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Travel News for the Week of November 24

By November 24, 2024Blog, Uncategorized

Hi Everyone,

Did you know that you can use your Delta Sky Miles for something other than flights? That has been the case for some time but Delta is now expanding the offerings. Visit SkyMilesExperiences.com where SkyMiles members can log into their accounts to redeem or bid on the experiences, which can be viewed by collection.-Travel Pulse

Norwegian Cruise Line announced this week that they will cancel roughly 5 months worth of cruises  across three of their ships, the Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star, and Norwegian Jewel.   The impacted sailings fall between November, 2025 and April, 2026.  If you have reservations with Norwegian on one of these ships you should have been notified.

American Airlines is rolling out a new boarding process that will hopefully help people board faster and eliminate the overcrowding at the gate.   If a person tries to board outside of their group as indicated on the boarding pass, an alarm will sound and that person will not be allowed to board until it’s his/her turn.

Thousands of people living in the Portuguese capital  have signed a petition demanding a clampdown of Lisbon vacation rentals.   The appeal, supported by more than 6000 locals, demands a referendum  on existing vacation rentals in Lisbon’s residential blocks.  The conversions of homes into holiday rentals has led to evictions and the displacement of residents from the city’s neighborhoods. The group behind the petition is seeking to eradicate the almost 20,000 short term vacation rentals in Lisbon residential blocks  hoping to free up housing opportunities for locals-CNN Travel

2025-26  Tours and Sailings

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.   Uniworld River Cruise.  Call for wait list info.    Uniworld

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 tour  Salt Lake City, the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons, and Mt. Rushmore among other places.  Ready for deposit now. 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 fables 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 quickly.

Coming September, 2026.  Sicily and Southern Italy.   It isn’t  time to book, but contact me to get on the interest list.

Have a great week!

Lynn

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