There we were—in the Madrid Airport running to our gate—me in my Sparkly Italian Wedges and The Man in his not-so-fashionable black flip-flops—running. The Man looked at me and asked, “didn’t your travel agent know that an hour is not enough time to connect in Madrid.” My response was a large Southern smile concealing the […]
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Our tour guide met us at the lobby of our hotel to give us a quick art-based walking tour of Venice on our way to the Venetian Mask Artist’s studio. We strolled through the labyrinth of alleyways and bridges–soaking in the colors of the canals, balconies and shutters, plastered walls, and gondoliers. We arrived to
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FAA changes safety rules so airline passengers can use electronic gadgets from gate-to-gate – Associated Press WASHINGTON — Government safety rules are changing to let airline passengers use most electronic devices from gate-to-gate. The change will let passengers read, work, play games, watch movies and listen to music — but not make cellphone calls. The Federal
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It’s that time of year—time to plan your holiday travels. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are the biggest travel days of the year and you should plan accordingly. The TSA offers a few guidelines for air travel during the holidays: The TSA limits the amount of liquids passengers can safely carry through the security checkpoint.
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I wrote a guest blog on The Travel Agent, Inc’s website regarding the nominations for Virtuoso’s best hotels in the world. I will be finding out the winners at the gala dinner on Wednesday, August 14th in Las Vegas. My dinner host will be the Clift Hotel in San Francisco. These hotels are definitely worth
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I am headed to a bridal show this morning in Indianapolis to set up our booth and prepare for the exited faces of newly engaged brides and grooms. Engagement is such an exciting time! So many plans…..so many pretty things and options…..but it can certainly get overwhelming. Many times, the honeymoon is the last thing
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My favorite part about travel is the memories it creates. Images of dramatic hillsides, crayon blue oceans and bright flora fill my soul. They mix with a remembered scent of bougainvillea, fresh baked bread and underground wine cellars to create a perfect moment in time. After a difficult day at the office, I pour myself
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A client asked me this week for tips to make their anniversary trip more romantic and fun. Sometimes, when you have been married for a long time, you get into a conversational and even relational rut. We talk about the same things….do the same things and even fight about the same things. A romantic weekend
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The countdown for Santa has begun. As your destination Christmas looms closer, it’s time to plan ahead for your traveling strategy—yes, strategy. Holiday travels need strategy. The week of Christmas is THE busiest travel week of the year and airports are crowded and crazy! It’s the beginning of December, if you have not purchased
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I am asked often, “Oh so you are a travel agent, do you get to travel a lot?” Until recently, I would minimize the amount of travel I do. I wanted people to understand that being a travel advisor is more than just visiting destinations, it is about researching the best fits for my clients,
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