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Packing For Down Under You’ve been planning and preparing for your trip, now it’s time to pack. With an empty suitcase sitting on the bed, packing for a long trip like Australia can seem daunting. So, let’s take it one step at a time. Regardless of the destination,...
By Annita Thomas, on-air radio host of Travel Bags With Annita & Friends (Disclosure: The trip described in the article below was sponsored by Cancun CVB and the businesses listed in the article. However, their sponsorship does not influence the honesty of...
Travel bags aren’t just for adults. The Travel Goods Association has compiled new products designed for young travelers. Whether these products serve as companions during holiday travel or as gifts for an aspiring adventurer, they offer something for every budget and...
Food road rules! The smell of cinnamon and spice infuses the air creating happiness and anticipation for a great pumpkin pie. It is holiday time and “what’s for dinner” is the question you hear everyone asking. I’m a southern girl and etiquette states when...
Hit the road for the holidays and take the easy route. No need to stew over things you can plan ahead. Once you decide, "yes, we are driving to mom and dad's for the holiday", it's time to start getting organized from top to bottom or rather hood to trunk! Our tips:...
Staycations are real vacation too! Plan a weekend or vacation around your city and state. There are many attractions that bring tourists to your area each year! Often we skip hometown for more exotic destinations - an home is begging you to click your heels and say...
Do you dream of traveling stress-free with your dog? Ever wondered how you can make things easier on the road with your fur baby? Tracey Schowalter is a dog training and behavioral consultant and knows all about getting prepared for a happy trip for everyone. Here is...
The internet has changed the way travel’s done. In the old days travelers actually had to go through travel agents to book airfare tickets and travel packages. That changed in the late 1990′s when Delta made a decision to stop paying airfare commissions to travel...
1. How much time do I need for connecting flights? This can depend, based on the airlines, airport and if you are switching airlines (airlines may be in different concourses – some may require taking a train (such as Atlanta) to go between and change...
As a little girl growing up, flying around the world as a female pilot never felt like a career option. Far away and exotic destinations with cultural traditions so very different from my own, created a fascination to know and experience more – what would it be like...
March 6, 2013 Now that's good airfare news for a change! Initially Delta planned to increase fares for flights booked within seven days of travel by $4 to $10 per flight. The fare increase would have been in addition to a previous increase earlier this year. For most...
March 5, 2013 A great link to sort through airline fees Each time I start planning a trip where an airline is involved, I think about how little I can pack and have everything I need, while managing to not pay huge fees. But, my worries are not just about baggage fees...
With any new beginning there is a feeling of excitement and anticipation, and the start of a blog is no different. That’s exactly what I am feeling about the start of this journey. Travel Bags with Annita is a new journey for me covering radio, social media and...
According to recent statistics 34% of pet owners travel with their dogs. We agree, there is no need to leave your fur babies at home. More and more accommodations are becoming pet friendly. Beauty and pet friendly come together at Barnsley Resort, located just north...
On everyone's dream vacation list - Australia is listed and with a star to highlight it! Australia is considered safe, fun, beautiful and a great adventure. According to Tourism Australia who presented last week at the G'Day USA 2014 Australia Tourism Summit in Los...
Calling all big time shoppers! Do you like to bring home special gifts to share with family and friends? Or maybe it is a one-of-a-kind purchase that you will cherish for a lifetime. Packing it and getting it home safely is as much a skill as it is being on the side...
