Passport processing times have once again returned to normal, pre-pandemic levels. Passports are now being processed within six to eight weeks for routine service and two to three weeks for expedited service according to the U.S. Department of State. .-Travel and Leisure.
ETA fees are becoming very common for travelers. The UK has implemented their entrance fee program, with mainland Europe soon to follow. When the UK originally implemented a fee to travel or transit through the UK, anyone wanting to visit or merely transit through had to pay the fee. The UK has just announced that if you are just transiting through you will not need to pay the fee.
Although the start date is a bit iffy, US citizens will need to apply for an ETIAS when traveling to Europe this year, as it is a new travel authorization required for visa-exempt visitors to the European Union, including Americans. For more information, go to ETIAS.com. you will want to apply for an ETIAS at least 96 hours (four days) before travel. Most ETIAS applications are handled almost immediately, but better to be safe. It looks like people under 18 or over 70 may be exempt. Stay tuned.
Celebrity Cruises, a division of Royal Caribbean is going to expand into river cruising. Ten river cruises have been placed on order. Sometimes don’t you wish companies would stay in their own lane? The ships are supposed to be ready by 2027
Planning a trip to Maui soon? At the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa visitors can walk across the rooftop to a little corner set up with three large telescopes. It’s the location of the resort’s Tour of the Stars astronomy program. Guests and nonguests can book this tour through the resort’s concierge.
Have a great week!
Lynn
2025-26 Tours and Sailings
May 30-June 7, 2025 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 Call for Availability
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 experience Salt Lake City, the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons, and Mt. Rushmore among other places. Ready for I have a few seats remaining.Email me for a brochure.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. This trip is full. If you would like to get on a wait list, please contact me.
Coming: April , 2026 Tulips and Windmills River Cruise From the canals of Amsterdam to the belfry of Bruges, you’ll discover the best of the Netherlands and Belgium. Stroll through colorful acres of tulips at Keukenhof Gardens to get a sense of the Netherlands’ extraordinary connection to these blooms. Wander through the picture-perfect villages of Veere, Hoorn and Enkhuizen, and the enchanting outdoor Zuiderzee Museum and much more. Deposit now.
May 20, 2026. Empires of the Mediterranean.
Join us on this spectacular cruise with Viking Cruises. This 10 day, 9 night cruise will cruise the Adriatic and Aegean taking in all the riches of this fabled region. On an exploration bookended by Venice and Athens, discover the ancient ruins of Olympia, and the Acropolis. Explore the medieval warrens of Zadar, Dubrovnik, and Kotor. Delight in the beauty of Corfu and for the first time, Viking will take us to Koper for an in-depth exploration of picturesque Slovenia. Deposit now. Viking sells out early.
September, 2026. Sicily and Southern Italy. Bookings will open soon!
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