Rene Desmarais

I'm very late in the game for rewards. I'm 53yr olds Since I'm Canadian, RC credit Card is no go. I've been told there's better cards out there and been looking into a Credit Card (for the best travel rewards). Also Is it best to stick with one Hotel and Flight brand for rewards? or stick with the cheapest Hotel and flight? Need seasoned Travel Vets' input.. lol

I have been seriously considering living in Florida for 6 months(retirement). yes.. Snowbird (I'm aware some Floridians don't like Canadians temporarily moving on their turf).. Lots of my family avoided the Canadian winters to enjoy amazing weather in Florida. They enjoyed it, loved the people, made lots of friends. I do have family that live in Florida "Gulf side" and they're encouraging me to do it. (lol mind you ex Trauma nurse now real estate agent)

I guess my future mediterranean & european cruises are on hold till flight prices come down.. hope..

I booked at Pinnacle "Harbourfront" Hotel for our Oct 2nd cruise on Quantum.. If they offer a shuttle service, awesome, if not then cab it.

Became an insider just now. Matt, your blogs are invaluable to future and existing cruisers.

Thank you Xaa

Been doing quick research concerning covid rules/requirements. I can only find Australia having covid requirements at the moment. Can I safely assume the rest of RC destinations are free of the covid requirements?

I have been on Freedom of the Seas twice and absolutely love that ship. Great size ship, not too big. Now I'm ready for a bigger class for this fall "20th wedding anniversary"

hmmm that's great news. hmm let me touch most of the food in front of me until I make a decision on which one I pick to eat.... ughhhh

Has anyone used the enhanced proof of vaccination(which includes a QR code) as a form of proof to gain entry into the US and satisfy Royal's requirements?

When our lovely Federal Health Dept announced revised testing requirements to come back to Canada(dropping the PCR), they did mention the federal Transport Minister was to announce the guidelines & protocols for the cruising industry in the following weeks. (March time frame) I assume they are ready to open the Ports in Canada..

Canadian Government will provide details for Cruise lines in the coming weeks

Thanks for the confirmation. It confirms that both of my nieces were allowed to fly home (Testing negative with RT-PCR tests)

It certainly not a Canadian rule.

question Is there such a thing if you didn't get the booster shot and 6 months have past since your 2nd dose, you don't qualify as being vaccinated? Reason why I ask is because my niece was denied to fly back home to Canada according the Florida Health dept (via CDC rules/guidelines).