New US passports only for life or death travel, for now

New US passports only for life or death travel, for now

Currently, US citizens can obtain new US passports only for life or death emergencies, but the US State Department is planning to slowly return to normal operations soon. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Department of State suspended almost all of its passport...
How to miss a cruise ship’s sailing

How to miss a cruise ship’s sailing

There are many ways to miss your cruise ship  Last week, I discussed missing or getting kicked off commercial airline flights. It can ruin your vacation. Similarly, missing your cruise ship’s sailing or getting kicked off your ship can be devastating and...
Your passport — 5 major myths exposed

Your passport — 5 major myths exposed

If you’re contemplating international travel, it’s critical to separate passport myths from passport reality. Not understanding passport rules and regulations can cause passport applicants to not get their passports on time to travel, strand cruise...
12 cruise embarkation secrets for a happy All Aboard

12 cruise embarkation secrets for a happy All Aboard

A dozen cruise embarkation secrets to start a cruise successfully It’s winter in the northern hemisphere. The new year starts tomorrow. Snow and cold is in the air. Many are thinking escape, warm temperatures, light breezes and Caribbean cruises. A bad start on...
Top 10 travel mistakes and how to avoid them

Top 10 travel mistakes and how to avoid them

Every traveler makes mistakes. Excellent travelers learn from their errors. Over the years, I’ve been collecting a list of the travel mistakes I’ve made and ways to avoid them, when planning for a trip and while traveling. I’ve also saved a list of...