Recently, my oldest daughter and I were returning home from a cruise through Orlando International Airport, which was packed with people waiting in line to get through security. Last summer, I decided to get my TSA PreCheck number, and I’m really glad I did. Unfortunately, my daughter did not have a TSA PreCheck number and…
TOP 10 SUGGESTIONS TO DECREASE STRESS IN YOUR PET WHILE TRAVELING
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people traveling with their beloved pets. It is no longer uncommon to see “Grumpy Cat,” or “Fido” accompanying their owners on flights or road trips. Recognizing this trend, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Gary Richter, M.S., D.V.M., who is not…
Passport Book vs. Passport Card.
I keep getting asked the question, “Can I just get the Passport Card?” The answer to that question is it depends. Where are you traveling first of all? If you are only going to travel to Canada and Mexico, then yes, by all means the Passport Card is the best, less expensive option. But if…
WHAT A LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION TAUGHT ME ABOUT SOLO TRAVEL
It was a perfect 4th of July…until it wasn’t. I was watching one of my favorite movies when I received a text from my sister cancelling her reservation. Since we were scheduled to sail in just a little over two months, this presented a dilemma. I had two options: 1. I could cancel my cruise…
The History of “High” or “Afternoon” Tea.
This year I volunteered to sponsor a Lady’s Tea at a Bonadventure, which is a retirment community in Pueblo. So I wanted to talk about the history of this event. The custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millenium BC in China and was popularized in Britain in the 1660’s by King Charles…
Home Safety While Away
QUICK CHECKLIST FOR YOUR HOME SAFETY Do not post on social media until you return home. Someone should have access to your home in case of emergency. Designate someone to check on house. Avoid vacant appearance. Stop the mail. Stop the newspaper. Hire a house sitter. Ask for courtesy patrol Turn off water hoses…
Put Your Oxygen Mask on First
12 PERSONAL SAFETY TRAVEL TIPS 1. Be Aware of Your Surroundings.2. Always know where your Exits are.3. Have paper copies of your boarding pass, hotel, and car rental reservations.4. Have a portable charger for your phone.5. Carry cash; at least $200 – $300 cash separate from your purse or wallet in a safe, easily accessible…
Tale of Two Travels
Yes, there is a new normal for travel today. Not all changes are good!The CDC is so worried about the spread of germs aboard cruise ships but not hotels. Hmmm… go figure. So this blog post is about the tale of 2 different types of travel. Hotel vs. Cruise Ship if you will. What I…
“Welcome to New York!”
Sometimes the last minute trips are the most fun! This past labor day weekend I took the opportunity to travel with my daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter to New York City. Okay, truth be told, I asked my granddaughter if I could tag along? I had never been to New York City and neither had she,…
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!!
Day 1. We are closest to the west coast, so we consider ourselves “west coast” people. This year however, we decided to go to Disney World and Universal Orlando. Hopefully you’ve already read my post about Universal Orlando. If not, that’s okay, you can always go back and give it a quick read. Disney World…