A “No Sail Order” for cruises has been extended until July 24 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to cruises’ unique aspects that can cause coronavirus outbreaks. The CDC website says it has “reason to believe that …
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Disney guests, some wearing Mickey Mouse ears, and children in Little Mermaid, Mulan, Minnie Mouse and Snow White costumes were checked Monday for fever at the park gate and then walked down nearly empty lanes as employees waved to them. …
If you’re like most of us during this unprecedented time of sheltering at home, your grocery shopping and cooking habits have had to change. No more stopping for dinner supplies on the way home, last-minute meal planning, or grabbing a …
The Cayman Islands, lauded for its early and successful response to the coronavirus pandemic, will stick to its September 1 deadline for reopening the Caribbean destination to cruise lines. Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell confirmed Thursday to the Cayman Compass that …
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With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic showing no signs of abating just yet, travel across the globe remains at all but a halt. But even in such gloomy times, destinations and suppliers from across the world are making every possible effort to …
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AmaWaterways has opened bookings for its 2022 season early due to increased demand. “We are excited to open our 2022 bookings six months earlier than originally anticipated, given the heightened demand from individuals and special interest groups for sailings in …
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The financially battered cruise line industry is hoping for a return to the seas in short order, with some churning out itineraries that begin in a month. The problem—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still has a no-sail …
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In January, Jessica Fricchione and 10 of her family members booked what would have been her first cruise, a Bermuda sailing out of Baltimore leaving on May 31. Due to the coronavirus crisis, the group’s sailing was canceled — and …
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced that is has opened for sale sailings from 2021 through 2023, with voyages to over 20 new destinations across all seven continents. Among the notable itineraries are: Norwegian Star’s first season to Antarctica in 2021, …
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Even since the coronavirus halted travel, we’ve seen companies respond in many different ways. Some have taken a customer-first approach and others … not so much. As it relates to travel in the age of the pandemic, airlines, hotels and …
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