Mr. Mittens' Cruises

07/12/2024

UPDATE/CONTEST WINNER: The winner of the contest is Shalon Farmer! Congrats Shalon! I will be in touch!
Hello Mr. Mittens’ Cruises Family!
This is an email I sent out to those on my email list. If you are not on my email list and would like to be, let me know. Otherwise, check this out and read to the end if interested in entering a contest to win a $25 gift card of your choice!
EMAIL:
Hello Mr. Mittens’ Cruises Family!
I hope you are excited about the upcoming holiday season and readying for all the fun family events! Although I HATE the winter cold, I love enjoying this time with family!

This is just a QUICK email regarding my current and upcoming hosted group trips. ALSO, the gift of travel is always a GREAT gift to give AND/OR receive! Consider wrapping up one of these group trips for your loved one this holiday season! I can help you provide them with a gift voucher or even a puzzle they must put together to reveal the gift!

RENEE’S UPCOMING HOSTED GROUP TRIPS:

Hawaii Group Cruise March 1, 2025
This seven-night cruise cruises round trip Honolulu to the Hawaiian Islands. My group space is sold out, but we can add you to our group at current rates. We have over 70 folks in this group, and it is sure to be a super fun time! If interested just ask and I will get you current pricing and all the details!

Northern Capitals By Land Group August 30, 2025 - 10 Days Copenhagen to Helsinki with stops in Oslo and Stockholm!
GROUP CLOSES OUT JANUARY 15TH!
I ATTACHED the current flyer for this group with all the details and pricing information. I ONLY have SEVEN spots left and this group closes out on January 15th, so if you are interested BOOK ASAP! Don’t miss out this is an incredible trip!

UPCOMING RENEE HOSTED GROUP TRIPS

January 2026 – SOUTH AMERICA-ANTARCTICA!
I am working on finalizing a group cruise to South America with a cruise by Antarctica for scenic viewing. This is an awesome way to view Antarctica’s extraordinary scenery and wildlife without taking an uber expensive expedition cruise. This will be a 14-night cruise round trip from Buenos Aires. If you want to be on the early bird list let me know ASAP! I hope to have finalize details soon!

May or September 2026 – CANADIAN ROCKIES BY LAND!
I will be hosting a Canadian Rockies by Land trip. If you are not yet on the waiting list for this one, let me know if you would like to be. I will have more details on this trip early next year. I already have a LOT of interest in this one, so it should be another great group!

Mr. Mittens’ Cruises GROUP Reunion Trip! -- TBA
By popular request I will be putting together a shorter trip dubbed as a Mr. Mittens’ Cruises reunion group to bring back past group travel members for a chance to meet up and mingle with each other again. I am hoping to do this in late 2025 or late 2026. If you want to be on the reunion group trip early bird list, let me know!

CONTEST!
Just reply to this email, ENTER ME (if reading on Facebook, COMMENT Enter Me) and I will enter you into a random drawing for a $25 gift card of your choice. SHARE this post with one other person and I will add FIVE additional entries to the contest for you. The contest ends Thursday December 12th. The winner will be announced on the Mr. Mittens’ Cruises page, or you can email me to find out!

That is all for now! I hope you have a very safe and healthy holiday season!
RENEE

05/12/2024

Mr.Mittens’ Cruises holiday party (dinner) tonight! Wishing everyone a festive holiday season!

03/11/2024

https://matadornetwork.com/read/us-citizens-eta-uk/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0UoXuRcBGdYcf8PNYnUrKL3EobxkmVBVQ9px_iWgvWh_PUfHbraa2L5Wg_aem_iTgbKSjlc1PzA6nEbGIbiw

Starting January 8, 2025, US travelers planning to go to the UK will need to apply for an ETA, an Electronic Travel Authorization.

24/10/2024

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED!
Thank you to all that entered and voted for our African Safari group photo contest! The contest has ended, and I would like to congratulate the winners listed below. I will be contacting you so you can choose your gift card! I also commented on the winner’s photo to indicate which photos won!
PHOTO ENTRANT PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY (one per category):
CATEGORY-BABY ANIMALS
Mittens’ Cruises Staff Favorite: $10 gift card of your choice:
DONNIE O’NEAL (monkey holding baby)
Most Liked by facebook voters: $10 gift card of your choice:
JENNIFER LAPYCZAK (elephants)

CATEGORY-MOST SCENIC (no animals in photo)
Mittens’ Cruises Staff Favorite: $10 gift card of your choice:
VICKY KOVACS
Most Liked by facebook voters: $10 gift card of your choice:
SHARON O’NEAL

CATEGORY-YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL/ANIMALS
Mittens’ Cruises Staff Favorite: $10 gift card of your choice:
LAURA BROWN (rhino)
Most Liked by facebook voters: $10 gift card of your choice:
LAURA BROWN (zebra)

Photo with most BEST PHOTO comments by Facebook voters: $20 gift card of your choice:
LAURA BROWN (zebra)

Honorable Mention Photo by Mr. Mittens’ Cruises staff: $20 gift card of your choice:
JOE KOVACS (leopards)

FACEBOOK VOTERS PRIZE
One random Facebook voter will win a $15 gift card of their choice just for voting:
Keri Erickson Tusick

PHOTO CONTEST! PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $15 GIFT CARD OF YOUR CHOICE!

I recently hosted an African Safari by Land group. Those in my group have entered a photo contest and need your votes to win! You can ALSO WIN just by voting!

Please LIKE your FAVORITE photos.

The photo with the MOST likes (in each category) by Tuesday October 29th at 2pm est will win for MOST LIKED by Facebook voters! You can like multiple photos. Categories are Favorite Animal Photo, Most Scenic Photo, Baby Animals (can be with their mama)

Please COMMENT BEST PHOTO for your most favorite photo.

You can ONLY comment BEST PHOTO on ONE photo. If you comment on multiple photos, none will be counted. The photo with the MOST BEST PHOTO comments by October 29th at 2pm est will win for BEST PHOTO BY FACEBOOK VOTERS! Best photo is for ALL photos, not per category.

HOW YOU WIN BY VOTING:

JUST BY LIKING AT LEAST ONE PHOTO you will be entered into a random drawing to WIN a $15 gift card of your choice.

If you also comment on one photo BEST PHOTO, you will get an additional FIVE entries.

If you share this Facebook photo contest post, you will get TEN additional entries. I will announce a winner after the contest ends, but no later than Friday November 1st, just check back to the Mr. Mittens’ Cruises page to see a full winners list.

NOTE: If you see this as a SHARED POST, be sure to like the original photo on the original Mr. Mittens’ Cruises page post!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING AND GOOD LUCK!

27/09/2024

Hello Mr. Mittens' Cruises family! Please note Renee is OUT OF THE OFFICE, hosting the agency Africa Safari by Land group and will not return until Thursday October 17th. Not on safari with her??? Check our her upcoming hosted group trips and join her next time! Next up is a Hawaii cruise in March and then European Northern Capitals by Land in August. Check out the group event pages for all the information!

18/09/2024

This is great news!

The U.S. State Department officially allows for online passport renewals, here's how it works.

14/08/2024

JUST ASK AND I CAN EMAIL A DETAILED FLYER ON THE CRUISE. A PHOTO OF THE FLYER IS ALSO IN THE DISCUSSION AREA OF THE EVENT PAGE. REMEMBER, YOU CAN ONLY GET THESE MUCH LOWER GROUP RATES BY BOOKING WITH ME. DON'T MISS OUT!

Send a message to learn more

02/08/2024

MY HAWAII GROUP CRUISE CLOSES OUT SEPTEMBER 10TH. I MUST RETURN ANY UNSOLD CABINS THEN (ALTHOUGH THEY COULD SELL-OUT FIRST). MY GROUP BALCONY CABIN RATES ARE OVER $1000 LESS THAN THE CURRENT RATES AND I ONLY HAVE FIVE LEFT. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS INCREDIBLE HOSTED GROUP CRUISE!

JOIN ME FOR AN AMAZING HAWAII VACATION MARCH 1-8, 2025! DON’T WAIT, MY LOWER GROUP RATE CABINS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!
MY INSIDE CABINS AT THE LOWEST RATE HAVE SOLD OUT. I HAVE TWO ADDITIINAL INSIDE CABINS AT $20 MORE PER PERSON THAN LISTED ON THE FLYER. I HAVE JUST FIVE BALCONY CABINS LEFT AT MY MUCH LOWER GROUP RATES. MY INSIDE CABINS ARE $100 PER PERSON LESS THAN CURRENT RATES AND MY BALCONY CABINS ARE OVER $1000 LESS PER PERSON THAN CURRENT RATES!
The group flyer is in the photo, but just ask and I can email you an easier to read and print flyer. This group will be closing out in September, but my space very well could sell out BEFORE then!
BASIC INFO:
NCL’S PRIDE OF AMERICA – MARCH 1, 2025 / 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUND TRIP HONOLULU
My inside category IA cabins (located on pool deck 11) are $2078.75 per person TOTAL rate INCLUDES ALL port fees and taxes. (This group rate is $100 per person LESS than current rates… there are ONLY two of these left, my lesser expensive inside cabins sold out, these will too!)
My balcony category BA cabins (located on deck 10 and 11) are $2760.44 per person TOTAL rate INCLUDES ALL port fees and taxes! (This group rate is $1081 per person LESS than current rates!)
I HAVE PRIVATE GROUP TOURS PLANNED AND AM PLANNING ANOTHER ONE, BUT ONE TOUR IS SOLD OUT, THE OTHER ONLY HAS FOUR OPEN SPOTS, SO BOOK ASAP TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY TOUR OFFERINGS TOO!
If you would like more info or a flyer emailed, let me know! Don't miss the boat! Book ASAP!

PHOTOS FROM WHEN I WAS IN MAUI IN 2023

16/07/2024

UPDATE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED:
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS IN THE MR. MITTENS’ CRUISES BERMUDA GROUP CRUISE PHOTO CONTEST:
RANDOM VOTER: SCOTT PRENTICE $20 GIFT CARD OF HIS CHOICE
BEST PHOTO: TORIE SIAUS $20 GIFT CARD OF HER CHOICE
MOST LIKED: ALAN MORRISON $15 GIFT CARD OF HIS CHOICE
RENEE’S CHOICE LORI KELDERHOUSE $15 GIFT CARD OF HER CHOICE
THANK YOU TO ALL THE ENTRANTS AND TO ALL WHO VOTED!

PHOTO CONTEST! PLEASE VOTE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $20 GIFT CARD OF YOUR CHOICE!
I recently hosted a group cruise to Bermuda. Those in my group have entered a photo contest and need your votes to win! You can ALSO WIN just by voting!
Please LIKE your FAVORITE photos. The photo with the MOST likes by Friday July 19, 2024 at 1pmest will win for PEOPLE’S CHOICE! You can like multiple photos.
Please COMMENT BEST PHOTO for your most favorite photo. You can ONLY comment BEST PHOTO on ONE photo. If you comment on multiple photos, none will be counted. The photo with the MOST BEST PHOTO comments will win for BEST PHOTO!
JUST BY LIKING AT LEAST ONE PHOTO you will be entered into a random drawing to WIN a $20 gift card of your choice. If you also comment on one photo BEST PHOTO, you will get an additional FIVE entries. I will announce a winner after the contest ends, but no later than Monday July 22, 2024, just check back to the Mr. Mittens’ Cruises page to see a full winners list.
NOTE: If you are seeing this as a SHARED POST, be sure to like the original photo on the original Mr. Mittens’ Cruises page post!

15/07/2024

I am beyond thrilled to announce that Mr. Mittens’ Cruises has been voted Best of the Valley in the Community Choice Awards by the Beaver County Times. Thank you to all that voted for us and believe in us. We truly owe this honor ONLY to you. We truly value you as members of the Mr. Mittens’ Cruises family. THANK YOU!!!

14/07/2024

UPDATE: NOW JUST ONE INSIDE CABIN AND SIX BALCONY CABINS LEFT!
JOIN ME FOR AN AMAZING HAWAII VACATION MARCH 1-8, 2025!
I ONLY HAVE TWO INSIDE AND SIX BALCONY CABINS LEFT AT MY MUCH LOWER GROUP RATES. MY INSIDE CABINS ARE OVER $100 PER PERSON LESS THAN CURRENT RATES AND MY BALCONY CABINS ARE OVER $1000 LESS PER PERSON THAN CURRENT RATES!
The group flyer is in the photo, but just ask and I can email you an easier to read and print flyer. This group will be closing out in September, but my space very well could sell out BEFORE then!
BASIC INFO:
NCL’S PRIDE OF AMERICA – MARCH 1, 2025 / 7-NIGHT CRUISE ROUND TRIP HONOLULU
My inside category IA cabins (located on pool deck 11) are $2058.75 per person TOTAL rate INCLUDES ALL port fees and taxes. (This group rate is $120 per person LESS than current rates)
My balcony category BA cabins (located on deck 10 and 11) are $2760.44 per person TOTAL rate INCLUDES ALL port fees and taxes! (This group rate is $1081 per person LESS than current rates!)
If you would like more info or a flyer emailed, let me know! Don't miss the boat! Book ASAP!
PHOTOS FROM WHEN I WAS IN MAUI IN 2023

24/06/2024

FYI: For those flying out of Pittsburgh... PLUS remember the airport is UNDER CONSTRUCTION too!

PLEASE READ‼️ 👀 For passengers with flights between 5 - 8 a.m., we advise arriving 2½ - 3 hours before your flight to accommodate longer ticketing and security lines. We're experiencing record-breaking crowds this summer, which means longer than usual TSA security lines. We're working with the TSA to streamline the security process as much as possible at PIT.

When our new terminal opens in 2025, we will offer ELEVEN TSA lanes, including a dedicated family lane! Read more about this record-breaking summer here: https://blueskypit.com/2024/06/airlines-to-break-records-at-pit-this-summer/

14/06/2024

https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/passports-can-now-be-renewed-online-under-new-pilot-program-us-state-department/YVK25FQGONGAVI6JKTCA6X7EM4/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1BGDEfKGFhhRaItrZeXHs8aWZgKBHsoSO9oswRS-BL3O0ZvqAZGYOoG9c_aem_AQvjVrg13shu0w4rtlSCw73iOEzLsQfJgTbV6J0Ykv1cRfFQlx32CLKiYBpMhWrVJ8tE6QRR3AiiGef3-jUvGXoO

Looking for an easier way to renew your passport? You may be in luck thanks to a new pilot program that was launched Thursday.