Today I discussed the latest cruise news and an update on the Grand Palladium Riviera Maya reopening on WJXT, channel 4 in Jacksonville. Cruise Radio recently reported on the CDC/cruise issue: https://cruiseradio.net/the-final-countdown-will-the-cdc-lift-the-ban-on-cruise-ships/ In addition, news reports are stating that flights to Cancun are resuming in record numbers: https://www.traveloffpath.com/cancun-has-become-one-of-top-destinations-in-the-world-during-the-pandemic/ I can say …
Read More »‘Healthy Sail Panel’ submits 74 COVID-19 cruise recommendations to CDC
USA Today and other news outlets are reporting that Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise line has submitted recommendations to the CDC to help end the cruise “no-sail order.” ”It’s not news that cruising will be different when ships return to U.S. waters as cruise operators seek to ensure passengers’ safety. The question of what a …
Read More »Virgin Islands to allow tourists to return.
While cruises are currently paused, it’s nice to know that the Virgin Islands are reopening for tourists! My friends at Travel Pulse are reporting, “The U.S. Virgin Islands will re-open its borders to international travelers beginning September 19, according to a statement on a government’s tourism website. Territory officials began …
Read More »Here’s you chance to buy a cruise ship
Speaking as a U.S. Navy veteran, I’ve always loved sailing on the ocean blue. Keep in mind that Navy ships are built for battle, not comfort, but when I read that a cruise ship is up for sale, I had to consider it! Just like Sir Richard Branson has been …
Read More »Will Americans Cruise again soon?
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 …
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