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News, Information, Our Past TripsWe want you to see some of our past trips, too. Why? So you can see if it is something that would be for you. Not everyone enjoys the same things. Life wouldn’t be fun if everyone was the same. But we want to be sure you get the experience and memories you want.
Travel Scams: Beware
It is unfortunate that there are a few people who will take advantage of others by scamming them. But, it happens.
With the pent up demand for travel, scammers are setting up fake web sites to get you to purchase airline tickets and other travel items. These sites will take your money, and maybe even send you a “receipt,” but when you check with the airline, there is no reservation.
If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. If you receive a call about an unexpected change in price or additional fee needed, beware.
Scammers are good at making sites look legitimate, or just like other online sites. You will most likely have to do your booking online with a scam site. You probably won’t even see a phone number to call anyway. However, if you do get a call from a scam site, it’s usually to get an “extra fee.”
It is best to contact a travel advisor who can help you find the best value for your dollar, or if you prefer to go it on your own, directly with the vendor. If you insist on booking on a site, be sure it is the site you want. Scammers are great at making it look real, even for a vendor.
Travel Advisors are around to help you. When we book travel for you, your credit card is always billed by the vendor, not us. If you ever see a charge for something we booked for you that is not from the vendor (like the cruise line, airline, tour company, resort, or hotel), get in touch with your card issuer and have it stopped immediately.
The best way to stop from getting scammed is to get to know a Travel Advisor and use him or her for all your travel needs.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s CruiseFirst Program
If you plan on cruising on Norwegian Cruise Line within the next three years, this is a way to get an additional $150 toward your cruise. You may purchase one of these certificates to apply toward any new reservation, but only through November 30, 2020. Purchase the...
I Want to Go Somewhere, but…
With many venues, states, countries, etc. not open to everyone, it is difficult to know what to do if you want to travel. While many resorts are opening up, and hopefully cruising will start again soon, there are a lot of rules you will need to follow. You could be...
Galveston and the Allure of the Seas
Updated October 23, 2020 In going through a few of my past posts, I can across this one. It is unfortunate that moving the Allure of the Seas to Galveston has been postponed. This is because of a money crunch. Building the new terminal for this large ship is...