RSSApr|16|2009
Don’t Let Illness Prevent You From Traveling
Posted by Noemi as Cruises, Health
There are many reasons that people have when it comes to NOT traveling. Some are quite valid, while some have workarounds. One of the reasons that fall under both categories is illness, kidney health in particular.
We know very well that if your kidney is not functioning at a 100%, such that you have to have regular rounds of dialysis, travel is practically impossible. However, with new technology and a more hospitable travel industry, it is now possible for people with kidney conditions to travel.
I read about dialysis cruises at World First. In fact, reports state that a whole new market is emerging – a market for dialysis patients in particular. One of the leading groups offering this sort of travel package is Gerard Pons Voyages, a travel company which is based in Bordeaux, France. …
Apr|10|2009
Obama To Lift Travel Ban To Cuba
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Family, United States
If you have a Cuban heritage and you have been wanting to travel freely to your country of descent, then Obama just might have made your day. According to news reports, the new president intends to allow Americans to visit relatives in Cuba, something which has not been considered by past administrations. In addition to this, the Obama administration is also looking at allowing remittances to be sent from the United States to Cuba. This is certainly good news for those involved.
As a presidential candidate, Obama promised to open up the channels of communication and interaction between the two countries. AP has a story on this:
President Barack Obama plans to announce the policy change before the Summit of the Americas April 17-19 in Trinidad and Tobago, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of …
