Amazing Vacations by Lynn

04/09/2024

Be sure to look up tonight and tomorrow after midnight my Alaska and Greenland cruisers!

03/09/2024

29/08/2024

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/united-airlines-flight-attendants-authorize-strike?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tpdaily&oly_enc_id=1005B2437778B7F

While a strike has been authorized, the flight attendants cannot walk off the job until they're granted permission by the National Mediation Board.

26/08/2024

I'd be upset too! However, I know with my own needs, I can walk off the plane, but had to have a wheelchair to navigate the long airports. Since we fly American and pick our seats, it was not impacting any other passengers. But with Southwest, I can see how open seating could cause issues.

These privileges pushed the airline to reconsider when its longstanding 'first-come, first-served' approach failed on Southwest Hawaii flights among others. With mounting pressure from passengers and investors, it will pivot to try better serving Hawaii and beyond.

25/08/2024

YAY! Southwest, this helps a lot!

Travelers can now book new routes, including redeye flights through April 7, 2025.

25/08/2024

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/over-10-000-hotel-workers-could-strike-across-the-us-this-fall?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tpdaily&oly_enc_id=1005B2437778B7F

The labor union UNITE HERE is mobilizing over 10,000 hotel workers, who may strike this fall.

13/08/2024

How about some good news? Australia has joined the Trusted Traveler Security program (Global Entry and TSA pre check)
Other countries include:
Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Brazil
Canada (eligible for Global Entry benefits through NEXUS program membership)
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Croatia
Germany
India
Japan
Korea
Mexico
New Zealand
The Netherlands
Panama
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Singapore
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom

Australia will join U.S. Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs to expedite travel for its citizens, starting with 1,000 initial applicants and expanding in 2025.

13/08/2024

If you plan to travel to Europe, stay respectful. If you see protestors, avoid those areas. Not only for safety, but the pickpocket groups love the distractions.

A UNESCO official spoke about the impact of overtourism in Europe.

09/08/2024

A magnificent destination, Lucerne, Switzerland