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
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
2 of the 3 Items in the Economy with the Highest Price Increases Relate to Travel Air Travel Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 13, 2021May 13, 20210 If you are unsure whether travel is back and the world is moving back toward a new sense of normal then look no further. The economy is seeing the first signs of inflation start to creep in and the travel industry is leading the way. Word to the wise. When your travel agent gives you a price BE PREPARED TO BOOK OR PASS because that price wont be the same tomorrow. I have seen prices on the same property for the same dates change 2 to 3 times in one day. Without a deposit that quote that I gave you 8 hours ago means nothing. Now on to the indicators that travel is giving us to the inevitable ugly face of
5 Star Living at the Melia Braco Village All Inclusive Jamaica Travel by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - March 24, 2021March 24, 20210 Discover Jamaica at the astonishing Melia Braco Village! This all-inclusive resort is perfect for families, friends, and couples seeking a relaxing getaway with excellent entertainment. Situated on a secluded beach, just 45 minutes away from the Sangster International Airport, Melia Braco Village is an intimate hotel with big luxuries. You've heard about the lush landscapes, the absolutely amazing beaches and of course, the warm and welcoming people of Jamaica. What's even more appealing, this resort is located in Trelawny, so you get to revel in all the Jamaican fun, but with private beaches, rooms with sea views and unlimited food and drink (order up as many Jamaican Rum Punches as you want). Lounge by the pristine stretch of sugar white sand beach,
5 Nights in Playa del Carmen All Inclusive Cancun Hilton Mexico Travel Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - March 12, 2021March 13, 20214 Are you ready to experience luxury at its finest? All-inclusive, adults-only (18+) resort in beautiful Riviera Maya. This luxurious resort offers guests a blend of exceptional personal service and an array of facilities, coupled with an outstanding beachfront location in the heart of Playa del Carmen. Totally redesigned and redefined for the ultimate luxury escape for adults-only! The Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond resort offering guests a blend of exceptional personal service and superb all-inclusive facilities coupled with an outstanding beachfront location in the heart of Playa del Carmen. The resort offers stylishly oversized suites, an array of gourmet dining options, a variety of bars and lounges, a magnificent freeform swimming pool complex, 24-hour room service
Blue Diamond Resorts COVID Protocols All Inclusive Cancun Caribbean Jamaica St. Lucia Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 3, 2021February 3, 20210 Keeping our promise to provide Safety-Assured Vacations to our valued guests, and following the recent announcement by the CDC requiring all air travelers returning to the US to present a negative COVID-19 test, we are happy to announce that Blue Diamond Resorts has implemented several important measures to support guests. https://youtu.be/0I3RnQhg2ss As of January 26, 2021, Blue Diamond Resorts will offer to US travelers free on-site COVID-19 viral antigen tests in Cancun, Punta Cana, and Jamaica and free Medical Assistance coverage to cover the cost of any accidents or illness, including COVID-19 related medical needs until March 31, 2021 or until regulations regarding this new requirement change. For guests arriving to Saint Lucia and Antigua, viral antigen tests are available on property
Cruise Lines Will Now Require COVID-19 Test Prior to You Sailing Carnival Cruise Cruise Norwegian Cruise Lines Royal Caribbean Travel Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - October 16, 2020October 16, 20200 Testing will be performed on all passengers and crew as travelers slowly wade back into the waters of traveling again. Cruise lines are finding ways to ease concerns about the close quarters and communal nature of their seafaring vessels. Now, several major cruise companies have agreed to implement new regulations that will require passengers to prove their negative COVID-19 status before embarking on any ships. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents major cruise lines around the world, recently released a statement that all of its members worldwide have agreed to test passengers and crews on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 people or more. Only those with a negative test result will be allowed to embark. “We see testing as
British Virgin Islands to Reopen December 1, 2020 to International Visitors British Virgin Islands Caribbean Travel Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 26, 2020September 26, 20200 British Virgin Islands premier and minister of finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the territory’s borders will open to international visitors on December 1. The premier, while addressing the launch of the "BVILOVE" tourism campaign on Monday, said that the government is optimistic and is vigorously preparing for the reopening. The premier said that the government intends to reopen the territory in the safest way possible, using science and technology as a guide. “This next phase also comes with a risk factor, where if a case of COVID-19 gets into our territory, then it can go through the whole community very quickly. That is why we must use technology,” Premier Fahie said. “The concentration must be to use the technology through a simulation prior, to
The Value of Having a Personal Travel Agent Travel by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 15, 2020September 15, 20200 Everyone needs someone in their corner. In good times and in the times that challenge us, having someone who is willing and able to support you and work through your travel issues is irreplaceable. This is especially true during a crisis, whether it’s a global pandemic or a personal tragedy. When life gets in the way of even expertly planned vacations, your travel agent will always be there for you. For those travelers who have a personal travel agent that they use all the time, the benefits of using their services is no secret. But for the rest of the world, the impact of coronavirus has turned the spotlight to the incredible service travel agents can provide to their clients. The Fine
Labor Day Weekend Records the Highest Number of Travelers Since Start of COVID-19 Air Travel Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 14, 2020September 14, 20200 After the COVID-19 lockdown, travelers are slowly starting to return to airports — although the numbers are still nowhere near pre-pandemic levels. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported a record-high number of passengers since the coronavirus pandemic shut down travel earlier this year. On the Friday before Labor Day, Sept. 4, 968,673 people passed through TSA checkpoints across the country. It was the first time since mid-March that the TSA screened more than 900,000 travelers in one single day. But that’s still nowhere near the 2.2 million passengers that the TSA had processed exactly one year earlier. A report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), released Tuesday, revealed that there were 73 percent fewer airline passengers in July 2020 than in July 2019. Although
