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As you’ve probably read in the cruise media and on cruise blogs, the Centers for Disease Control is seeking comments from the public regarding cruising pertaining to the Covid-19: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/08/14/cdc-begins-posting-public-comments-cruise-ships-starting Those comments are now available online for review. In addition to being a travel advisor, I’m also a lobbyist. For …

It’s always a thrill to share my thoughts about cruises and the Palladium Hotel Group all-inclusive resorts on WJXT, Channel 4 in Jacksonville! Check out the interview:

Here’s the dealio, I’m not an accountant or a CPA. I rarely use excel spreadsheets, but I have a friend that is a master of finance. I thought that I would take a few moments to do a cost comparison between a cruise and an all-inclusive resort vacation. (See picture …

I hope you enjoy my review of TRS Coral/Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres! Southwest Airlines flight from Jax to BWI I recently spent 7 incredible days at the TRS Coral all-inclusive resort in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, just north of Cancun. Last August, I enjoyed 5 days at the resort, and it …

According to a recent press release, The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)– together with the world’s largest cruise company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK) – will host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19. Set for July 28, this will be a virtual scientific summit focused on COVID-19 …

In a July 16, 2020 CDC Press Release “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through September 30, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in …

CruiseRadio is reporting that Carnival Corp is selling four Holland America Line ships. “Another round of Carnival Corporation ships has been sold. Holland America Line announced that Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam will be leaving the fleet and transferring to undisclosed buyers.  The four ships have been sold in pairs, with the S-Class Maasdam and Veendam transferring …

I just received an important update from the Palladium Hotel Group that gives guests total peace of mind in these challenging times! Free Health Care Insurance!   The introduction of medical assistance insurance complements Palladium Hotel Group’s new health and safety protocol, which is being implemented in partnership with SGS …

  Prevuemeetings.com is reporting “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has laid out its new guidelines, Safe & Seamless Travel, following medical evidence to ensure safe travel in the new normal. The WTTC guidelines will ensure that the travel sector is given an extensive framework to help governments and private …

InsiderTravelReport.com is reporting, “The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) together with Carnival Corporation & plc will host the WTTC/Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on COVID-19. Set for July 23, this will be a virtual scientific summit focused on COVID-19 and the “new normal” for travel.” As the cruise lines continue …