Episode 6

Bienvenido a Costa Rica – an update with Sergio from Memorable Costa Rica

The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!

You don't want to miss quick updates on:

• Where can you travel without a COVID-19 test requirement
• An interview with Sergio Heinfling at Memorable Costa Rica on the latest changes in travel to CR
• The latest vaccine news, coupled with rising COVID cases

PLUS, an update on cruising in the Caribbean.  It continues to be a roller coaster of planning and booking travel right now and how to understand within yourself when you are ready.  Hug your travel advisor!

Links and resources:

• Costa Rica dropping testing Requirements (Travel Weekly)
• Moderna vaccine information (CBS News)
• Vaccine candidates raise hope as US COVID cases increase (Washington Post/MSN)
• Sea Dream Covid Scare (CNN)
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Show Notes

Episode 5

The Emotional Roller Coaster

The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!

You don't want to miss quick updates on:

• The safety of flying
• Costa Rica and Bahamas reopening
• Update on Hawaii reopening
• Air bridge between the US and UK
• Southwest no longer blocking middle seats
• Major milestone in travelers through US TSA checkpoints
• Canada border closure extension

PLUS, a really honest update on the roller coaster of planning and booking travel right now and how to understand within yourself when you are ready.  Hug your travel advisor!

Links and resources:

• Flying is relatively safe/Airbridge between US and UK (Travel Pulse)
• Lt Gov Josh Green IG (Instagram – Hawaii News)
• Step by Step Hawaii Travel Protocol
• Bahamas and Caribbean reopenings
• Restless Americans want to travel before year end (CNBC)
• Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

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Episode 4

Why Getting to Hawaii Has Become a Nightmare

The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!

You don't want to miss:

• Hawaii reopening to visitors from the mainland October 15th
• Requirements to enter
• Confusion over different requirements for each island

PLUS, updates on trends in Mexico, a classic NYC hotel closing and if travel memories are more important than smartphones for Americans.

Links and resources:

• Hassles with Hawaii Travel (USA Today)
• 94% of Americans are missing travel (Travel Pulse)
• Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

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Episode 3

The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!

You don't want to miss:

• Flights – middle seats, mask protection, Covid testing
• Hotels - site inspections at ~15 luxury hotels; staying at 4 luxury hotels.  Photos available at Bliss Travel Experiences Facebook and Instagram
• Private vs Shared Tours and Transfers
• Hawaii re-opening mess in the next episode

PLUS, updates on passport expediting back in business, airline layoffs and CR and Belize reopening to US citizens.

Links and resources:

• Yes, You Can Safely Travel To A Mexican Resort Now.  Here's How (Forbes)
• Tampa International first airport to offer rapid COVID-19 testing
• American Airlines, Jetblue and Hawaiian join United in planning programs to provide pre-flight COVID testing
• Follow me on Facebook and Instagram
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

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Episode 2 - Heading to Cabo!  Preparing to Travel Internationally

The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning and execution!

You don't want to miss:

• Prepping for flying - What airlines are saving middle seats, Mask and Shield Protection, Covid Testing
• Mexico Trip – site inspections at 10 luxury hotels; staying at 4 luxury hotels and will upload lots of great information to Bliss Travel Experiences Facebook and Instagram
• Travel Insurance
• Rapid testing plans are expanding to more airlines
• Tampa International Airport announces COVID-19 testing available for all arriving and departing passengers
• Some colleges eliminating Spring Breaks – check the schedules before making plans!

PLUS, the update on rapid testing plans expanding with American Airlines, Jetblue and Hawaiian.

Links and resources:

• Alaska Air Blocking Seats through Thanksgiving
• American Airlines, Jetblue and Hawaiian join United in planning programs to provide pre-flight COVID testing
• Tampa International first airport to offer rapid COVID-19 testing
• Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

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Episode 1:  Kickoff – When will we be traveling?

The Travel Download is for travel enthusiasts who want honest, reasoned information on what is developing week to week in the travel world. In each episode, I share a quick download of how things are changing and the impact on your future travel planning!

You don't want to miss:

• Locations opening now and the testing required
• Rapid testing by airlines starting with United, Lufthansa and Alitalia
• How your thoughts about a vaccine play into travel planning for 2021
• How to avoid waiting too long and getting caught with no availability in the months you want to plan travel
• The lengths to which cruises are willing to go to start sailing again

PLUS, what is the biggest factor to help you decide when YOU should venture out and travel again!

Links and resources:

• Covid-19 Travel Restrictions by country
• United introduces rapid airport testing
• US Cruises promise 100% testing to get sailing again
• Follow me on Instagram: @blisstravelexperiences
• For more about me and what I do, check out my website.

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