Specialty Travel By Susan

19/09/2026

The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is how you can let the U.S. Embassy know you’re in-country and receive safety alerts and updates during your international trip. If traveling in a group, one person can now enroll all travelers so that each traveler simply has to click “accept” on an email rather than enrolling individually. Sign up before your next trip at step.state.gov.

23/07/2026

Loving Azamara Quest. With only 710 maximum passengers onboard, it never feels crowded. I love the longer stays in port, which gives us time to explore and not feel rushed. They also have great entertainment onboard in the evenings.

19/06/2026

Good to know…

Wondering if you qualify for online passport renewal? Here are the key requirements:
✅The passport you are renewing is/was valid for 10 years, and you are age 25 or older.
✅ Your passport is either expiring within one year or has expired less than five years ago.
✅ You live in the United States (either state or territory).
✅ Your most recent passport is in your possession and was never reported as lost or stolen.
✅ You are comfortable paying online and uploading your own passport photo.
Learn more at travel.state.gov/renewonline and ALWAYS make sure you’re on the official site ending in “.gov” (not “.com,” “.us,” or “.org”).

08/05/2026

In coordination with , will revoke U.S. passports of those who owe significant child support debt. Anyone owing child support debt should arrange payment now with the relevant state child support enforcement agency to prevent passport revocation. If outside the U.S. when their passport is revoked, individuals with significant debt will be eligible ONLY for a limited validity passport for direct return to the United States. Learn more at travel.state.gov/childsupport.

06/05/2026

Summer is around the corner! If you have international travel plans, follow this checklist to avoid common travel pitfalls. Find more travel tips at travel.state.gov (click “international travel”)

27/03/2026

Great article about what’s going on with AmaWaterways, the river cruise line I have my group booked with for a New Year’s cruise on the Rhine. Let me know if you would like to join our group!

AmaWaterways is focused on what’s next. During TMP on the River, COO Jon Burrows shared a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming plans—from new onboard amenities to enhanced food and beverage and expanded land excursions—all designed to elevate the guest experience.

Read More: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/river-cruise/articles/everything-new-and-coming-soon-onboard-amawaterways

20/03/2026

Looking for something fun to do over New Year’s? Come join me on a Rhine river cruise with AMAWaterways. I’m holding an informational meeting next Tuesday. If you’re in Richmond, please feel free to attend. If you’re not in Richmond, feel free to contact me for more information. 

23/02/2026

Be it a cabin or a suite, the cabins on the AMA Waterways AMAMagna are amazing, as is the ship!

12/01/2026

Prescribed daily. ✈️🧳🌍✨ #2026

18/12/2025