PAULA'S PONDERINGS


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Volume 7 / Issue 76

November 2026




Hello friends,


November is arriving with more fall-like temperatures -- for which I am very thankful!   It’s a month filled with gratitude, reflection and family gatherings.  Oh, and Black Friday shopping!!


Did you know that many cruise lines and tour operators have exclusive “Black Friday” promotions?

  • As a preferred partner we receive early access to many of these offers before they are released to the general public.


  • If you’ve been daydreaming about new adventures for 2027, now is the perfect time to make those dreams a reality. Whether you are thinking about a river cruise, a warm-weather escape, a family cruise, or a destination to experience a new culture, contact us. We’ll be happy to share details and help you take advantage of any possible savings.

EPICUREAN OPPORTUNITY


American Cruise Lines is offering a rare opportunity to meet one of America’s most celebrated culinary personalities, Bridget Lancaster, Executive Editorial Director for America’s Test Kitchen.


Join Bridget for an exclusive cocktail-hour meet and greet, as well as an entertaining and inspiring cooking demonstration as she creates a delicious Southern-inspired dish, offers tips, techniques and tells stories along the way. American Melody – sailing May 21, 2027 on the Lower Mississippi River.  


NEW PASSPORT - NUMBER CHANGES - IMPORTANT


When you get a new passport, your passport number changes.  Several travel programs rely on that number. 


  • You must update your new passport number in your Trusted Traveler Program account.  You cannot use your Global Entry or TSA PreCheck until it is linked to your new passport.  


  • Also, electronic travel authorizations must be reapplied for because they are tied to your old passport number. 

FEATURE TOURS NEEDING YOUR

IMMEDIATE ATTENTION


 Best of the Big Apple with “Hamilton”

limited availability


Alaska Adventure CruiseTour

cabin open due to cancellation


Click Tour Titles - Brochure Opens

PAULA'S "AS YOU LIKE IT TRAVEL"

PICKS OF THE MONTH


 Lower Mississippi River

January 5, January 12 and February 19


       Upper Mississippi River

July 23, July 30 and August 6


American Cruise Line -  


  • Savings up to $1500 per cabin
  • Possible free airfare
  • Reserve by November 28
  • Select dates,
  • Restrictions apply,
  • Subject to availability

MY PONDERINGS ….


"Travels are memories made and shared

that are never forgotten!"


Last month I mentioned a group of friends that were on Collette’s African Safari: Kenya & Tanzania tour.  


When we were provided with the Tour Manager’s name, I was delighted to find that it was “Titus” – the same tour manager that my group had when we went a few years ago.  


As Paul Harvey would have said … and, the rest of the story …. They also had Tadae, the same safari guide/driver that some of our group enjoyed. 


I was very happy to not only receive emails and texts from my friends while they were on safari saying how much they were enjoying Titus and Tadae, but also from Titus and Tadae saying how great my friends are!


If this trip is not on your Bucket List, it should be!!


Below are some "travel memory" photos from my safari several years ago.

Your questions are always welcome. You will always receive prompt personal answers.


Until next month,


Paula

Please Go Away™ Vacations

"Small Town Caring - Worldwide - Since 1966"

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PAULA@TravelPleaseGoAway.com / www.TravelPleaseGoAway.com