Expect Higher Airline Tickets in 2021 after a Year of Quarantine Air Travel by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 7, 2021May 7, 20210 Author: Lana HarrisPublished: 3:38 PM EDT May 2, 2021Updated: 6:47 PM EDT May 2, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Last year, plane travel came to all but a halt amidst the initial outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the United States. As the nation grappled with how to face the virus down, airlines faced their own battle with fewer travelers taking to the skies. With three vaccines currently authorized for use, and with nearly 40% of the Tar Heel State citizen's at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, travel industry experts say there is a demand to travel again. That was the case just this past Saturday, May 1: the TSA reports 1.3 million passengers got through their gates, nearly 10 times more than the 134,000 passengers who flew at the
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay Hawaii by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 2, 2021May 5, 20210 Makana is the Hawaiian word for gift. At the renewed Sheraton Kona, it is through makana that guests are connecting with all there is to experience in a vacation on Hawaii, the Big Island. Whether island adventurer or romantic, travelers find themselves in the perfect location at this 22-acre oceanfront resort adjacent to the natural aquatic playground of Keauhou Bay. To the splendor of the island, Sheraton Kona adds complimentary cultural activities, island-inspired dining, a multi-level pool and slide, a healing spa, romantic bayside wedding gardens and chapel, shopping and the largest array of meeting space on the Kona coast. Ocean Front Room With an unparalleled location on the iconic lava rocks of Hawaii's Kona Coast, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at
Dominican Republic Updates Travel Entry Requirements Dominican Republic by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 1, 2021May 1, 20210 As COVID-19 vaccines become more prevalent, the Dominican Republic has announced updates to its travel entry requirements. Officials in the Dominican Republic revealed the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan would no longer require travelers to provide a negative coronavirus test upon arrival. Instead, aleatory breath tests will be administered to between 3-15 percent of travelers arriving at airports or other ports of entry. The only exceptions for the tests are children under the age of five and flight crew members. All passengers arriving in the Dominican Republic will also need to perform a temperature check, with anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test being required to isolate at authorized locations. Travelers entering or leaving the Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the electronic entry and exit form,
The CDC has given the OK to restart Cruising in 2021 Carnival Cruise Cruise Norwegian Cruise Lines Royal Caribbean Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 30, 2021April 30, 20210 Cruise companies can speed up their restarts in U.S. waters if they guarantee most crew and passengers are vaccinated against COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a letter to companies Wednesday night obtained by the Herald — meaning passenger cruises could restart from South Florida in July. If ships can certify that 98% of their crew and 95% of their passengers are vaccinated, they won’t need to do test cruises before restarting passenger operations, the letter said. The CDC estimates that passengers could be boarding cruise ships in U.S. waters as soon as mid-July depending on how quickly cruise companies meet the agency’s requirements. The change to the restart timeline comes after a month of twice-weekly meetings
Puerto Rico Getaway Puerto Rico by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 28, 2021April 30, 20210 Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort in Rio Grande, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Luquillo Beach and Playa Fortuna. This 4.5-star resort is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from El Yunque National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Carabali Rainforest Park. Impressive vistas surround the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf and Beach Resort, which lies at the foot of El Yunque rainforest, adjacent to the Mameyes River, and flanked by semi-private beachfront. With two golf courses, a casino, spa, tennis courts, enormous pools, and over a half dozen restaurants and bars, you won’t need to leave the property unless you really want to. The resort’s location offers guests a wealth of activity options, including horseback
Ballin in the Bahamas Bahamas Caribbean by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 28, 2021April 28, 20210 So you want an all-inclusive, adults-only (18+), active resort, fronted by a stunning stretch of white-sand beach and jewel-colored turquoise waters in beautiful Nassau. Ideally located next to the Atlantis Casino, guests will enjoy elegantly decorated guest rooms and fine amenities, including fully stocked mini-bars, a delicious selection of fine dining options, a wide array of daily activities and nightly entertainment, a relaxing spa and the excitement of the casino action nearby. Riu Palace Paradise Island offers couples and singles the ultimate vacation experience in the Bahamas. Fronted by a stunning 3-mile stretch of white sand beach facing the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. It features exciting amenities, including: 24-hour room service, nightly turndown service, a new themed restaurant and more. As part
CDC’s New Testing Requirement Does Not Affect Travel to Hawaii COVID Hawaii by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 26, 2021April 26, 20210 In response to the new rule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requiring all air passengers entering the U.S. to present a negative COVID-19 test, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau issued a statement clarifying that “despite not being part of the contiguous United States land mass, Hawaii is very much a State and not subject to these new CDC international travel and testing restrictions.” Hawaii’s Safe Travels Program, however, does have a testing requirement, but program participants who present a negative COVID-19 test are not subject to Hawaii’s 10-day quarantine. Travelers to Hawaii who do not choose to participate in the program are subject to a 10-day quarantine upon arrival. In the statement issued on the CDC’s new rule, Hawaii
Cruise on the Disney Dream Bahamas Cruise Disney by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 22, 2021April 22, 20210 When will Disney Cruises set sail again is the question everyone wants the answer to? As of the writing of this blogpost Disney Cruise Lines has declared July 1, 2021 as the tentative date that select US based cruise ships will set sail again. (stay tuned for any updates) Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Readers Choice Awards declared Disney Cruise Line the number one large ship cruise line in the world. So what makes a Disney cruise so special? Well first of all it's Disney and anything Disney is going to be top notch. The Disney Dream was christened on January 19, 2011, by the actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, in Port Canaveral, Florida. It is part of the Dream-class, and has only
Walk to the Ski Lifts in Park City Famous US Cities Park City UT Ski Trip Skiing by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 13, 2021April 14, 20210 Whether you’re a filmgoer or an outdoors person (or a bit of both!), you’ll love our relaxing upscale condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the heart of Park City. With a location right next to Park City Mountain Base Area and home to the Quicksilver Gondola, the best ski runs in Utah have now become the largest ski resort in the United States! Being steps away makes our condo an ideal home base. Even better, it welcomes you back from a day of adventure with a heated pool, hot tub and sauna for year round fun and relaxation! THE LOCATION Our condo is central to all the attractions of Park City…and a car is optional! A bus headed to downtown
Park City, UT Ski-In Ski-Out at Canyons Resort Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 13, 2021April 13, 20210 Condo Bedrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 8 | Bathrooms: 3 | Min Stay: 3 nights Spacious, double-volume 2 bedroom condo that sleeps 8, right at the bottom of the Sunrise Ski-lift. The master bedroom has a king bed and a full 5-piece ensuite bathroom with a large spa tub and a private deck. The 2nd ensuite bedroom has two queen beds and a 3-piece bathroom with a shower, and a private deck. There is also a third 3-piece bathroom with a shower. The living area comprises a full kitchen, and double-volume dining area and living area with a double sleeper sofa, and a fireplace. A home away from home. Park City lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed
