July Newsletter
Happenings
"Uncertain" pretty much sums up our lives these last few months. This is definitely true for the travel industry. We are all uncertain as to when we will be ready to travel again. This date is probably different for each of us. My suppliers are helping with that uncertainty by relaxing their cancellation policies for bookings made within the next few months.
Most suppliers are offering travelers the ability to cancel their vacations within a certain time frame and receive the full amount paid in a future travel credit or allow for a date change without penalty.
For example, GAdventures is offering travelers who book before August 31, 2020 the opportunity to rebook their trip within 14-30 days before travel (depending on travel date) with no penalties.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Azamara Cruise Line is offering travelers who book before September 30, 2020 the opportunity to cancel their cruise up to 48 hours before they sail and receive 100% future cruise credit.
Delta Vacations is even joining in by offering travelers who book before August 31, 2020 the opportunity to change their trip with no change fees.
I understand the hesitation with booking travel due to the uncertainty. The Booking with Confidence policies in effect for a number of suppliers are just what is needed to get your next trip planned. We all need something to look forward to next year. We are here when you are ready to start traveling again.
-Anne
V&V Travel Info
One of our favorite suppliers, GAdventures, just announced a new escorted tour line called Book your Bubble private tours. The concept is simple. They have dedicated 80 different escorted tour options for you to book with just your bubble of friends and family. These tours are designed to accommodate 8-12 people from the same friends and family group. This could be 4 couples, two small families, or a multi- generational family. This is your bubble!
Book Your Bubble of 8 and the eighth spot is 50% off. Book Your Bubble of 12 and the 12th spot is FREE. Plus, a number of these tour are currently 15% off!
Many of our favorite suppliers are following GAdventures lead by reducing the number of travelers on their tours. In addition, many of the escorted tour suppliers we work with are offering additional savings from 5% to 20% off their 2021 prices. Contact us today to help you find the tour that will meet your needs.
Trip Requests
Here are some of the 2021 travel I worked on this past month:
Hawaii Vacation - It seems with everything going on more of my clients are looking at what the United States has to offer. This means more Alaska cruises and Hawaii vacations. I have an active couple traveling to Hawaii for the first time and plan to spend it on the Big Island and Maui. They love hiking, bike riding, snorkeling, whale watching, and of course the beach. They are even planning a helicopter ride!
Galapagos Tour- These last few months have been spent rebooking many of the canceled trips. This trip was originally planned for December 2020 but had be be canceled. I was not looking forward to telling my client, a mammal keeper and sea lion trainer, and her group of other animal lovers. They took it great and within a few days we had a new similar tour picked out for July 2021. The best part, we are on an upgraded boat and this tour is $200 cheaper than the original tour. This is also a special tour as I will be joining them! There are 6 spots left on the 16 passenger boat if you would like to join us!
All-Inclusive Resorts- I have received a number of requests from clients who missed out on spring break and summer vacations this year and are ready to travel. All-Inclusive resorts are perfect for families with kids of all ages. The parents can enjoy the unlimited beverages and meal choices while the children can enjoy waterslides and special activities. Remember not all resorts are the perfect fit for small children or teens. Let us help you weed through the choices.
My Groups
I love hosting group trips. Here is where I am heading in the coming year(s). Which one do you want to join me on?
January 2021- Antarctica. This is my last continent. We will be taking an expedition cruise from South America and through the Drake Passage to the Antarctica peninsula with Ponant Cruise Line. Trip of a lifetime.
April 2021- COMING SOON European River Cruise. I have had the Netherlands on my travel list for some time. I think the perfect time to visit is during Tulip soon. Let me know if this is something you are interested in. July 2021- Galápagos Islands. We begin in Quito, Ecuador then spend 5 days island hopping on land and by ship. The ship only holds 16 guests. I have 6 spots left!
August 2021- Cruise and Land tour in Alaska. We will be sailing on Holland America and spending three days in Denali National Park. I have rooms available if you want to join us.
If you are interested in joining me on one or all of these trips, please reply to this email.
