Stay Safe While Traveling During Pandemic

We’re back with a special edition of our Virtual Travel Guide. 

This edition focuses on the updates to the health and safety protocols being implemented to help keep us safe while vacationing. We’re working closely with cruise lines, destinations and resorts to ensure you and your family are safe while on your next vacation.

The moment we have been waiting for - the resumption of travel (resorts, tours & cruises) has arrived.

CDC has just announced approval for the first cruise ship to sail in U.S. waters starting June 26th.  Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Edge gets the honor.

Your health and safety remains our number one priority which is why we have been attending webinars and special training so that we are in a position to provide you with the latest information.   

 

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Where is Chris - Log Cabin Day

Today is  Log Cabin Day.  One of our getaways included  a stay in a log cabin.  Inside it had all the comforts of home.  This one will be pretty hard to guess.   Can you guess where we are?

Do you kids have any Lincoln Logs?  If so, they could build their own log cabin.  If not, perhaps any sort of building blocks can be used to keep them amused.    #KeepTheKidsEngaged.

We hope you are enjoying this series of  "Where is Chris" posts.  We'd love your feedback on our social media.

Where is Chris?

Where is Chris 

Here is today's destination  can you guess where we are? As promised, we've updated yesterday's post, Where is Chris - Bartender And Mixologist Day, with the answer to the puzzle.  Revisit that post and just scroll over the image to reveal the answer.  You can also click on the link below the picture to read more.    

Make sure to follow us on our social media, so you don't miss any destinations. 

If you can't wait for tomorrow for the answer, you can take my quiz in my Instagram story.

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Least Likely Location for Stained Glass

Can You Guess Location 

for Our Next 

Stained Glass Collection

You can probably guess that the following stained glass works of art are inside a casino.  But can you guess where? 

What is the least likely location in your mind?

Do you give up?   Go ahead take a guess (don't cheat).

#FriFotos #greatINDOORS - Inspiration for Series

We started this series of articles in preparation for our guest co-host appearance last Friday on #FriFotos #greatINDOORS.    If you aren't familiar with #FriFotos it is a weekly photo forum by @EpsteinTravels @TravelDesigned @CharlesYap. Theme is revealed every Tuesday 12pm ET.

Every week in preparation for our participation, we search through our archives for a few images that meet that week's criteria.   Some themes are hard, while others, like last week's #greatINDOORS provide a wealth of possibilities.   

Royal Caribbean Jewel Of the Seas

This stained glass piece is actually built into the staircase that takes you from one level to another inside Casino Royale aboard Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the Seas.   There are several more stained glass windows throughout the casino.

We've posted several more examples on our Pinterest page, All Things Glass Around the Globe.

As the name implies, it won't be limited to images of stained glass windows.   Anything made from glass, including glassware, chandeliers, and blown glass, will be pinned for your enjoyment.  We welcome your feedback as well.

(Click on images for a closer look)

Our Stained Glass Journey Thus Far: 

Stained Glass Around the World

Stained Glass Around the World Part 2

Stained Glass Off the Beaten Path

Where will we be next?

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Visit Great Indoors Across the Globe

Yusupov's Palace (click image to enlarge)

Look Inside

When Traveling the Globe

Look at your travel pictures from a recent trip. Divide them into two categories: pictures taken outside (landscapes, buildings, people at work and play) and secondly, those taken indoors (hotel rooms, airports, cruise ship interiors, train stations, museums, furniture, paintings, chandeliers).

Have you taken more images inside or outside? If you are like most travelers, you probably have more images outside. There's nothing wrong with that - just an interesting theory on my part.  We have two challenges for you if you are willing participants.

Join Us Friday for #FriFotos #greatINDOORS

This week's Twitter  #FriFotos theme is #greatINDOORS. #FriFotos is a weekly photo forum by @EpsteinTravels @TravelDesigned @CharlesYap. Theme is revealed every Tuesday 12pm ET.

We are very excited to be guest Co-Hosts this week.   As avid followers and participants in this weekly photo adventure, we have enjoyed countless hours searching through our photo archives for those perfect representatives that demonstrate the given theme.   Equally exciting has been exploring the images of our fellow contributors.   We have virtually traveled around the globe and anxiously await each Friday's image collection.

YOU should participate.  It's easy - just tweet your images on Friday (any time / in your time zone - across all time zones if you like).   Simply add a description and include #FriFotos #greatINDOORS.
See all the rules here.

Challenge #2

If you've gone through your images, from one or more recent trips, and find few images captured INDOORS, why not consider adding a few more #greatINDOORS images during your next trip?  

Have a Plan: Just as a football coach and the team review footage, statistics, and other information prior to game day, we like to research each destination in advance of our visit.   If you have a travel professional, they can help you identify local attractions of interest.  You can always search on the internet, including #FriFotos for ideas.

Having a plan helps to assure you will have a photo journal that you can share with family, friends, and even the larger online community.   We like to pay it forward by sharing our images online.

About the Image Above

During a Baltic cruise, we spent two complete days in St. Petersburg, Russia where we explored many of the main attractions.   These images were captured INDOORS at Yusupov's Palace.  It was built by one of the richest families of Russia during Tsarist times and is one of the most amazing buildings in all the world.   Truly this is an excellent example of the #greatINDOORS.

Crystal Chandeliers, tapestries, exquisite furniture, and art are amongst the items you will see on your guided tour of Yusupov's Palace.  The guides speak excellent English and share background information which will enhance your visit.

Join me Friday along with my other co-hosts for a fantastic journey indoors from sea to shining sea.   We'd love to see some of YOUR images as well, so help me make this one of the most successful #FriFotos themes by participating.

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New Carnival Cruise Line Cancellation Policy

Carnival Cruise Line just unveiled a new Cancellation Policy for all new FIT and Group business effective September 11, 2010 whereby the cancellation penalty will be the higher of the two amounts between the deposit or 50%/75% penalty window.

When booking your cruise vacation, it is wise to also purchase travel insurance.   No one knows what the future may bring.   People get sick unexpectedly and have to cancel their trip.   The closer that happens to your cruise departure, the more you risk to lose as you can see from the following chart.

Always discuss your options with your cruise specialist.   We offer several polices and can offer guidance on the policy that is right for your circumstances.   Don't run the risk of losing your hard-earned money - travel insured.

	DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE	CANCELLATION CHARGE (Per Guest)
2, 3, 4 & 5 day Cruises	Up to 61 days	None (except Cruise to Nowhere and Early Saver Fares*)
	60 to 46 days	Deposit**
	45 to 30 days	Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
	29 to 15 days	Deposit or 75% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
	14 days or less	100% of Total Fare
6 day or longer cruises (including Alaska and Hawaii)	Up to 76 days	None (except for Early Saver Fares*)
	75 to 46 days	Deposit
	45 to 30 days	Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
	29 to 15 days	Deposit or 75% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
	14 days or less	100% of Total Fare
Europe Cruises & Panama	Up to 91 days	None (except for Early Saver Fares*)
Canal Cruises 7,9, & 12 day	90 to 56 days	Deposit
	55 to 30 days	Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
	29 to 15 days	Deposit or 75% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
	14 days or less	100% of Total Fare
All Cruises purchased under the Pack & Go Program	Any time after booking	100% of Total Fare
*The deposit is non refundable.    **For Cruises to Nowhere, the cancellation charge is 25% of Total Fare.