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Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
This week callers had questions including –
- Are there restrictions driving into Florida?
- What will Colonial Williamsburg be like at Christmas?
- What do you know about current protocols for Mexico?
- What to do about a cancelled Alaska cruise?
….and we launched the Antarctica group departure for January, 2021.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
On this week’s show, we asked listeners to call or text in with their answers to these questions – Are you ready to travel? If not now, when?
Responses were mixed with most callers saying yes, BUT… and that lead to questions from them! What countries are allowing U.S. citizens in? What countries do not require a negative COVID test? What will my experience be like at the destination?
Callers also wanted to know about Hawaii, Alaska, big ship cruising, Puerto Vallarta, and others.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
We had many Fox fans contact us via the Talk and Text line on the WTMJ Fox World Travel Show this week.
Callers had questions including:
- Is Travel Zoo a legitimate travel website and should I book with them?
- A caller was excited to share that the airfares are very low to Alaska until May for those hardy adventurers who are willing to travel during off-season.
- What are the differences between the El Dorado properties in Riviera Maya, MX?
- Has the government resumed taking applications for Global Entry?
- Will Southwest Airlines have a place to hang my garment bag?
We also reminded listeners of the Book Club on November 19th and the virtual Disney Event on Dec. 1.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
A Travel Advisor from our Sheboygan branch, Elizabeth joined Rose Gray to discuss her recent trip to Cancun and her stay on Isla Mujeres.
Rose also announced important news in the world of travel - the CDC let the "no sail" order expire on Oct. 31.
Callers also asked:
- If Ireland will be allowing U.S. citizens to enter the country by June 2021.
- The COVID 19 protocol for Hawaii.
- If New Zealand will allow U.S. citizens into the country any time in 2021.
- How long new passport applications are taking to be processed.
- What an Las Vegas experience would be like now.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
We kicked off this weeks meeting by discussing Fox's Book Club this October and November. Rose Gray reminded listeners that Holland America Have It All Promotion, which offers clients the Signature Beverage Package, Dining Package, Onboard gratuities and more, expires on 10/31. If you are thinking about Alaska for 2021 book now to enjoy these amenities!
Callers also had questions including:
- Asked about NCL cruises to the Caribbean in January and Alaska in June
- Wanted to know what requirements were in place to enter Jamaica and what protocols are in place there.
- Gave kudos to Globus Family of Brands for the webinar that Fox hosted with them on 10/22.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
On 10/11, TSA passenger count was at 984,234! We are hoping we will hit 1 million soon. Following this good news, we had a full hour of questions.
- I am traveling to Cancun in December. What will that experience be like?
- What are the current requirements for U.S. citizens to enter the Dominican Republic?
- Will I have a problem entering Antigua in December?
- We have a European cruise booked in August, 2021. Will it happen?
- Do you think our Caribbean cruise in Jan. 2021 will go?
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Joel Peterson, Sales Executive for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority joined Rose Gray on this weeks show. They discussed the current status of Las Vegas and what a vacation there might look like including the protocols in place at resorts and casinos.
This week callers asked –
- What New Year’s Eve might be like this year?
- What are resort fees and how are they collected?
- When will the shows open?
- What is the gaming experience like?
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
This week's travel show focused on Rose's visit with Lorenzo and Danny from Delta Airlines at Milwaukee Airport. They showed the safety and sanitary protocols Delta has in place both at the airport and on board their aircraft.
Each week Rose shares at least one “silver lining” with the listeners. This week she had two –
ALG added Cabo San Lucas to their non-stop charter flights from Milwaukee this winter.
The passport offices throughout the country are open and processing passports. Standard time is 10 – 12 weeks.
Callers asked –
- What is REAL ID and when will it go into effect?
- How much medical evacuation insurance should I have?
- What will a Las Vegas experience be like now?
- Is Global Entry better than TSA Pre Check?
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Michelle Payette from Playa Resorts was our guest today. Playa Resorts operates 18 all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Rose Gray traveled to Cancun Sept. 20 – 24 and stayed at the Hyatt Ziva, one of the Playa Resorts. We discussed her experience including the safety/sanitary protocols in place. We also detailed the other components of the trip including the airline experience and transfers in Cancun.
Callers were curious whether it will be safe to cruise in the Caribbean in February, what the Disney World experience will be like in November and recommended hotels in Washington, DC.
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Rose Gray started this weeks Travel Show with a BIG announcement. The Milwaukee charters (ENVF) for the 2021 Winter Season are out! This entails the following - Cancun: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, Punta Cana: Wednesday and Saturday and Montego Bay: Monday. These flights are going to be in high demand!
During the show Rose talks about what exactly a charter flight is and why they are so popular.