Vicki Foster Travel

11/14/2025

05/08/2021

Why all of the draconian rules if everyone is vaccinated...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' boss has described the CDC's latest cruise guidelines as "preposterous, impractical and onerous" and warned a midsummer restart is looking increasingly unlikely.

05/07/2021

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/6095/?et_cid=3428455&et_rid=99969899&et_referrer=Boards

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its Operations Manual for cruise ship operators, setting a series of rules such as mask wearing, social distancing and a restriction on independent shore experiences. The agency suggests as a further preventative measure that cruise lines...

03/03/2021

Still evolving.

Australia voyages aboard Carnival Splendor are canceled through the ship's June 28, 2021 departure, while sailings aboard Carnival Spirit are paused through the September 12, 2021 sailing. Crystal River Cruises: June 2021 Scenic: April 1, 2021

02/14/2021

Not looking good for the cruise industry.

After being mandated by the CDC as the first step in restarting cruises operations, test cruises are no closer to getting started than they were four months ago.

02/08/2021

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/here-are-the-new-rules-carnival-will-implement-when-cruising-returns.html?ubhide=true&utm_source=omeda_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eltr_Daily&oly_enc_id=2448A0887212J3G

It’s a lot to digest, but it’s all for safety.

02/04/2021

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/cdc-sets-mask-mandate-for-cruises-is-a-vaccine-requirement-next.html

The cruise industry will likely change forever.

08/09/2020

Truth.

08/06/2020

Yay!

06/27/2020

https://www.travelzoo.com/blog/summer-made-easy-jax/?utm_source=newsflash_us&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2878506_html_-_deal%3a2878506&utm_content=2878506&ec=0&dlinkId=2878506

The largest city (by area) in the Lower 48, Jacksonville has all the trappings of a buzzing metropolis. But the even bigger draw is a menu of outdoorsy...