New COVID testing requirements for international travel

TravelPulse.com is reporting that the Biden Administration announced new COVID testing requirements for international travel. “President Joe Biden’s administration has announced more strict COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements for travelers arriving in the United States following the discovery of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19. Instead of the three days …

Read More »

President of Dominican Republic offers tourists free medical insurance

Talk about perfect timing, considering that the Omicron variant is gaining lots of attention, the President of the Dominican Republic is offering tourists free medical insurance. NewsinAmerica.com is reporting, “The President of the Republic, Luis Abinader, said that the Dominican Government would provide tourists who come to the country free …

Read More »

Disney Cruise updates COVID vaccination protocol

Disney Cruise Line recently updated its COVID vaccination protocol. “Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at the time of sailing. This will be …

Read More »

Cruises requiring COVID tests prior to sailing.

Cruise lines are requiring a negative COVID test prior to sailing. COVID-19 Test Information FDA Approved Rosch Diagnostics Antibody COVID-19 Test with ~98% Sensitivity Results. ​COVID-19 Testing: We now offer Same day PCR COVID test, Rapid PCR COVID test, Free COVID 19 testing, Travel COVID Testing,  Covid antibody test Jacksonville …

Read More »

Cruise ships resume service in force

Travel advisors, cruise enthusiasts and everyone who makes a dollar from cruising are overjoyed with cruise ships resuming service in force. CruiseIndustryNews.com is reporting, “With most of its fleet now back in service, the Royal Caribbean Group’s brands are sailing globally. Leading the way, Royal Caribbean International has the most …

Read More »

Carnival giving away 500 free cruises

Just when cruising is resuming to some sort of normalcy, Carnival cruise line is giving away 500 cruises to travel advisors! TravelMarketReport.com is reporting, “Carnival Cruise Line is continuing its travel advisor outreach as part of its “Onboard with You” pledge. Carnival is giving away 500 free cruises to travel advisors …

Read More »

Richard Fain steps down as CEO of Royal Caribbean

Longtime CEO of Royal Caribbean, Richard Fain is stepping down. Seatrade-Cruise.com is reporting, “CFO Jason Liberty, 46, will succeed him as CEO and join the board, which Fain will continue to chair. The third-longest serving CEO among current S&P 500 leaders, Fain’s storied career is defined by the innovations he …

Read More »

Kids cruise free on Holland America Line

As you know, my wife Marty and I have sailed on Holland America Line over 150 days. Now that we have grandkids, we wanted to share our passion of this amazing cruise line with our grandkids! TravelPulse.com is reporting that kids cruise free on Holland America Line! “Holland America Line …

Read More »

CDC lowers Jamaica to level 3 designation

    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 »