May We Go to Cancun Cancun Mexico by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - January 28, 2024January 30, 20240 Who wants to kick off the summer chillin in Mexico drinking good Mexican beer and eating unlimited amounts of food? It's time to get our Grown and Gone on, in Cancun, May 2-5, 2024. Stay longer if you want but its a great way to ease into summer. We will be staying at the Platinum Yucatan Princess All Suites Resort and Spa which is an all-inclusive, adults-only (18+) resort, located in front of the crystal clear Caribbean waters in the heart of Riviera Maya. Sophistication surrounds guests with suites tastefully decorated with a vibrant contemporary design. Featuring amenities perfect for those seeking activities outdoors, such as the open walking/running trail, the 6 tennis courts or non-motorized water sports, Platinum Yucatan Princess All Suites
Coolin Out in Cozumel All Inclusive Cozumel Mexico by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - January 24, 2024January 24, 20240 Cozumel Palace is a stylish, all-inclusive island paradise in beautiful Cozumel. This family-friendly resort is home to the world's second largest coral reef and is located directly in front of the hotel, offering dive and snorkeling enthusiasts a perfect location to explore the breathtaking undersea world. Cozumel Palace features a stunning, bi-level, infinity swimming pool, an inviting waterfront beach terrace, perfect for sunbathing, a buffet and a la carte dining options plus a variety of nightly entertainment. Beautifully appointed rooms feature a double Jacuzzi with ocean views from a private balcony. Located within walking distance of a myriad of shops, bars, clubs and art galleries, Cozumel Palace is perfect for anyone seeking an active vacation spot! Located on the third, fourth and fifth
Interested in Sailing on Carnival Celebration Carnival Cruise by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - January 7, 2024January 7, 20240 Carnival Celebration is the flagship of Carnival Cruise Line. She is Carnival's second vessel of the fleet's Excel class, a subclass of Carnival Corporation & plc's Excellence class. At 183,521 GT, she is the largest ship in Carnival's fleet. Following the nearly identical Mardi Gras, Carnival’s latest, slightly larger LNG-powered Excel Class ship has all of Mardi Gras’ frills, including the 800-foot BOLT rollercoaster, the Carnival Waterworks water park, four separate pool areas, a three-deck tall side atrium in the heart of the ship and multiple included and for-fee dining options that are spread out among six themed “Fun Zones”. Especially for a ship this size, a whopping 183,521 gt and with a maximum guest capacity of 6,631, the deck plan
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
