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I've always been a "glass half full" kind of person. I think this is a good quality as long as I don't lose sight of reality. Reality right now is probably more dismal than it has ever been for all of us. However, this will pass, it will get better and we will all resume our prior lives and activities. On the positive side, my house is very clean, I am reading more and definitely cooking more than I have in years. I'm playing lots of scrabble and words with friends (feel free to start a game with me) and thinking about doing some classes online. On the negative side, work has definitely slowed down but I'm trying to enjoy the calm as I'm confident that I'll be even busier in the future. And, Guess What? We will all want to travel again. Everyone who receives this newsletter is an
Adventurer and wants to resume exploring new destinations. I'm very antsy not knowing when I can return to my world travels. Many of you will be receiving Future Cruise Vouchers from postponed and canceled trips and please know that I am here for you to navigate all this and, most importantly, to help you plan your next cruise or vacation.
Be sure to get some fresh air because Spring has arrived and the trees are turning green and flowers are blooming. A little sunshine each day is needed for our physical and mental well being. Most importantly, please stay healthy, be well, practice social distancing and wash your hands. Washy, Washy!
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Review of RCCL's Coco Cay & Symphony of The Seas
- Another wonderful group of our travelers returned from a glorious week on RCCL's Symphony of The Seas on February 29, just before our world was turned upside down. We had lots of return cruisers and quite a few new ones. As always, everyone had a great time and made new friends while enjoying new experiences. This was our first visit to RCCL's newly redesigned private island of Coco Cay. I had the opportunity to have a private tour of the island in an effort to evaluate accessibility and to make constructive comments and suggestions as to how things can be better. It is important to keep in mind that Coco Cay is still a work in progress and not yet fully completed. All in all, I was quite impressed with what I saw. There are good paved paths but more are needed as well as better signage for wheelchair access. They have wheelchair accessible trams and beach wheelchairs in strategic locations around the island. As always, these are first come, first serve. Unlike on Labadee, you can just take a beach wheelchair but you will need someone to push it for you. If you need assistance, please make arrangements prior to visiting the island and request help. The very large Lagoon Pool has two lifts and plenty of space from which to access them. At this time, the cabanas located around the pool are not accessible due to sand and a step to enter. Coco Beach, a private retreat (extra cost), is fully accessible and beyond beautiful. Included in the cost of admission is a gourmet restaurant with waiter service. All the cabanas in Coco Beach including the ones over the water, are fully accessible. They are amazing! Your personal cabana butler will bring you lunch from the restaurant and anything else you need. There is a lovely pool with a lift and ocean views. Access to Coco Beach is via an accessible tram. The majority of RCCL's ship cruising the Caribbean will stop at Coco Cay where you can enjoy a Perfect Day!
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Where We're Going...
Are You Coming With Us?
Yes, We Will All Travel Again &
WE ALL NEED SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO SO PLEASE KEEP READING!
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Trip Updates for 2020 & 2021....visit our website for complete details including pricing.
ACCESSIBLE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE, October 18 - 25, 2020
RCCL Allure of The Seas
Visit Palma de Majorca, Florence, Rome, Naples and the south of France (Marseilles)
Optional 3 night Barcelona package with transfers, hotel and tours.
Space is very limited so don't be left at the dock...book your cabin NOW.
TWO BALCONY CABINS AVAILABLE!
This is the only group trip in 2020 with space available. Go to our website under group trips for details.
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London and Paris August 2020!
SOLD OUT!
We have an amazing itinerary planned with time for shopping and free time factored in. We will only change hotels once. Stay in one hotel in London and one hotel in Paris. Enjoy taking the train through the Chunnel from London to Paris. Accessible train seats for all who need them. Visit our website to view the day to day itinerary and pricing. Click on Group Trips and then scroll down to Paris & London 2020.
Waiting to make a decision on traveling or postponing.
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We have just reserved group space on the newly revitalized Oasis of The Seas for January 31, 2021. This sailing is reserved for people living with all forms of Ataxia, their families and friends. Please contact us for details including itinerary and pricing.
NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS....
WE ARE RETURNING TO ALASKA IN 2021!!!
See Alaska the way it was meant to be seen. We will be sailing on Holland America's MS Koningsdam, round trip Vancouver, BC June 5 - 12, 2021.
Holland America opened Alaska to the cruise ship industry over 50 years ago. We will enjoy prime docking locations as well as long days in each port allowing you to go on shore excursions and still have time to enjoy on your own in each port.
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW OPEN SO CALL FOR BEST AVAILABILITY
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Iceland July 2021. Many of you have expressed interest in visiting Iceland so here it is! We will spend the entire trip in one hotel in Reykjavik and do activities and day trips from our central location. Please click here for itinerary and cost.
CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!!
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Israel May 2020
SOLD OUT!
We are currently waiting till the end of March to see what the travel situation is. We will make a decision to move this trip to a future date at that time. To all who are signed up, thanks for your patience and understanding.
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Other Trip Possibilities 2021
We are working on other trips including a land trip to Ireland.
Remember, you don't have to wait for a group to travel. We are happy to plan a trip just for you!
Keep reading our monthly newsletters to know when new groups are announced.
Click on Group Trips
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RCCL's Allure of The Seas is
Coming to Galveston!!!
Great NEWS for Texans and everyone else as well.
Royal Caribbean has agreed to invest megabucks into the Port of Galveston to build a state of the art terminal building. The city of Galveston has agreed to build a new parking structure. For those of us who have been to Galveston, this is very exciting as the current port and parking leave a lot to be desired. As a result of this investment, RCCL will be bringing Allure of The Seas (one of my favorite ships) to homeport in Galveston in late 2021. Reservations are now open through the end of April 2022 and are expected to sell out very quickly. I have group space available the last week of April for anyone who is interested.
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Here's A Travel Tip For YOU....
Sign up for Johnny Jet's Travel Tips and stay informed about everything you need to know. Todays tips have great links for travel in the time of Covid-19.
Also, new information from TSA regarding travel with an expired driver's license.
Have a travel tip? Send it our way and we may share it.
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We Do Individual & Group Travel
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Do you know that we actually plan more trips for individuals than we do for our groups? We love when you participate in our groups but please remember to call us when you want to plan a vacation for the two of you or with a group of friends or family members. We can most likely plan any type of vacation you want and we will be sure to address all your accessibility requirements and needs. We so enjoy doing the research for you and look forward to planning that next trip just for you! Also, if you see one of our groups that you would like to do but perhaps the dates don't work, give us a call. We can usually duplicate the same trip just for you and your travel companions.
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Need a Scooter?
We can help!
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Do you need to rent a scooter or other mobility equipment for your next cruise or land trip?
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Be sure and let us know and we can make arrangements for you through Special Needs Group.
Standard and heavy duty scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, hoyer lifts, lift chairs, oxygen and more are all possibilities for you when you travel.
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Next Stop...
New York Metro
Abilities Expo
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Due to Corona Virus, the New York Metro Abilities Expo in Edison, NJ has been postponed to mid August. The next scheduled Abilities Expo is in Chicago June 12 - 14. Stay tuned for updates.
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Sincerely,
Debra Kerper
(972) 492-6111
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Cruise Planners
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Carrolton, Texas 75007
1-800-920-8989
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