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1st group sailing of 2022 (Unhosted). Space is limited call now to reserve your cabin.

Some Hopeful News for travelers from NYS: https://thepointsguy.com//breaking-ny-easing-travel-restr/

AND so it begins. If you plan on traveling, you may want to consider getting the Covid vaccine as indicators show that it will probably be a requirement for travel: Starting July 1, the American Queen Steamboat Company and its sister company Victory Cruise Lines will be requiring it of all passengers. NOW, GLOBUS brands require it -- even for domestic travel:... ==================== The Globus family of brands consisting of Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms announced Tuesday proof of COVID-19 vaccines, a negative test result or virus immunity will be required in order join its tours, river cruises and independent vacation packages in North America and abroad. The health and safety of our travelers is our No. 1 priority, Scott Nisbet, CEO of the Globus family of brands, said in a statement. We have continued to enhance on-trip safety standards throughout the pandemic to ensure we’re ready to welcome guests back to travel when the world is ready. Today, we’re unveiling new pre-trip requirements. Travelers are now required to provide one of the following printed and/or digital verifications upon arrival: proof of COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to travel, proof of a negative COVID-19 test (NAAT/PCR or antigen) result within 72-hours of travel, or proof of recovery from a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis within three months of travel. Without one of these verifications, travelers will not be able to join their planned vacation as scheduled. In addition to unveiling new COVID-19 parameters required at the start of each vacation departure, the Globus family of brands announced that they will facilitate and cover additional COVID-19 testing, if required, for guests to return to their home country, as well as tests on trip if guests show symptoms. This move comes after the CDC implemented a required of a negative COVID-19 test from all international travelers upon entry, including U.S. citizens. These new protocols will take effect in April. If our guests are unable to go on their vacation due to COVID-19 restrictions, our complimentary Peace of Mind Travel Plan gives them the flexibility to move their plans to any other 2021 or 2022 date, destination, itinerary or even, another brand in our vast travel portfolio, without penalty, added Nisbet. We’re offering travelers risk-free bookings. The Globus family of brands has also shortened the final payment window for all brands to 45 days, prior to departure.

New Rules Carnival Will Implement WHEN Cruising Returns -- by Travel Pulse 2/6/21 Carnival Cruise Lines will have a much different look as will all cruise companies when it is allowed to return to the water later this year. The company disclosed its new health and safety protocols as demanded by the Centers for Disease Control, and Bruce Parkinson of CruiseRadio.Net spoke to Carnival about the changes....Continue reading

FYI TRAVELERS: NEW USA COVID TEST REQUIREMENTS On Jan. 12, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. This requirement will go into effect on Jan. 26, 2021. According to the CDC, air passengers entering the U.S. will be required to present documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test (called a Qualifying Test) conducted within the 3 days before the...ir flight to the U.S. departs. Documentation should be for a viral test as approved or authorized by the relevant national authority. Test results must state: Negative, SARS-CoV2 RNA Not Detected, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Not Detected, or COVID-19 Not Detected. Documentation may be paper or electronic copy and must include the name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test. Test results may be required to be shown again upon landing. Alternatively, passengers may provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 with documentation of test results conducted during the three months preceding the flight’s departure from a foreign country. Test results must state: Positive, SARS-CoV2 RNA Detected, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Detected, or COVID-19 Detected. Invalid will not be accepted. Additionally, a letter from a licensed health professional stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel (called Documentation of Recovery). Finally, all airline passengers will be required to present a simple CDC attestation form to the airline for collection prior to boarding. For more information, you may reference the FAQs on the CDC website, which can be found https://www.cdc.gov//testing-international-air-travelers.h See more

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and that 2021 will be better than 2020. I wish everyone good health, love, hope and faith.

I hope everyone has a blessed and happy thanksgiving.