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LET’S CHAT ABOUT EUROPE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS…

So, since the last time we talked a few things have happened.

  1. Gals Abroad Getaways sold out our 2023 fall trip to Italy in a matter of days [so excited & humbled by this]

  2. I booked a last-minute gig that has me traveling back to my happy place [Palm Springs] for a week next month

  3. Europe announced that Americans will now need a ‘Visa’ to visit Europe in 2024

Here’s the jist:

This new regulation is called the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The new system is set to launch early 2024 and will require all visitors who currently travel to Europe visa-free, (US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand), to apply for travel authorization and receive approval prior to their departure.

Here’s why you shouldn’t panic:

  • Most applicants will be granted travel authorization within the hour, but the process could take up to 96 hours

  • It should take less than 10 minutes to fill out

  • It costs 7 euro

  • US passport holders are still allowed to stay up to 90 days within a 180-day period. For any stay longer than 90 days, a special visa is required.

Don’t forget to check your privilege.

Americans have LONG enjoyed the privilege of having one of the most powerful passports in the world (we’re ranked number 8 if you were curious) and currently enjoy visa-free access to 184 destinations worldwide. It’s important to understand that this is not the case for many other passport holders & common practice for many countries around the world.

And let’s be real, are you going to let a little 10 minute application stand between you and your Aperol Spritz in Italy next year?! I think not.

Alle’s A-List: July

Rounded up all my favorite things from the past month. Everything from my new favorite self care activity & the book that’s inspiring me to figure out my finances to my new favorite lunch recipe & the GREATEST dupes I’ve found on Amazon.

read the list

I have a new favorite skincare line!

Friends, I’ve been testing out pretty much the entire lineup of Bubble skincare products and I’m super impressed. Skincare routines intimidate me. I need an easy step-by-step process so I know exactly what to do and in what order - THIS IS THAT. I also love that these products come at a reasonable price point too!

I rounded up all my favorites at the link below!

check em out

I added new items to my Poshmark!

I am on a mission to purge my closet and I just added some brand new items to my Poshmark. If you want to snag some fun summer pieces [many that have only been worn once or are NWT] at major discounts - click the link below.

SHOP MY CLOSET

THE LATEST TRAVEL NEWS:

CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH:

  1. This SweetGreen Guacamole Greens Salad Recipe - I made this Saturday and OMG so good. Pro-tip I use rotisserie chicken and it’s super yummy

  2. Literally any of these salad dressings (Cilantro Lime & Greek are my current go-to’s)

  3. Loving having these smoothies in the a.m. in the summer months. Super easy & delicious! {ps - when you click this link you get $40 off your order}

  4. ALL THE BARBIE COLLABS [I can’t believe I haven’t seen it yet - going next weekend!] HERE’S SOME OF MY FAVS

    1. These epic pool floats - the swan is of course my favorite!

    2. This bathmat - so close to buying it haha

    3. This iconic workout set

    4. This cozy Barefoot Dreams robe

    5. These super cute bracelets

HAPPY ENDING

This video by my friend Mercedes is blowing up on TikTok and it has me cackling hahahahahahaa.

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xx Allecat

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