Travel Tips Blog and Statistics
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A Three Act Play for Widows and Others on a first Solo Trip
www.thewomenstravelgroup.com has written a Three Act Play for widows and Others who lost a partner. There is no travel niche called widows travel so here we go.
Please share this three act play for widows, with your friends; you might be doing them a great favor.
Act One
A first solo trip: are you not interested, worried about finances, unable to concentrate on one own’s needs. Want to get away from friends, who look with care and underlying pity. Need a vacation from paperwork and loneliness.…
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Free stuff in New York City from The Women’s Travel Group
I was born in New York City, went to elementary/junior and high school in New York City, did grad school at New York University and a first job at The New York Times. After years abroad then Miami, we moved to New York.
Every day there is something to discover, to try out, to eat,to learn, or just to breathe in for shere enjoyment. The Women’s Travel Group www.thewomenstravelgroup.com added New York to its tours calendar again October 12-16 2017. Behind its image as elite and expensive, NY can be affordable.…
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New York City With The Women’s Travel Group
We added a New York trip timed it October 12-16 with peak leaf color and the best weather. During our week, the artist Ai Wei Wei has fences like this one built all over the city:
Our welcome dinner is at Phyllis Stoller’s home in a traditional 1920’s apartment building. Bring your special interests so we can assist your hunt. Love to shop? Ask us where to go for best bargains or elegant treats.
Need a room mate? Just ask and it is done.…
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Five Summer Travel Tips Women Need
Please share this with friends who make these mistakes. I do too on some Women’s Travel Group trips, so don’t fear you are the only one.
Wrong clothes: Americans are used to frigid air conditioning in hotels and restaurants. Overseas, air conditioning is sometimes centrally controlled by the hotel or building. Some restaurants will be open to the street or plazas. Wardrobe should be light and layered. Invest in some linen shirts and or quick dry synthetics. Cotton can be heavy, hard to dry.…
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Day at Ixtapan Spa
Do some, do none, or do it all. May 28-June 4, a guaranteed budget at $1425 double and $1609 single. Come alone, we take care of you. The Women’s Travel Group.
6:30AM Fresh oj, coffee and a banana.
7AM Walk with either fast or slow group with our guide. Walks are around the properties or on mountain paths. Lovely views as the sun rises. It is chilly even in May.
8AM Stretch in warm natural mineral springs with our instructor.…
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What Else Can We Say about United Airlines
The Women’s Travel Group is horrified. How disgusting was the behavior of the so called “police” on the United flight that dragged a 69 year old doctor off the plane? How low will pretend “big boys” in their fake police-labeled jackets go? And how removed was the crew and captain, who so far are silent? To cap it all off, the CEO Oscar Munoz of United was rude, arrogant, and other words we cannot use here.
From what we have read, the airline could have offered more $$$ to get passengers off the plane.…
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Five Things to Unplug in Your Hotel
We live in a world of beeps and bings and alarms and sirens. When you are on vacation in a hotel, what you need is silence. Getting a good night’s sleep is a big factor in enjoying your trip. Being a solo in a hotel room and interrupted by one of these noises is even more disconcerting.
Here are some of the things you should unplug:
1 The hotel room alarm clock!!!! This is the worst surprise, when the prior guest has used the alarm to catch a 1AM flight and the clock is still programmed.…
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Why are Solo Women Afraid to Travel Part 4
Part 1 was a general introduction.
Part 2 covered Find the trip you want, we’ll walk through the itinerary to identify scary parts. 1- Did the luggage arrive? 2-Is someone there to meet me? 3-If my plane is delayed, should I get hysterical?
Part 3 Can you sleep in this hotel? Will you be ok in a room alone?… Will you be ok in a room alone? What if you can’t do something on the trip? What if you get sick?…
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Why are Solo Women Afraid to Travel Part 3
This is part 3 of our ‘walkthrough of a trip’ illustrating why women are scared to travel.
Part 1 was a general introduction.
Part 2 covered Find the trip you want, we’ll walk through the itinerary to identify scary parts. 1- Did the luggage arrive? 2-Is someone there to meet me? 3-If my plane is delayed, should I get hysterical?
Part 3 Can you sleep in this hotel? Will you be ok in a room alone? What if you can’t do something on the trip?…
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Why are Solo Women Afraid to Travel: Part 2
Part 2 will address the following issues which scare us women:
Find the trip you want, walk through the itinerary to identify the scary parts. 1- Did luggage arrive? 2-Is someone there to meet me? 3-If my plane is delayed, should I get hysterical?
Walk thru the itinerary with us on the phone; lets find anything which you worry about and address it. Elephant ride in India? A long walk? Food?
As the airport carrousel rolls around with everyone’s luggage, most women hold their breath. …
