Captain's Log Travel

10/12/2026

Disney Cruise Line fans — booking for the brand-new Disney Believe is officially underway! 🚢 Pearl Castaway Club members got first pick today, with Platinum members tomorrow, Gold on Wednesday, and Silver on Thursday. General booking opens Monday, October 19.

She's the fourth Wish-class ship, and her maiden voyage sails December 18, 2027 from Port Everglades — the first Encanto stage show at sea, a Frozen-themed dinner theater, and a Moana-inspired Grand Hall. (Pictured is Disney's artist rendering — she isn't built yet!)

I put everything Disney announced in one place on my blog:
https://www.captainslogtravel.com/blog-disney-believe.html

If a Believe sailing is on your wish list, message me anytime and we'll plan your booking together. — Anne

10/11/2026

🧵 Sunday stitch update!

My current obsession: "Magical Cruise" by Tilton Crafts — a 300 × 300 counted cross-stitch, about 90,000 stitches in all. (I counted the grid, not the stitches.)

I started with Captain Mickey, who turned out to be pure confetti — hundreds of tiny lone stitches in color after color — so I worked my way up into the design in search of easier stitching. It is not easier. 😄 Mickey himself is almost ready for his close-up, though.

It's this week's post in The Captain's Craft Cove — Kathy's latest finish and the other projects waiting in the wings are in there too:
https://www.captainslogtravel.com/blog-craft-corner-cross-stitch.html

Any other stitchers out there? Tell me what you're working on! — Anne

10/11/2026

She's live! 🚢⚓

My brand-new website launched today — www.captainslogtravel.com — rebuilt from bow to stern. Real photos from my own travels, all the cruises, resorts, and getaways I plan, my client forms in one place, and a brand-new blog: The Captain's Log, with travel news, recipes From the Galley, my cross-stitch in The Captain's Craft Cove, and trip journals In Our Wake.

Take a look around and tell me what you think — and if a trip's been on your mind, you know where to find me. — Anne

10/11/2026

Disney's newest ship has a name — and a booking date. The Disney Believe sails her maiden voyage December 18, 2027 from Port Everglades, with the first Encanto stage show at sea, a Frozen dinner feast, and a Moana-inspired Grand Hall. Castaway Club members: your window opens in tiers at 8 a.m. ET — Pearl Monday Oct 12, Platinum Oct 13, Gold Oct 14, Silver Oct 15. Everyone else: Monday, Oct 19. Inaugural sailings go fast, and the best staterooms go first. If the Believe is on your wish list, message me before your window opens and we'll have your sailing picked and ready. — Anne, Captain's Log Travel · [email protected] · 216-402-1248

08/30/2026

🌸 BERMUDA IS CALLING! 🌸

For the first time since 2023, Disney Cruise Line is returning to New York for Fall 2027 sailings to beautiful Bermuda! 🚢💙

Imagine sailing from New York City to Bermuda's famous pink-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, colorful island towns, and unforgettable island adventures—all while enjoying the magic of a Disney cruise! ✨

These exciting Fall 2027 itineraries are sure to be popular, and there is only a limited number of sailings.

⚓ Disney Wish
🗽 Sailing from New York
🌺 Bermuda
🏖️ Beautiful pink-sand beaches
🍂 Fall 2027
✨ First time back since 2023!

📞 Ready to start planning? Bookings open for Pearl members Aug 31 and the general public Sept 8 (and other Castaway Club member levels in between) Contact me today!
Anne Conrad | Captain's Log Travel 📱 216-402-1248

07/19/2026

The TSA is rolling out new 3D CT scanners for carryon bags. Most 22x14x9" carryon bags will still fit, but the machine opening has a maximum size of 24.5x16.5", including wheels and handles, so overstuffed or expanded pocket bags may have to be repacked or checked. This bag opening is smaller than the standard scanners. There are 300
new scanners in place now, of the more than 1100 total planned.

https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2026/07/13/tsa-installs-new-computed-tomography-screening-technology-juneau?fbclid=IwdGRjcATJy8twZG9mBWZkaWQWUK3szDrJLyXsRcmBdEXhPyDB5f5eZWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5dOG-4hak_kcjbxXnEl02ASlWp1k5ncTf9we2lVHSa5bcHvMsFLiOxZcZD5Q_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) checkpoint X-ray machines that enhance screening capabilities of carry-on items brought to the checkpoint by passengers ticketed to fly out of Juneau International Airp...

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