Your hotel room may be nice and tidy, but, how clean is it? We’ve heard about the dirtiest items in a hotel room, well, based on a study conducted by Travel Math – Hotel Hygiene Exposed, that list has been updated. The ice bucket – is not cleaned, it’s just emptied. So, make sure you clean...
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January 7, 2016May 17, 2021 What’s in Your Carry-on?
The carry-on is an essential travel accessory and should meet some basic needs—inflight, upon arrival and in case your checked bag didn’t arrive. In-flight needs are things such as entertainment, toiletries, blanket or jacket, snacks, socks or slippers, sleeping aids such as an eye mask, earplugs (regular or pharmaceutical) and your medications. Upon-arrival needs are your contact numbers,...
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January 7, 2016May 17, 2021 Safety Tips for Women
Safety is the number one priority for any traveler, but especially for women. I’ve broached this subject before; but wanted to address it again with some more safety tips. Common sense never goes out of style and is sometimes your best source. Taking the same common sense precautions you would take in your hometown or country might not...
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June 12, 2015May 17, 2021 BEWARE OF THE PHONY WEB SITE
One of the worst travelers nightmares is to arrive at a hotel only to discover you don’t have a reservation. I’m not talking about a computer glitch or a mistake, I’m talking about a fake reservation from a phony site. These sites are displayed in search engines as advertisements, sometimes appear to be the hotel...
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May 18, 2015May 17, 2021 THE INTROVERTS GUIDE TO TRAVEL
There are different travel personalities and an introvert is one of them.This is someone who is comfortable with limited social interaction. Proper planning can assure that the introvert and their travel companion will have a fantastic travel experience. Starting with the person you might travel with. Have a discussion and vet their travel personality so...
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November 7, 2014May 17, 2021 Four Over The Counter and Household Product for Your Travels
Packing a medicine bag is essential to your travels. Finding some things in a time of need and especially in a foreign country can be difficult. There are four over the counter and household products I like that can aid in a medical situation. First, yellow mustard can be used to alleviate cramps. Mustard has...
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June 26, 2014May 17, 2021 PLANNING YOUR OWN CULINARY TOUR
Of course, you can join or sign on to a scheduled or organized food tour and they are great. However if you want to design your own or if you have specific interests here are some tips on designing and planning your own culinary tour. HAVE A PLAN First have a plan on your specific...
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January 13, 2014May 17, 2021 What Impression Will You Leave!
“What you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds. When you’re traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don’t have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road.” – William Least Heat Moon When you travel you have the...
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November 12, 2013May 17, 2021 SURVIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Sources like AAA & Airlines for America are reporting that holiday travel this year will surpass previous years with more 39 million hitting the road and more than 25 million flying. Those numbers alone prove to be stressful. Planning and Preparing for travel is how you reduce stress. If you’re hitting the road AAA is a...
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May 17, 2013May 17, 2021 Ja’Vonne’s Travel Tips
Hey Guys,I’ve recently done my Travel Minutes from our radio show on tips.Here are some of my “Travel Tips & Minutes” Little known facts and tips to assist you in your travels. Did you know that mustard can relieve leg cramps? Well it does! Yellow mustard contains turmeric acid which is an anti-inflammatory. Actually, turmeric...