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Greenbay Packers Saved a Traveler
The Women’s Travel Group was in Central America, and checking into our lovely hotel. Shock of all shocks !! To complete check in, we needed all the passports. One was gone along with the entire back pack. Misplaced no? Stolen passport, yes. In front of security and our full group, someone walked off with a bag. It contained what we describe as her life.
What do you do at this point with a stolen passport? Let’s make it simple. Start with a check list and go from there.…
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Laugh and Learn- Snafus by Americans
A headline that got me thinking about women who travel with The Women’s Travel Group. Today’s paper announces an innovative air pod which automatically translates foreign languages via AI. For those of you who travel a lot, you know that cultures use the same words differently. So how will this AI get the nuances? Time will tell.
A WTGroup at welcome party in Mexico, Ixtapan. Over the years, we’ve witnessed many misunderstandings when visiting other countries. My own experiences living overseas were full of snafus.…
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Shopping Overseas and Low Dollars
When the US Dollar was volatile years ago, overseas vendors began asking for cash in Euros. We travelers were unaware of th loss of confidence in our currency. For incidentals, we carried what we deemed hard ‘greenbacks’. Today, the Dollar is sinking vis a vis many currencies. So how should you shop overseas with a rusty Dollar ? Travel Tips from The Women’s Travel Group.
Our group in Central Asia where Dollar was still King No one is comfortable with a lot of cash.…
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Travel Lies
Travel tips from The Women’s Travel Group Are you a TC or FF? The TC’s or Travel Conspiracists are active. Hopefully you’ll be a FF or Fact Finder once you read this article. Below are some common travel conspiracies and the facts that debunk them.
There are certain times to snag the best fares? Obviously, begin by looking at prices on line: google.com kayak.com etc. One study of many states the best time to buy is 25 -52 days beforehand.…
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Check or Carry on?
Carry on iburprofen filled ? Or check your suitcase and relax Travel tips from The Women’s Travel Group
One of our Ixtapan Groups Today a woman on our Umbria trip asked if I recommend a carry on or checked suitcase. For myself: I check bags to the destination, but sometimes carry on, returning home. Here are the pros of carrying on:
1—You never lose sight of your belongings. That is,until you fall asleep on the plane. Common times for theft are during meal service, sleep periods and during boarding and disembarking.…
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A passenger ruined my flight
About a week ago, I flew Los Angeles to New York. I am a frequent flier for The Women’s Travel Group. The plane was new, I booked a great seat and the entertainment system worked so I could watch The Accountant2 ( former bankers love financial films). I sat down in the window seat. A young man secured his seat in front of mine. Then he placed his carry on meal and 20 oz drink down. Unbeknownst to me, he had placed the drink on the middle armrest of his row.…
