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Two of us in airline seat 6J?
I was happily seated in Business Class 6J on a Paris to New York flight. (PS it is boringly old aged but I get on the plane, as soon as the cabin is called). The purser greeted everyone cordially, offering a glass of bubbly with juice for the flying sober. A shock: another lady approached with her boarding pass showing 6J.
An official from Air France, the airline partner in Paris, boarded and asked to see my boarding pass. My iPhone had a screen shot showing 6J.…
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What are Junk Fees?
So what is this talk about junk fees? The Women’s Travel Group never adds them. Simplifying the definition: hotels are listed by price on line. The cheapest appear first. (Sponsored ads above them). We, normal people, are likely to click on the cheapest link if for the same hotel.
Once you click ‘yes ‘you want that property, you then choose your room type. All good so far. But to book that room you will see a list of extra fees in a shockingly expensive invoice.…
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Are women obsessed with travel clothes?
And should women be so wardrobe obsessed? Will I fit in? Will I be respected? Going to fashionable Paris, will I be a dork? This blog post changed directions after a visit to Chase Bank last week. Apologies up front for being personal.
Rates are good so I dropped by Chase with my husband. He came along only because I wanted a CD in joint names. I usually work with one banker. He invited a financial adviser to join us.…
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Travel to Cuba, March 2024
For years travel to Cuba was off limits for US citizens. In 1999 travel emerged legal for certain groups. Later on Obama issued an executive order loosening travel restrictions, for ‘people to people’ groups. From 2016 onwards. the US government continued to sanction travel to Cuba. US citizens who meet certain requirements can visit. Our group has met these requirements and we are going to Havana in March 2024.
First to know: Cubans are very friendly towards North Americans; they will often talk to you on the street, mentioning family in New Jersey or just a wecome hello.…
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What You Can and Cannot Do on a Plane
What you Can and Cannot Do on a Plane
For Goodie Goodie Ladies: Readers Like You and Me
Despite our old fashioned training of coloring between the lines and writing thank you notes, our in the air behavior can be questionable. The Women’s Travel Group lists Can and Cannot Do’s on airplanes.
Five things you can do on a plane and Five things you cannot do.
You can ask person in front of you to bring up their seats while you eat your meal.…
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More Travel Paperwork
Just as we were ending Covid card carrying… Here is news from The Women’s Travel Group about our European trips next year. Starting in 2024, travelers who currently do not need a visa for the EU will require a new document called ETIAS. US and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the EU. (There are exceptional unusual circumstances for a denial like criminal record). Visitors are limited to 3 month stays for tourism, business and transit purposes. Work and study visas are not included in the new ETIAS application.…
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Are you a Ninny Traveler?
Are you a Ninny Lady if you go on group tours?
The other day a woman called The Women’s Travel Group about our November trip to Paris. After asking about the trip, she announced she had lived in Paris, knew it well and did not need a group tour. Why she called? Who knows. But bottom line, there are reasons for her to join the trip.
The Women’s Travel Group in India A group tour has benefits for either older women or younger professionals overwhelmed by demanding jobs.…
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6 chores pre Paris hotel check in
The 6 things to do when you arrive in Paris. And before hotel check in. Our early November 2023 Paris trip has limited space left. $100 off until Aug. 15, 2023.
Study a map and figure out where you are. Paris has obvious landmarks: Eiffel Tower, the river etc. The Tower changes lights often.
Official site: Eiffel Tower Use the ATM for Euros and to know asap your ATM card works. There are 45+ ATM’s in the airport also.
Ask of a cafe has free wifi.…
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Women: Paris is Now
Thinking of Paris before the Olympics? Act now.
Source: The Women’s Travel Group That is a smart thought. Before an Olympic, cities have to pass a tight audit well in advance of their dates. The audit covers their ability to host a major event: infrastructure, transportation, hotels, security, and such.
All images Sources: Paris Tourism and VisitParis The benefits of hosting the games are huge: employment and a gigantic boost in tourism. The city builds new arenas and cleans up older ones.Most…
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Packing list for older women.
Today I started packing for Europe: specifically England, Italy and Switzerland. Although packing is no big deal for me, many women asked for my ‘system’. There are no fancy gadgets, no newly acquired clothes. There is no $1,000 cashmere scarf, which travel magazine writers tout as an airplane coverup.
Here goes THE SYSTEM.
Start at the bottom of your body, literally.
- Shoes: 2 pairs only, sneakers with which your feet are old friends AND one pair of light weight flats. Mine are black Allbirds.
