Travel Tips Blog and Statistics
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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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AWARD-WINNING TRIP: FESTIVALS OF INDIA TRIP THIS YEAR WITH TIGERS
OCT 29-NOV 10 PLUS ADD TIGER VIEWING
5 Reasons Women Avoid India and 5 Reasons They Can’t-Wait to Return.
Fear of the Unknown Fear of Poverty Fear of Beggars Fear of Exotic Food Fear of Bathrooms
Five reasons women cannot wait to make their second trip.
Spectacular sites, even tigers in the wild Fabulous hotels with spas Colorful people in brilliant garb Terrific international food Amazing bargains in fun markets
PLUS THIS YEAR SOME OF THE BEST AIRFARES AND DIRECT FLIGHTS TO INDIA. …
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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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10 Point Checklist to Get from Green to Gutsy for Nervous Women Travelers
Yes You can manage this journey, from anxiety to adventure. This is not pop psychology but practical advice. Follow this check list and start packing.
1. Take your proposed trip. Separate out each verb. For instance from our Ireland trip itinerary: “On arrival our staff will escort you”. Ask Where will I find staff? Will they have my name on a sign? Where is the VIP lounge? Where does my luggage go? Get as detailed as you need .…
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Reasons to Leave Friends Home for Women Travelers
Most of us do not have friends who travel. If you are lucky to have friends who like to travel, you are also unlucky since you are pressured to compromise. Travel is expensive and your hard earned money should be about your goals, not about what your friends want to do. Joining a small group women’s tour without friends can be the answer for you.
There are many reasons to leave your friends behind. All of these will make for a better travel experience.…
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Five Reasons Women Don’t Book a Trip
We usually write about why you should book a tour with The Women’s Travel Group. Today after speaking with some women, we are sharing with you some reasons why women do NOT go ahead and book a trip.
We can all remember the first time we went to a function alone. It was scary, nerve wracking and sometimes we backed out and did not even go.
Why do women dream about travel then NOT GO. The most common reason is fear of the actual travel.…
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Videos of real people on The Women’s Travel Group on many trips
We are pleased to show you photos of a few of our trips. Many more trips are listed on http://www.thewomenstravelgroup.com. The reason we are sharing these photos is to show women out there that we are regular,all ages, all backgrounds. We are also all casual.
Some things you cannot tell from the photos are:
We come from all over the US and Canada.
Some women here had never traveled overseas before.
Most knew no one on the trip!
Everyone was nervous at first and everyone relaxed and came back for another trip.…
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Irish Food that is Worth Crossing the Atlantic!
The Best Irish Foods To Eat during Our Trip July 14-24 2018 and To Bring Home
Please share with your Irish friends. You don’t have to be Irish to be Irish.
Ireland is a gourmet paradise and has been for many years. The country is famous for the freshest food cooked simply and perfectly. Ireland is surrounded by gorgeous coast line and, of course, amazing fish and shell fish. Its emerald green fields produce gorgeous food. Ironically during the 19c Great Famine, Irish people did not fish but lived off the land! …
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Avoid Travel Panic with www.womenstravelgroup.com Travel List
Getting ready for a solo trip includes being organized and being smart. Traveling in a group like The Women’s Travel Group is easier as you have others to help if you need it. Traveling alone is more edgy since you must be self sufficient. It will be more comfortable if you are going to an English speaking area like Ireland.
When you travel alone, you are your own defense, your only money holder, and your only companion. This means that if you leave anything behind because you are tired or nervous, you have no back up.…
