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New TSA Regulations for Women Travelers
New TSA Regulations and Old Ones You Forgot
TSA is always refining their rules; adding new ones, or changing old ones. Recently TSA stopped allowing powder in carry on luggage. Any passenger on an international flight bound for the US who is carrying 12 ounces or more of powder cosmetics or talcum powder, dried spices, or protein mix must now place it in checked luggage, If you do carry more than 12 oz. TSA will likely toss your powder, delay your movements and search you more thoroughly.…
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LOW and NO Tech Travel Hints- for Women Travelers
Each time I see an article about travel technology, my brain melts. Most of us, of a certain age, are just not interested in technology. Yes, we want a smartphone that works, wifi information and maybe a GPS. Beyond that, we just want a written document with all the details of our trip.
If you do not know how to operate your phone, stop right here and go to the Apple Store or wherever you bought it and learn basics.
Are we Luddites?…
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6 ‘Get Out of Jail Cards’ for The Nervous Female Traveler
Scared of traveling? Here are 6 get out of jail suggestions for you and your friends from The Women’s Travel Group, specialists for new travelers.
Learn your phone. By learning to use your phone, you will never feel alone while overseas. Learn what is wifi? texting? whapsapp? roaming? cellular data? contacts list?
We joke that a 5 year old can teach us computers. So can the Apple Store, questions to google.com and friends. Learn and you will feel connected to your life back home.…
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5 Easy Destinations for New International Travelers
Five Easiest Destination Areas for the New Woman Traveler
Please share this email with friends afraid to travel.
Some destinations are culturally hard, difficult to get to, involve a lot of jet lag or are challenging geographically. Others sound scary or are in too many headlines.
Here are our five recommended trips for new international travelers.
English speaking areas like England and Ireland are easier for new travelers. Besides being able to ask questions,read road signs, and museum signage, women in English speaking areas are less lonely.…
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Will Your Next Trip be Ruined by Fake News?
The answer might be yes. Not only Russians fake news, ads, and Facebook posts. Travel sellers do also.
Marketing,vague language, scare headlines can destroy your travel plans and make you lose mo ney.
There are many ways false information reaches you. Here are some red flags listed by The Women’s Travel Group:
Scare articles. Writers need scare headlines like the one on this blog post. For accurate information, go to the US State Dept. which outlines dangers and concerns in parts of the world.…
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5 Reasons to Make Ireland a First Overseas Trip
First overseas travel can be scary. You are away from the home you know and trust. Accents might be hard to decipher. You are jet lagged. You are tired. Money is strange. People might look at you. Even TV will surprise.
Going to Ireland as your first overseas trip is a smart idea. Touching on the above: the language is English, accents are closer to the American accent, than most British accents. The flight is short. Signs are in English. And the greatest benefit: Many Irish feel close to our country and have family in the US.…
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Morocco with The Women’s Travel Group
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2 Here is our last eblast which went to members of our group.…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 Flu and You
I remember my mother talking about the influenza pandemic of 1920, yes she was that old. She told us that children walked around with boxes of sulfur around their necks on a string. Did it work? Well, she never got the flu.
Last week The Women’s Travel Group had a get together with a terrific speaker, Karen Wright, a nutritionist, naturopath, detoxification specialist from Metro Drugs in New York City (Lexington Avenue and 68 Street. Karen is also an essential oil expert and she shared with us, uses of oils for travel.…
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Events to Avoid Overseas
This is from a Huffington Post Article by Phyllis Stoller, President of The Women’s Travel Group.…When you plan your next trip, you will likely consider weather and hopefully check into seasonal costs of flights/hotels etc. Travelers today are traveling during what are called ‘shoulder’ seasons which relate to good, not perfect weather, which avoid peak season crowds and can offer lower airfares. However, many travelers do not check other factors that might make a trip excessively expensive or full of unpleasant surprises. -
Our Profile and How To Find Us on Huffington Post
Phyllis Stoller is a contributor to Huffington Post. Here is her profile:click here.
You can find her articles on Huffington Post by clicking on profile above. The articles are primarily travel tips for solo women travelers. However, some articles are based on current travel news, we believe important for our readers. These range from airline alerts to safety to Being an American World Traveler in Today’s Political Arena.
We are not afraid of talking about sensitive topics like widowhood and travel or mixing ethnicities in a travel group.…
