Some 122 million Americans are expected to travel this Christmas. Headlines make this wonderful time sound terrifying. Ignore headlines, they sell ads. Go with this simple list of travel hints.
Spend time on the seating chart. It is in your airline app. Recently there are complaints from people who thought they had window seats and they had an airplane wall instead. Note: closer to the flight, seats can open up.…
Who isn’t nervous when going on a first trip that includes fitness? spa? yoga? Who doesn’t feel heavy after the Holidays? Tempted by Ozempic? Try a week at Ixtapan Spa.
I was nervous booking my first spa/fitness trip. Were others mountain climbers or marathoners? Did guests count steps at meals? Were they all thin? Were my son’s high school sweat pants too shabby? Basically was I going to fit in and benefit?
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 herlife.
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.…
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.
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.
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.…
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.…
Delays and cancellations are the number one fear. If you are worried about delays or cancellations and need solace, follow this list. Check the incoming plane’s ETA for your flight on any flight tracker type site. Several are FlightAware, Flightradar24 or links to flight tracking on your local airport site. …
Recently I flew in ‘the back of the bus’ from from New York to London. This is a trip that should be 6 hours or so, but is usually delayed a bit on the tarmac. The delay makes it 7 hours West to East and 8 East to West. I usually upgrade if not too $$$, but this time, I went coach.
While on trips with The Women’s Travel Group, some ladies dream about living abroad. A glass of wine on a Florence balcony? A view of Mt. Blanc from your new Swiss apartment?
Moving and living overseas is not a piece of French cake. But if you are flexible and understand the compromises and limitations, living in another country is fabulous and life changing.
Be aware of the following warnings for US citizens moving abroad.
