A few weeks ago I watched a story on the evening news that showed luggage handlers throwing wheelchairs around with total disregard for the chair or the user that will have to deal with the damage. I was appalled and apparently enough other people were that the Transportation Dept. has proposed new rules with penalties up to $125,000 for mishandling of a wheelchair. It would also require training for airline workers who load wheelchairs onto aircraft or who help transport flyers in wheelchairs.
A few month ago, France eliminated short haul flights in their country. Spain has now followed suit. the country is pushing to ban domestic plane routes where passengers are instead able to take a train in less than two and a half hours. This may include private jets as well as commercial airlines.
If you are planning a trip to Disney World, get ready to pay a bit more. Beginning September 27, the lowest price ticket will cost $119. beginning September 27, 2024. Tickets can go as high as $184 depending on when you visit. Disney does offer several promos so it would be beneficial to check any availability for your time period. Disney is also giving people who stay at their resort hotels a big perk: free entrance into their waterpark.-Travel and Leisure
The Transportation Security Administration continues implementing its facial recognition at airports nationwide. United Airlines and Delta will soon be offering TSA PreCheck customers a touchless ID experience during bag drop and security checkpoints. This will allow select TSA PreCheck travelers to avoid using a physical ID or boarding pass to verify identity. Instead, travelers can get a quick facial scan when checking bags and passing through the PreCheck lane.-The Points Guy
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. Nice little video: Uniworld. https://youtu.be/fTlHgKQXKJI
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
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.
January 19-31,2025 Grand Hawaiian Adventure 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. Pricing available shortly
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.
September, 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. Collette is not quite ready for Fall of 2025 but we are in the system
October 2025Colors of New England. This is the same situation as American’s National Parks. I will publish dates and pricing as soon as I have them.
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