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Five Situations to ruin your trip
The Women’s Travel Group plans its tours to avoid certain events . Below are 5 situations to ruin your trip.
A few ladies on a WTG trip in Italy Elections. Elections in many countries come with protests and/or special legislation. For example, let’s look at Paris this week. The election results spawned serious street protests with violence. There was fighting in a major square and protesters shot fireworks at police. In some countries elections are on special dates; ie in the US.…
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Do You Still Need a Paper Ticket?
Do you need a written paper ticket anymore? This is an older blog post but women still ask us.
Yes you might. Having said that, it can be hard to even get a paper ticket anymore and some airlines only accept electronic tickets. There are important numbers on your written ticket and the receipt/itinerary for an electronic ticket. The easy one is called a PNR and is a record of your actual reservation. Once your reservation is confirmed and paid, you will be sent this number.…
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Five Summer Travel Tips Women Need
Please share this with friends who make these mistakes. I do too on some Women’s Travel Group trips, so don’t fear you are the only one.
Wrong clothes: Americans are used to frigid air conditioning in hotels and restaurants. Overseas, air conditioning is sometimes centrally controlled by the hotel or building. Some restaurants will be open to the street or plazas. Wardrobe should be light and layered. Invest in some linen shirts and or quick dry synthetics. Cotton can be heavy, hard to dry.…
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Last Minute Checklist Before Any Trip
Here is the absolutely crucial last minute To Do List from The Women’s Travel Group
1-Check weather in your home town, any connecting area and your destination. If bad weather is coming call the travel insurance company for advice on changing your ticket.
2-Photocopy your passport photo page and any visa page you need for this trip. Leave one copy in your email, another in your images file on your phone and more at home or with family or friends.…
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How Smart Women Salvaged Weather Torn Vacations
Weather has always been an issue. Current weather patterns are even more disruptive to travel. Be prepared and smart. To save your vacation The Women’s Travel Group is sharing some tips if bad weather seems imminent. First travel insurance: we always offer it when you book a trip. Our insurer is Travelinsured, reliable, 24/7 emergency phone help, and wonderful to work with.
How smart women saved their vacations:
Member from Minnesota was told by her airline that a connection in Newark was cancelled due to snow. …
