On April 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a press release stating that fully vaccinated Americans may resume travel. ”Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people to reflect the latest evidence and science. Given recent …
Read More »Cancun tourist tax increase beginning April 1st
Beginning April 1st, 2021, you will be paying a little extra to visit Cancun. According to TravelMarket.com, “Tourists arriving in the Mexican state Quintana Roo, home to popular destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya, will have to pay an $11 travel tax beginning April 1. Foreign …
Read More »Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejects vaccine passport
For months I’ve been sounding the alarm about so-called “Vaccine or COVID Passports”, but today Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) took a bold step to reject them. TheHill.com is reporting, “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) vowed to take executive action this week banning “vaccine passports” that businesses and local governments …
Read More »Palladium Riviera Maya Update Day 4
Day 4 here at the beautiful Grand Palladium Riviera Maya and neighboring TRS Yucatán and I’m overwhelmed. I’ve said it 1000 times, the spacious luxury accommodations, incredible food, perfectly landscaped grounds, and attentive staff makes a Palladium vacation unlike any other. The lobby of TRS Yucatán definitely has the “wow …
Read More »Cruise no sail order extended until November
Fox 35 in Orlando is reporting, “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early. The CLIA said it believes cruise …
Read More »Palladium Riviera Maya Update Day 3
Hello and welcome to Day 3 of my visit to Palladium Riviera Maya (and TRS Yucatán!) Today has definitely been a day of food and relaxation! One of the best features of a vacation at any Palladium Hotel Group resort is the almost unlimited options of food choices! The best …
Read More »Palladium Riviera Maya Update Day 2
Hello from the amazing Grand Palladium White Sand resort at Palladium Riviera Maya! It’s a thrill to be back at this home away from home. When AAA gives a resort a 4 diamond award, you can count on a perfect vacation experience! According to AAA, “AAA Four Diamond Award. Each …
Read More »Grand Palladium Riviera Maya Update
It’s great to return to Grand Palladium Riviera Maya to give you an update on what’s open, comments from guests, and to share some video with you! I’m getting a ton of requests on Facebook so stay tuned for the answers to your questions. My United flight left Jacksonville about …
Read More »The Cruise Genius heading to Cancun
Yes, TheCruiseGenius is heading back to Cancun! I’ll be bringing you an update on how the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya and Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres all-inclusive resorts are doing now that the COVID vaccinations are in full swing in the U.S. Before I go any further, I wanted to point …
Read More »Virgin Voyages mandates COVID vaccinations for cruise passengers
MiamiHerald.com is reporting, “You’ll have to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you want to take a cruise with Virgin Voyages. The company announced Tuesday it will require all passengers and crew to be vaccinated against the virus when cruises restart, becoming the first South Florida-based cruise company to do so. In …
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