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
by Ja'Vonne
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
by Ja'Vonne
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
by Ja'Vonne
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
by Ja'Vonne
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
by Ja'Vonne
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...
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December 10, 2013May 17, 2021 STOCKING STUFFERS FOR THE TRAVELER
by Ja'Vonne
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And it’s our favorite time of the year. We recently did our annual Travelers Gift Show on The Traveling Eye. This year we featured stocking stuffers for the traveler. Travelers want something that is functional and that will aid them in their travels. None of that cute stuff...
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October 26, 2013May 17, 2021 Unexpected Wine Destinations
by Ja'Vonne
This week on The Traveling Eye was all about Unexpected Wine Destinations. Of course the wine destinations we think of first are fantastic (California, Italy, France, etc.) and I love them but there are times when we are surprised by a destination and what it produces. Wine is sometimes that surprise. We too were surprised by some of...
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October 6, 2013May 17, 2021 The Wonders of Fall Travel
by Ja'Vonne
I love the fall. I love everything about it. The weather, fall fashion, fall colors and great prices. If you live or have lived in a place that experiences four seasons, you know what I mean.What’s so great about fall travel? Shoulder season” Shoulder season is that season of travel between low season and peak season. ...
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September 24, 2013May 17, 2021 What Travel Agents Wont Tell You?????
by Ja'Vonne
There was an article in Women’s Day referencing the aforementioned title and it struck a cord with me and many other travel industry professionals. We talked about it in great length on The Traveling Eye last week and I wanted to again share my thoughts. While I’m not a traditional Travel Agent, I still provide...