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Essential Items to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag

Connie George

Jan 174 min read

Packing

Essential Items to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag

These suggestions take the guesswork out of planning your carry-on bag.

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Is Travel Insurance Worth the Cost? Do You Really Need It?

Connie George

Oct 27, 20235 min read

General Travel Tips

Is Travel Insurance Worth the Cost? Do You Really Need It?

Let’s face it. “I love buying insurance,” said no sane person ever, right? These are 12 reasons why you may want (need) travel insurance.

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Princess Cruises Announces the Culinary Delights of the New Sun Princess

Connie George

Sep 28, 20238 min read

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises Announces the Culinary Delights of the New Sun Princess

When Sun Princess starts sailing in February, 2024, she’ll be Princess Cruises' largest and most innovative ship, packed with lots of...

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Battling Passport Delays so YOUR Passport Doesn’t Get “Lost in Space"

Connie George

Sep 26, 20235 min read

General Travel Tips

Battling Passport Delays so YOUR Passport Doesn’t Get “Lost in Space"

Passport delays are a big issue. There are many horror stories of people having to cancel trips, experiencing disappointment, losing money

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Remember "Go Fishing" 9 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel

Connie George

Apr 25, 20234 min read

General Travel Tips

Remember "Go Fishing" 9 Easy Tips for Healthy Travel

Unless we’re going to stay home inside a bubble, we can’t completely avoid all germs. But there’s a lot that’s in our power to control to...

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Thank You: Feel It, Express It & Have Fun with It When Traveling

Connie George

Jan 10, 20233 min read

General Travel Tips

Thank You: Feel It, Express It & Have Fun with It When Traveling

“Thank you” is one of the earliest etiquette guidelines we teach our children. It’s our way of expressing gratitude, whether we’re...

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Travel-Related Gifts They’ll Love Receiving this 2024 Holiday Season

Connie George

Nov 26, 20213 min read

Fun

Travel-Related Gifts They’ll Love Receiving this 2024 Holiday Season

No matter the holiday or celebration, gifts tied in with travel are always welcome. They are appropriate for Christmas, Hannukah,...

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31 Germy Surfaces to Quickly Disinfect When Traveling to Avoid Illness

Connie George

Oct 30, 20213 min read

General Travel Tips

31 Germy Surfaces to Quickly Disinfect When Traveling to Avoid Illness

I don't know about you, but too often, I come home from a trip to a cold that starts within days. Most typically, it's after trips that...

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The 5 Essential Pairs of Shoes You Need for Your Cruise

Connie George

Sep 20, 20214 min read

Cruise Tips

The 5 Essential Pairs of Shoes You Need for Your Cruise

The less you pack, the happier you will be toting that luggage through the airport and when storing your stuff in your cabin. Those shoes...

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What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)

Connie George

Aug 8, 20217 min read

General Travel Tips

What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)

Interest in traveling to Iceland was growing by leaps and bounds before Covid-19. I was glad to see Iceland do so well with the...

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The Mistake Parents Make that Cancels a Trip Last Minute without Refund

Connie George

Jul 8, 20212 min read

General Travel Tips

The Mistake Parents Make that Cancels a Trip Last Minute without Refund

It’s a mistake that can cost you your vacation and thousands of dollars down the drain for nothing. A simple error in some respects, but...

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49 Dollar Tree Trip Packing Essentials (Includes Shopping List)

Connie George

May 12, 20217 min read

General Travel Tips

49 Dollar Tree Trip Packing Essentials (Includes Shopping List)

Most items needed for your trip can be picked up super cheap at Dollar Tree for a third or less than you’d spend at a pharmacy or...

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11 Essential Passport Facts for Traveling in 2023

Connie George

Mar 10, 20215 min read

General Travel Tips

11 Essential Passport Facts for Traveling in 2023

It has never been so important to know the status of your passport's validity than now. This article will go over 10 crucial points you...

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6 Filing Mistakes that Delay Your Travel Insurance Claim Refund

Connie George

Jun 30, 20203 min read

General Travel Tips

6 Filing Mistakes that Delay Your Travel Insurance Claim Refund

In order to get reimbursed on a claim, travelers must know it's a viable claim and provide the proper documentation for a successful claim t

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Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling

Connie George

Apr 26, 20203 min read

General Travel Tips

Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling

Have you visited a local McDonald’s Restaurant when traveling outside of your area? I can practically hear some of you saying, “ I don’t...

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Connie George

Jan 15, 20203 min read

Cruising

Insider’s Guide to WAVE SEASON

What most people call “winter months” or “first quarter of the year,” we in the travel industry call “Wave Season.” It’s a decades-old...

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Your First Aid Travel Kit: Packing for Your Health

Connie George

Oct 1, 20192 min read

General Travel Tips

Your First Aid Travel Kit: Packing for Your Health

..... and sometimes the lessons are hard ones. Some of my lessons have taught me what to include in a travel health kit that always comes..

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4 Passport Pitfalls to Watch for so You Can Avoid Passport Problems

Connie George

Jul 9, 20192 min read

General Travel Tips

4 Passport Pitfalls to Watch for so You Can Avoid Passport Problems

Your travel documents are in order, and you’re on your way to a much-anticipated vacation or conference. Don’t allow your trip to go...

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