Luxury resort at Runaway Bay, which is located between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
Don’t wait until the last minute to make your holiday travel arrangements!
More cruises canceled.
Cruising fans were hit with another wave of cancellations on Tuesday as seven major cruise lines pushed back their restart dates in all or parts of the world. Perhaps the most notable announcement came from Royal Caribbean, the world’s largest cruise line, which extended its year-long halt to near...
These Caribbean islands are handling the pandemic well, but do they really want tourists? And should you visit?
The Caribbean and the islands of the North Atlantic Ocean were some of the first regions in the world to reopen to U.S. travelers, as these destinations rely heavily on tourism. And they’ve managed to keep their infection rates low with strict mask mandates and quarantine measures. Breaking the ru...
Angela Hayes Williams and her family took a road trip to Mexico and shared a video of their luxurious AirBnB in Cabo San Lucas. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR0OdslMIS9JgyVgft8TM9TxsepY7zpqwZ_-4t72yFr7P90zlYEY9hOR20w&v=gAGBNmElvZo&feature=youtu.be
This comes as no surprise.
One cruise line has officially announced that it will require vaccines for guests to sail.
Looking for something to do while visiting New York? The Jay Heritage Center is set to host Gretchen Sorin, author of Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights (2020), to share her compelling account of the impact of automobile transportation on the Civil Rights movement.
This program is set for February 11th at 7 pm, and is free and open to the public. Registrants will receive a copy of her book while supplies last.
The Jay Heritage Center is set to host Gretchen Sorin who will share her account of the impact of automobiles on the Civil Rights movement.
The lingering pandemic won’t keep everyone at home. Count Sharon Brooks Hodge among them. As the final weeks of 2020 approached, she was determined not to let covid-19 take the wind completely out of her sails. Desperately in need of sunshine, pampering and an environment where she could recharge her mental and emotional batteries, this travel blogger packed her swimsuits and flew to Punta Cana, which is located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic.
Read about it on Go There. Live! a blog for travelers of color.
https://go-there.live/f/repose-in-the-serenity-of-punta-cana
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What can you do in Alaska? Go crabbing.
What can you do in Alaska? Catch crabs.
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