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...
As we continue the conversation on traveling in the time of COVID-19, I want to stress the importance of time when getting your COVID-19 Test. It’s crucial to notice the language. When the requirements are stated in hours and not days, you must coordinate your test according to the hours. This means your flight departure...
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...
Follow These Tips if an Airline Reschedules Your Flight I have business and personal flight reservations for this summer and both itineraries have already had schedule changes. My personal trip is with family who are departing from another city and their flight schedules have changed as well. While the airlines have announced that they will...
I just love February. It’s Black History Month, my mom’s birthday, and Valentine’s day; it’s the only month short of 30 days, and it’s sometimes reflective of a leap year. Wow, that’s a lot and significant. The only thing I’m not fond of in February is the cold weather, but more of a reason to...
Black History Month 2021 has posed a few logistical challenges with in-person celebrations with loved ones and physical activities due to COVID-19. Like many other events that have been curtailed, there are many ways in which we can celebrate and honor the month and our history. Virtual Events Throughout the month of February, many museums...
I recently read an article posted in Travel and Leisure on the most forgotten items when packing. They listed phone chargers, toothpaste, sunblock, umbrella, swimsuit, and hair comb and brush as the top items forgotten. I’ll start by saying, the remedy to not forget these items is to pre-pack the basics. Now, I understand that...
If you’re a tea lover, you should travel with your own and it’s super easy to do! While hotels have widened their coffee selections with their partnerships with Keurig, teas have remained limited, except of course in Asia where you’ll find a nice selection. The airlines rarely have more than a couple of options and...
We have entered into the next phase of our new normal, reopening. This looks different across the country and the world as we’re in different phases. However, one thing is for certain, we’re moving forward and into new territories – so to speak, and that includes travel, be it necessary or personal. This new normal...
