Download Episode03.24.21 Clark updates the pandemic economy as vaccinations take hold plus – travel newsClark discusses proceeding with caution after vaccination, herd immunity and economic recovery. Step by step the economy will gain strength as people get out and about more. Expect stronger economic activity as we move through 21. / Today, Royal Caribbean is taking reservations for a June cruise out of the Bahamas with no U.S. stops. It's a start for cruise travelers. But beware "phantom booking" with cruise lines - a Clark warning. Bookings are up overall in the U.S. as people prepare for summer travel. Look at travel in and near the U.S. as quarantine requirements continue.
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