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It’s a Small World After All

Most of us have had the pleasure of taking our kids or grandchildren to Disney, and of course we took them on the “It’s a Small World” ride. . .after all!  We’ve been to Disney several times, and ran into someone we knew almost every time.  It does seem to be a small world.  Perhaps …

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Caribbean Dreaming

On this very cold day in Cleveland, Ohio, I decided to explore the possibility of a trip to the Caribbean this spring.  Before any of us make travel arrangements, we should note the possible Covid-19 ramifications.  And it’s not just about you or me; it’s about our helping these small islands with fragile healthcare ecosystems …

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This Week in Travel, January 29, 2021 – Your Weekly Roundup

Here’s your weekly roundup of the travel related stories that caught our eye this past week.  Starting with the latest Covid-19 developments: The new requirement for a negative test for all incoming travelers to the US from abroad went into effect on Tuesday, January 26.  Here’s how it impacted one of the first US citizens …

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This Week in Travel – Your Weekly Roundup

Here’s your weekly roundup of the stories. . .big and small. . .that caught our eye this past week. For your weekend review: This week’s developments are related to President Biden’s executive orders concerning travel. The order he signed will impact travel in several ways, but these four points rise to the top: Federal mask …

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Let’s Get Started on Your Next Trip

Ok, it’s time to get going! You’ve been thinking about going to (Insert terrific destination here) and it looks like, vaccine distribution willing, you can start making plans. This post isn’t intended to help you decide where to go; that’s up to you. We want to share some of our tips on how to research …

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Let’s Go to the One Happy Island, Aruba!

We’ve traveled all over the Caribbean and really enjoy the tropical vibe you find there. If you asked us to pick one island, it would be an easy choice: Aruba. They call themselves the One Happy Island, and we’ve found it to be true. If you like great beaches, watersports, sumptuous food and great outdoor …

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Where Can We Go in a Covid-19 World?

Update February 18, 2021 There have been a lot of changes, particularly regarding travel between states.  41 states or territories now allow visitors from other states without restriction, although four of those states have some restrictions in certain cities or counties.  Seven states or territories (and Chicago, for visitors from certain high risk states, and …

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