Last month, I was fortunate enough to spend a week in Costa Rica. It was during their low season or some call it rainy season, but I still enjoyed my time there a lot. You have to prepare for rain if you’re going to the rain forest… it wasn’t pouring all day long. But with […]
Archive | Travel Tips
10 Things I Never Travel Without for a Happy Flight
It’s hard to avoid getting on a flight if you want to travel and see the world. It’s not always a pleasant experience…. but through my own previous travels, I’ve learned to keep these items with me. They do make a difference in how refreshed I am when I land….even if it’s a red-eye flight with […]
The French Polynesian Islands
When people think of the French Polynesian islands, it conjures up lots of romantic images. You can definitely find a lot of romance there… but it has gone through tremendous renovations to become quite the family friendly destination. Whether you plan to travel as a couple or as a family, I’m going to share a […]
Let’s go: Back to School Travel Tips
Most of my clients are families with children….and grandchildren, from infants to college kids. It’s almost a fact that as the kids get older, their schedules just get more packed and the time to travel together gets more limited. So, I want to share a few Back to School TRAVEL tips with you this week. And bonus: travel ideas! 1. […]
REAL ID, fake ID, what’s the deal?
First what is the REAL ID? Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. It’s one of many measures to protect us from terrorism. With this act, residents are required to show a compliant REAL ID in order to board a plane for domestic […]
7 Tips to Make Winter Air Travel Easier
Winter snowstorms happen. Along came flight delays and cancellations. These are some tips to make your air travel easier when the flurries start flying: Purchase a non-stop flight if possible. Even if it’s a little more expensive. If you must connect, pick a warmer weather airport such as Phoenix or Dallas rather than Chicago […]
Debby’s Top 7 Packing Tips
1. Keep Details Safe and Accessible Scan your passport and photo ID. Email yourself the copy on a web based email account so you can have access to it when you are traveling. Take out your wallet and take inventory of which credit cards or ATM cards you are taking on the trip with you. […]
Are there really any last minute deals out there?
There are many reasons why people delay travel planning. Maybe they just don’t have the time to plan. Or work schedules do not allow for too advanced planning of vacation time. Or your children’s activities schedule have not finalized. Whatever the reason, I hope it is not because you have this misconception that there will […]
The one thing you should always purchase for your vacation
It’s often a difficult topic to talk about, but it’s a very important one. Clients come to me excitedly to plan their well -deserved vacation. Nobody wants to talk about the chance of possibly canceling the trip later and facing steep penalties. But as your trusted adviser, it is my job to protect your vacation […]
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