Tips for Taking Genealogical Research Trips by Tony BurroughsBefore leaving Research card catalogs of libraries and historical societies you will visit Copy titles and card catalog numbers you want to research & print out Use Map Quest to route inner city travel Save Map Quest maps and routing to smart phone or computer Print out Map...
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June 9, 2014May 17, 2021 Summer Secrets – How to Save on Summer Travel
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Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons and that means peak season prices and crowds. There are however some ways to save on your summer travels.To save on summer airfares you’ll need to know when to fly, when to buy and what they charge:When to Fly: Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the least expensive...
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May 30, 2014May 17, 2021 VOLUNTOURISM
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Making a Difference – The World of Giving By Lisa M. Dietlin President/CEO, Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL Philanthropic Advisor, Author and Television Personality Making A Difference: The World of Giving – Take a One-of-a-Kind Vacation AND Do Good! With summer in full swing you may be someone who hasn’t yet decided...
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May 5, 2014May 17, 2021 PLANNING A FAMILY REUNION
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FIRST TIME Appoint an organizer For first timers, I recommend the main organizer enlist a point of contact per family circle, this will help with getting everyone invited, including as many as possible, sharing the work load and most importantly communication. Pick a time to have it. Plan on at least a year out but for the first time...
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April 29, 2014May 17, 2021 TRAVEL 911 – WHEN EMERGENCIES ARISE
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When ever you travel there is the possibility of an emergency. While you can’t predict what that will be you can prepare yourself to minimize the impact of an emergency. Are You Prepared for an Emergency? The first thing to do is prepare an Emergency Checklist prior to your trip. Emergency Checklist Purchase Travelers Insurance....
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March 30, 2014May 17, 2021 SYDNEY HARBOR BRIDGE CLIMB
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The Climb We arrived in Sydney on Saturday, March 29th and immediately headed to the Sydney Harbor Bridge for our climb. 1002 steps to the top. Good thing I completed my 30 day squat challenge prior to my trip so that my legs were ready and strong enough to to conquer the climb. I’m most...
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March 28, 2014May 17, 2021 SKY JUMP
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Hey Guys, We are having a great time in New Zealand. We are now in Auckland, NZ. Auckland is the most populated city in New Zealand and it’s a big contrast to Queenstown that’s more of nature and the great outdoors. You know I’m always looking for some adventure and since New Zealand is the home of...
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March 26, 2014May 17, 2021 NEW ZEALAND
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The 10th Annual WHUR World Tour 2014 has arrived in New Zealand! Yeah. After 20 hours of flying and two days later, we finally arrived in Queenstown, NZ. Yes, we are tired. too tired to think straight but too excited to know we’re too tired to think straight. I had a little surprise for the...
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March 13, 2014May 17, 2021 JA’VONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE
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Why are you over packing?Every time I have a group orientation the group members are usually aghast at the requirement of one checked bag and one carry-on bag. It’s actually very easy to travel with these requirements and I find the reasons people over pack are all correctable. Stop thinking you need more than you...
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January 21, 2014May 17, 2021 TRAVELING WITH A LAP CHILD
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A Lap Child is a child under two years of age at the time of departure traveling with an adult and sitting on the lap of that adult.A “lap child” travels free on domestic flights and usually 10% of the adult fare on international flights. But, Just because you CAN fly with your infant for free on...