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September 23, 2013May 17, 2021

JAVONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE

There are many women married and single who travel alone.  This number is increasing and what I also find increasing is the image of the single female traveler especially those from America and Europe.Ultimately, safety is the number one priority for any traveler and more so with a woman.I’ve broached this subject before but wanted...

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September 18, 2013May 17, 2021

JA’VONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE

Because you are a savvy traveler you always carry on your luggage.  Well, in today’s travel environment not only are the flights full but so too are the overhead bins. Whether it’s for short trips, to avoid checked bag fees or just to make sure your bags arrive when you do, more people are carrying...

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September 8, 2013May 17, 2021

JA’VONNE TRAVEL MINUTE

The evolution of the Ferris Wheel has been slow and steady but has proven to be a major attraction throughout time in cities around the world.In 1893 George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. debuted the first Ferris Wheel at the Worlds’ Fair in Chicago.  It stood at 264 feet, had 36 cars, each fitted with 40...

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August 31, 2013May 17, 2021

BONNIE’S EYE ON!

There is a popular attraction in Chicago that attracts millions of tourists each year.  However, if you ask them and even the people who live in Chicago, what the name of it is, most of them will proudly and confidently answer, “The Bean.”  That, my friends, is the wrong answer.  The kidney bean shaped attraction...

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August 30, 2013May 17, 2021

LIVE FROM THE PARADISUS PUNTA CANA PART 1

WOW! Is all can say about our trip to The Paradisus Punta Cana.  OK, I just told a lie. I have a whole lot to say about our FAB-U-LOUS trip.  What I mean is that it deserves a WOW! Wednesday, August 14th we headed off to Punta Cana, DR for our All Inclusive, All Suite experience at...

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August 25, 2013May 17, 2021

JA’VONNE’S TIPS FOR LAST MINUTE SUMMER DEALS

It’s important to know how and where to find the deals.  With these tools you can find the ones you want to fit your own needs rather than just going to where the deal is and taking something that isn’t really for you. Look for ways to save in the city you are visiting.   City...

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August 12, 2013May 17, 2021

JA’VONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE – A SHOPPING TIP

A few years ago I went to West Palm Beach, FL for a long weekend getaway.  I only went because I found a great deal at the Chesterfield Hotel.  The Chesterfield was not far from Worth Avenue, a fantastic shopping street line with high end boutiques and designer stores. What I discovered when I went into...

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August 5, 2013May 17, 2021

JA’VONNE’S TRAVEL MINUTE – YOGA

About two years ago I started doing Yoga.  I had tried several times before only to fail or loos interest.  It was difficult for me to master the poses while trying to see it on Television and moving to the next pose.  It seemed when I figured out one pose they were on to the...

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July 10, 2013May 17, 2021

BONNIE’S EYE ON! My favorite memory of the 4th of July was making homemade ice cream. Most of you think ice cream comes from the grocery store and has all kind of artificial preservatives and such.  Homemade ice cream is a taste like no other. My Momma would let me help make the boiled custard...

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July 8, 2013May 17, 2021

Ja’Vonne’s Travel Minute

There are times when only one parent is traveling with their child or neither parent is traveling.  The reasons are many, the other parent just isn’t traveling, divorce, a deceased parent, an absent parent or a school trip.  Irregardless of the reason when a child is traveling with one parent or someone who is not the...