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Explore Sandals & Beaches Resorts Vacations

Published on August 14, 2023 in Beaches/International Travel/Sandals by Crystal Boston

Enjoy all-inclusive luxury vacations at Sandals & Beaches resorts for getaways with more quality inclusions than any other luxury beach resort. With gorgeous white-sand beaches, savory dining experiences, opulent accommodations, unlimited refreshing beverages, exciting water sports and more, it’s no wonder why so many choose Sandals & Beaches as their tropical escape.

Sandals Resorts are adults only romantic getaways!
Perfect for honeymoons and weddings but also adventure!

Beaches Resorts are family friendly
tropical getaways with luxury included!

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Are You Covered for Your Spring Break Travels?

Published on March 17, 2022 in International Travel/Travel by Crystal Boston

Did you know…? Even if you didn’t book your vacation with me, I can still help you protect your vacation investment with travel protection!

Spring break is known to be a fun time to relax. In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your travel plans, what would you do? A travel protection plan can help in many scenarios. Read through the “what if” situations below to decide if you should invest in a travel protection plan for your spring break vacation and let me know if I can help!

Plan prices vary depending on things like the cost of your trip. However, travel protection is a small price to pay in relation to your entire trip cost. For example, for a $1,000 7-day trip, a protection plan with a wide range of benefits could cost only $47.00. That’s under $7 per day of your trip! Compared to the potentially lost expenses, from scenarios like those mentioned above, $47.00 is a small price to pay!

Whether you are traveling internationally, going on a cruise, or staying within the U.S., there is a chance of any of these scenarios occurring. Take them into consideration when deciding to protect your spring break trip.

Let me help you protect your vacation investment, click the image below to request your Travel Protection quote today!

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SPECIALIZING IN LAND AND SEA TRAVEL
An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner Travel Agency – EarMarked GoldProducer
Beach Vacations | Cruise Vacations | Theme Park Vacations | Babymoons
Tours & Experiences – Choose Your Destination | U.S. Destinations
Disney Area Vacation Homes | All-Inclusive Destinations
Sandals Resorts [Adults Only] | Beaches Resorts [Family Friendly]
Virgin Voyages | Royal Caribbean Cruises | Viking River Cruises | Viking Ocean Cruises

The best of the Caribbean…

Published on October 30, 2020 in International Travel by Crystal Boston

Let me help you find the perfect accommodations in Saint Lucia, Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Antigua, Jamaica and Aruba. OPEN NOW!

TRAVEL NOW. TRAVEL LATER. YOUR CHOICE.

Top 5 reasons to book your Caribbean vacation now…

Reduced rates and great deals at outstanding properties
Flexible cancellation policies up to within 48 hours prior to travel by most airlines and hotel partners through 2021 and beyond
Save your space! Limited availability at popular hotels, due to lower occupancy requirements, implemented for best social distancing practices
Fewer nonstop routes available and decreased airline capacity may result in price increases—take advantage of today’s airline rates
The islands are waiting for you!

Imagine waking up to this! 
There's nothing like hanging out in your very own hammock, feeling the breeze through your hair and simply letting your troubles melt away.

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Boutique Luxury. All-Inclusive.

As Caribbean islands begin to open, now is the time to book your ultimate vacation getaway! Prices are low and availability is limited!

Entry requirements required, contact me for more details and to help you navigate the current vacation experience.

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Travel – FACTS not Rumors…

Published on April 1, 2020 in Airlines/Aulani/Cruise Vacations/Disney Cruise Line/Disneyland/International Travel/Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations/Walt Disney World by Crystal Boston

As a Travel Agent specializing in Disney and Universal vacations, I have been working to take care of my Guests directly affected by resort and park closures as well as cruise itinerary cancellations for Disney Cruise Line.

While working with my Guests I have received many questions related to rumors posted on other blogs and social media pages. I am here today to explain the current situation with information direct from Disney and Universal – this is not rumor, this is FACT!

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida:

UPDATE – MAY 24, 2020 – Plans Unveiled for the Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores

I have advised all my Guests with upcoming travel plans of the current situation and offered the options available to them at this time. Each Guest must choose how to move forward with what works best for them and their family. I can help you book now.

Disneyland Resort in California:

UPDATE – April 2, 2021 – Disneyland Resort Reopening on April 30, 2021
I have advised all my Guests with upcoming travel plans of the current situation and offered the options available to them at this time. Each Guest must choose how to move forward with what works best for them and their family. I can help you book now.

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa:

UPDATE: September 24, 2020 – Aulani Resort will plan to begin a phased reopening on November 1, 2020
I have advised all my Guests with upcoming travel plans of the current situation and offered the options available to them at this time. Each Guest must choose how to move forward with what works best for them and their family. I can help you book now.

Disney Cruise Line:

UPDATE: July 23, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Resumes Sailings on the Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line announced plans for a return to service, beginning with the Disney Dream, which will depart Port Canaveral starting August 9, 2021. New health & safety updates will be in effect for all sailings. I can help answer any questions you may have or assist you with booking your next cruise now.

UPDATE: June 8, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Sailings
As Disney Cruise Line continues to refine protocols for an eventual return to service, they have announced the cancellation of additional 2021 sailings.

Disney Dream departures through 8/6/21
Disney Fantasy departures through 8/28/21
Disney Wonder departures through 9/19/21
Disney Magic departures in the U.S. through 11/4/21

UPDATE: May 14, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures through July 2021
As Disney Cruise Line continues to refine protocols for an eventual return to service, they have announced the cancellation of additional 2021 sailings for all Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings through July 2021, and all Disney Wonder sailings through July 12, 2021.

UPDATE: April 6, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures through June 2021, and Disney Magic European sailings through Sept. 19, 2021
As Disney Cruise Line continues to refine protocols for an eventual return to service, they have announced the cancellation of additional 2021 sailings.

UPDATE: February 24, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures through May 2021 and Disney Magic Sailings thru August 10, 2021
As Disney Cruise Line continues to refine protocols for an eventual return to service, they have announced the cancellation of additional 2021 sailings. Sailings are cancelled aboard the Disney Fantasy, Dream and Wonder through May 2021; and Disney Magic through Augsut 10, 2021. Additionally, based on the conditional sail order provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line must cancel sailings longer than 7 nights.

UPDATE: January 27, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Suspends All Departures through April 2021 and Select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder Sailings in May 2021
As Disney Cruise Line continues to refine protocols for an eventual return to service, they have announced the cancellation of additional 2021 sailings. Sailings are cancelled aboard the Disney Fantasy through April 24; the Disney Dream through April 30; the Disney Magic through May 6 and Disney Wonder through May 12. Additionally, based on the conditional sail order provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disney Cruise Line must cancel sailings longer than 7 nights.

UPDATE: January 12, 2021 – Disney Cruise Line Sailings Suspended Through March 2021
As Disney Cruise Line continues to refine protocols for an eventual return to service, they have announced the cancellation of all sailings through March 2021.

Adventures by Disney:

UPDATE – April 1, 2021 – Adventures by Disney Departures Suspended Through April 2021
With the well-being of our Guests and Guides as our top priority and in line with direction from health experts and government officials, Adventures by Disney has decided to suspend most of our adventures through the end of April.

Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations (Florida & California):

Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations in California will reopen on April 16, 2021

UPDATE: June 5, 2020 – Universal Orlando Resort Hotels and Parks are open and welcoming Guests again!

Other Cruise and Land Vacation Destinations:

While I do specialize in Disney and Universal vacations, I also help book and plan other cruise and land vacation destinations and I have been keeping my clients that have been directly affected by closures and cancellations updated about their options.

Cruise Lines:

UPDATE: April 6, 2021 – Currently, many cruise lines have suspended all sailings each with different dates to resume sailing. Please check with your Travel Agent or whoever you booked thru for specific details about your specific reservations.

Land Destinations:

As for land vacation destinations, it depends on the destination, please check with your Travel Agent or whoever you booked thru for specific details about your specific reservations.

Airlines:

Airlines are still operating but on a limited schedule and are adjusting travel dates and times based on occupancy of certain itineraries. Please check with your Travel Agent or whoever you booked thru for specific details about your specific reservations.

If you booked your travel plans thru a Travel Agent and they have not yet reached out to you this is likely because your travel dates are not yet directly affected and they are working to take care of their clients with travel plans that are currently directly affected by closures and cancellations, April and some May travel dates. Please be patient, in this type of situation, it is typically in your best interest to wait until your trip is cancelled by the supplier before making any decisions about cancelling or rebooking your future travel plans.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or if you would like more information about anything. I will share as much as I know and can share. I will also post updates as they become available on my social media platforms, please see the links to each below.

(i.e.: If you are not my client I cannot legally or professionally advise you about your current travel plans, you will need to reach out to whoever you booked thru. But, if you are not yet booked for future travel and wish to discuss future travel plans, I can assist and advise to the best of my ability with the information I have available).

While the White House has issued an April 30, 2020 social distancing guideline, please follow this or the guidelines set by your local state or county. If you are not an essential employee, please stay home. These guidelines are being implemented for the safety and well-being of everyone and the more of us that follow the guidelines the better off we will all be in 14 – 30 days and we will then [hopefully] be able to get back to a more normal way of life again very soon!

Stay healthy, stay home and practice social distancing!

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International Travel – What You Need to Know Before You Go

Published on December 24, 2018 in International Travel by Crystal Boston

If you are thinking about an International destination for your next vacation, it is your responsibility to obtain all necessary documents for entry and exit required by law or regulations of the countries you are traveling from and to. All carriers reserve the right to refuse service to any guest who does not have the necessary documents with valid expiration dates.

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Know Before You Go

A passport is your key to international travel. Due to a surge in passport applications, you should apply several months in advance, especially if you need visas for your foreign destinations. Travelers should make sure their passport is valid at least six months after returning home and has two or more blank pages, or some countries may not let you enter.

Note that passports for children under 16 are valid five years and adult passports 10 years, so check expiration dates carefully. It is recommended that all cruise ship passengers have their passport with them in case of emergency, even if not required.

Below are links to more information online that you will find helpful with your International travel planning: