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Winter Sun Without Sunburn
Winter Sun Without Getting Burned
Many of us avoid beach holidays but by March, we yearn for sun and warmth. March is the horrible month for women in the North and Mid Atlantic; so we always arrange a few March warm getaways. In Spring, Sicily and Malta will be ruined by cruise crowds. In Summer, both will be intolerably hot. Go in March with The Women’s Travel Group.
Here is why you should take our Sicily and Malta Trip: it is linked here.…
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History is the cook in Sicily
There is no better food on earth…than you will eat on our Sicily trip March 19-29 2020
There is no better food on earth…than you will eat on our Sicily trip March 19-29 2020
The March climate is warmed by mild Mediterranean breezes. Over the centuries Sicilian food was influenced by the Greeks, Spanish, French, Arabs and New World. In fact, the first cookbook with a known named author was written by a Sicilian cook in 5th century BC.
Here is what history cooks for our trip to Sicily and Malta
The Arabs donate apricots, spices, sugar, citrus, saffron and tropical fruits.…
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Resisting India? Read Here Now
Five Things That Scare You about India and our 2019 Trip
The old brand of India was poverty and begging.
You will get sick.
Traveling is tough.
The flight from the US is hard.
It is just too exotic and strange.
Imagine standing here with our Group And Five Reasons You Should Go in 2019
Poverty and Begging
Poverty is on a decline with close to 44 Indians escaping extreme poverty every minute, per the World Poverty Clock. India has been able to lift significant percentage of its population out of poverty but many still live in it.…
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Be aware of older women you meet while traveling
In fact be aware of anyone you meet while traveling.
I just attended a women’s networking lunch and heard this story. A woman at the lunch recently traveled to Manila alone. She met up with 3 friendly older women, who invited her to join them to a street market. All sounds like fun, huh? Well at lunch they drugged her food, stole her ATM card with pin. Fortunately they took her back to her hotel where she was out for 14 hours.…
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Spills and Spots on Your Travel Wardrobe. What to leave home.
Spills and Spots
In India in Nov. you want spills on your clothes so you can have fun buying your new batik wardrobe Most women prefer their own personal products even when they travel. Allergies? Perfumes we are used to? Most women also experience spills of liquids and or spots when we pack poorly.
A few items to leave home suggested by The Women’s Travel Group:
Lip gloss: when the plane ascends, air inside the gloss tube changes. When you open the gloss, it oozes out surprisingly fast.…
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This one should be Your First Overseas Trip
To take one of the last spots Norway-Denmark-Sweden: here it our trip: CLICK HERE
To start dreaming: PHYLLISNYCITY@GMAIL.COM
Norwegian scenery is known as the most beautiful in the world: fjords, waterfalls and the midnight sun. We visit the most gorgeous places in the comfort of our private bus, the famous Flam railway all with our hand-picked escort.
History and culture: Viking ships, kings and palaces, country estates, Nobel Prizes and Summer festivals. No rushing hotel to hotel during our trip
Norway Denmark and Sweden are the new gourmet capitals of Europe: fresh fish and lean meats cooked perfectly with flavors deepened by the climate.…
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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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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. -
Why Not Give Yourself a unique Birthday Gift?
Most of us don’t want more stuff. We want excitement and experiences to think over in quiet moments. Most of us don’t want another apply cinnamon candle or herbal soap selection for birthdays.
The solution: go away for your special day.
Here is why in 5 short reasons:
You get what you really want: a trip just for you, un-compromised by friends who cannot decide. Or by friends who impose their schedule on your needs.
No awkward, should they sing or not sing in a public restaurant?…
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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.…
