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My Vacation Cruise Package – Beware of Extra Costs
Have you bought a vacation cruise package? Back in 2019, I received a phone call about a Caribbean cruise package deal. It was for a discounted price and also included a few days stay in a couple of hotel resorts in Florida and the Bahamas. (Of course, they also required me to listen to a timeshare presentation.) Thanks to the…
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The Benefits of Travelling with a Friend
Travelling alone can be fun but travelling with a friend also has it’s benefits. On my cruise vacation to the Bahamas and Florida, I went with my long-time friend, Deb. We refer to ourselves as “Thelma and Louise” on our adventures, although we have never robbed or killed anyone, or driven off a cliff. This was our fifth adventure together.…
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Packing in a Knapsack for a Ten Day Trip
For my vacation to Florida & the Bahamas, I packed in a knapsack for a ten-day trip. On my last trip, to British Columbia, I packed with a small carry-on suitcase and knapsack. Although that worked out well, I thought I would challenge myself to go more minimal. It is a lot easier to get around on buses and trains…
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More Travel Tips – What I Learned on My First Trip in Years
Looking for more travel tips? As many of you know I recently flew on my first trip in several years to Vancouver Island and learned some new things. What worked and what didn’t? Even with doing extensive research into an area you are going to, there are bound to be surprises. Some nice, and some not so nice. For the…
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Stress-free Trip Planning (Airline & Budget-friendly)
If travel is back on your agenda, you might be looking for some tips to make it as stress-free as possible. It’s been a number of years since I went anywhere on a plane and there have been some changes since then. Trip planning research…Step One First – where are you going? And will it be for business, pleasure or…
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How to Pack Carry-on Only For A Week or More
Going on a trip somewhere? Lucky you. There are many benefits to packing in carry-on only these days, especially if you are flying. You don’t have to worry about losing your luggage or wasting time waiting for it to come off the conveyor belt in the airports. You will have everything you need handy on the plane. Also, it won’t…
