It looks like the TSA is getting into the self serve business. They are launching a trial of automated self serve security screenings called Screening at Speed which will involve little to no interaction with TSA officers. The trial will start with Precheck travelers and the initial airport will be the Las Vegas airport. This complete article can be found on SmarterTravel.com,12/12/23
I stumbled upon this an interesting article in Travel and Leisure this week. You may already know this but I did not. For years, Delta Airlines has been publishing trading cards for aviation enthusiasts. Each collectible card features a different aircraft in Delta’s fleet corresponding to the type of aircraft each pilot flies. The cards get a redesign every five years or so. If you have a desire to start a collection, ask your Delta pilot very nicely, and if he or she has any, they will share. Keep in mind that not all pilots carry them.-Travel and Leisure
American Airlines has a new Smart Gating technology to address the issue of waiting for another plane to depart to get to the gate after landing. Many times we land a bit early only to find another plane is occupying the gate we’ve been assigned. American’s new technology uses real time data to assign planes that have just touched down to the nearest available gate.
If you haven’t signed up for our Zoom meeting on January 8 to hear about our British Landscapes tour, please see the notes in red below. It costs nothing and there is no pressure to sign up for this tour.-Travel and Leisure
Just an FYI: We will not publish our blog on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. Skip and I wish you all the best of this most special season. We’ll be back on January 7.
2024-25 Tours and Cruises
May 3-12, 2024 Milan, Venice and the Jewels of Veneto Spend 2 nights in the beautiful city of Milan before boarding the ship, the S.S. LaVenezia, in Venice. While in Milan, you will have an opportunity to take a city tour and also view DaVinci’s ‘Last Supper’. Once aboard your ship you will enjoy all that Venice has to offer but the ship will also take you to many of the Venetian Islands such as Burano (my favorite), and Torcello. you will discover Chiogga, a charming port loved by fisherman.You will also have a choice of exploring Vincenza or Padua. Savor the wines and cuisines of the region every step of the way. A Few rooms remain. Nice little video: Uniworld.
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May 12-22, 2024. Countryside of the Emerald Isle. If you have traveled to Ireland and loved it, this is part two. If you have never been to Ireland, this is an amazing journey that will instill that love for the Emerald Isle. This is not the same tour that we normally do. This explorations tour is limited to 24 people going slightly off the beaten path. We will fly into Dublin and then head south. We will head to the National Stud Farm where you will see amazing thoroughbreds and opulent gardens. Stand at the rock of Cashel where St. Patrick is said to have preached. Visit the coastal town of Kinsale to enjoy the shops and galleries before heading to the Old Midletown distillery, home of Jameson Whiskey. Visit the Garnish Islands and move on to Dingle where you’ll enjoy a drive along the Dingle peninsula. Take a ferry over to Inishmore, the largest of the Aran islands. where we will spend an amazing night. See the Cliffs of Moher from a ship before ending our trip in Ennis and flying home from Shannon. Truly a spectacular trip. Maximum number of passengers is 24. Collettehttps://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1149854
July 10-20, 2024 Princess Alaska Cruisetour. This is a magnificent cruise tour. Stay three nights on land to enjoy the beauty of Denali State Park and Denali National Park. Then take a bubble top train toWhittier to board the beautiful Sapphire Princess for a seven night cruise. Cruise Glacier Bay and visit the Alaskan towns of Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Princess
August 10-17, 2024 Iceland’s Natural Beauty. Discover Iceland’s majestic shores as you explore this northern isle’s coastal towns. Encounter unparalleled natural beauty and witness cascading waterfalls amid pristine fjord landscapes. Discover Viking heritage as you follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorer Leif Eriksson. Or observe the wealth of wildlife, from puffins to the gentle giants of the sea. Join us for a truly immersive experience that brings you closer to nature and all her splendor.-Viking Ocean
September 28-October 7, 2024 Best of Greece Take advantage of group pricing on this amazing cruise. Visit the ports of Athens, Santorini, Ephesus, Turkey, Mykonos, Volos, Thesaloniki, and Kavala before disembarking in Athens.-Celebrity Infinity.
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. I am taking deposits as this is a very popular cruise and I am concerned the cruise will sell out.
Coming soon- 2025 Autumn Color tour. Collette is not quite ready for Fall of 2025 but we are in the system for early October, 2025. I Will publish dates as soon as I have them.
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