Marina del Rey Beach California Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - June 7, 2021June 7, 20210 Marina del Rey is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, with an eponymous harbor that is a major boating and water recreation destination of the greater Los Angeles area. The port is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor and is home to approximately 5,000 boats. The area is a popular tourism destination for both land and water activities such as paddle board and kayak rentals, dining cruises, and yacht charters. Land activities include bicycling on several bicycle paths, walking paths along the waterfront, and birdwatching (birding). Wildlife watching opportunities include California sea lions and harbor seals. Dolphins and whales occasionally visit the deeper waters of harbor. This Westside locale is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Santa Monica, and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Los
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – St. Thomas Caribbean St. Thomas by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - June 5, 2021June 5, 20210 Affordable, active beach resort situated on a 1000' stretch of palm-lined golden beach, the hub for endless activities on land and sea, day and night. Two popular restaurants and bars serve up a la carte specialties. Guests enjoy sailing trips aboard resort's 53' catamaran and on-site PADI 5-star training facility. All-inclusive plan available. Bolongo Bay is a casual, all-inclusive, beachfront resort, tucked in a cove on beautiful Bolongo Bay in St. Thomas, along a dazzling, crescent-shaped stretch of golden-sand beach. With just 64 true beachfront rooms and 10 Value rooms, the resort has an intimate and personal vibe, boasting sand that is literally right outside of your door. Offering an expansive, hassle-free environment and daily live entertainment, at Bolongo Bay, guests feel like
Disney World’s Kidani Village Disney Florida by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - June 3, 2021June 4, 20210 Kidani Village The sister to Jambo House also provides a chance to view a giraffe strolling by your hotel balcony. Yet there is something about Kidani that makes it shine just a bit brighter. You'll really feel like you've escaped to Africa. Traveler Comment: Disney Kidani succeeds at all levels, even during this pandemic. The staff keeps things safe and friendly. The facility is perfect. Pools with shade, the constant entertainment of animals and great food at Sanaa. The bedroom area of the standard deluxe studio at Kidani Village has a very similar layout to the standard deluxe studio at Jambo House with a queen bed, nightstand, sleeper sofa, coffee table, “dining” table with two chairs, a dresser, wardrobe and television. The kitchenette still has
Carnival Cruise Line Receives CDC Approval Carnival Cruise by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 29, 2021May 29, 20210 Carnival Corporation today announced that it has received the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) approval of its Phase 2A Port Agreements for PortMiami, Port of Galveston and Port Canaveral. All three are key homeports for Carnival Cruise Line and the company plans to concentrate its energies on this trio of major cruise ports in terms of restarting operations this summer. Carnival had previously announced that it plans to sail Carnival Horizon from Miami, and Carnival Vista and Breeze from Galveston when it resumes passenger service in July as its first ships to carry guests again post-COVID. The company has also singled out Port Canaveral as a restart priority and Carnival said in a press release that it expects to announce plans to resume operations
Fully Vaccinated? Visit Puerto Rico without a COVID Test Puerto Rico by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 28, 2021May 28, 20210 Puerto Rico, as of Tuesday, May 25, is dropping the negative COVID-19 PCR molecular test requirements for fully vaccinated travelers on domestic flights. On Monday, the island lifted its local curfew, which was established in March 2020. The change comes as a result of an executive order, announced last week, by the island’s government. Additional reduced restrictions, according to Discover Puerto Rico, include increased capacities for businesses, raised from 30 to 50 percent; the removal of a mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals in parks and beaches; and permission to consume alcoholic beverages in pools and beaches. The reopening of the island's coliseums, popular for entertainment experiences, will also be permitted at 30 percent capacity, with all attendees required to present either a vaccination card or negative
Alaska Cruises are Coming Back Celebrity Cruise Royal Caribbean by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 25, 2021May 25, 20210 Royal Caribbean International will join its sister-brand Celebrity Cruises and a number of other cruise lines in returning to Alaska this July. After news that the Senate had passed a measure that would allow U.S.-based cruise ships to sail to Alaska and bypass Transport Canada’s ban, Royal Caribbean on Friday announced that it would start sailing beginning on July 19 with Serenade of the Seas out of Seattle. Serenade will sail a series of sailings with stops in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Endicott Arm, and Dawes Glacier. Serenade will then be joined by Ovation of the Seas starting on August 13, also from Seattle. That ship will sail an itinerary that includes stops at Glacier National park, Juneau, and Skagway. Both ships are available
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
Royalton White Sands Jamaica Montego Bay by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 12, 2021May 12, 20210 Royalton White Sands is an all-inclusive, beachside resort located on the white-sands of Montego Bay and cradled by its crystalline waters. Offering an All-In Luxury® concept, this resort is devoted to providing guests with a unique experience. By combining exceptional service with incredible attention to detail, Royalton White Sands has created the perfect location for your Jamaican beach vacation. Royalton White Sands Beach Resort and Spa is an all-inclusive beachside resort. The resort is set against green mountains on the north-central side of the island; downtown Montego Bay is 19 miles away and downtown Falmouth is 4 miles away. Experience All-In Luxury®, at the 352-room Royalton White Sands Beach Resort and Spa, an exclusive family and couples-oriented hotel. With everything you could ever need on vacation
TSA is Now Screening More than 1,000,000 Travelers a Day Air Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 11, 2021May 11, 20210 In an exciting streak beginning March 11, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has continuously screened at least one million passengers per day for just over one month. TSA has seen a steady increase in passenger screenings starting in mid-February, a promising milestone in the travel industry’s recovery. The agency anticipated this increase in passengers and in March, set out to hire transportation security officers at 430 airports nationwide. The last time TSA screened more than one million passengers in 2020 was March 15 and the number did not reach one million again until October 18, 2020 when 1,031,505 passengers were screened. In the first three months of 2021, TSA screened 86 million passengers, which is down 45% over the first three months of 2020. But in
Leave Your Heart in San Francisco California Marriott San Francisco by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 8, 2021May 8, 20210 When you need a break from San Francisco's vibrant downtown, retreat to JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square, our reimagined luxury hotel. This 4-star property is an ideal choice for a vacation in the heart of Union Square, near notable San Francisco attractions like Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and the Financial District. Give your energy a boost with an invigorating workout in our hotel's modern fitness center or enjoy fine dining in our delicious restaurant, Level III, featuring locally sourced San Francisco cuisine and artisanal cocktails. Located in San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with chic, modern furnishings. Guests can enjoy a drink and a meal at the on-site bar and restaurant. Fisherman’s Wharf is 1.2
