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Something free from airlines? Good for country counters.
A glass of wine and new friends. This week I attended a meeting promoting Abu Dhabi and its incredible 2020 World’s Fair. A presentation by the national airline, Etihad, included a goodie you should know about. Etihad offers free stopovers. Are you shocked at something free from an airline? Do you know what a stopover is?
A free stopover means you can stay in a place on your route, for 24 hours minimum + up to a specific number of days.…
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What You Did Not Know About Your Passport
You should renew your Passport before getting close to 6 months pre expiration. Most countries require you to have 6 months left or immigration can deny your entrance.
Visa pages are just that: pages where foreign officials can stamp your passport, giving you entree to their country. This stamp is your visa to enter so make sure you get the actual stamp. This means you will have to concentrate after a long flight, but do it. On the way out, officials might look for your entry stamp!…
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How To Travel and Not be a Wreck
One of our Sicily Groups overlooking Mt. Etna Rest up two weeks before your trip. Do not leave a wreck.
Pack only essentials. Leave home any item you love. Not worrying about losing or leaving possessions is a relief.
Get to the airport extra early; find a quiet seat even if not at your gate. Regroup with a book or game.
On the plane, do some stretching. What better an airline than Qantas to recommend: https://www.qantas.com/us/en/travel-info/travel-advice/your-health-inflight.html
At the hotel, again do simple stretches and walk around the hotel area to wake yourself up.…
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Bad Mistakes women make when traveling in a heat wave
The Mistakes Women Make in Hot Travel Weather from The Women’s Travel Group, small group tours for women.
Bushmen art in Africa from one of our Africa trips. We want to look good so we don’t pull back our hair.
We wear off drippy makeup.
We don the wrong clothes, 100% cotton rather than the newer quick dry, super thin fabrics.
We don’t drink enough water worrying that we will not find suitable bathroom.
We eat salty snacks for in-between hunger or because they are given on the plane.…
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Can a Clean Freak Travel Happily?
Five Must Pack Items for Clean Freaks
Wash Cloth: most people in other countries do not use wash cloths. We, clean freaks, like the roughness of terry in order to feel clean. A loofah is commonly used is some countries. In Mexico we clean freaks buy natural jute or twine gloves which act as a loofah and last forever. Generally they are around $4-5. Here is one from Amazon made by Thermalabs.
Super light weight underwear. We like to wash every item asap.…
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Test Yourself, Ladies: Are You Ready or Your First Solo Trip?
Here is a checklist to answer privately and honestly. The Women’s Travel Group has many first timers!
Are you ready for the physical part of travel: moving luggage/tolerating plane rides/getting through airport crowds?
If you live in a rural setting expect street noise and prepare for it with earplugs. Claustrophobic? Get help before you travel. Bad back/legs? Make sure your luggage is light and that you can move it both sideways and dragging.
Do you have special needs? Diet?…
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8 Things to Always Lock Up in Your Hotel Room
The Women’s Travel Group advises:
Summer trips still have space The Women’s Travel Group advises:
Medicine you cannot live without. In non English speaking countries, thieves cannot tell if your medicine is simply Tylenol or a narcotic.
Anything with a brand name even if a fake. Sunglasses should be treated like jewelry.
Electronics, that means you need to recharge when in the room. Use a larger charger for faster re-juicing.
All plastic credit cards, even if no or low value, like a store points card only used in your area.…
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Bring a Hobby to your Travels
Women pursue hobbies and take adult ed classes. Avoid expert-led pricey tours and clone your own. Here we show you how.
The first step is to ask us about any interest overseas. Example: The Women’s Travel Group was asked about one traveler’s Norwegian roots on our Summer Norway trip. Would we be near the town?
Second is to see if we hav a speaker on your trip which we often do.
…Mr. Martin Mata eminent Albanian development expert on our Albania trip. -
Flight Cancellations: What to do Immediately
Our group in Argentina Flight cancellation Triage from www.thewomenstravelgroup.com especially during the pandemic era. Let’s face it, some airlines are not going to survive this disaster.
The FAA cancelled flights of Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 planes. Here is what you need to do immediately if this or another crisis has hurt your travel plans.
If in the US: call your airline-on the local number not the 800; it might be faster. The local number will be on the airline site and you should keep it in your contacts in your phone anyway.…
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“Invisible” Senior Women Travelers are Ignored
International Women’s Day and Women’s Travel Rights
When traveling do you feel invisible?
Sense being ignored by the maitre d’ while business folks are welcomed?
If so, you are an invisible probably retired woman traveler.
Don’t get mad, get firm.
Don’t shout.
Learn to repeat.
Complain to the right person.
Hotel reception is poor? Get the card of the assistant or general manager. Are talking to is the person on the card. (That will be rare).…
