I always appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts about cruising, all-inclusive resorts and when I believe Americans will be able to cruise again. In addition to giving a overview of the recent MSC Grandiosa cruise in Italy, I shared that the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya/TRS Yucatan will be reopening …
Read More »Grand Palladium Riviera Maya and TRS Yucatan reopening October 2
The Covid pandemic caused many all-inclusive resorts in Cancun to close, but I received word today that the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya and TRS Yucatan will be reopening on October 2nd! I had the pleasure to visit the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya in March of 2019. Two of my …
Read More »CDC Drops Recommendation for 14-Day Quarantine After Traveling
The media has told us that if you’ve traveled out of the country, you are required to self-quarantine when you return home. In addition, if you’ve tried to go into your doctor’s office or visit a relative in the hospital, you’re asked if you’ve traveled outside the U.S. TravelPulse and …
Read More »MSC Cruises Sails for First Time Since Lockdown
Cruises are finally set to begin departing from Italy since the lockdown and MSC Cruises are first in line. What are cruises going to look like in the age of the pandemic? MSC Cruises are taking many precautions in an effort to ensure the safety of its passengers and reduce …
Read More »Questions the CDC wanted answered before cruise ships sail again
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 …
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