Travel, like many things in life, is fluid—ever changing. No matter how many times I travel internationally, I find that the things I am used to doing—my finely tuned system—works well…until it doesn’t. At Bella Travel, we are always learning, always perfecting, always traveling (much to The Man’s chagrin at times…). Like you, we have […]
Travel Lessons Learned from My Trip to Greece Read More »
I leave for Greece, tomorrow and decided to share what’s in my bag. Watch my video for pro tips for international travel. I’m trying out a few new things this go round–compression socks to keep my feet from swelling, steamer to keep me looking fabulous, and a larger power bank. In my Facebook Live video,
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When traveling to Europe, one must return home with liquid souvenirs…it’s a rule! Wine, grappa, limoncello, olive oil, port, rum… I have become an expert at traveling with wine. I’ve used boxes, suitcases, ziploc bags, bubble wrap, towels, and wine sleeves to feed my habit. Questions about traveling with wine and other liquid souvenirs come
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Hello fellow travelers! Travel always seems to give us reasons to practice our Yoga breathing! It’s time to put on your Patient Hat–especially when visiting Rome…and the Colosseum. Please be advised that due to new mandatory security regulations every visitor must wait in a security line prior to entering the Colosseum. For safety reasons the
New Colosseum Security Procedures in Rome. Read More »
The Man and I have a yearly tradition of taking a fabulous short break before the holidays set in. The exact date varies a smidge based on our calendars, but it’s typically sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The short break of four or five days give us time to recharge between holidays, have a bit
Creating A Travel Tradition Read More »
It seems so easy….so clear cut….a FREE destination wedding with a certain number of nights in a certain type of room. Free is typically never completely free…there’s the fine print…the limitations to the “free” package. A Destination Wedding can still be a great value, but many times there may still be a hefty price-tag for
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Multi-generational vacations are a great way for families to reconnect! Every other year my family has a destination Christmas extravaganza. We rent a home somewhere warm, plan dinner nights, happy hours, pool time, and lots and lots of fun. It’s nice to catch up….and most importantly, to build new memories. Since we share a home
Four Fun Activities for a Fabulous Multi-Generational Vacation Read More »
Our pre-holiday getaway is finally here!! There is snow on the ground in Indiana and we just cannot wait to get somewhere where we have blue water, warm air, and no thoughts of snow! Our plane begins its descent and we excitedly peer out the window at the blue-green Caribbean Sea and the Island of
The Waiting Game – Why a Private Driver Matters Read More »
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
The Importance of Time Read More »
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.
Navigating the TSA during the Holidays Read More »