Heads up, my fellow travelers! The U.S. dropped a stronger travel advisory for one of the busiest cruise ports in the world: Cozumel, Mexico; a top stop for lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line. 📍 What’s going on? While Cozumel remains a generally safe, island-style getaway known for its gorgeous beaches and reef diving, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is urging increased caution, especially with the Spring Break rush heating up in March and April. The advisory highlights: - Cozumel, Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum; all in Quintana Roo; should be enjoyed with extra awareness, especially after dark in downtown area. - Issues like pickpocketing, tainted alcohol, and partying that gets out of hand could lead to serious legal trouble, including jail time. - Drug use is illegal in Mexico (even weed), and border states like Michoacán and Sinaloa remain under “do not travel” alerts. ✅ What to do before you go: - Enroll in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) for alerts. - Check the latest State Department travel advisories. ✨ Bottom line?Still cruise, still vibe; but stay smart, stay aware, and keep that peace & 1-Love energy flowing safely 💫 ✨ Ready to turn your travel daydreams into real-life memories? Whether you're planning a chill group getaway, a soulful journey, or just need help figuring out where to go next; I'm here to guide you. 📅 Let’s vibe and chat! Book your complimentary 30-minute travel consultation with me at your convenience:👉 calendly.com/kyia-group-travel-queen-mobley No pressure. Just good convo, real tips, and travel vibes. Peace & 1-Love, Kyia "Group Travel Queen" Mobley

Hello everyone, I´m Anne Fleur, from the Netherlands, and I am the founder of Planetary Compass: A cheatsheet of your inner and outer world. I help people find their best place for career success, to find their ultimate home, best place for spiritual growth and even places for love. Personally, I am traveling and using my Astrocartography as my Compass to decide where to go. I am in Guatamala at the moment. Have you ever heard about Astrocartography? Do you know how astrology can help you create more abundance? People I´ve worked with have made 300% more revenue by following my workshops. But did you know that the place also has a big influence on how succesful you are? People on the right places are super lucky, get things for free, and start working with their highest paying customers. On bad places, they got sick. Curious about this? Feel free to ask me questions! Happy to share, since we all love traveling here! my website: www.planetarycompass.com

Let’s take a ride through time, shall we? It’s wild to think that just a century ago, traveling cross-country meant hopping in a horse-drawn carriage or boarding a steamship not opening an app to book a flight or calling an Uber in seconds. Let’s break it down decade by decade, Gen X-style, and see how we got from carriages to cruising at 30,000 feet and possibly into space. 🐎 1900s: The OG Travel Era Back then, it was all about the horse and carriage, especially since highways weren’t really a thing. Folks followed rivers or canals to get where they needed to go. Long-distance? You were booking a steamship or hopping on one of the first electric trolleys. 🚢 1910s: The Rise of Ocean Liners The only way across the Atlantic? Boat. The Titanic ruled this decade until its tragic 1912 sinking. But ocean liners remained the pinnacle of long-distance luxury travel. 🚂 1920s: Trains + The Birth of the Car Craze The railroads boomed, luxury train travel dazzled, and the middle class got wheels. Road trips started becoming a thing, especially for resort-bound travelers. ✈️ 1930s: Air Travel Takes Flight Commercial air travel started to lift off; literally. The Douglas DC-3 changed the game, making flights faster and comfier. Transatlantic flights debuted in 1939, led by Pan Am. 🚗 1940s–50s: Road Trip Revolution Cars got sleeker, highways expanded (shoutout to Eisenhower’s Interstate System), and the great American road trip was born. It was all station wagons, convertibles, and freedom on four wheels. ✈️ 1960s: Supersonic Dreams Enter the Concorde, the world’s first supersonic jet. It launched with a boom (literally) but only served elite travelers. Meanwhile, air travel became more global and less exclusive. 🚆 1970s: All Aboard Amtrak Amtrak launched in 1971, offering a new era of rail travel with sleeper cars, dining, and scenic long-distance rides. By 1975, it was a legit alternative to driving or flying. 🛫 1980s: Flying Becomes the Norm By the '80s, flying went from luxury to lifestyle. Airports were poppin’, and jetsetting was no longer just for the rich and famous.

Alright, fam, let’s talk REAL ID, because this is not the kind of deadline you wanna sleep on. Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID-compliant license or other approved identification to board a domestic flight or enter certain federal buildings. No REAL ID? No boarding pass. Period. But before we get into what to carry, here’s the why... 🛡️ What’s the REAL ID Act All About? The REAL ID Act was signed into law in 2005 as part of a post-9/11 effort to boost national security. It set federal standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to prevent terrorism and identity fraud. 🕵🏽‍♀️ The 9/11 Commission found that some of the hijackers used fraudulent or weak IDs to carry out their plans. So the government said, “Let’s fix that,” and added layers of security like: - Facial image capture - Verification of personal info - Enhanced digital features to prevent forgery Basically, your ID got smarter to keep us all safer. ✅ Acceptable IDs Starting May 7, 2025: 1. REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID (look for the ⭐️) 2. U.S. Passport or Passport Card 3. U.S. Military ID 4. DHS Trusted Traveler card (e.g., Global Entry) 5. Enhanced Driver’s License (from certain states) 6. Foreign Passport 7. Tribal-issued ID 8. Border Crossing Card 9. HSPD-12 PIV Card (federal employee ID) Let’s keep you ready, steady, and always cleared for takeoff 💛✌🏽🛫 Peace & 1-Love, Kyia "Group Travel Queen" Mobley

AHOY future cruisers⚓ If you’re new to cruising, here’s the real talk: The cruise world is HUGE, and diving in without a game plan? That’s a one-way ticket to overwhelm. So, before you book that trip, ask yourself a few cruise-style questions: - Want budget-friendly vibes or something more luxurious? - Craving kid-friendly fun, a grown folks-only getaway, or something chill for singles or seniors? - Are you all about the ship life, or do you live for the ports and culture? 🎯 Pro Tip for First-Time Cruisers: Keep it simple with a 3–4 day cruise, especially if driving to the port. That way, you can test the waters without over-committing. 👩🏽‍💻 Book With a Cruise Travel Pro: Yup, that’s where I come in! Using a cruise specialist (like moi!) helps you skip the stress and snag the best options and deals. 🚢 Balcony vs. Seasick? If it fits your budget, grab a balcony cabin. But if you're motion-sensitive, stay mid-ship—it's the most stable spot. 🌴 Plan Wisely: Sea Days vs. Port Days - Book your spa sessions and specialty dining early on or before sea days; they fill up fast. - On port days, be ready! Think weather, fitness level, and tour length before locking in that excursion. 🎉 Real Talk From a Cruiser Who’s Been There: I’ve set sail on 19 cruises with Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages, and 10 were solo. So trust me, I know the ins, outs, highs, and what-to-avoids when it comes to cruise life. ✨ Whether you're rollin’ deep with the crew or sailing solo like a boss, let’s make your first cruise effortless and unforgettable. 📅 Wanna chat through your options? No pressure. Book your complimentary 30-minute travel consultation with me right here:👉 calendly.com/kyia-group-travel-queen-mobley Peace & 1-Love, Kyia "Group Travel Queen" Mobley