Ever have an expensive high-end restaurant you wanted to try out? If you’d like to experience it and save a bit of dough. Try it out at lunch. They, too, will sometimes offer lunch specials or a prefix special that will save you money. Brunch is another option. Often brunches have set prices. The same...
I received a call from a client recently because she is interested in the trip to Ghana we recently posted. She told me she went on a trip to South Africa with us in 2019. On that trip, she and another traveler discovered during a conversation they had gone to the same high school at...
I have a traveler’s checklist I give to my group travelers. On this list is a Home Checklist to prepare your home for while you’re away. This allows you to keep your home safe and secure from not only potential burglary but also conditions that otherwise need tending to during your absence. Home Checklist Place...
Something I’d like to share advice with you on as a travel professional. That’s filling out and submitting required forms and documents for your travels. Sometimes, a destination has required forms and documents that must be completed to finalize your reservation or enter the country. Mostly, it involves your passport information, maybe acquiring a visa...
I’ve been traveling a lot this year, and during this time, COVID protocols have changed and are still changing. Many COVID protocols and travel restrictions have been lifted and or eliminated altogether. Even countries that previously required vaccination have removed the requirement. However, some protocols are still in place, so it’s important that you check...
Yes, you read that correctly! If you’re like me, you’d be surprised to learn that Texas produces really good wine. Sure, many states and places surprisingly produce wine but in Fredericksburg, Texas, the wine is mighty fine. OK, enough with the kitsch. I went to San Antonio for a “girlfriends weekend”, a friend of mine...
Why Croatia! As we are emerging from under the thumb of the pandemic, many are filled with wanderlust, self-included. However, I began to feed my wanderlust in January with an international trip and then another in April; the latter was Croatia. It was primarily for business to vet the destination, sight inspections, and curate a...
Wait, What?, The pandemic is not covered? Since COVID19 there’s a big question on the need for Travel Insurance, especially since a pandemic was not a covered reason. Many were left scratching their head and asking the questions, “Why did I buy Travel Insurance?” and “Should I buy it in the future?” To answer the...
Traveling and your money is a very important topic that should be addressed before you travel, especially when it comes to credit cards. When you travel outside the U.S. you have to consider what cards are widely accepted and which ones are best appropriate for your trip. The reason you must consider this is based...
There have been so many changes to baggage rules in recent years, especially regarding the carry-on bag. These rules are determined by airline, size, weight and airfares. In addition, there isn’t one standard policy that is used for all airlines. While there are some guidelines and generalities, each airline has its own baggage policy. That...
