Quick: What state has the most lighthouses?
It’s probably not the one you’re thinking. This picture guide to lighthouses spans the country and history too: https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/g2422/the-30-prettiest-lighthouses-in-america/?slide=7.
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35 of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in America
Safest way to travel during COVID? One expert thinks car. Still, he notes that the risk of contracting COVID on a plane is only 1/4300. Check out this article for more info: https://bit.ly/30610bN
Meet Ketchikan: it’s the unofficial Rain Capital of Alaska. Why would anyone visit a city with that moniker? Most want tropical paradise vacations, not rainy ones. Well, for all the adventurers out there, Ketchikan is the place to visit. The city contains one of the largest collections of totem poles in the United States. The nearby Tongass National Forest is home to hiking trails, and for fishermen the town offers numerous guided expeditions where you can catch King Salmon, Halibut, or any number of other species.
Perhaps most interesting is the town’s history. Founded in 1885 by a cannery agent, the coastal city calls itself the “Salmon Capital of the World” for its aquatic origins. Today, cruise ships visit it often on their way from Seattle to Juneau. In 2018, more than a million people stopped to peruse its attractions. You can also catch a short flight from Seattle if you want to stay longer to discover this southern Alaska gem.
Happy first day of fall everyone!!
“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his own, familiar pillow.”
Lin Yutang
Hawaii's governor just recently announced that his state is reopening!! U.S. citizens will now be allowed to travel to Hawaii, starting October 15th. All you need is a negative COVID test to avoid the 14-day quarantine.
Cruises are still going on in the U.S., believe it or not! This piece I ran across tells the fascinating story of what it's like to take a cruise during COVID. What makes it all the more interesting is that this cruise ship isn't massive: it's made for about 22 people, max.
Check this story out and let me know what you think!
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5625/
Just Back From the Bubble: Cruising In Maine, On the Only Ship Sailing in the U.S.
(6:15 p.m. EDT) -- Out on the deck of Stephen Taber, a 149-year-old schooner that is one of only two overnight passenger ships currently sailing in the United States, the wind picks up. I shiver, despite the numerous layers donned to protect against the chilly Main
Just Back From the Bubble: Cruising In Maine, On the Only Ship Sailing in the U.S.
(6:15 p.m. EDT) -- Out on the deck of Stephen Taber, a 149-year-old schooner that is one of only two overnight passenger ships currently sailing in the United States, the wind picks up. I shiver, despite the numerous layers donned to protect against the chilly Main
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
You probably knew this already, but Columbus didn’t discover America. The Vikings did. U.S. historians realized this about 100 years ago and Wisconsin was the first state to celebrate Leif Erikson Day on October 9th. Eventually, in 1964, Congress made it a holiday. Historians believe Erikson visited Canada over 1000 years ago, more than 400 before Columbus ever sailed the ocean blue. So take a minute today to reflect on this and other historical events. Such facts can inspire conversation and foster connections!
As November approaches, cruise lines are beginning to announce their U.S. itineraries! Unless the CDC extends the no-sail order again, November 1st will see cruise ships able to stop at U.S. ports. Norwegian Cruise Lines, for example, is offering several short sailings from U.S. ports. You can check out this list for cruises in the Caribbean, the northeast, and the west coast!
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/23584-here-are-the-first-cruises-set-to-sail-in-november.html
CRUISEINDUSTRYNEWS.COM
Here Are The First Cruises Set to Sail In November
Meet Lenox. It's a small New England town with the perfect fall atmosphere. If anything will inspire you to take an autumn trek north, this is it!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/judykoutsky/2020/10/01/fall-foliage-alert-why-this-quintessential-new-england-town-should-be-on-your-travel-list/#6693bb2a46d0
FORBES.COM
Fall Foliage Alert: Why This Quintessential New England Town Should Be On Your Travel List
Inspired by COVID’s disruptions to normal travel, Jamaica is marketing itself in a new way: active tourism. Its Discover Jamaica by Bike campaign will encourage visitors to cycle around the island and enjoy its numerous sights. They launched Discover Jamaica by Bike this fall as a pilot program. The 4-day trek ended yesterday, actually. Jamaica plans to offer this route to tourists beginning next spring, as COVID still looms as an impediment to normal travel. If you’re the active type, this combination of cycling and sightseeing is the perfect getaway!
I don't know if you've heard yet, but Disney is bringing back cruises to Hawaii! Starting in 2022, they'll be sailing between Honolulu and Vancouver.
Stay tuned for more travel updates!
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.”
https://youtu.be/L_IAehO_Tnw
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LOS CABOS RULES
I know this is a little late, but here's an introduction for our newest travel agent, Kathy Dobbs! Kathy joined our team in July, so some of you have already met her. For those of you who haven't, here's her bio:
Kathy began her career in the National Park Service as a park ranger. She worked for 12 years as a horse patrol ranger and would take visitors into the backcountry by horse and mule to experience the flora, fauna, geology, and history of various national parks.
Kathy also helped her parents run a guest (dude) ranch in Wyoming and has taken guests from all over the world to guest ranches throughout Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado.
She attended the International Guide Academy and started leading tours as a tour director. For the last 7 years the tours that are most requested are The Best of the National Parks, the American West, Utah's Big 5, and various guest ranches.
Kathy holds a Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation Administration, and a Master's degree in Sustainable Tourism Management.
Are airplanes safer that operating rooms? Some people think so. Equipped with high grade HEPA filters, some commercial airliners cycle air out much more frequently than either hospitals or your home. Flying may not be that dangerous after all. Check out the article for more details: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/10/15/coronavirus-study-finds-jetliners-safer-than-operating-rooms/3665469001/
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Coronavirus study finds air on planes is safer than homes or operating rooms
Last minute travel update: Check out this USA Today piece on each state's travel restrictions, especially if you plan on traveling out of state this weekend.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/11/16/covid-travel-restrictions-state-what-know-before-us-trip/6310032002/
USATODAY.COM
COVID-19 travel restrictions by state: What you need to know before you travel
“I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.”
Caskie Stinnett
If you haven't found a guide already, here's the CDC's recommendations for how to wash your cloth facemasks:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wash-cloth-face-coverings.html
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Which airline is the safest during the pandemic? Safe Travel Barometer has your answer: for domestic travel, Delta. Joining Delta in the top echelon are lines like Southwest and United.
Check out this article for more info and the entire list: https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a34703217/safest-airlines-fly-now-during-pandemic/
HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM
These Are the Safest Airlines to Fly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
One recent survey found that over 50% of Americans still plan on traveling this Thanksgiving. Do you? If so, where? Let us know in the comments below!
Good news: South Africa opened to U.S. travelers last week! The country boasts a rich cultural heritage and places like Kruger National Park. Cape Town, one of its three capital cities, has enough sights and sounds (penguins to hikes to UNESCO sites) to fascinate almost anyone.
Stay tuned for more!
New virtual neon! If anyone is looking to head to Jamaica 🇯🇲, I can vouch for it! I went just a few weeks ago and LOVED it 😍
#virtualneon #travel #jamaica #tourism #brandywinetravel
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
Martin Buber
Can you guess where this gem is located?
If you're making a travel bucket list, New Zealand needs to be on it! If you're unsure, this video will convince you!!
If you haven't already, check out Annette's new blog post, up just last week!
“Safe travels.”
What does that saying mean to you? For a lot of us, 2020 upended vacations, making them uncertain and unsafe. In cruise ships, COVID spread like wildfire early in the year. Lockdowns ensued and people stayed home.
For 2021, then, will “safe travels” exist? I think so. Here’s why.
Read more: http://www.brandywinetravel.vacationport.net/Page/Travel-Blog
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Travel Blog - Brandywine Travel
What do an Oxford degree, a message in a bottle, and some six-foot-tall nutcrackers have in common? No, it's not a theatre; it's a hotel room. Check out this list of crazy things people forgot in their hotel rooms in 2020.
I just learned that my recent trip to Jamaica made the news!!
Check out this article: https://www.insidertravelreport.com/?s=jamaica-travel-specialists-get-updated-on-jamaicas-response-to-cdc-testing-protocols&preview=1
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Insider Travel Report
