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  • After 40+ years of global adventures, one thing is clear: there’s never a perfect time to travel. Conflicts, strikes, and health crises come and go—but the joy of travel remains.
  • The secret?
    • ✅ Stay informed
    • ✅ Plan smart
    • ✅ Travel prepared
  • Before you go, check:
    • 🔹 U.S. State Dept. Advisories
    • 🔹 CDC Health Notices
    • 🔹 Passport & visa requirements
    • 🔹 Travel insurance details
    • 🔹 Your vaccine status (yes, Yellow Fever & Typhoid are still real!)
  • 📱 Turn on phone tracking
  • 🧭 Use mobile maps
  • 🗺️ Go off the beaten path—safely
  • 📞 Set check-in times with someone back home
  • As a Global Travel affiliate, I receive real-time risk updates and share them with my clients—so you’re always one step ahead. 🚨🌐
  • Set your travel goal and experience – we can find the right cruise for you.
    • Mega‑ship on the sea, Intimate riverboat, Expedition ships
    • Family, Party, Luxury and Adventure
  • Region of the world you would like to explore
    • Europe
    • Alaska
    • Caribbean
    • Repositioning
    • etc.
  • Budget for the Cruise itself
    • Type of cabin & location
    • Mid-Ship, Center deck location best for first time cruisers who may worry about sea sickness
  • Extras:
    • Wi-FI
    • Drink (alcolholic or not)
    • Speciality Dinner
    • Spa Treatments
    • Pre-paid gratuities
    • Shore Excursions
    • Travel Insurance
  • Travel pre/post cruise – recommended at least day before arrival prior to ship sailing
  • Whatever you think you need clothing wise – reduce to half – you’re on vacation!
  • Overnight bag for last night; helpful for day 1 with change of clothes while waiting for luggage to arrive
  • Special Services needed
    • Wheel Chair
    • Scooter
    • Oxygen Concentrator etc.
    • Mini Fridge for medication

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