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Cruise lines face continued restrictions??

Yup — Cruise lines are being told “the pandemic is NOT over” so be prepared for both onboard and booking restrictions — unless cruise lines can verify 98% of crew and passengers have been vaccinated! Many cruise lines are doing simulation sailings with volunteer passengers — make sure you know and understand new cruise requirements BEFORE you book!!!!

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on December 3, 2021November 29, 2021Categories Uncategorized

November sets Pandemic Travel Record?

Yup — looks that way — more than 55 MILLION folks traveled this November — WOW!!!

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on December 2, 2021November 29, 2021Categories Uncategorized

Oh NO! Tell me it’s not True!

The official Wizard for the city of Christchurch, New Zealand has been fired! Apparently, the Wizard has been exceeding his role as the City’s good luck charm at various sporting and public events and has been making “uncomplimentary comments” directed at local residents!!!  The Wizard says “I feel insulted!”

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on December 1, 2021November 29, 2021Categories Uncategorized

International Travel looking up Up UP!

With restrictions eased on international travel, US airlines report a 700% +++ increase in bookings — happy news for travelers and airlines … will it continue???

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 30, 2021November 29, 2021Categories Uncategorized

Alaska Air hits 100???

Yup — the airline now offers 100 non-stop destinations from its Seattle hub — nice!!!

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 29, 2021November 22, 2021Categories Uncategorized

Marriott teams up with Airbnb?

Maybe! Looks like Airbnb is now able to offer some inventory from Marriott Hotels — only “suites” at selected properties. We’ll see if this is a good idea???

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 26, 2021November 22, 2021Categories Uncategorized

Scottish police snag Loch Ness Monster?

Yup — well a giant inflatable Loch News Monster balloon any way. Just before it was to set sail down the River Clyde, police said the giant balloon was to be part of a publicity stunt to call attention to the recent world climate change conference in Scotland. Took about 60 police officers to get the giant monster under control!!!

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 24, 2021November 22, 2021Categories Uncategorized

Alaska says its dumping onboard plastic???

At least for passenger water service — replacing plastic water bottles with paper water cartons and recycled water cups — says it will lessen their plastic use load by 1.8 million pounds. Good move! Hopefully passengers agree???

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 23, 2021November 22, 2021Categories Uncategorized

NEW ZEALAND GOES BATS …

YUP — the annual competition gives New Zealanders the opportunity to pick their favorite bird of the year — with competition limited to 200 odd native species and raises ecological awareness. Rumors say there may have been some ballot box stuffing???

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 22, 2021November 16, 2021Categories Uncategorized

UBER GOES INTO THE BABY DELIVERY BUSINESS …

It’s called “Babies and Kids” targeting parents that need quick service for diapers and other last minute needs like prescriptions — the new service addition will be part of Uber Eats, and along with food service includes groceries, alcohol and flowers  — could be some completion for Amazon???

Author Travel CurmudgeonPosted on November 19, 2021November 16, 2021Categories Uncategorized

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