Travel Tips Blog and Statistics
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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.…
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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).…
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Shocking Secrets of Scandinavia
Read the secrets before you book our August 14-26 2019 trip on the link here. Ask for a share and we shall deliver.
1 One the most popular train rides in the world is the Flam: a descent from mountains to fjords.
2 Vikings were fabulously artistic in between raping and pillaging.
3 A Norwegian waffle has a Michelin star.
4 The Arctic Ocean breeds the world’s best fish: arctic cod and salmon.
5 Sweden is hip : Ikea, Skype, Spotify, H&M. While designer shopping, stop for a snack of cinnamon rolls and coffee.…
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Questions to ask honestly before a First Solo Trip.
Are You are Ready for Your First Solo Trip?
Answer these questions privately before you start looking into your first trip alone.
Then read simple ways to get over each problem:
Are you emotionally ready for the physical part of travel: moving luggage/tolerating plane rides/getting through airport crowds with your head on right?
If you live in a quiet rural setting expect street noise and prepare for it. Claustrophobic? Get help before you travel. Bad back/legs? Make sure your luggage is light and that you can move it both sideways and by dragging. …
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Ways to Make Carry On Stuff Lighter
Unique Ways to Make Your Carry Stuff On Lighter
Readers Digest says 57.4 percent of travelers are packing lighter and 56.5% plan to check fewer bags. Here is their article.
Empty Your Wallet of store credit cards. Consider taking photos of cards you might want to use. Put your finger on some of the numbers when you take the photo; this is to hide the full information.
Dump coins. Coins are heavy. In some countries like the UK, coins are so heavy, they will break through fabric pockets in a short time.…
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Don’t be a Cruiser: Unusual Bucket List for Smart Women
Don’t be a cruiser. Four new destinations for women to visit before the crowds in a large cruise ship, from The Women’s Travel Group.
We are proud winners of a Magellan Award for outreach to solo women BESIDES THESE 4 TOURS, THERE ARE MANY MORE ON OUR WEBSITE
Source: Oman Tourism Colonial Mexico not Beach Mexico, another get-away-from-cruise-crowds. Specifically stay in Oaxaca, the most indigenous colorful craft town in the highlands of Mexico. Oaxaca, once you know how to pronounce it, is the culinary and craft center of Mexico.…
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5 Common Dangerous Travel Mistakes Made by Women
The Women’s Travel Group shares 5 common dangerous travel mistakes.
Five dangerous all too common travel mistakes and how to avoid them. These can ruin any trip so read on and learn from the veterans.
Bringing only one ATM card. An ATM machine can fail. After all it is a piece of machinery. And an ATM can be out of cash, not uncommon in rural areas or in less developed countries. Our group was in Senegal when one woman had her ATM card eaten by the machine.…
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Shopping and Travel: Make it Meaningful not Material
Make your travel shopping meaningful and don’t fall for tourist junk. Here are ideas and experiences to help you. Crafts are irresistible for stitching, unusual clay work, glass opaqueness, and utility. There are pricey crafts like English china. There are areas where some crafts are dime a dozen: China. There are areas where prices are low and items cute: India. Finally, there is Morocco, where crafts are so well-made and different, it is hard to resist. Many items sold internationally are actually from Morocco.…
