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What I learned when caught in a dangerous riot
Yes I was in a dangerous riot along with a member of our group. Here is what happened and what we learned. We decided to follow pedestrians all walking in one direction. Perhaps there was market? festival? parade? We ended up facing a large square, empty except for a line of men and women. Was this a parade? We quickly noticed another line moving forward; it was one of armed police. It took a moment to realize there was going to be a confrontation.…
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Cook When You Don’t Have to? Tuscany Cooking and Seeing Tour ONE ROOM LEFT
Every year we fill Tuscan Cooking and Seeing Tour early. This year we have one cancellation, single or share.
Why cook when you are in Italy?
Why not?
$3399 based on single occupancy and $2999 based on double occupancy if share is available. Your only extras are tips for guide, chef and driver. Optional Pisa stopover pre tour.
Your group is small-only 10 women.We stay in a lovely recently restored farm house with 10 bedrooms, 10 private bathrooms, swimming pool, wifi, several living rooms, several dining areas (inside and outside) and a huge kitchen where our chef teaches.…
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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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5 Recent Travel Headlines and How They Effect Your Trips
5 Recent Travel Headlines and What They Mean to Your Trips
Please send us headlines or rumors about travel and we will be your detective. Email them here
Fuel Costs are Up and this means ticket prices might rise. Most of us remember that huge $$ amount called Fuel Surcharges; it morphed into a vague phrase called International Charges but remained something you pay for in your taxes. Expect some increases.
The Dollar is remaining strong and this means that airline taxes for international tickets might fall as they are in foreign currencies.…
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How a Female Tour Operator Deals with Injury Before a Trip
Yes tour leaders get sick and hurt also! I recently had to cancel a trip due to a serious back issue. Now in preparing for another overseas trip, here is a plan which might be helpful for your out there. The Women’s Travel Group shares some tips:non medical as we are not doctors, just women who love to travel.
Get the right amount of sleep.
Get the right quality of sleep: meaning no wine, light dinners, early to bed.
Lighten your suitcase and re-evaluate.…
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Morocco with The Women’s Travel Group
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Budget Trips from The Women’s Travel Group
Ready for a 1st exotic trip? Morocco on a Budget
Looking to adventure but not too adventurous? Morocco during perfect April weather is your next trip.
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Inclusive trip
Fine meals.
Boutique hotels.
Medieval markets.
Snowy mountains.
Dunes and camels.
Roof top prayers.
Aromatic hammans (Turkish baths)
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The Biggest Passport Mistakes from our Insurer: Travelinsured
The Women’s Travel Group always recommends travel insurance from our insurer: Travelinsured.com. The company also sends us informative tips which we are sharing with you in this blog post.
Who ever thought you could make a mistake with your passport. We know our passport photo is horrible but what else can go wrong? Here is what Travel Insured says:
You’ve booked your next trip abroad! No matter how experienced of a traveler you are, sometimes mistakes happen. Here are some of the most common passport mistakes you should be sure to avoid before you leave.…
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Enjoy Photos from last Womens Travel Festival Sicily Trip
SICILY: GUARANTEED TRIP OF A LIFETIME
TAKING BOOKINGS FOR DECEMBER 1-9 NOW
EXCELLENT HOTELS, MARVELOUS FOOD AND VISITS TO THE GREEK, ROMAN, JEWISH, ARAB, NORMAN AND MAFI SITES. SHARES GUARANTEED IN OUR WONDERFUL HOTELS.
Parade in Palermo…
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Travel Nerves and How to Get Over Them
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/597f4b20e4b0c69ef70529d2
Our most recent post is about travel nerves and the scariest points in each new trip. Read this here or on Huffington Post where Phyllis Stoller is a travel contributor.…
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Sicily: Is it Catholic? Jewish? Greek? Arab? Mafia? Jetset?
Our next Sicily trip is during festival and Christmas markets season! Here it is. Photos in this blog post are mainly taken by our travelers on the last Sicily trip.
Sicily is a the most magnificent part of Italy with the best food, untouched villages and Greek/Roman ruins with no crowds. Agriturismo farms like the ones we eat at, are internationally known. Oil Mill and Farmhouse, Baglio Fontanasalsa will change your palate: rated 5 stars producing some of the best olive oil in the world.…