Activities & latest news in Florida

US ESTA Fee slight price increase … But Don’t Panic, It’s Literally 27 Cents Good news, everyone! The ESTA fee — you know, that little digital permission slip you need to step foot in the U.S. without a visa — is going up again. But before you clutch your wallet, cry into your coffee, or start reconsidering that 2026 USA trip you’ve been planning since Beyoncé announced her last tour… relax. This time, the increase is 27 cents. Not $27. Not $270. Just… $0.27. Basically the price of half a gumball. A Quick Recap: The Big Jump Already Happened Back in late September, the U.S. government hit travelers with the mother of all fee hikes: ESTA: $21 → $40. Why? Something called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which honestly sounds like a Broadway musical about taxes. This increase added new fixed charges, new funding structures, and new reasons for everyone to complain on travel forums. But hey — that dramatic jump was the main event. Today’s news is more like an encore no one asked for. Need more information about traveling to USA? 2026: Inflation Adjustment Time Every year the ESTA fee gets a tiny inflation adjustment — legally required, super boring, usually unnoticed. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), starting January 1, 2026, the new fee will be: ➡️ $40 → $40.27 Yes, twenty-seven whole American cents. Somewhere, an accountant is very proud. Here’s how the fee breaks down now: $17 → Tourism promotion fund (still the same — the Statue of Liberty thanks you) $13 → Another fixed program fee (also the same — probably for paperwork and too many meetings) $10 → $10.27 → System management costs (the only part tied to inflation) If your ESTA gets denied, you only pay the $10.27 management fee — a small price to learn that “I’m just visiting my cousin” was not convincing enough. Quick Refresher: What Even Is ESTA? ESTA = Electronic System for Travel Authorization AKA: The form you fill out online so the U.S. can decide if you’re safe…

Air France Expands Winter 2025–26 Schedule : New Destinations, Fancy Suites, and Wi-Fi That Actually Works  Air France clearly didn’t get the memo that winter is for hibernating — because the airline is going full throttle this season. With shiny new routes to Phuket and Punta Cana, a bump in long-haul capacity, and a first-class suite so luxurious it should come with its own butler, Air France is ready to make your winter travels très chic. Tropical Escapes, Parisian Style If you’re dreaming of swapping snow boots for flip-flops, Air France has heard your cry for help. Starting 27 November 2025, you can fly Paris–Phuket up to three times a week — perfect for anyone whose idea of “winter sports” involves ordering cocktails by the pool. Then, from 13th January to 28th March 2026, say bonjour to Paris - Punta Cana, with three weekly flights whisking you straight to the Dominican Republic’s sun-drenched beaches. Both routes will be operated by the elegant Boeing 777-300ER, because if you’re escaping to paradise, you might as well do it in style. If you need help with your next event, incentive, meeting, conference or group to Thailand, please contact us! Around the World in a French Accent The rest of Air France’s network is also getting a glow-up. The airline will operate nearly 800 daily flights across 170 destinations in 73 countries — which is basically everywhere you’ve ever wanted to go. In North America, Orlando gets five weekly A350-900 flights (bonjour, Mickey!), while Cancún and Papeete are now daily. South America is turning up the samba with 12 weekly flights to Rio, and Africa and the Indian Ocean are seeing more love too — think daily to Cape Town and five weekly to Zanzibar and Mauritius. Asia and the Middle East aren’t left out either: Bangkok goes twice daily, Dubai gets a whopping 16 weekly flights, and Riyadh gets a triple weekly nod. La Première, but Make It Extra Let’s talk about the showstopper — Air France’s new La Première suite…