Our monthly City Extras pages have just been updated for December on cluedintravelbooks.com –and its menu bar will take you to the clued-in city you’re most curious about. Visit the site today and start planning, or putting the final touches on (!) your December travel plans.
Happy Holidays, Dean and Andie
If you’re like us, Italy is always on your mind. Rome, Florence, Venice… we just can’t get enough of them. These wonderful cities are famous for a reason; it’s because they’re fantastic! We want you to love them too and hope you’ll grab a Clued In Travel Book for Italy so you can start exploring your possibilities. Remember, you don’t have to be currently planning a trip to treat yourself to a great travel book.
By the way, all of the City-Extras pages on our website have now been updated for October so visit the menu bar at the top of our webpages. Happy travels, Dean and Andie
Announcement: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is now scheduled to begin on October 12, 2025 and will have a multi-country, phased rollout through April 9, 2026. All U.S. and Canadian travelers will need to register their biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) when flying into countries of the European Union; this will replace the current system of passport checks and stamping. It has not yet been disclosed which countries will be in effect first. There is no fee attached to this new system but it will be mandatory as each country adopts it.
The Entry Fee and Visa-waiver Permission (ETIAS) for Americans and Canadians to travel and enter the European Union has been officially postponed until the end of 2026… yet another reason to travel this year! Note that the United Kingdom however, does have an entry fee requirement currently in place; find out more at ETA UK.
Happy travels, Dean and Andie
This month, we’re excited to remind our readers of our Bored In series, featuring amazing experiences for the traveler. There are seven books in all, so grab one (below) for your upcoming trip. Happy travels, Dean and Andie
Amazing adventures, workshops, tours, experiences, and unusual dining and mixology define this new series. We make sure you’ll never be bored for a moment.
New Price! eBook $3.99 / paperback $8.95
Bored in Barcelona – Bored in Rome – Bored in Paris – Bored in Miami – Bored in London – Bored in Florence – Bored in Edinburgh
Now that the European Union has officially delayed its ETIAS (visa waiver) fee and online permission in order to enter certain European countries until the end of 2026 (yay hooray!) we felt it was the right time to remind our readers that these requirements are in effect for the entire United Kingdom. As most of you know, the UK is now considered completely separate from Europe.
In the Clued-In Travel Books world, that specifically means those interested in visiting London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland are required to pay the small fee and be accepted/ allowed to enter the UK. This is done online at the following website; just follow the simple instructions. Do it in advance (we recommend at least two weeks.)
Happy travels, Dean and Andie
If you’re heading to London, we have a great restaurant recommendation for you… Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be blind, especially in a restaurant? This is your chance to have a unique experience and to discover how intensely food can taste when you can’t see it. At Dans le Noir? guests enjoy their meal in pitch darkness. Don’t worry, the chef is fantastic and you’ll be gently led to your table. We know this may not be for everyone but hope you’ll give it a try. We guarantee it will be an evening you’ll never forget, especially as your perception of people who have limitations begins to change. Call ahead to book a reservation. (By the way, there is also one located in central Paris!)
london.danslenoir.com
Located at 69 St. John Street
North of Smithfield Market in London
Intl. calling: (011) 44-020-7253-1100
Local calling 020-7253-1100
No email address… their predominantly blind staff isn’t really into email
This will make many people very happy! The fee and visa-waiver permission for Americans and Canadians to travel to Europe (ETIAS) has been officially postponed until late-2026 or early-2027… yet another reason to travel this year! We are updating the information in our travel books to reflect this change.
Happy travels, Dean and Andie
Whether you’re thinking of heading off to London, Rome, or Miami (or any of our ten clued in cities) you’ll want to give a glance at our ideas, events, and tips for visitors that we add to our webpages every month. We hope you enjoy reading them and ask that you share our site and our books with friends and family!
Happy travels, Dean and Andie
If you’ve been thinking about a visit to New York City, were here to tell you that the time is right! Why not try a friends’ weekend, or a totally unforgettable stay with loved ones? Fantastic shopping, lip-smacking restaurants, historic sights, Broadway shows, and world-class performances at the city’s beautiful opera house all work to make NYC a place to remember. Our 2025 edition of Clued In New York: The Concise and Opinionated Guide to Manhattan is chock full of great suggestions and smart tips that allow you to hit the ground running. We can’t wait for you to see it.
Happy travels, Dean and Andie
Wow! Is there anywhere in the world as incredible as Venice, Italy? We don’t think so. Elegant architecture, mysterious canals, and romantic sights are just a few of its charms. With our help, you could also add exquisite cuisine and unforgettable moments to experience. It’s difficult to describe this watery place to someone who has never ventured here, but the extensive photography inside our guide book makes a good attempt at uncovering it. Grab a copy of our new 2025 edition of Clued In Venice: The Concise and Opinionated Guide to the City and then go have the time of your life. We can’t wait for you to see it.
Happy travels, Dean and Andie
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