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Travel News for the Week of January 19

By January 19, 2025Blog

Hi Everyone,

The Atlantis resort has long been associated with the Bahamas but Atlantis will open its  first US Resort in Hawaii.  A California group purchased two oceanfront parcels for216 million.  The resort is scheduled to be built on vacant land next to  Aulani, a Disney resort on the west side of Oahu.  Pacific Business News reported that the Atlantis resort will have 500 rooms and 500 condos. The timeline for building is roughly 5 years.-TravelWeekly

We have been talking about Real ID for a few years now  but it looks like the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is finally going to begin enforcement of Real ID on May 7, 2025. Starting that day, only state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established but the REAL ID Act will be permitted for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft.

Do you ever wonder what some people are thinking?  A passenger was recently detained at Los Angeles’ Airport (LAX) for having 82 fireworks in her carry on.  Inside were 82 fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms, and canister of pepper spray!

 

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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