In one of my previous blog posts, I mentioned that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is soliciting public comment regarding the cruise industry. We all know that the CDC has to sign off that it’s safe to cruise again, and this is just one step in that direction. …
Read More »Cancun records lowest number of new Covid infections in 3 months
As you know, I had the opportunity to visit Grand Palladium Riviera Maya, March 2019. I visited TRS Coral in Costa Mujeres in both 2019 and July of 2020. While cruises are currently paused due to Covid-19, Cancun resorts are becoming a popular tourist destination. Riviera Maya News reported a …
Read More »CDC requesting public comment regarding cruises
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 …
Read More »Cruise Coronavirus update and TRS Coral
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:
Read More »Cost comparison between a cruise and an all-inclusive resort vacation
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 …
Read More »TRS Coral review
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 …
Read More »Global Science Summit on COVID-19 July 28, 2020
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 …
Read More »CDC extends no sail order for cruise ships
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 …
Read More »Four nostalgic Holland America Line ships sold
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 …
Read More »Palladium Hotel Group provides free health care insurance
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 …
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