Aruba has implemented a new sustainability fee that will need to be paid on arrival. The fee is $20 and is collectable when travelers arrive by air. -Travel and Leisure.
I read a very interesting article this week. Scammers are posing as airlines on social media and stealing sensitive data. This particular example cited someone who booked air on Ryanair and went back to make a change. A pop up immediately told her they would take care of it only they were not Ryanair. They were Raynair, a scammer who, of course, wanted to charge a fee to make the changes. Unfortunately, an increase of scammers is being seen on social media sites. If you book an airline ticket, book it through the airline or if it is part of a tour, book it through your tour operator. I would not recommend booking air on a social media site.-info from Fodor’s Travel.
If you are planning to fly this summer and are worried about flight delays or turbulence, book your flight in the mornings. Afternoons and evenings just increase the probability of flight delays and a more turbulent flight.
Sicily has always been one of my favorite places to visit but the Sicilians are asking tourists to skip them this year, no because they don’t want tourists. They have a serious water crisis. Smaller inns and hotels are having a difficult time getting water. Hopefully, this will be short lived for them as tourism is a bit part of their economy.
Upcoming Tours and Cruises
January 19-31,2025 Grand Hawaiian Adventure Get out of the cold and join us for this magnificent tour of Oahu, Kona (Big Island), Maui, and Kauai. This trip is a leisurely tour of four of Hawaii’s magnificent islands. We understand that you don’t want to spend all day on tour buses when you go to Hawaii so this tour has an easy pace with free time built in for a some beach time or individual exploration.The deadline for the booking discount will close on July 17.https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1250841 Collette
May 3-11, 2025 Paris and Normandy River Cruise. This cruise will begin and end in Paris. Cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside, uncovering its many charms: Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed Normandy beaches. Experience a different side of Northern France’s history with a tour of the majestic palace of Versailles, once home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Uniworld River Cruise. Ready to deposit. A few spots remain. Uniworld
May 30-June 7, Columbia & Snake Rivers Board your river cruise ship in Portland, Oregon and cruise to Clarkston, Idaho on a 9 day, 8night journey. On your journey you will visit Ft. Clapstop, Mt St. Helens, Cross the “Bridge of the Gods and admire Nulnomah Falls. You’ll end your cruise in Clarkston, to Fly home from Lewiston Idaho.- American Cruise Lines
September 5-16, 2025 America’s National Parks. This is a repeat of one we’ve done before but it is one of my favorites. We will tour the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons, and Mt. Rushmore among other places. Ready for deposit now. Collette
September26-October 8, 2025.Peaks of Europe: The Alps to The Dolomites featuring France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. Postcard-perfect vistas and storybook villages. Rolling hills and the crisp scent of fresh mountain air. There is nothing in this world quite like the Alps. You’re on your way to explore Europe’s iconic peaks and valleys on an invigorating journey through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy. , 2025. We d0 not have a definite date yet but have asked for the second or third week of September. This trip will be limited to 24 participants. We should have more info in the next couple of weeks.
The following trips are not quite ready for deposit but if you are interested in either of these, just shoot me an email and I’ll put you on the interest list. No obligation but I’ll be able to let you know asap when it is time for deposits.
Have a great week!
Lynn
Coming: April , 2026 Tulips and Windmills River Cruise Not ready for deposits but call to be put on the interest list.
Coming September, 2026. Sicily and Southern Italy. Not ready for deposits but call to be put on the interest list.
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