I was fortunate to travel to Jamaica in 2021 and stay at the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton resort. During that time, the COVID designation was high, but as Travel Agent Central is reporting, “Looking at the continued progress made by Jamaica in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the …
Read More »Carnival cruise line named as one of the world’s best employers of 2021
Carnival issued a press release stating, “MIAMI, October 13, 2021/3BL Media/ – Carnival Corporation & plc(NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it has been named as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2021 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Presented by Forbes and Statista …
Read More »Cancun moves to green on Covid traffic light system
Over the last 15 months, I’ve enjoyed my visits to TRS Coral, Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres, TRS Yucatán and Grand Palladium Riviera Maya. During those visits, the so-called Covid traffic light system told locals and tourists that Covid levels were high. Now, RivieraMayaNews.com is reporting that Cancun and Riviera Maya …
Read More »Carnival cruise line announces restarts
CruiseIndustryNews is reporting, “Carnival Cruise Line announced plans for more ship restarts for January and February, as it works towards the return of its full fleet sailing from U.S. homeports in the spring of 2022, according to a press release. With 17 ships scheduled to be operating by year-end, …
Read More »Cancun ends tourist season exceeding pre-pandemic figures
As you know, I’ve travelled to Cancun several times during the last 15 months. In addition, a good friend of mine was married and brought over 50 family and friends to Grand Palladium Riviera Maya a few months ago! I also attended a work event at TRS Yucatán that included …
Read More »Carnival cruise line developing in terminal COVID testing
To be able to comply with CDC regulations pertaining to COVID testing, Carnival is developing in-terminal COVID testing capability. This is a win-win for both Carnival and cruisers! The below information is taking directly from the Carnival website: Mobile Testing We realize some of our guests are having a challenge …
Read More »Tourism ministers want incoming travelers to be screened for COVID-19
As of September 4, 2021, you do not require a COVID test prior to flying to Cancun. When I flew to Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton in Jamaica a few months ago, a COVID test was required and have a negative result 10 days before boarding my flight from Orlando. Now, …
Read More »Carnival cruises line announces additional ship restarts for November 2021 and beyond.
Unfortunately, I just received some bad news regarding the Jacksonville-based Carnival Ecstasy restarting sailing. With eight of its ships already in guest operations, and more restarting in September and October, Carnival Cruise Line today announced the next round of details about additional ship restarts for November 2021 and beyond. Carnival Valor will follow Carnival Glory in New Orleans with …
Read More »CDC recommends travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness avoid cruise ship travel
As cruising has resumed in the U.S., the CDC recommends travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness avoid cruise ship travel, regardless of vaccination status. CDC.com states: Key Information for Cruise Ship Travelers The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads easily between people in close quarters aboard ships, and …
Read More »Carnival cruise line makes changes to Covid 19 vaccination requirements
Recently I was invited to attend a media/travel agent one-day event on the Carnival Mardi Gras. During the boarding process, everyone was required to wear a mask, but once onboard, masks were not required. TravelPulse.com is reporting that Carnival has now made changes to their Covid vaccination and mask policy. …
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