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06/19/2026

Princess Cruises Father’s Day sale thru Jun 22!

This Father’s Day, trade a gift to open for a story to tell with an unforgettable voyage. For one week only enjoy up to $700 instant savings, up to 40% off and $99 deposits. Plus, invite the family with FREE 3rd & 4th guests (taxes & fees apply). Whether Dad is dreaming of Europe, Alaska or a tropical retreat — book by Jun 22 and you can turn his time together into a lasting memory.

06/14/2026

05/29/2026

For Americans traveling abroad for a summer vacation, keep these tips in mind!
✅ Make sure your passport isn’t about to expire (some countries require it to be valid for six months beyond your trip).
✅Check local laws and requirements at travel.state.gov/destination.
✅ Sign up for STEP at step.state.gov.
❌ Do NOT travel anywhere with a Level 4 Travel Advisory for any reason.
❌ Do NOT accept drinks from strangers.
❌ Do NOT break local laws.
❌ Do NOT place your phone or purse on the table or on the back of chairs at restaurants.
❌ Do NOT ignore local rip tide warnings or swim in undesignated areas.

05/25/2026

Looking for vacation ideas? Here is great list--and, yes, there are even sites listed in the USA. Two of the places on my bucket list are in here--Prague and Tanzania. What is on your bucket list?

https://thepointsguy.com/travel/best-places-to-go-2026/?utm_section=rec-
cf&utm_source=TPG+Daily+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=18256638&utm_usr=3d795d185e5862dbe72cab0e2b3e93daa7a78415f62b66823543e5e222198dec&fbclid=IwY2xjawSBgktleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezxwZHqf9_eUPtcmHFPpybt8pEgwOPfmui9VjmZsonfditYxwy2pIPvrJikg_aem_2AjFLIJw3dDABoVoWDd2pA

These are the 17 destinations The Points Guy travel team is most excited about in 2026, along with tips for planning these trips using points and miles.

05/21/2026

If you are thinking of Alaska at all for Summer 2027 this is the time to get this trip on the books! Princess is the best cruise line for this once in a lifetime trip IMHO. Let me know how I can help!

05/21/2026

https://www.frommers.com/tips/entry-requirements-customs/7-lesser-known-reasons-your-passport-can-be-rejected-check-yours-now/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-04-02%20Editorial%20Mailing&utm_content=2026-04-02%20Editorial%20Mailing+CID_5a4053624f696fab98fb54f7fed7b935&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_term=7%20Lesser-Known%20Reasons%20Your%20Passport%20Can%20Be%20Rejected%20Check%20Yours%20Now

Some great information here! Just FYI.

Even if your passport hasn't expired, it can get rejected by border officials. Here's what travelers should know.

05/09/2026

Sometimes it is about more than just getting their cheaply!

Here's why The Points Guy suggests avoiding basic economy fares as they spread to business class, too.

05/05/2026

04/30/2026

A great source of info for my cruising clients!

Embarkation day sets the tone for your entire cruise. Those first few hours on board should feel like the vacation has finally started, not like you’re scrambling to catch up. Yet plenty of passengers make avoidable mistakes that leave them stressed, hungry, or stuck in a crowd before the ship eve...

04/30/2026

Great article about booking flights. A good travel agent already knows these things and are a key component in making sure you get the right flight!

You checked in on time, breezed through security, and made it to your departure gate with minutes to spare. Everything went perfectly on the first leg. Then your connecting flight left without you. Tight connections fail more often than most travelers expect, and the reasons usually have nothing to....