Tag: Travel tips
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Travel Tip: Avoiding a Fine When Going Through U.S. Customs
Ramsey Qubein of AFAR Magazine reports that, going through U.S. Customs with something as seemingly innocent as an apple or a handmade souvenir, could result in negative consequences. Qubein notes that there may be more “forbidden” items than we realize. Click HERE to see the list which Qubein mentions including: 1. Produce and meat, 2. Art…
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Solo Travel Tips From Lonely Planet and Travelinsurance.Com
Solo travel has become a growing trend. In fact, Lonely Planet says that, in a recent survey of over 4,000 travelers in it’s community, 80% of respondents reported having taken a solo trip in the past, and another 80% plan to take one in the future. Europe was named the most popular continent for solo travel. …
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Solo Foodie Travel: Any Tips?
Traveling solo can provide so many amazing experiences. However, for many of us, dining alone is not one of them. David K. Gibson of AFAR offers six interesting tips on how to avoid the “dreaded table for one.” They include: Find a local meeting for an organization that you’re a member of. Explore Meatspace. Expand…
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NYC: Skift Global Forum
Last month, I was invited to attend the 2017 Skift Global Forum New York at NYC’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. Considered to be the biggest creative business gathering in the global travel industry, it was an amazing experience. Skift describes itself as the largest industry intelligence platform providing media, insights and marketing to key sectors of travel. At this…
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Travel Tip: Making the Most of a Layover
Like most of us, I try to avoid layovers for the usual reasons including potential delays. But sometimes they’re simply unavoidable, especially if you’re taking off from a smaller airport. Shivani Vora reports that some travel experts like Jaclyn Sienna India are determined to make the most of this predicament by incorporating it into her trip’s itinerary. Ms. India actually makes…
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Travel Tips for Children Flying Alone
Cancelled flights, missed connections, annoying seat mates. These are bad enough when you, as an adult, are encountering these all too common airplane problems. But what if your child needs to fly alone? What important things to do you need to anticipate in order to help with this situation? Elaine Glusac provides some interesting considerations: Gate Pass: A little while back, my…
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Travel Health: Help for Motion Sickness
Whether you’re on a train, plane, or cruise ship, motion sickness can really mess with your travel experience. Shivani Vora says that Dr Jennifer Derebery offers some preventative advice including: 1. Let your eyes see the movement: There may be an imbalance with your inner ear, and this may help reorient it. 2. Prevent the onset of motion…
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Travel Tip: Keeping Your Wallet Safe on Vacation
Safety concerns are always a big priority when traveling, and losing everything in your wallet could definitely mess up your trip. Shivani Vora of The New York Times reports about the many ways that we can minimize the damage from a missing wallet. This advice includes: Know Your Wallets Contents– Before traveling, I always make sure…
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How to Make College Visits More Fun
Like many of us, we’ve been touring colleges with our son. Elaine Glusac of The New York Times suggests how we can try to make these trips into fun vacations. Her advice includes: Use your vacation budget Make a two-year plan and start the tours earlier Don’t cram Go off the campus tour itinerary Consider the journey whatever the destination. …
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