The holidays have come and gone across Texas and it’s time for the annual tear-down. That means getting out in the yard and pulling down the lights and tinsel or just leaving them up until next time, we’ve seen what y’all do in Tyler.
Meanwhile, in parts of southeastern Texas around Orange, Beaumont, and Port Arthur, it’s not uncommon to replace the red and green of Christmas with the colors and pageantry of Mardi Gras
And if Mardi Gras is on the minds of folks in southeastern Texas the thoughts of spring break have got to be bubbling up in other parts of the state. For a great many Texans who have outgrown their “party beach” days, spring break is a great time for travel.
You probably know someone who has already booked a cruise for spring break or later this spring or summer. If they are sailing out of the Port of Galveston chances are they are heading on a Caribbean cruise. Which should be wonderful and relaxing. But, there are some places on your journey that have just been included in the Department of State’s new travel advisories for 2025.
As of late December, the Department of State has raised the threat level for travellers to Guatemala and Belize. Both of those countries are popular stops for many cruise lines. The threat in Guatemala is listed as a “Level 3” or “reconsider travel” advisory. A Level 3 advisory is the next-to-highest warning issued by the Department of State so it’s pretty significant…