Destination: Summer Travel Tips and Planning Travel tips and planning - it's never too soon or too late. Here is a long list of tips to get your going or keep you going this summer. Gather up your travel buddies or plan for a solo trip. Here's what you need to know...
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20 Tips For Travel Sustainability – What can I do to make a difference
20 Tips For Travel Sustainability What can I do to make a difference Here are 20 tips for travel sustainability that will help turn the word sustainability into action. There are ways we can make a difference while having fun and seeing the sites. These tips are from...
Summer Time – is Vacation Time – is Learning Time
School is out and students everywhere are excited! It’s time for travel, sun, fun and everyone is hoping for a great vacation; but, what about the summer learning gap? Parents and teachers alike know when the formal learning of the classroom and school takes a pause...
What’s in your carry-on bag?
What’s In Your Carry On Annita’s Carry On Bag Right now my favorite “personal item” carry on bag is an oversized canvas bag, easy to fold and pack, and large enough to over stuff with a ton of items. With an outsize pocket, sturdy handles and a lot of style, this bag...
Traveling in the car with your dog
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...
Why use a travel agent?
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...
Carry-on bag 3-1-1
You and Your Carry On Bag - A very special relationship Your carry on bag is very special to you. It holds all of your items you don't want to check, items you want right by your side during the flight and most importantly you never want to hear, "I'm sorry we'll...
Safely pack those breakables!
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...
My Personal Travel Pharmacy
Your Travel Pharmacy Your bags are packed, and you're ready to go! Before you head out the door, there is an additional item to add - it's your personal travel pharmacy. Fill it with things you'll need just in case. Here's our list: Travel Pharmacy list Medicines ☐...
Tips for staying healthy when traveling…. and day-to-day too!
Who wants to get sick or hurt while traveling.... answer: no one! But, there they are, those little germs and viruses waiting to latch on to the happy, unsuspecting, fun-loving traveler. While you're admiring the sites and trying the local treats to eat, there are...
Traveling and Staying Healthy as a Family
Traveling and Staying Healthy as a Family In my family, we work on staying fit and healthy. At home, we have routines that help us with this goal. When vacation time comes, I incorporate certain tricks to keep everyone in the family eating well and exercising....
Road trips with ol’ man winter
Road Trips With Ol' Man Winter Each year Ol' Man Winter arrives for a visit and hangs around for a couple of months. There is no sending him home, so what's a host to do? We find a way to make the most of his visit while staying safe, careful and stress free. ...
Next vacation – take your cat along
On your next vacation consider taking your cat along! Have you always thought about how much you would enjoy having your little furry family member along on your vacation or the weekend trip to mom's? Well a little planning and a little bit of prep can make your...
Here fee, there fee, everywhere a fee
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 .........