Dress the kids in comfortable clothes. Even if you are going to visit grandma and you want to impress her with your very best outfits, just carry these in your carry-on luggage and change after you arrive. It makes for a much less stressful trip if everyone is comfortable.Don’t forget to bring along an extra sweater or jacket as airplanes and airports can be cold. You may encounter an unexpected delay, better to be prepared. If you get stuck in an airport without a jacket and it is unusually cold, …
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Vacation Travel Tips – Underrated and Overrated Travel Destinations
March 24th, 2011 by maureen
Looking for a new vacation travel destination? Wondering which holiday spots don’t get the credit they deserve, and which ones receive too much? Here are some tips on a few of the most over- and underrated places.Underrated:South Dakota/Black Hills. Beautiful oasis of pine and mountains, and plenty to do with Mount Rushmore, Native American sights, Hiking, scenic drives, waterfalls, tons of wildlife to view, national parks,camping, fishing, and even wild horses and bison roaming free.IdahoUpstate New YorkTennesseeNational parks in Southern Utah.South CarolinaGulf Coast of FloridaWashington DC. A wonderful city with …
El-Al Travel Tips
March 21st, 2011 by maureen
With a fleet of some 27 aircrafts, El-Al Israeli airlines is the national carrier for Israel, hence it is the airline with most flights to and from Israel. For those of you seeking to come to Israel on any purpose, El-Al will usually provide the most convenient flight schedule which usually makes it the obvious choice. Being an ex- El-Al airline stewardess I believe there are some insights I can provide for those of you who already made the choice and are planning their flight to Israel with El-Al Israeli …
If You’ve Encountered a Grizzly Bear While Tied to a Tree, Than You Need Travel Insurance
March 16th, 2011 by maureen
I have been traveling a lot lately. I went to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and visited the woo-tons and outskirts of the city. I fell in love with traveling then and have been doing it ever since. Why do we need travel insurance? Why do people neglect it, or go abroad without it? I will begin with a story. A story of survival and fear, that ended in my desire to never be lost without overseas medical insurance.When I was in my late 20′s I decided to go to …
Budget Travel Tips – Packing Clothing to Travel Light
March 12th, 2011 by maureen
What clothing should you pack when you must carry all of your luggage yourself and you want to travel light ? Take a “bare” minimum of clothing with you. Dress comfortably and casually. Choose your clothing for its practicality. In warm climates loose lightweight cotton clothing will feel better against your skin than sticky synthetic fabrics and tight-fitting clothing. If you plan to visit tropical regions you can protect your skin from too much exposure to strong sunlight and disease-carrying mosquitos if you resist the urge to wear as little …
Israel Train Travel Tips
March 4th, 2011 by maureen
The Israeli railroads infrastructure has been upgraded significantly in the past 10 years. While until 1996 most of trains & railroads were bizarre collections of British “leftovers” from the mandatory occupation that lasted until 1948, nowadays Israeli trains can take you almost anywhere in Israel and (almost) right on time.Most of the train stations have been rebuilt, and the train cars themselves are made by top-of-the-line European train-car manufacturers. The ride itself is usually very smooth and comfortable and most on the trains do make it right on time (which …
Airline Travel Tips — Tips for Using Frequent Flyer Miles
March 3rd, 2011 by maureen
When traveling for vacation or business, most people find themselves traveling by airplane. Here are some airline travel tips for using up your frequent flyer miles that you may accrue.You’ll find that you earn frequent flyer miles faster if you do most of your flying with only one airline.Another tip is to get a credit card with an airline rewards program. It is often surprising how many credit cards can be used to earn points good for airline tickets. Still other cards provide points that can be used to buy …
