October Newsletter
Happenings
The Federal Government released the details of the updated international air travel rules for US citizens returning to the United States. Read the full details here.
In January 2021, the Federal Government signed an order requiring international air travelers to get a COVID-19 viral test 3 days before travel into the United States. You will show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. This order was updated this week.
Effective, November 8, 2021 all vaccinated international air travelers will need to get a COVID-19 viral test 3 days before travel into the United States. While all unvaccinated international air travelers will need to get a COVID-19 viral test 1 day before travel into the United States. You will show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.
Most of my clients have been traveling to and booking the Caribbean and Mexico for resort stays in 2021 and 2022. My resort partners have been great at providing these covid tests at discounted prices or free of charge. The procedure is simple, but does take a few extra steps during your trip.
I am now booking Europe, Asia, and Africa Ocean and River Cruises and Guided Tours for vaccinated travelers for the rest of this year and 2022. Due to the constant changes in travel restrictions overseas and supplier requirements, I am only booking clients who are fully vaccinated or plan to be vaccinated at the time of travel. Travel is rapidly opening up for vaccinated travels. I am so excited to finally be booking all over the world again!
-Anne
V&V Travel Info
I have a number of new blog posts up on the website. Check them out!
First up I talk about my very first Disney Cruise on the Dream! Tim and I had a great time enjoying the magic and service that is Disney.
My favorite blog to write this month was the Amazing Animal Experiences. Most are my favorite travel experiences.
River cruising has been a big request this month so I added two new blogs: River Cruising on the Danube and How you'll spend your time aboard a river cruise.
I also updated the deadline for the Real ID requirements to fly domestically.
Trip Requests
Here are some of the 2022 trip requests I worked on this past month:
Christmas Markets River Cruise 2022 - A client referral contacted me seeking assistance with a Christmas Market river cruise. These clients are well traveled but needed help weeding through all the options. After a few emails and a call we found the perfect fit. I was able to find them an amazing deal with some extra add on on board credit. They will be sailing with AmaWaterways from Nuremburg, Germany (there favorite country), through Austria, and ending in Budapest, Hungary. This is going to be a great way to celebrate the holidays.
Disney World Parks- I can't even count on my fingers how many Disney World trips I have planned these last few weeks. It is the place to be for Spring Break, Summer, or Fall Break. These clients have been a few times but wanted something special this time around. They will be staying at the Animal Kingdom Villas with a balcony view of the Savannah full of animals roaming around. Their children are going to love it!
Sandals Anniversary Trip in St. Lucia - I meet clients in a number of places. This one was a first. My new client found me based on a DNA test! Her husband was linked as my 5th cousin. New client and new family member. They will be celebrating their 10th anniversary at Sandals St. Lucia La Toc in a Sunset Bluff Oceanview suite. They even invited some friends to join them. Resort vacations are always more fund with others. They also decided to leave a few days early and make a magical stop at Disney. What a great way to celebrate their anniversary!
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?
February 2022- 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 2022 - I have 4 staterooms left. 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.
October 2022 - More details coming next month!! Iceland and hunting for the Northern Lights
December 2022 (Rescheduling)- Galápagos Islands. We begin in Quito, Ecuador then spend 5 days island hopping on land and by ship. The ship only holds 16 guests.
If you are interested in joining me on one or all of these trips, please reply to this email.
