Travels with Bob
Travels with Bob. Our blog with insightful articles, travel tips, advice, destination reviews and cruise reviews by our president and author Bob Shaffer.
Vacation Travel Regaining Its Lost Momentum
With an ever growing number of countries re-opening to tourists, including the United States welcoming foreign visitors again beginning this month, vacation travel finally appears to be regaining the momentum it lost during its 20-month COVID hiatus.
International Leisure Travel Resuming Slowly
I had almost forgotten the joy and excitement of setting out on a cruise — even for a short getaway — until boarding Freedom of the Seas last weekend for a CDC-mandated “test” cruise. As we departed Miami, little did we realize that a federal court had just ruled that the CDC ...
As the World Reopens to Tourists
More than 30 countries around the world are welcoming tourists again and the European Union anticipates opening to fully-vaccinated tourists this summer despite mixed messages from the CDC ...
Caribbean Cruises to Resume in Early June
Finally, good news for vacation travelers, especially those longing to cruise again! ...The Royal Caribbean Group announced on Friday Caribbean cruises by its premium and family cruise brands will begin cruising North American waters in June...
The Joy of Traveling Internationally Again
Last week I boarded a plane for a short flight to Cancun to attend a travel “Mastermind” meeting at a luxury resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. It was my first venture outside the United States in more than a year and it was exhilarating!
Time to be Patient | We Will Travel Again Soon
A year has passed since the COVID virus arrived on U.S. shores and what a year! Staying home, wearing masks and social distancing became the norm. Yet, most of us are among the fortunate despite the “cabin fever” and our pent-up desire to travel again.
2020 Newsletter Archive
A Year Most Travelers
Would Like to Forget!
Many of us have experienced previous years we would just as soon forget ever happened. With less than five months remaining this year, I am now certain that 2020 will go down as the most forgettable year of my life – and probably yours, too! Read More…
When will the world reopen to Vacation Travelers?
I would surely tell you, if only I knew! Although certain destinations are beginning to roll out the welcome mat to tourists and there are other positive signs, nobody really knows for certain when we will regain our freedom to travel whenever and wherever we desire. Read More…
Leisure Travelers Hopeful for July Cruising Restart
As we celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, many people may have thoughts of a summer vacation that may not be possible this year, with the travel industry essentially shut down and tourism continuing at a standstill. Read More…