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Travel News for the Week of September 29

By September 29, 2024Blog, Uncategorized

Hi Everyone,

If you are going to visit Mexico there is a new policy for bringing electronics into the country:  Each traveler is allowed to bring one portable computing device.e.g, laptop,  notebook, or iPad with out incurring an import fee. If passengers bring more than one, each extra device will incur a fee.  You can also bring up to 3 cell phones, 1 GPS, 1 pair of binoculars , 2 cameras, and 4 fishing poles.  Exceeding these limits may result in custom duties starting at 19% of the item’s estimated value and up to as high as 200%.

In a recent blog, I reported that the European Union would launch a new Entry-Exit procedure  (EES) for pretty much the entire European Union beginning November 10, 2024.  It appears to be on schedule.  If you enter the EU beginning November 10 of this year, you will need to submit to digital fingerprinting instead of having your passport inspected.  This will occur whether you enter by air, land, or sea.  The is no cost or preparation for this but you may want to leave a little more time if you have a connection.

This past summer we saw very high airfares.  The good news is that they have begun to drop. It probably won’t last as holiday pricing will have an impact very soon.  If you are planning a trip, one of the best places to look for airfare is on Google Flights. It is a great tool to find and compare pricing.

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  

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.

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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