Need a Visa for Europe? Hurry Up and Wait Europe Travel Advisory Travel Documents by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - October 1, 2023October 1, 20230 For most travelers from the United States, going to Europe is a relatively smooth experience, without the need to apply for visas or pay steep fees for short visits. But for people like Duygu Yildirim, that isn’t the case. Yildirim, 36, holds a Turkish passport and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. Within Europe’s Schengen Area, a border-free zone allowing free movement among 27 European countries, citizens of Turkey and dozens of other countries, including India, South Africa and China, must apply for visas for stays of fewer than 90 days. The application process is expensive, anxiety-inducing and time-consuming. For every visit to Europe, the visa costs 80 euros (about $85) and requires an in-person appointment as well as hard copies of various legal
Let’s Go to the Alexandria in Turks and Caicos Turks and Caicos by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - July 10, 2023July 10, 20230 Two Bedroom Oceanfront Deluxe Suite All Inclusive Newly Renovated Two Bedroom Ocean Front suite features balconies or terraces with direct ocean views facing Grace Bay. Master bedroom comes with a king bed, flat screen TV and a full en suite bathroom with a tub and shower. The second bedroom offers 2 twin beds that can be converted to a king bed, flat screen TV and a bathroom with a tub and shower. The living room features a queen sleeper sofa, half bathroom and a flat screen TV. All suites feature A/C, ceiling fans, US & international cable TV channels, laptop-size safe, washer/dryer, a full kitchen and iron and ironing board. Who doesn't want to sit back and enjoy these views? Provo is known
State Department has a NEW way for travelers to apply for Passports Travel Travel Documents Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - July 6, 2023July 6, 20230 Mehroz Kapadia/Travel + Leisure Amid a surge of new passport applications, the United States Department of State is taking a summer road trip of sorts across America to help travelers complete their application process. The “Special Passport Acceptance Fairs” will be held at public libraries, recreation centers, and local city administrative offices. A majority of the events are in California and New Jersey, but several others are taking place in Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin. New events are added weekly, and the full schedule is available in the U.S. Department of State’s website. The special events are only for new passport applications, and travelers who are looking to renew an existing passport are encouraged to do so by mail. If none of the locations are near
Lets Us Help You Ball in Bali on a Budget Indonesia by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 Find The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali near the area's white-sand beaches. Our 5-star, luxury hotel offers guests memorable experiences that embody the very best of the arts, history, heritage, cuisine and culture of Bali, Indonesia. Experience our resort hotel's transformative renovation and make use of amenities like seven lagoon-shaped swimming pools (one specifically for children), six resort restaurants and bars and an immersive spa focused on your well-being. Recharge in a spacious hotel room, lagoon access suite or luxury villa at our Nusa Dua resort, where each accommodation boasts modern designs. Or plan a romantic Bali wedding in our resort's spectacular event venues, which also host social gatherings and meetings of all sizes. When you
Lets Do South Africa in Style Africa by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 4, 2023May 4, 20230 A stay at The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf places you in the heart of Johannesburg, within a 5-minute drive of Houghton Golf Club and Satyagraha House. This 5-star hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Gold Reef City and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Montecasino. Rooms: Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Amenities: Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your
Passport Crisis, Hurry Up and Wait Travel Travel Advisory Travel Documents Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 4, 2023April 4, 20230 Candese Charles Tue, April 4, 2023 at 12:03 PM GMT+2 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If you’re looking to travel abroad and need a passport, you’re not the only one. Currently, the rush of applications has pushed the wait time to several months. “We’re getting 500,000 applications a week for passports,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said March 24, calling the renewed demand for travel “unprecedented.” The State Department warns it is taking 10 to 13 weeks to receive a passport and the expedited process, which costs an extra $60, will take seven to nine weeks. Staffing shortages are being blamed for some of the delays. Trying to get an appointment at one of the 20 passport centers in Clark County, Nevada is leaving some people
Chicago to Debut Air Taxi’s Soon Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - March 25, 2023March 25, 20230 In two years, Chicago will become the debut city for the first commercial electric air taxi route, according to a joint press release by Archer Aviation Inc. and United Airlines. Archer’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will commute from O’Hare International Airpot to Vertiport Chicago, the largest vertical aircraft take-off and landing facility in North America, located in the Illinois Medical District near the Chicago Loop. The vehicle is powered by six battery packs and can travel at 150 mph. The aircraft has enough room for one pilot, four passengers and luggage. CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Chicagoans may soon be able to fly over airport traffic on their way downtown. In two years, Chicago will become the debut city for the first commercial electric air
Breathless Riviera Cancun Cancun by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 20, 2023February 20, 20230 As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mexico, Cancun attracts about four million visitors each year to its pristine white beaches, its top-notch resort and hotel scene and its crystal blue water. The city is home to hundreds of hotels that line the beaches in an area called the hotel zone, attracting all types of guests, from traveling business people to timeshare owners to families. The city is probably most famous for its Mayan ruins, which dot the landscape around this southern region of Mexico. From El Rey to Tulum, the ancient stone remains are unique archaeological attractions that tell the original story of the now bustling modern city. Many people also visit the area for its great
Sandals Antigua a Taste of Paradise All Inclusive Antigua Beach Caribbean Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 14, 2023February 14, 20230 Experience the Caribbean like you never imagined with vacation deals and packages to Sandals Grande Antigua, continuously rated as the world's most romantic all-inclusive resort. Antigua is known for its sheer volume of beautiful beaches along the Caribbean Sea. Some say it has a beach for every day of the year for visitors to discover. But none are as beautiful as the white-sand beaches on Dickenson Bay and no resort offers better Antigua vacation packages and deals to stay there than Sandals Grande Antigua. Experience two vacations in one with access to both The Caribbean Beachfront Village and The Mediterranean Oceanview Village. Located on the first through third floors of the Almond and Cypress Tower buildings, this cozy suite features either
The Grande St. Lucian Caribbean Oceanview Penthouse Club Level All Inclusive Caribbean Sandals St. Lucia by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 13, 2023February 13, 20230 Sandals Grande St. Lucian is located on Rodney Bay, known to have the calmest waters in Saint Lucia. Situated on its own peninsula, the 360-degree views are often described as picture-perfect postcards, with volcanic mountains magically rising from the clear blue sea. Be greeted by a three-story, palatial style lobby that opens to grand ocean views. This ocean view room is located on the third and fourth levels of the Bonne Terre, Cap Estate and Pigeon Island buildings and features a spacious balcony showcasing sweeping views of the ocean and of the resort's manicured gardens. An elegantly appointed interior features a four-poster, king-size bed, a cozy seating area, flat screen TV, and a fully stocked bar. The en-suite bath boasts either a shower/tub combination or shower
