As the summer travel service ramps up, the National Park Service is warning people to keep a distance from wildlife. National parks are not zoos and there are no barriers between humans and wildlife such as bear, elk, or Buffalo. Just this week a visitor to Grand Teton surprised two bear. That person had to be airlifted to a hospital. Also, if you are planning a trip to the National Parks, many of them are now requiring reservations due to overcrowding so you will want to check with the parks you want to visit.
Remember to read the fine print when you agree to a hotel stay, a flight, an excursion, etc, Junk fees are becoming costlier and more ridiculous. Fees should either be disclosed at the time of booking if you book by phone, and they are required to be included in print if you book online. The problem is that they are usually in the fine print and many of us don’t have the patience to read that small print. Take the time as some of these fees are just nonsense and can be costly. USA Today had a great article about these junk fees this week.
If you love to cruise with Royal Caribbean, note that they have 2 sister companies that you can get status with if you sail. Travelers who typically sail with either Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity, or Silversea will now be able to attain the equivalent status on all three brands.
Just a note,…If you are thinking of one of our upcoming tours, don’t wait too long to sign up. Tours are filling faster than ever. Most of our tours are with Collette Vacations that comes with a money back guarantee if you have to cancel your trip. It’s good until 24 hours before you leave as long as you have the Collette insurance.
2024-25 Tours and Cruises
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
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. 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. I am taking deposits as this is a very popular cruise and I am concerned the cruise will sell out. Uniworld River Cruise
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.
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