I hope that all of you had a wonderful holiday season.
One of the most frequent questions I receive is “Do I need a passport to cruise?” The answer is , “it depends”. If you are going on a closed loop cruise (departing and returning to the same port in the US), the simple answer may be no depending on the cruise line. However I would strongly suggest that everyone have a valid passport that will not expire for at least 6 months from your return date. Why? If there is a medical emergency and you need to disembark early or a family emergency that requires you to disembark and fly home, it will be very difficult to do that without a passport. The last thing you need is to find yourself in a foreign country with a problem and no easy way to get home.
Here is a rundown of the baggage fees for Delta, American and United. These fees are based on flying in main cabin.
Delta Domestic flights
All passengers on a Delta flight can bring one carry-on bag and one personal item free of charge. Personal items — such as a laptop bag, briefcase, small backpack, or diaper bag — must fit under the seat in front of you. you’re only allowed a personal item on Delta Connection flights with 50 seats or fewer due to limited overhead space. Fee for a checked bag is $30 for the first bag and $40 for the second bag. These fees are different and many times waived for Medallion members or when using certain credit cards.
Delta International flights 1st bag free. Most airlines allow a second bag free as well.
American Airlines Domestic
Fee for first checked bag: $30 for the first bag, Second bag $40
American Airlines International Free for first bag, varies for second bag depending on destination.
United Airlines Domestic Fee for first checked bag: $35. Second bag $45
United International Typically free for the first bag. $100 for the second bag.
Similar to Delta, United and American may waive fees for passengers who have status with either a card or frequent flier miles.
Interestingly, The airlines do not recognize Mexico or Canada as international destinations so fees may apply as they do for domestic flights.
The Zoom meeting scheduled for this Tuesday has been cancelled as we are no longer have British Landscapes on our schedule.
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. A Few rooms remain. Nice little video: Uniworld.
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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
July 10-20, 2024 Princess Alaska Cruisetour. This is a magnificent cruise tour. Stay three nights on land to enjoy the beauty of Denali State Park and Denali National Park. Then take a bubble top train toWhittier to board the beautiful Sapphire Princess for a seven night cruise. Cruise Glacier Bay and visit the Alaskan towns of Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. Princess
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.
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.
Coming soon- 2025 Autumn Color tour. Collette is not quite ready for Fall of 2025 but we are in the system for early October, 2025. I Will publish dates as soon as I have them.
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