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A/C issues in hotels abroad
Europe is hot! So when you plan your trip,look for a/c but expect something more like a fan
Here are some tricks of the a/c world.
Here are some tricks of the a/c trade.
Ask if the hotel is air conditioned all night. Many hotels turn the air off in the middle of the night for economies.
Ask if “climate controlled” is actually air conditioning and get it in writing. Many websites use the wording climate controlled.
Ask if the public rooms have the same low temperature setting as the hotel rooms- they often are set lower.…
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Yogurt on the Road
If you are a yogurt lover, you will- what my dad called ‘kvell’ at yogurt overseas. Different from our products, yogurt overseas is creamier, less sugary and comes in smaller containers ( better for calorie control). Flavors might be different. (the UK, for instance, has rhubarb and hazelnut yogurts).
When you travel, bring along a plastic spoon or two. Go to the local supermarket for a hunt ( the word is pretty much the same in every language). You will find Danon and other recognizable brands even in India.…
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Telephone Roaming: A Dangerous Way to Break the Bank Overseas
After hours on the phone with AT&T discussing costs overseas and getting complicated answers…. I moved on to the web to find clearer instructions. The goal was to be able to get emails overseas by turning on and off the roaming function a few times a day to glance at important emails.
As hard as AT&T operators tried, their answers seemed vague and mega bites are hard to quantify for the nonengineering brain. How many megabytes in our plan cover how many emails?…
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Women's Jeans for Traveling: what do you think?
A number of women responded to the comment that Jeans make American women targets overseas.
Here is why I don’t wear jeans anymore on trips:
They are heavy. Switch them out of your travel wardrobe, and switch in lightweight conservative colored walking/hiking pants. These can look like street clothes if you choose the ones without leg pockets. I wear Royal Robbins, LL Bean, Columbia, but there are many. I look for those that have hidden pockets and deep ones. (Great places to tuck some money for incidentals).…
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Dumbest things women do on airplanes
Dumbest things women do on airplanes:
——-Put on makeup as the plane is descending; so they do not listen to instructions.
——-Expect others to help them with their carry on suitcases and paper shopping bags. This is the worst when the airplane is coming back from a shopping destination.
——-Hide extra carry on on their laps under a blanket.
——-Wear platform shoes and skinny jeans- bad for circulation and evacuation if need be.
——-Spritz themselves with perfume or slather on perfumed creams.… -
Choosing the least crowded airport
If you can choose between more than one airport, choose the long distance international one for long weekends and the short haul domestic one for long vacation periods.
Here is the example, on July 4 weekends out of NY, JFK is empty but LaGuardia mobbed. Most people are traveling for 3-4 days short distances from LaGuardia. So if you can find a flight from JFK to your destination, use it for a less crowded terminal experience. On traditional longer holiday period like Christmas / New Year the opposite might work out better.…
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Statistics on Travel for Women
This email comes from The Women’s Travel Group/ SITA World Tours. Our luxury tours for women are ideal for this market. Please contact Phyllis Stoller for marketing ideas and Mary Barnett for agent commissions and bookings if you are a travel agent.
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“The number of women traveling solo is on the rise, according to figures from Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), who are recognizing the potential of this growing global trend and are now actively catering for women travelers.…
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Turkey Travel Safety now Cancellations for Brazil?
Twitter and social media are spurring riots in both countries. Should you cancel your trips? Let’s assume you are NOT getting your money back from your travel vendor.
We have talked about this before. First, make sure the rioting is exactly where you are going. If so, is it in one neighborhood or city-wide?
Are airlines canceling flights there? Does your hotel website have a notice about problems?
In some cases, riots are limited to university areas, so avoid them when you book your hotel in fragile places.…
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Don't Let Rain Spoil Your Women's Travel Group Trip
Traveling in the rain does not ruin your trip. Besides bringing a teeny umbrella, here a few ways not to ruin a rain day. Toss a baseball cap into your luggage and wear a light shower cap under it for drizzle. Invest in a Gap type hooded rain parka-unlined- or a Gortex golf jacket. In worst cases use a Hefty Bag for heavy downpours that are unavoidable. Cut out an arm and head holes and protect part of your body/clothes. Yes, you will look dumb but who’s looking?…
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Why you still see The Women's Travel Club on line
We have tried to notify each site that mentions our old company to update their records. It is quite amazing how many of these sites are not monitored by humans who keep their copy clean. Anyway, if you know of other former member of WTC, please spread the word that we are organizing the great trips we used to do for all those happy years. Our site is www.thewomenstravelgroup.com.
Anyone who used to be a member, gets a $100 gift when they book Argentina.…
