Where2Next: HAWAII

Hawaii is calling...

...be sure to mark your calendars and join us for an informative webinar in our Where2Next Series on June 8th at 6pm (both EDT and then again PDT) to discover for yourself why Hawaii is an absolute eruption of watersports, tropical culinary pleasures, and jaw-dropping ocean views that will leave you feeling like the Big Kahuna. And of course, there will be some giveaways during the broadcast...who doesn't like to receive something free?

Click the image to register now and say Aloha to Hawaii in June!

MORE Big News About Europe!

More European River Cruises are Returning to Service in 2021 

AmaWaterways today announced its plans to return to the rivers of Europe resuming sailings onboard select ships beginning July 3, 2021, in Portugal.

Specific sailing dates are as follows:

o July 3rd, AmaDouro will commence sailings through Portugal

o July 21st, AmaMagna will commence sailings on the Danube River
o July 22nd, AmaKristina will commence sailings in France on the Rhône River
o July 22nd, AmaLyra will commence sailings in France on the Seine River
o July 27th, AmaVida will commence sailings in Portugal and Spain
o July 29th, AmaDolce will commence sailings through Bordeaux, France

o July 29th, AmaSiena will commence sailings on the Rhine River

BIG NEWS! Europe to Reopen This Summer!

More great news comes today from the European Union as 27 member nations have endorsed the plan to allow foreign nationals who have been vaccinated in once again!  This is wonderful to see and will allow Americans to once again travel to Europe. 

#travelagain 

Las Vegas Plans Return to Pre-Pandemic Guidelines Effective June 1st

Las Vegas lifts social distancing requirements June 1, 2021

From our friends at the Las Vegas Convention & Vistors Authority... 

The Clark County COVID-19 mitigation plan will expire June 1, allowing for the return of pre-pandemic guidelines that lift restrictions involving capacity limits, large gatherings, and more.

 

The new CDC guidance on masks recommends that those who are not vaccinated continue wearing masks and following social distancing and other precautions until fully vaccinated. The guidance allows fully vaccinated people to stop wearing face coverings in crowds and in many indoor locations

 

Additionally, masks still must be worn in hospitals and healthcare facilities and on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and in transportation hubs such as airports and stations. More guidance about masks is on the CDC’s website at https://www.cdc.gov/

  

Cruising is Back! - Join our Where2Next Webinar About Cruising's Return in Summer 2021

 

You can reclaim your summer cruise vacation with Cruising's Big Comeback! Join us for an informational webinar this evening at 6:00 pm Eastern. You can register here: https://tinyurl.com/ReclaimYourSummer

BIG NEWS for Land Lovers & Cruise Lovers Alike!

EUROPE IS SET TO REOPEN!  
CRUISING FROM US PORTS LOOKS LIKELY THIS SUMMER! 

This week has brought some wonderful news for the travel industry and economies the world over, to be sure.  In this pair of exciting articles, we find that Europe is set to reopen to vaccinated Americans this summer, AND the CDC has now said that cruising could most likely resume from US ports this July.  Both of these are wonderful and long overdue announcements!  Stay tuned for more as the news gets shared. I'm so excited to see travel ramping up as more and more countries begin to reopen or announce their pending reopenings. And it's been exciting to watch the cruise lines find ways to resume cruising worldwide, but even better to see that the US is finally coming around to allowing it from our ports as well. 

Summer fun is Back!

Cruise Planners - Christopher Lingren & Associates will help you plan the perfect vacation. From private villas to all-inclusive resorts, awesome tours through National Parks, and of course cruises…your summer journey starts now with us!  

Contact us today to start planning! 

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CRUISES RETURN IN 2021!

FOR ANY CRUISERS COMFORTABLE AND READY TO SET SAIL AGAIN... LOOK WHAT SUMMER PROMISES. Both Royal Caribbean & Celebrity announced today that they will be setting sail beginning in JUNE from Nassau, Bahamas (Royal), and from St Maarten (Celebrity). And earlier in the week Crystal Cruises announced that they will be sailing starting in JULY from Nassau or Bimini, Bahamas as well!

 

Vaccinations are required for adults over 18 y.o. Reduced capacity on the ships. Call me for information.

 

• Royal Caribbean: https://tinyurl.com/RoyalisBack2021  (booking starts March 24th)
• Celebrity: https://tinyurl.com/CelebrityisBack2021   (booking starts March 25th)
• Crystal Cruises: Booking started today, so be sure to reach out if interested!

 

With successful cruise sailings happening in other parts of the world since last fall, but the CDC still says no to cruises from US ports, it's nice to see how they thought outside the box! It's true that it might not be right for everyone, but with some resumption in service, it'll sure be nice for those crewmembers to be getting a paycheck again, and for the islands to start seeing their economies rebound as well.

If you are interested, reach out right away, as demand will be high.

 

 

The Newest Travel Planner Magazine is Here - Digital Version

With 2020 basically a wash, are you ready to start on your 2021 vacation? The newest edition of our Travel Planner Magazine is hot off the digital press with the latest offers, specials, and promotions for a wide assortment of both land and cruise options which can be viewed right on my website. Remember...don't let the name of the travel franchise fool you - we book BOTH land and cruise vacations, and my team and I actually do book more land-based vacations than we do cruise-based, with a lot of our guests heading to Europe, Florida, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Australia and the South Pacific each year! We are your LAND & Cruise Experts. We're grateful for the business that was booked for this year (sad it was mostly all canceled by COVID), and hope that you'll start planning with us for 2021 soon. Travel WILL resume. We WILL get beyond this virus. You WILL be able to enjoy traveling again sometime soon.

Click the link for your chance to win a 7-night cruise for two in a balcony!

View the Travel Planner: https://tinyurl.com/CPMagazineSummer2020

Virtual Vacation Webinars - Viking Cruises

I've got some virtual vacation events coming up so please do mark your calendars and register for the events. Here are two upcoming events with VIKING CRUISES.

SAVE THE DATE: Great Lakes Expedition - VIKING EXPEDITION CRUISES

Wednesday, July 29th at 4 pm PDT / 7 pm EDT

Expeditions and Great Lakes!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../3206959167259631887

THE GREAT LAKES ARE THE LARGEST FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM ON THE PLANET. An iconic part of the geological and cultural heritage of North America, they contain nearly 23,000 cubic

kilometers of water—a full 21% of the world’s surface freshwater. After the last ice age 14,000 years ago, the power of the retreating Wisconsin ice sheet slowly chiseled and carved out immense

basins, forming the lakes. Today the ice sheet is gone, and these Great Lakes support a multitude of wildlife and are home to over 40 million people along their 10,000 mile long shores.

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SAVE THE DATE: The Caribbean - VIKING OCEAN CRUISES

Wednesday, August 12th at 4 pm PDT / 7 pm EDT

The Caribbean:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi.../1296756725603518223

FEEL THE WARM BREEZES OF THE CARIBBEAN and witness the scenic landscapes of South America. Enjoy spacious all veranda staterooms and abundant dining options, with more time in port and fewer days at sea, so you have ample time to explore. Your cruise fare includes alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge, 24-hour room service, and more.

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Be sure to check out the other virtual vacation events in separate posts on my page, including The Galapagos with Celebrity Cruises, and more to come.

Travel is...Adventure!

Travel is...adventure, life-changing, powerful, happiness, love, freedom, and so much more! Travel is COMING BACK, and I'm absolutely ready for you when you're ready to book your next adventure whether on land, river, or ocean. Reach out to me and let's start planning together. 317.776.1733 or www.icanshowyoutheworld.vacations

During Covid, travel plans have become a bit tough to navigate!

I understand that during this time of ever-changing information about coronavirus, your travel plans have become a bit tough to navigate. I am staying up-to-date with travel advisories, cancellation/postponement policies and procedures, and reviewing all the latest updates that relate directly to your travel plans. I know that the choice to postpone a vacation can be disheartening, but in that case, having something else to look forward to is certainly a great “Plan B.” I am here for you, for all your travel needs and concerns.

 

Happy March! Where Will Your Next Adventure Take You?

It's March, and here are some fabulous things to consider for your next vacation. I'd be happy to help you score some of these great experiences!

FEATURED OFFERS:

Celebrity Cruises - Choose from the lowest available fare with a non-refundable deposit or two free perks, including onboard credit, beverage packages, and more

Sandals Resorts - Save up to 65% when you book a minimum of 3 nights

AMA Waterways - Enjoy up to $2,000 in savings, up to $100 onboard credit, and a complimentary stateroom upgrade or prepaid gratuities on select sailings

Reach out and let's chat. clingren@cruiseplanners.com | 317.776.1733 | www.icanshowyoutheworld.vacations

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Choose Your Own Adventure

You can choose your own adventure on land, ocean, or river with this week's Travel Deals. If you don't receive them directly, be sure to opt in and start receiving them directly to your inbox! #travel #vacation #adventure #explore #wanderlust #useyourvacationdays #planyouradventure

https://tinyurl.com/Feb4Deals

Princess' BEST SALE EVER!

Travel makes an incredible gift and is the one thing you can buy that makes you richer. And Princess is offering an amazing deal that you don't want to miss! You can easily wrap it up and give it to your family this Christmas!

It's the BEST SALE EVER. You can choose any destination, any stateroom category, and any sailing after April 2020 for 3 nights or longer and receive FREE wifi, FREE gratuities, FREE beverage package (with tips included) for each guest in the room, and no hidden fees.

Alaska? The Caribbean? Hawaii? Australia/New Zealand? Asia? The Mediterranean? Northern Europe? The Panama Canal? South America & Antarctica?...it's all available! The choices are yours!

If you've been considering a cruise - or even if you haven't - reach out and let's have a conversation. You can book now, and travel later, with months to pay. Sailings are available through January 2022.

Princess Cruises' $1 Deposit Event - ONE DAY ONLY!

Tomorrow only Princess Cruises is featuring $1 deposits plus free wi-fi!! Please feel free to contact me at 317.776.1733 or clingren@cruiseplanners.com so we can pick out the perfect itinerary for your future Princess Cruise!

Australia is the #1 Apirational Destination for 2020

This was an incredible adventure that I got to enjoy while Down Under last month. I'd love to help you enjoy it as well. Australia is the #1 aspirational destination for 2020 according to Travel + Leisure. If you haven't been Down Under yet, as an Aussie Specialist, let me help make your Aussie Holiday dreams come true. Reach out and let's chat.

Now is a Fantastic Time to Book a Vacation to Enjoy Some Great TROPICAL VIBES!

Tropical resorts. Cruises. Adults-Only Cruises on Virgin Voyages...and so much more are waiting for you. Call us today. Who's booking your escape to paradise? I'd love to help you plan an amazing getaway.

Alaska's 2021 Cruise Season is NOW OPEN!

The Alaska 2021 season has now opened with a few cruise lines and will be opening and others will follow suit very soon. If Alaska is high on your bucket list, let's talk. There's still availability for 2020, but now is the best time to get the best room locations on ships, and lock in the best pricing for 2021. Put your deposit down, and then have many months to take care of the balance. Plus if you'd like to lead a group to Alaska, now's the best time to lock in group space as well. Adventuring together with friends and family is a fantastic way to travel!

Ready to Plan a Ski Adventure?

Ski season is just about here. There are some great offers on some great resorts ready for you to book before December 15th. Who wants to get their ski vacation on the calendar? A ski vacation is a great choice, and we would love to help you plan it. Learn more on our Snow Ski Adventures page.