Key West, Florida Anyone Florida by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - January 28, 2021January 29, 20210 Key West, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches. Elevation: 18′Weather: 68°F (20°C), Wind NE at 11 mph (18 km/h), 42% HumidityPopulation: 24,843 (2019)Mayor: Teri JohnstonArea: 7.21 mi² (5.59 mi² Land / 1.62 mi² Water) Located around 2 miles from the Key West International Airport, The Hilton Garden Inn at Key West sits at the entrance to the island. Among the room types are rooms with a king bed with a balcony view, rooms with two queen
Carnival Cruise Line Removes All Cruises In November Except Two Carnival Cruise Florida by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 16, 2020September 16, 20200 Carnival Cruise Line has removed all cruises in November from their booking engine except sailings from two ports in Florida. Carnival Cruise Line’s booking engine is now only showing cruises on six cruise ships in November. The cruises leave from two Florida ports, Port Canaveral and the Cruise Capital of the World, PortMiami. Carnival is currently selling cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean in November on Carnival Conquest, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Elation, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Breeze, and Carnival Horizon. It is important to note that Carnival Cruise Line has not announced that all other cruises for November have been canceled. However, the past several times that Carnival has removed cruises from their booking engine they ended up canceling them at a later date. Carnival
The Caribbean Islands Have Amended Their Travel Entry Requirements Bahamas Barbados Caribbean Jamaica Montego Bay New York Punta Cana St. Lucia Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - July 23, 2020July 23, 20200 Caribbean destinations that have opened their borders to tourism this month are amending travel entry requirements amid a sharp resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. A key market for the Caribbean, the U.S.’s caseload has climbed to over 3.7 million and deaths have reached over 140,000, according to Worldometers. The Bahamas has gone as far closing its borders to American travelers for the time being to prevent the spread of the virus. St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris has closed the country’s borders to travel indefinitely. Many destinations have already updated their policies to require a COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival (see: Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico). The challenge will be for travelers to find testing programs that process a
Disney World is Set to Reopen their Gates Disney Florida Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 27, 2020May 27, 20200 Disney World will reopen its gates, ending a multi-month closure of the park that left the Walt Disney Company reeling.The Disney theme park, which employs some 70,000 people, plans to begin a phased reopening on July 11 for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the company said on Wednesday.Walt Disney World as well as Disney's Disneyland resort in Anaheim, California, closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.Disney is implementing several measures to reopen safely and prevent the spread of the coronavirus at its parks Employees and guests will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature screenings before entering the parks.Disney will reduce capacity at the parks and the resort will temporarily suspend parades, fireworks
Phased Reopening of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort Disney Florida Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 17, 2020May 17, 20200 This coming Wednesday, May 20 will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort® as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. With the safety and well-being of its Guests, Cast Members and third-party operators at the forefront Walt Disney World will began to welcome the public back to Disney Springs. While the theme parks and resort hotels remain temporarily closed, the phased reopening of Disney Springs is a welcome milestone as we navigate through this unprecedented time. Many third-party operators will open their doors to Disney Springs Guests. On May 27, three Disney-owned and -operated stores and venues will reopen: World of Disney, D-Luxe Burger (mobile order) and the Marketplace Co-Op. You can visit DisneySprings.com/reopening for the most current information on
The Provident Doral At The Blue Florida Golf by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - January 18, 2020January 18, 20200 Getaway to one of Golf's most prestigious courses in Florida Provident Doral at the Blue features holiday villas and each one includes a full kitchen. Guests will enjoy access to a resort-style pool and the Miami International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. Free WiFi is available in each of these Miami villas along with flat-screen TVs. All units have a spa bath and some have a private balcony or an additional bathroom. Guests can visit the on-site fitness center at Provident Doral at the Blue Miami or schedule a massage at the spa and wellness center. A hot tub is also on site as well as a sauna. The Chophouse 5300 is an on-site restaurant at this resort and there is also the
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Travel Agent Travel by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - December 29, 20160 Whether you’re searching for your next vacation destination or know exactly where you want to go, booking travel is a commitment, one that can be a thrilling adventure. But travel also has its challenges, and that’s why you want your agent with you through it all. Your travel agent is more than a friendly face. A travel agent is: A Matchmaker Travel agents excel at finding the perfect destination and resort for even the most discerning traveler, and as the ultimate matchmakers, they can pair you with that all-inclusive property, luxury golf and spa resort, or family-friendly destination. For honeymoon and romantic escapes as well as gastronomic getaways, agents will choose a resort with special amenities or award-winning restaurants. No matter what you
Vacationing in Destin Beach Florida Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - April 3, 20160 Looking for a quick getaway to the beach without breaking the bank? Destin, Florida is a very popular choice along the Gulf Coast to visit. Destin is located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, which gets its name from its beautiful, clear green water. Beaches here have extremely fine, soft sand, so if you’re a beach-walker or your kids enjoy building sand castles, this could be a great destination for you. Stunning white beaches, challenging golf and world-famous fishing define the Emerald Coast city of Destin. Snuggled against the Gulf of Mexico in northwest Florida, Destin is rightfully famed for its sugar-white sands and emerald-hued waters. And due to its plentiful and always hungry underwater population, Destin is widely known as the "world’s luckiest fishing
