-
Rejoice with Rivers
On television watching the Olympics, we often see the curve of Seine River. The elegant buildings, islands and tree lined shores are thrilling. Why are rivers so engaging for us women travelers? They are natural, free flowing and they ‘talk’ to us about history and humanity. Below is why we love river cruises, especially those with special single rates.
As the Romans traveled North from Southern Europe, they traded, ‘married’ and fought their way, mainly along rivers. They used rivers as the best, safest routes modes, well before they built those famous Roman roads.…
-
Senior Women love Hotel Lotions?
Source: United Nations Development Program Women, especially senior women love mini bottles in hotel bathrooms. We hoard tiny bottles of fancy lotions, shampoos, conditioners. The Women’s Travel Group is telling you, these bottles are going going gone. Major hotel chains are ending these goodies, because single use plastic is toxic. There is push back, particularly by younger guests who are their market more than are we, the female seniors.
In 2019, industry leader, Marriott announced the end small plastic amenity bottles.…
-
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.…
-
Jet Lag ruins Art
How to Visit a Few Museums in Europe and Come Home Smart
https://www.thewomenstravelgroup.com American women travelers are bound to visit the most famous museums, despite jet lag and brain fog. We are unused to minimum air conditioning in historic buildings and hungry at the wrong times. But we are determined to tick off the top ten museums and the biggies: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Da Vinci, Vermeer etc. Here is your guide to visiting museums. Travel Tips from The Women’s Travel Group.…
-
1st trip since Covid?
What to expect since Covid?
The Women’s Travel Group hears from women who have not traveled since Covid. They are worried, unsure of new regulations or documents, masking or not, health insurance and more. So if you have not traveled since Covid, here are some changes, some improvements, and some warnings.
Source DOT Changes
No vaccination card needed anymore. However we always recommend you bring a list of your own prescriptions in the generic and vaccinations. Generic can be read overseas; US brands sometimes cannot be read.…
-
Survive Summer
To make your Summer travels smooth and stress free, know the reality then be smart. The Women’s Travel Group shares experiences.
https://www.thewomenstravelgroup.com Flights will be fuller, usually with families. There is no rule that families get to sit together. If asked to move for a family, you can request an extra service before agreeing: Ask for a better seat? If there is rancor, explain quietly that it was the gate agent’s job to put a family together. You paid for your seat and planned accordingly.…
-
Travel budgeting 101
Tuscany 
Wines on a Women’s Travel Group trip The Women’s Travel Group is asked frequently: how much should I budget for my trip’s extra expenses. Our tours generally include it all, plus 2 hearty meals daily, porterage, and bottled water on the bus. Wine or whisky in Scotland tasting is included,Extras might be the following items:
Additional meals? Our group is casual so if looking for company for an extra meal, do not be nervous about your budget. For extra meals in Europe, budget Euros 35+ wine if that is your thing.…
-
New Refund Rules
Refunds? New Rules for Air Ticket Refunds
Dept of Transportation The Biden White House announced new rules for consumers regarding our plane tickets. A few items are below. Some of the rules are still grayish; it is still worth a careful reading of the full statement.
Currently you get a refund if the airline cancels the flight not due to weather. NEW A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline cancels a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel.…
-
Travel Solo without a Nervous Breakdown Part 2
Here is your ‘clearing head’ itinerary from The Women’s Travel Group. First Read Part 1. Arrival Day after a 2-3 hour nap, eat a healthy lunch include fruit/salad. Drink more water than you think you need. Ask the Front Desk for a hotel card and a map. Mark the hotel clearly on the map-you are tired—make the mark BIG. Ask staff to color a line for a neighborhood walk. Stroll the neighborhood monitoring landmarks. It is pretty easy to get lost when exhausted.…
-
Fun Frolick Fanciful Faimlie
Faimlie is Family in Scotland. Be part of The Women’s Travel Group Faimlie. Join our trip to Scotland and Ireland. A list of stuff to surprise and shock you!
Scotland the land. There are 790 islands and 600 sq. miles of lakes.
All photos in this article are from Visitscotland.comr The climate There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Summer time is still on when we travel.
The hair The highest percentage of red haired people is in Scotland up to 13% vs.…
