June Newsletter

Happenings

As countries begin re-opening and return to offering vacation experiences, we wanted to provide you with an update on the status of some of our favorite vacation destinations. Most overseas destinations are still restricting tourist, but the Caribbean is ready and waiting. 

Mexico Caribbean- As the first destination to be re-opened, more than 140 hotels & resorts are operating as of July 2 along with several top excursions.

Mexico Pacific- Commercial flights remain open for Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Huatulco, and Ixtapa. Some resorts re-opened on July 1.

Jamaica- Commercial flights are open. All vacationers must obtain a Travel Authorization form to present to the airline before boarding. Some travelers are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result to apply. Vacationers must remain on the resort property during their stay.

St. Martin- The country re-opened and commercial flight activity resumed on July 1. Several resorts have re-opened and we expect more hotel and excursion re-openings during the coming weeks.

Hawaii- Commercial air transportation to the islands remain open. Beginning August 1, individuals are required to get a valid COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to travel, to avoid a 14-day quarantine.

As we all know things can change at any time. These are the current day travel openings and restrictions today. Contact us today to start planning your Caribbean travel.​​ 

V&V Travel Info

We have been doing some fun things on our Instagram page and Travel Blog. We have started focusing on a destination of the week (sometimes two weeks). Each week we focus on some of the activities, food, drinks, or sights from that destination. Instagram will give you a snapshot while the Travel Blog goes into details of our experiences. Check out our time in Peru, Italy, Thailand, and Spain.  Up this week: Kenya! Get ready for all the animal photos! We hope you enjoy!

Trip Requests

Here are some of the 2020 fall travel and 2021 travel I worked on this past month: 

Hawaii Honeymoon - A new client approached us after learning that we have spent some time in Hawaii. We sat down together (we do in person consultations) to discuss the different islands and things to do. They decided to visit the islands of Oahu and Maui. They will be enjoying the beach on both islands plus sightseeing, hiking, snorkeling, and a luau. Not only are they going to have a great time, but by booking with use we saved them more than a $1,000 for the exact same vacation if they would have booked on their own. 

Ireland Family Vacation- My clients are taking their parents with them to Italy this Spring. Her parents are from Sicily but they have never explored the mainland of Italy. They will be traveling on a Trafalgar group tour with first class service and behind the tourist scenes experiences. They will visit the Vatican before the crowds, journey through Tuscan landscapes and cruise along the canals of Venice. The will also encounter the Renaissance highlights of Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.They are sure to have a great time.. 

Disney Christmas Cruise- My clients are heading out on the high seas for a Very Merrytime Bahamian Disney Cruise. To kick off Christmas break the right way they will be headed to the Bahamas and Disney's private island. They will make it home just in time for Santa to leave a few presents under the Christmas tree. What a great way to spend the holiday!​ 

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? 

December 2020- SOLD OUT Galápagos Islands. We begin in Quito, Ecuador then spend 5 days island hopping on land and by ship.  The ship only holds 20 guests.

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.

August 2021-RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 2020 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.