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My Predictions for Travel in 2022

If I’ve learned anything in the past two years, it’s that I DON’T want to be in the prediction business.  I’m sure I remember writing sometime in March of 2020, that we expected things to be “back to normal” by July (of that same year!). 

However, people resumed travelling in the middle of 2021, and based on the requests we get, there are some patterns evolving for 2022.  I want to share my interpretation of these patterns to help you understand the considerations you need to be aware of if you’re planning travel for 2022. 

To illustrate the point, I went looking this week for space for a Lower Mississippi cruise the last week of September 2022, and it was 100% sold out already!  So, the high demand for some travel products is very real. 

Based on current booking trends, and the inquiries we receive, here’s some insight as to how travel in 2022 is shaping up:

ALASKA:  After being closed in 2020, and an abbreviated season in 2021, there is a lot of demand for the 49th State.  The good news is that several new ships will be in the market in 2022, and the small ship and expedition lines are moving away from the crowded, more manufactured ports, so you can visit some unique, smaller places. 

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND:  These two countries have been essentially closed to visitors for two years, and people are ready to return.  We’re expecting a full season in 2022/23.  Interestingly, we’re seeing lots of interest in the repositioning cruises at the beginning and end of the season (October & March), that enable you to fly one way, and ride a ship the other way.  These cruises are usually between 25 and 40 days long, so they are not for everyone.

DOMESTIC RIVER CRUISES:  The Mississippi (and tributaries), as well as the Columbia/Snake Rivers out west are very popular.  The standard trip is the Lower Mississippi between New Orleans and Memphis, but there several itineraries that take you as far north as Minneapolis, Chicago, or Pittsburgh, and each river has its own distinctive charms.  The Columbia River cruises take you between Portland OR, and Spokane WA, and are spectacular for scenery, waterfalls, volcanoes, and wineries. 

CANADA & MEXICO:  I guess proximity counts when you’re travelling in a pandemic, and we’re seeing a lot of interest in both these destinations.  There is no doubt that both these countries have lots to offer, and you’re not subject to an overseas flight.  In Canada, cruises on the Great Lakes or the St. Lawrence Seaway are very popular, and the Pacific side of Mexico is seeing a resurgence in popularity.

There are two other trends that are not location specific:

  1. Longer Trips – I suppose this make sense, given that PCR tests and extra paperwork is required when you leave the country whether you’re gone for a day or a month.  We’re seeing many more requests for two-, three-, and four-week trips, as opposed to a week or 10-days.
  2. Paying for Upgrades – This might be partially driven by the fact that people earmarked a specific amount for travel in 2020 and 2021, and then didn’t get to spend it.  Upgraded air, cruise ship staterooms, and high-end hotel stays are more in demand now than we’ve seen previously.

Finally – and this probably goes without saying – a condition of travelling through to the end of 2022 will almost certainly include the trifecta conditions of proof of vaccination, negative covid tests, and masks in indoor spaces.  We are sometimes asked when these requirements will be relaxed, and we don’t know (and neither does anyone else).  For planning purposes, I would count on these conditions being in place through to the end of 2022.  The trajectory covid takes will determine whether things happen sooner or later than that. 

Here’s today’s travel opportunities

American Queen Voyages Year End Sale

American Queen is offering up to $1000 per person off select sailings next year.  Here’s some examples:

  • Mississippi between New Orleans and Memphis
    • Departures in December 2022:
      • Inside:   $1199 per person
      • Window:  $2599 per person
      • Veranda:  $2799 per person
  • Columbia River between Portland OR, and Spokane WA
    • Departures in June:
      • Window:  $3499 pp
      • Veranda:  $3599 pp
    • Departures in October/November:
      • Window:  $3049 pp
      • Veranda:  $3149 pp

All depatures above are 9-day packages and the prices already include the discouunt.  Remember that all American Queen Voyages include a hotel night prior to embarkation, unlimited shore excursions, an open bar, and wifi on the ship. 

The American Queen Voyages Year-End Sale ends January 4th. 

Great Value on Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Sometimes the best time to book trips abroad is when the news headlines are discouraging others.  We’re seeing some compelling value for Uniworld’s European river cruises in 2022.  Here’s a few examples:

  • 7-night Danube River between Bavaria and Budapest
    • From $2199 per person in March/April
    • From $3699 per person July/August
  • 7-night Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel
    • From $2199 pp in March/April/May
    • From $3199 pp in July/August
  • 7-night Po River round trip from Venice, Italy
    • From $2299 pp in April/May
    • From $2499 pp in July/August

We can get you an additional $200 per person on board credit on any of the above Uniworld cruises.  Uniworld always includes airport transfers, gratuities, an open bar, choice of shore excursions in every port, and wifi on the ship.  To get these prices, we need to place a courtesy hold on a stateroom for you by December 31st. 

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

Let’s Think Beyond Plastic Straws

Remember a couple of years ago when single use plastic straws were the root of all evil?

To be clear, I think that minimizing the use of anything “single use” (i.e. disposable) is an improvement, but I find the singular focus on that one small part of sustainability to be more than a little self-defeating.

As it relates to the travel trade, we need to view sustainability in the broadest of terms, and we also need to have a long-term view. 

Before the pandemic, there was a great deal of legitimate discussion about the perils of over-tourism.  The pandemic taught us that under-tourism is equally as large a problem, so simply stopping tourism is not a viable solution.

I would suggest there are three aspects to sustainable tourism, and travel vendors will have to address all three of these things if they want to attract discerning travellers.

Cultural Sustainability – To what degree are local traditions and cultures maintained and enhanced because of tourism?  Will local customs be respected and taught to visitors, or will American and Western norms be imposed on the local populations?  This is a delicate balancing act.

Economic Sustainability – We learned during the pandemic how powerful a tool tourism is for the redistribution of wealth.  There is no doubt many of us struggled through the pandemic, but the economic pain was many times greater in developing economies that are more dependent upon tourism.  Approximately one in five jobs globally is dependent on travel and tourism.   Sustainability leaders in the travel industry leave a higher percentage of wealth in local communities we visit. 

Ecological Sustainability – We absolutely need to be better custodians of the planet if we want to continue to enjoy all that she offers.  This is about much more than plastic straws through.  One simple, yet meaningful action forward-thinking travel suppliers have taken is to provide guests with refillable water bottles to eliminate the use of single use plastic bottles.  It is these types of simple solutions we need to continue to look for in order to travel in a responsible way. 

We need to play the long game in all three of these aspects of sustainability.  Travel and tourism can be done in a way that strengthens local communities and minimizes ecological impacts. 

We just need to think bigger than eliminating plastic straws.

Here’s today’s travel opportunities

Viking Cruises is at it again, throwing in FREE FLIGHTS on some of their cruises.  Here are a few examples:

In Search of the Northern Lights (Norwegian Coast)

  • 13-days between London and Bergen, Norway
  • Visit Stavanger, Bodo, Tromso, Alta, and Narvik.  This is a Norwegian Coast cruise, so you stand a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
  • March 2022 departures at $5299 per person with Free Flights.

Holland and Belgium

  • 10-days between Amsterdam and Antwerp.  This cruise is perfect for those who’ve already sailed the Rhine and Danube and are looking to explore a different part of Western Europe by river boat. 
  • Visit Hoorn, Dordrecht & Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Wesel, Nijmegen, Maastricht.
  • June, July, or August 2022 departures at $3599 per person with Free Flights.

Australia & New Zealand. 

  • OK – this one isn’t free air, but it is reduced.  We’ve been forced to miss the past two seasons “Down Under”, so these cruises for next season will sell out very quickly.
  • 15-days between Sydney and Auckland.
  • Visit Melbourne, Tasmania, Foveaux Strait, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua.
  • December 2022 departures at $6999 per person with $999 Flights.

Book your Viking trip through the Pampered Cruiser and receive an additional $100 per person onboard credit.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

Updated Travel FAQ

Nearly two years later, we’re (unbelievably) still talking about this thing called “covid-19”.  Most of us are watching the news with a critical eye and some sense of déjà vu. 

We’ve been fielding a number of questions lately, so I thought I’d address those directly.  Please remember we don’t own a crystal ball, and much like all of you, we’re trying to make sense of the current situation as best we can with the information available. 

Q. Will the world ever return to normal?

A. Yes… but it’s going to take longer than any of us want.  It appears that 2022 will have many of the same travel conditions as the second half of 2021.

Q. Are cruise ships safe?

A. Cruise ships are running at reduced capacities and only permitting fully vaccinated travellers. They are testing guests and crew prior to boarding, and in some cases throughout a voyage.  Masks are required in confined areas, and high trafficked areas are being disinfected hourly.  There are long lists of other risk mitigating measures if you care to look it up.  Compare those measures to those of your local grocery store, or any hotel you might stay at, and then make your own determination as to whether ships are safe. 

Q. Will I have to wear a mask?

A. Yes – you will be wearing a mask to fly until further notice.  In Europe (and just about all other travel destinations) masks are required in any indoor space. 

Q. Why would I travel now?

A. That is a personal decision that everyone must make for themselves.  Our clients who have travelled in the past six month have overwhelmingly reported positive experiences, although they do acknowledge the extra hoops to be jumped through, and small hiccups along the way.

Q. What are these “hoops” and “hiccups”?

A. Travellers abroad need to provide proof of full vaccination, have a negative test result in advance of travel, and fill out some extra paperwork.  The specific requirements vary by destination.  Most people report this to be more annoying than onerous, and easily completed.  In terms of “hiccups”:  airlines cancel flights, hotels and travel providers are still hiring and retraining staff, and there are supply chain shortages that are not resolved yet.  Again, our clients report these things to be minor.  If you’re expecting perfection, you need to stay at home – for at least another year.

Q. Can I buy insurance for covid-related risk?

A. Yes – but you are well advised to speak with a professional insurance broker who can offer advice and guidance, as well as answer your specific questions about such matters.  Be advised that if you buy your insurance from the cruise lines, you’ll be provided with a copy of the policy, but advice and interpretation is not offered unless you phone the insurance company directly.

Q. Are the closures in Austria and Bavaria an indication of things to come?

A. I don’t think so, although I hesitate to make any predictions.  It is worth noting that both Austria and Germany have far lower overall infection and death rates per capita than we have here.  I think the recent temporary closure simply demonstrates they are more cautious.

Q. Will Australia and New Zealand open soon?

A. Yes – although it will be a slow opening for this season.  While these two countries have overall done very well battling the pandemic, their vaccine rollout was delayed, so it is taking more time for them to return to regular travel and tourism.

Q. Are Alaska and Hawaii open?

A. Both states have aligned their entry requirements with the lower 48, so they are available for travel. There is still some friction around rental cars, for example, but they are good domestic options for those wishing to stay closer to home for the next few months.  The Alaska summer season is much more booked up than it is normally this far in advance, and all Alaska cruises for 2022 will require proof of vaccination and a passport (there will be foreign port stops).

Here’s today’s travel opportunities

ALASKA

There’s a new player in Alaska this season: the brand-new Ocean Victory, a ship making its inaugural voyage in May 2022.  This ship is state of art, and holds only 186 guests, so it is more like a river boat that’s designed to operate on the ocean.  The beauty of travelling on such a small ship means you’ll visit smaller, out-of-the-way places the larger ships can’t reach… meaning you’ll get to experience the beauty of Alaska without any crowds.

All Ocean Victory sailings include one night pre-cruise hotel, unlimited guided tours and expeditions, open bar, specialty dining, and wifi on the ship:

  • Vancouver to Sitka (or reverse) over 12 or 13 days starting at $3699 per person ($1000 off)
  • Sail the Inside Passage, visit Kynoch Inlet, Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Misty Fjords National Monument, Wrangell, Waterfall Coast (Gut Bay), Petersburg, Tracy Arm (for tidewater Glacier viewing), Kake and Frederick.  The fact you may not have heard of many of these places is a testament to the uniqueness of this Alaska itinerary.
  • Departures at this price on May 6, May 27, June 27, Sep 9, Sep 19.  Similar pricing in July and August.

Given the inclusions on Ocean Victory, on a per-day basis, this is close to what you’d pay to be on a megaship, fighting crowds of thousands of others through “manufactured” ports.  This is the perfect chance to see the real Alaska on a small, brand-new ship. 

REGENT SEVEN SEAS – Caribbean

If you prefer a warm weather cruise, then we’re seeing some interesting pricing on Regent right now.  Regent is truly all-inclusive, and when you calculate the value of those inclusions, it really puts the cruises mentioned below in the same price range as much larger mass-market ships:

  • Miami round-trip for 7-nights departing February 14.  Veranda suites starting at $3799 per person.
  • Port stops at Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatan, and Cozumel.  Even if you’ve been to these ports before, this is a great opportunity to try out the small ship luxury experience.

Regent has the following inclusions that I welcome you to assign your own value to:

  • Round trip Air ($300 – $600)
  • All taxes and fees (usually about $200 on a one-week cruise)
  • Transfers ($50 – $75)
  • Unlimited shore excursions ($300 – $400 – 4 ports of call at $75 – $100 per excursion)
  • Unlimited open bar ($35 – $70/day = $250 – $500 for the week)
  • Gratuities ($140 for the week)

EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES

Uniworld extended its Picture-Perfect Savings event, so we’re seeing some compelling value for river cruises in 2022.  Here’s a few examples:

  • 7-night Danube River between Bavaria and Budapest
    • From $2199 in March/April
    • From $3699 in July/August
  • 7-night Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel
    • From $2199 in March/April/May
    • From $3199 in July/August
  • 7-night Po River round trip from Venice, Italy
    • From $2299 in April/May
    • From $2499 in July/August

Book through our agency and you’ll get an additional $200 per person on board credit on any of the above Uniworld cruises.

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If you’re planning a trip, I’d love to help! Click here or call 800-876-0168 to get in touch today.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

Why We’re Choosing Longer Trips

Many more of you are considering longer getaways than we’ve seen in the past.  This trend is probably driven by the travel opportunities lost to the pandemic, or maybe we’re simply catching up with our European cousins who have always been more prone to two- and three-week vacations.

Bob and I are living this trend right now (although, we’re not really on “vacation”) as we do back-to-back Mississippi River Cruises with our friends American Queen Voyages.  If you want to follow along with us day by day, we’re posting on our Facebook and Instagram pages.  Here are the links:

Follow along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PamperedCruiser

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamperedcruiser

Most of you don’t have strict work or family commitments anymore, so your ability to be away for more than a week is as much psychological as anything else.  Some folks really don’t like to be away from home more than a week or so.  However, if you’ve never considered it, here are some advantages:

  • Most obviously, you get to see more and experience more.  Some of our clients tell us they are going away for a month this coming year to make up for the two-week vacation they lost in 2020.  Take that, covid-19!
  • You only have to fly once.  Flying has become like an endurance contest, so in some ways, the longer your trip, the better.  Before the pandemic, I would have excluded domestic air travel from the “onerous” category, and now it appears to be MORE onerous (and certainly way less reliable) than travelling overseas.
  • Flights are usually a substantial part of the trip cost, so if you’re flying less, your cost per day on a longer vacation will be lower as well.
  • If you’re flying across multiple time zones, then there’s an investment in that adjustment (I usually feel awful for at least a day when I fly to Europe, although I’m slowly building up my list of hacks to help me deal with the time change… but that’s a whole other blog post). 

On our current journey, we’ll be away from home for about 24 days.  This allows us to do two 7-day cruises, with a week on land between the two.  We haven’t done it this way before, but I really like how this is turning out. 

The week in between cruises allows us explore Tennessee and Louisiana and surrounding areas in a bit more depth.

The first river cruise is on the Tennessee, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers between Chattanooga and Memphis.  The scenic cruising through the Tennessee Gorge is every bit as pretty as sailing along the Rhine or the Danube (although the “castles” look different here than in Europe).  We even get to sail through some locks.

The second river cruise is between New Orleans and Memphis, so we get to experience this American standard with all the requisite food, music, and historical sites along the Mighty Mississippi.

It’s not for everyone, but longer trips do make some sense if you can swing it.  Follow along with us on Instagram and/or Facebook and let us know what you think.

Here’s today’s travel opportunities

American Queen Voyages – US River Cruises

If you’re following our daily posts, and it looks of interest, here are some suggestions for your own trips.  Maybe you’ll choose back-to-back voyages too!  AQ Voyages is running a year-end sale right now, so it’s a good time to book. Save up to $2000 per stateroom if you book during the month of December. Plus, you’ll receive $100 Shore Experience credit ($50 per person) from Sue and Bob.

  • Lower Mississippi (between Memphis and New Orleans).  History, culture, food, music – it’s all here.  Here’s a few examples where there is great value:
    • March 2022 departures from $1899 per person
    • May 2022 departures from $2499 per person
    • October 2022 departures from $2599 per person
  • Memphis to Nashville (for the music lovers!).  Depart June 5th, 2022, with prices from $1699 per person.  There are several other dates available as well.
  • Minneapolis to St. Louis (enjoy the scenery and retrace Mark Twain’s footsteps).  Depart August 28th, 2022, with prices from $1699 per person.  Other dates available.

All the above cruises are one-week trips, and the pricing includes one hotel night prior to embarkation, shore excursions in every port, an open bar, Wi-Fi on the ship, and American Queen’s legendary entertainment and lectures.  The prices listed above are the year-end sale prices.

Viking Cruises – Great Lakes

Viking is launching its very first expedition ship in the next few months.  The Viking Octantis is a fully equipped luxury expedition vessel that holds just 378 guests.  On her way to the edges of the earth, she will spend the summer in the Great Lakes doing one- and two-week itineraries.   Here’s one example:

  • Milwaukee to Thunder Bay, Ontario (or reverse).
  • Visits Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay, the Soo Locks, and Silver Islet.
  • Special fares from $6695 per person in August 2022

Here are a couple of quick videos showcasing this stunning itinerary.

  • Great Lakes Explorer (Milwaukee to Thunder Bay): https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/video/all/play.html?id=151709&agenturlid=pamperedcruiser
  • Undiscovered Great Lakes (Thunder Bay to Milwaukee): https://www.vikingcruises.com/expeditions/video/all/play.html?id=152086&agenturlid=pamperedcruiser

Get FREE airfare on this itinerary if you book before the end of December.  Plus, you’ll receive $200 onboard credit ($100 pp) from Sue and Bob.

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If you’re planning a trip, I’d love to help! Click here or call 800-876-0168 to get in touch today.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

The Truth about Black Friday Cruise Sales

This week, we’re wrapping up our Uniworld ‘partner of the month’ promotion, but more on that in a minute. 

Given that we’re in the middle of the Thanksgiving weekend, I’d like to offer my thanks to those who are cautiously returning to travel.  It is not only our own livelihood that benefits from this, but 1 job in 10 in the United States that is in travel/tourism, and in some countries as many as 1 in 4 jobs are dependent upon travel.  These folks have had a rough go in the past two years.  So, thank you for travelling.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales

Many of you have asked if there is any substance in the travel biz to the hype around these sale days.  At the bargain end of the cruise market, you might be able to do quite well.  Many of the mega-ship operators have thousands of cabins to fill, and the consumer event that now defines the Thanksgiving Holiday is a great chance for them to do so.

The small-ship and river cruise lines are much more reluctant to discount their product.  However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a deal or two out there.  It will most probably be a shoulder season departure that they are having more trouble filling.  That means you’ll probably see some offers for departure in March and April for European River Cruises, and maybe some January and February Caribbean small ship sailings.  It’s certainly worth looking around, just don’t expect to find deeply discounted, prime-time product. 

Uniworld River Cruises – European Rivers

Today as we conclude our Partner of the Month promotion with Uniworld, we’ll highlight the standard European offerings.  These are “standards” in so far as Uniworld sails the most popular regions in Europe.  Uniworld’s Boutique River Ships are truly unique, and far from “standard”. 

Uniworld cruises include several choices for shore excursions at each port, an open bar, gratuities, and wifi on the ship.  PLUS – for all bookings made by November 30th, we’re able to get you an additional $200 per person on board credit. 

The Rhine River

  • Travel between Amsterdam & Basel, visiting the Netherlands, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
  • Experience the urban splendors of Amsterdam and Cologne, and also small hamlets like Rudesheim and Speyer.  You also get a scenic cruising day in the Rhine Gorge.
  • Several departures for 7-nights in March and April offered at $1000 off starting at $2199 per person (from $3999 in the summer months).
  • There are many variations of the cruise with longer ship stays, and land extensions as well.

The Danube River

  • Travel between Passau (near Munich, Germany) and Budapest, visiting Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
  • See the contrast between western cities like Vienna, and the Soviet-era remnants in Bratislava and Budapest.  You also get a Scenic cruising day in the Wachau Valley in Austria.  Finally, maybe you want to try on some Lederhosen in Bavaria and visit a beer hall.
  • Departures for 7-nights in March & April at $2199 per person (just a few spots left).  In the summer months, fares start at $3199 pp.
  • There are variations of this trip that extend to Prague, as well as Lower Danube Cruises that sail between Budapest and Bucharest, Romania. 

France

Uniworld has ships on three rivers in France:

  • The Seine – round-trip Paris to Normandy, visiting Giverny (for Monet’s Gardens), Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Versailles, and the Normandy landing beaches. 
    • Dock within sight of the Eiffel Tour, and experience the urban wonder of Paris, as well as visiting Versailles.  Further downstream take a trip to the iconic Mont Saint Michel, and visit the charming fishing village of Honfleur and shop in a local market. 
    • Departures for 7-nights in March from $2199 per person, and in the summer months from $3599 pp.
  • Rhone/Saone Rivers – between Lyon and Avignon for Burgundy and Provence.
    • See Roman ruins, the walled city of Avignon, ancient castles, and modern wineries in Burgundy, and the culinary centre of France: Lyon.
    • Departures for 7-nights in March for $2199 per person, and in the summer months from $3799 pp.
  • Bordeaux River Cruise – round trip from Bordeaux.
    • This trip is about the wine-growing region and its estate wineries to be sure, but there are also picturesque hamlets to be visited, as well as visits to local markets for an immersion into French cuisine.
    • Departures for 7-nights in March/April for $2199 per person (a few spots left), and in the summer months from $2999 pp.

You can also combine any two of these three French River cruises for a two-week trip, and Uniworld will transfer you between regions for complete French immersion.

Save on 2023 Uniworld River Cruises

If you’d rather travel in 2023, then Uniworld is offering 10% early booking bonus savings.

Remember, as part of our partner of the month promotion, we can get you an additional $200 per person onboard credit on ANY Uniworld cruise booked by November 30th. 

Fly Free with Viking Ocean Cruises

We’re seeing some solid value offered by Viking in the next few months.  They’ve re-deployed their ship that was intended for Australia/New Zealand, and on a per day basis, it’s not going to get much better for a small ship than we’re seeing right now.  Here’s an example:

Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver, departing March 23rd 2022 (26 days)

  • Visits Mexico, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, California and Oregon. 
  • For those with bucket-list destinations in the Americas, this cruise checks a lot of boxes. 
  • Price includes round-trip flights, airport transfers, all taxes and fees, an excursion in each port of call, beer/wine with meals, specialty dining, and wifi on the ship. 
  • Prices start at $6998 per person for a 270 square foot veranda stateroom.

There are also variations of this cruise offered with free air:

  • Fort Lauderdale round trip – 15-days from $4499 pp
  • Florida to California (or reverse) – 18-days form $4999 pp
  • LA to Vancouver (or reverse) – 9-days from $2699 pp

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  We truly value each and every one of you, and are grateful that you are part of our tribe.  On a personal note, we’re doing back-to-back river cruises on the American Queen steamboat paddle-wheeler.  Follow along with us daily on Facebook and Instagram if you’re interested in this unique trip on the Mississippi and tributaries.  First post coming tomorrow!

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Sue Bradley

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