Traveling Person has special rates and promos for the cruise cabins. Promotions are subject to change and "book by" dates.

Current Promos

For your river cruise cabin as well as pre/post needs...

The non-grey cabins may be available. The map below may not show cabins that have been sold since this group was opened.

Avalon Hotels Pre/Post Pricing

Air/Hotel/Insurance pricing will vary, determined by the date you book your trip and your travel selections.

You choose…

• YOUR PREFERRED RIVER CRUISE CABIN
• YOUR PREFERRED FLIGHTS (Airline - AA, Delta, United, etc.)
• YOUR PREFERRED AIRPORTS (CID or other)
• YOUR PREFERRED INSURANCE (you will purchase this at the time of your deposit)

Insurance: REQUIRED to participate in this group. ("Medical Only" insurance coverage is the minimum requirement.)

Baggage: Major airlines will collect luggage fees directly from you when you check-in for your flights. Some credit cards have extra luggage perks.

All main cabin, major airlines include a carry on, personal item and checked bag for Europe.

Seating: Major airlines will allow you to pick/pay for your seats depending on the class and status booking.

Cabin: ROOM ONLY DEPOSIT: $50 per person at the time of booking

Transfers/Hotels: You will be able to choose your needs for pre/post plans.

Final payment date:  JANUARY 8, 2027

Make Payments at Your Preferred Dates: If needed, you can choose to schedule a payment date/amount that fits your needs.

Maximum frequency of payments = 1x per month / Minimum payment amount = $200 per payment date

You can also elect to pay deposit + one lump-sum at the time of final payment

Private Transfers & Excursions: Once final payments have been made, Traveling Person will organize your private round trip transfers between the airport and your resort. Private excursions will also be arranged after final payments.

*Professional Advice – My job is to help you reach your desired destination in the most pleasant way possible, while keeping your needs in mind.

*Convenient One-Stop Shopping – Save time and money with my effort and organization, I’ll make sure everything is taken care of – all you need to do is pack! We have you covered from start to finish.

*Time Savings – I know exactly where to go to get the information that you need and can find your travel options within seconds.

*In Travel Support – Receive e-documents and a handy travel app with your Traveling Person Travel Package. 

*Trust - As your travel advisor, you can be assured that I work with trusted travel partners who have years of experience and high satisfaction marks from their clients.

*Customer Advocate – In the rare case that something on your trip doesn’t go as planned, I’ll be here to resolve the problem, so you can relax and enjoy.

*Maximum Choice – I can provide you with a wide variety of travel and payment options.

*Unbiased Information – When you book travel through me, I work for you - not the travel supplier, so my main concern is always you and your unique needs.

*Expert Guidance – My wide scope of knowledge about the travel industry and extensive training allows me to book your trip efficiently.

*Personalized Service – If you need to contact me or want to discuss travel needs, I’m just a quick phone call, e-mail, or short visit away and you won’t have to deal with long distance or international phone numbers, unfamiliar language, and complicated computer booking systems.

I am also bilingual in Spanish, so communication with Spanish speaking destinations is exceptional.

Do I need a passport to travel?

• Yes! You must have a valid US Passport Book to travel by air outside of the US. Everyone needs a valid, undamaged Passport Book (not a card), even kids; from newborns to teenagers.

Can I use a Passport Card to fly to outside of the US?

• No! Passport Cards are useless for travel outside of the US by air. You can only use a Passport Card to make a land crossing from the US/Canada or US/Mexico. 

You will not be able to fly and gain entry to any country with a Passport Card.

I already have a Passport Book, do I need to look at my expiration date?

• Yes! If you passport expiration date is within 6 months of the travel dates you will want to renew your passport now to ensure easy entrance/exit into your destination. Some airlines will deny you boarding if you are inside of the 6 months until expiration window. 

As soon as you receive your new passport, just sign it with a pen and you can use it immediately.

The name on my passport is different than the name I use now or intend to have during/after travel (marriage, divorce, general change) can I use my valid passport with my previous name?

• Yes, you can use your current passport (as long as it is valid with the expiration date) to travel. You MUST make sure you match ALL travel reservations exactly with the names that is on your passport, not the name you are using now or may have on your driver's license. No matter what, ALL travel reservations must match the name on your passport exactly!

How do I obtain a passport? Renew my passport?

• Start the process immediately - it can take 6-8 weeks with normal processing times and requests.

Forms and Applications: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/forms.html

Passports in Cedar Rapids: http://www.linncounty.org/387/Passports or for locations around the US https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm

You will choose your coverage...

• Minimum Requirement - Medical Coverage Only, During Travel. No pre-travel cancellation/change coverage or during travel incident coverage.
• CANCEL ANYTIME - Cash Back & Medical Coverage - this is the most expensive and must be added at the time of your FIRST deposit.
• CANCEL FOR A COVERED REASON - Cash Back & Medical Coverage - this is less expensive, kids under 18 are FREE when traveling with parents (Allianz).

If you have any PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL NEEDS, you MUST purchase your insurance at the time of your FIRST deposit.

See the details of each plan here:

Cancel ANY TIME - determined by your needs

Cancel ANY TIME/COVERED REASON https://partner.allianztravelinsurance.com/online/docs/12092_092214%20AGA%20Classic%20Plan-BR-generic.pdf

Get your QUOTE HERE for our GROUP POLICY (typically this is a reduced price with strong coverage)

Important Note: Travel Insurance is REQUIRED to participate in this group trip. If you have already purchased an annual travel insurance plan or just want the minimum medical coverage, please inquire.

Sharing a room with a travel partner that may need to cancel their portion of the trip but you still plan on traveling? Insurance doesn't cover any price changes that may occur to a passenger dropping out of their room reservation. That means if you have 2 people in a room and 1 decides not to go, the other remaining passengers must cover the cost of the room for the person that dropped out of the trip. When a room reservation needs to be changed/modified, it will be repriced to the current rate on the date of the request. Your room could possibly be more expensive to modify than to just have the cancelled passenger be a "no show" for your accommodation.

Travel Protection Plan payments are not refundable.

How can I pay for my reservation?

• Please be prepared with a credit card. If you do not have a credit card, you may use a debit card but you may find that your debit card is denied until you notify your bank of the impending charges. In the case of any cancellation or refunds, it is best to use a credit card to ensure timely refund requests. Many credit cards also offer additional protections when travel is purchased. Please inquire with your particular credit card company. Traveling Person will receive your payment information but you will never directly pay Traveling Person, with the exception of planning fees. Traveling Person will apply your payments for you at the time and amount that you request.
• All payments, refunds or cancellations are subject to the terms set by the travel suppliers, not by Traveling Person. (Avalon, Globus, Allianz, etc.)

Can I make multiple payments or must I pay in flat the time of reservation?

• You will need to make a deposit ($ amount to be determined by the travel selections your pick) as soon as possible. Your rooms/air are not secured until you make your deposit. After this deposit, you can make monthly payments of any amount over $200.
• Final payment must be made by: JANUARY 8, 2027

What if I'm not sure about who is going to be on my reservations yet? Can I add someone later? Can I drop someone later?

• For your river cruise cabin, it is easy to make changes if needed. The last date to add/change a passenger to your cruise cabin will be January 8, 2027.
• For air/hotels: it's totally fine if you are not certain yet... BUT if you want to ADD someone later to air/hotel reservations it is often difficult and always more expensive because your entire reservation will be repriced. It's like you never even had an original reservation, all of the pricing and space you locked in on the previous date is wiped out and you start from scratch. If you have people on your reservation that you want to DROP, it is often very easy BUT often more expensive for everyone else on the reservation as they still have to "cover" the cost of the dropped passengers room cost. Sometimes it is less expensive to have the person be a no-show at the hotel and then cancel the air directly with the airline, possible collect the air credit or refund portion. That's right, it can cost you MORE to drop a person or drop a night! Every situation is different and unique to the airline and date of changes. The best recommendation is to wait until you are 100% certain of who is in your travel party. The second best recommendation is to add someone that you are 99% certain will travel and then drop them if their plans or your plans change. The most difficult and expensive option (and even sometimes prohibited by the resort) is to add someone to your reservation after you have already made your original deposit and plans. INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER ROOM PRICE CHANGES DUE TO OCCUPANCY CHANGES!

VOLUNTARY CHANGES: once your trip is booked, $50 per request paid to Traveling Person on top of any fees required to the travel supplier for the new change (add a person, drop a person, change rooms, change flights, etc.)

What if we are 2 families/friends and want to share a reservation/room together?

• That is fine and we can do that BUT, I DO NOT RECOMMEND booking your air together unless you live together and travel together often. Each person/family, should each book your own air directly with the airline of choice. If ANYONE (even just 1 person) needs to remove themselves from the trip, it will reprice the entire trip for everyone at the new rates on the date that you want to make the change. It is better to have a RESORT only reservation that isn't as difficult to modify.

I'm concerned about (any topic here) ... what should I do?

• Ask lisa@travelingperson.com
• Please don't crowdsource your questions on the internet from non professionals. Review sites are helpful... but remember that the majority of reviews are from ONE-time travelers or uninformed, sensational posts/sites. Maybe these are well-traveled people? Maybe this is the first time they have left their home state? Even 'experienced' travelers rarely have the insights of a travel professional who specializes in certain destinations. Take the online reviews with a grain of salt (don't even get me started on the fan pages of resorts). You may miss out on something amazing if you use these as your decision making guide.
• Conditions and procedures are constantly changing. What someone might consider and rave to be the "best" for them might be a nightmare to you. I am here to help you take away some subjectivity from these one-time reviewers.

What are the change and cancellation policies?

• All terms and conditions of changes and cancellations will be included in your personal quote and final reservation confirmation from your travel suppliers.

Avalon: https://www.avalonwaterways.com/terms/

Allianz - see your personal policy

Traveling Person Terms & Conditions - see itinerary

I have a question that is not answered here, who do I contact?

• Email lisa@travelingperson.com