2020

You're free to live your life your way!

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... the vast majority of Australia remains open for tourism.

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It truly can be the trip of a lifetime for those who choose to make the long flights to visit the End of the World.

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Virgin has built in some other features that should have direct appeal to the young and the restless, hopefully luring those non-cruisers to Virgin Voyages.

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You'll kiss your final stateroom bill and not have any charges you wonder about, except why you bought lederhosen.

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Why not book a cruise to the Caribbean or Mexican Riviera? It's good for what ails you!

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Today, March 8, 2020, Celebrity Edge will sail under the command of the first American female cruise ship Captain, Kate McCue. She will be at the helm of the first cruise ship to ever embark with an all-female bridge and hotel officer team.

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My guess is that cruise lines will accelerate the trend to add more amenities at increased prices, probably diminishing the discount senior rates and other stripped cruise only deals that bring on a lot of older folks on limited, fixed budgets, and instead focus on younger people with more flexible budgets and future prospects.

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If your plan is to sit on your butt at home for two weeks eating pasta, most likely you aren't going to need that toilet paper. Diarrhea is a symptom more associated with Montezuma's Revenge than Coronavirus.

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This weekend, Central California Congressman Devon Nunes said people should stop all this hording and instead go to restaurants where entrepreneurs still needed to make a living, but earlier today, I learned that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti banned all restaurants, bars and nightclubs in his city from opening.

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Perhaps it's time to make a plan for this summer, whether by cruise or packaged tour.

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Why not focus on something wonderful in the future, like your next vacation?

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You don't need to change the world. Just open a different door.

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Summer is just around the corner, and with so much pent-up demand from would-be cruisers stuck in their homes for weeks, those who fail to plan may be sadly disappointed to find that exactly what they want is no longer available when they finally feel free to act.

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We're all in this mess together, and as a philosopher wrote in colorful crayons on the sidewalk we walked along yesterday, when "we" replaces "I," illness becomes wellness.

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Anticipating a future trip is part of the fun, and wouldn't it be nice to have a different subject to discuss?

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Regardless of where you want to go, it doesn't hurt to think about it, maybe start figuring what you want to do on excursions, even if you don't actually make a deposit.

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We all need to regularly get out in nature to appreciate it, just to remind us why is is well worth the effort.

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Book select 2020 or 2021 Viking River Cruises and fly free to Europe from major US airports!

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Mexico and Greece are among some of the world's great beach destinations on schedule to open within weeks for summer, as are many other destinations throughout the world.

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Ready to try something different without getting too far from home?

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I'm still optimistic about the second half of 2020 for cruising, and I think the ships and ports will be less crowded, which is a definite plus. In any case, we can all plan amazing vacations in 2021 or 2022, which gives us something to look forward to.

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While the heroic deaths we commemorate on Memorial Day bring up visions of bombs, bullets and bayonets, many soldiers also died of diseases.

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As of now, you may book most AmaWaterways cruises departing in August under this promo. In another week, potential cruises in the prime wine harvest month of September will be added incrementally. You could also wait and book later, once you're within 90 days of a future date before the end of 2021.

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The ships have always been sanitary, but hygiene is being take to even higher standards with new technologies and techniques.

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Royal Caribbean and other lines accept the challenge, but they never forget that guests want a wonderful cruise experience first and foremost, one that surpasses all expectations.

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Cruise lines have indicated they will initially be cruising with much less than full capacity, so the onboard experience on a mainstream ship may be more like that less-crowded experience on more luxurious ships.

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I would love to bring Dad along on a cruise to Alaska or Antarctica to see whales, birds and other wildlife, or snorkeling in Hawaii or the Caribbean among bigger versions of tropical fish he enjoyed in his aquarium that rested on a room divider between our kitchen table and living room.

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Hope springs eternal.

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These are not long cruises, which perhaps for your first time finding your sea legs in months, that's a good low-risk proposition for you. Four and Five nights are the Virgin Voyages norm, although over Christmas and New Year's there are seven night cruises on Scarlet Lady.

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We're all truly blessed to be citizens of the United States of America during this time in history.

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Sunny beaches are only a short flight away in Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.

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...it is a good idea that vacation destinations like Jamaica and Hawaii currently require testing before you leave home for your safety.

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If your calendar is flexible, you can enjoy summer vacation in December or any other month you choose.

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You'd be surprised how much some hipster will bid for an "ironic" 8-track player or a vintage baseball cap that you didn't even know you had.

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With none of my clients now scheduled to cruise until late December, it occurs to me that if nothing else I can share details from the AmaWaterways Danube cruise Julie and I took three years ago, so you can vicariously take one of the best vacations in the world.

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While most of us can find ways to enjoy any cruise we find ourselves on, the fact is that different cruise lines and itineraries have been tailored for specific audiences.

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There are differences between cruise lines that go beyond what you would understand on a superficial level from perusing a brochure or web site. Those intangibles make the biggest difference.

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What if you want to spend a couple of nights in the end points of the trip, or possibly visit a nearby city you've always wanted to visit?

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Grab a relaxing beverage, and dream a little about a day when you will be free to travel again. Escape to Bavaria for a few minutes.

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Book an Oceania Cruise in a Veranda category or better through me by August 31, 2020, and you'll receive free prepaid gratuities on all cruises!

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Mexico has been the most welcoming foreign country for US citizens since this whole pandemic mess started.

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Because they're always ranked in past guest satisfaction among the very best vacation experiences in the world, it's imperative to book early to be sure you lock in the perfect tour for you.

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Whether you've been able to work remotely in office jobs like all of my kids or continue to work every day like front-line medical workers, construction workers, first responders, military members and grocery personnel, thanks for your service.

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Prices range from affordable lodging to deluxe beachfront all-inclusive resorts. You choose the vacation you want, keeping in mind that your flights will cost the same no matter what level of accommodations you choose.

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After resting up...or drinking all night at Senor Frog's...you should be fresh as a daisy to begin your tour with a visit to Tulum, an excellent example of Mayan architecture set on a beautiful piece of coastline.

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Fortunately, we might actually be on the cusp of the end of the lockdown of healthy people.

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As long as you don't have to go to the office, why not work in a more enticing environment for a week or so?

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How about an Infinite Veranda on the new Celebrity Apex or Edge?

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The Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria were neither true ocean liners like Queen Mary 2 nor mega-ships repositioning for the season. In fact, as cruise ships go, they sucked big time.

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Winter is coming, and the Caribbean and Mexico are open for business.

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Prefer destination where personal connection with other like-minded individuals not cowed by sense of doom prevalent in media and recirculated by well-meaning friends and colleagues.

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The worst part of a vacation is air travel to reach your embarkation port or destination.

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All of these young men and women must make literal life and death decisions at an age when many young people are confused about what their major should be or which coffee order says the most about who they wish to be seen to be.

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Not only will your experience include more amenities, but the ships keep evolving.

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Enjoy and give thanks!

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Sitting at home waiting for a talking head on TV to tell you it's safe to go for a walk? True adventurers don't consider that last one quite as thrilling as the rest, but apparently it is more frighening to the average couch potato.

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Did you know MSC owns an amazing private island?  The magic of Ocean Cay MSC Private Marine Preserve awaits.

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Buy a Verandah or Suite on Holland America on select cruises to the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska or Europe, and gift an interior room to your kids or friends for free!

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If you're looking for a family gift that will boost everyone's joy immediately, put a refundable deposit down on a cruise for next summer to take advantage of the assorted travel deals coupled with "Cruise With Confidence" protections for your  travel investment.

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We're all saddened to bid adieu to beautiful 2020, but incredibly, a New Year must replace the Year of To Nothing.

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