We seem to be getting more good news than bad these days with regards to travel. While things will not return to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon, there are glimmers of hope, including a very exciting opportunity in 2022 that includes two of the biggest events in Europe.
Additional cruise lines have added vaccine requirements for guests and crew. Three weeks ago, I shared with you that American Queen Steamboat Company and Crystal Cruises had announced that they would require vaccines as early as July 1, 2021. In the weeks since several more cruise lines have announced requirements beginning this Spring, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Windstar, Avalon, American Cruise Lines, Virgin Voyages and UnCruise. I will continue to update the list as information becomes available. So far, reaction is positive from clients who feel safer traveling when they know that their fellow passengers have been vaccinated.
With talk of possibilities opening for vaccinated travelers things are booking quite quickly. Remember the 45 day river cruise through 7 rivers in Europe for 2023 that I mentioned a few weeks ago? Well, it filled so quickly that a second date has been added and filling just as quickly.
However, there are other unique opportunities for 2022. The Oberammergau Passion Play takes place in Germany every 10 years and was postponed from 2020 to 2022. While availability is slim, there are still a few dates available through select suppliers.
Another once-a-decade event takes place in 2022 as well, that’s the Floriade, which draws nearly 4 times the travelers to Europe than Oberammergau. While Keukenhof Gardens are famous for their flowers, Floriade is much more than a flower show. The Floriade expo, also in the Netherlands, will feature landscapes, gardens and greenhouses highlighting a vast collection of flowers, trees, shrubs, plants and crops from more than 40 countries.
We have a few cabins left on a Special Tauck River Cruise sailing from Brussels to Amsterdam in May of 2022 visiting both Keukenhof and Floriade. Maybe you’re sitting home dreaming of finally seeing the tulip fields or have wanted to visit for years, this could be your chance. Here is the itinerary, but don’t wait too long, click here if you want to secure your spot.