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Travel News for the Week of March 9

By March 9, 2025Blog

Hi Everyone,

The National Park Service set a record for visitation in 2024.  There were almost 331.9 million recreation vistas logged at all of its 433 units. That includes famous national parks like Yellowstone but also places such as parkways, battlefields, national seashores, memorials, and historic sites.

Here are the most visited National Parks for 2024:

  1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (12.19 million
  2. Zion National Park  (4.94 million )
  3. Grand Canyon National Park ((4.91Million)
  4. Yellowstone National Park (4.74 million)
  5. Rocky Mountain National Park (4.15 million)
  6. Yosemite National Park (4.12 million)
  7. Acadia National Park (3.96 million)
  8. Olympic National Park (3.71million)
  9. Grand Teton National Park (3.62 million)
  10. Glacier National Park (3.2 million). -adapted from CNN 

When you are getting ready to take a long flight you may want to consider including  compression socks when you pack  your carry on bag.   Blood clots are no joke and when you are sitting for long periods of time, the blood can become stagnant and blood clots can form. I am not a doctor but you may want to ask your doctor about these socks.

Before going on that European trip you’ve been looking forward to for a long time, make sure that you do your research to see if your destination requires an ETIAS. it is a visa-like form that you may need in addition to your passport.  Many countries in Europe will begin requiring them sometime this year.  London has already started.  It is very easy to Google  ETIAS and the documents  can be applied for online.

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                                                  

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. Call or email if interested.          Collette Vacations

September 26-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.  Not quite ready for booking. Call to be put on an interest list.

Fall, 2026.  Colors of New England. Not quite ready for booking. Call to be put on an interest list.

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