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Thank You: Feel It, Express It & Have Fun with It When Traveling

Connie George

Jan 10
3 min

Thank You: Feel It, Express It & Have Fun with It When Traveling

“Thank you” is one of the earliest etiquette guidelines we teach our children. It’s our way of expressing gratitude, whether we’re...

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Travel-Related Gifts They’ll Love Receiving this 2022 Holiday Season

Connie George

Nov 26, 2021
3 min

Travel-Related Gifts They’ll Love Receiving this 2022 Holiday Season

No matter the holiday or celebration, gifts tied in with travel are always welcome. They are appropriate for Christmas, Hannukah,...

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31 Germy Surfaces to Quickly Disinfect When Traveling to Avoid Illness

Connie George

Oct 30, 2021
3 min

31 Germy Surfaces to Quickly Disinfect When Traveling to Avoid Illness

I don't know about you, but too often, I come home from a trip to a cold that starts within days. Most typically, it's after trips that...

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The 5 Essential Pairs of Shoes You Need for Your Cruise

Connie George

Sep 20, 2021
4 min

The 5 Essential Pairs of Shoes You Need for Your Cruise

The less you pack, the happier you will be toting that luggage through the airport and when storing your stuff in your cabin. Those shoes...

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What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)

Connie George

Aug 8, 2021
7 min

What You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Iceland Now (2022)

Interest in traveling to Iceland was growing by leaps and bounds before Covid-19. I was glad to see Iceland do so well with the...

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The Mistake Parents Make that Cancels a Trip Last Minute without Refund

Connie George

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

The Mistake Parents Make that Cancels a Trip Last Minute without Refund

It’s a mistake that can cost you your vacation and thousands of dollars down the drain for nothing. A simple error in some respects, but...

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49 Dollar Tree Trip Packing Essentials (Includes Shopping List)

Connie George

May 12, 2021
7 min

49 Dollar Tree Trip Packing Essentials (Includes Shopping List)

Most items needed for your trip can be picked up super cheap at Dollar Tree for a third or less than you’d spend at a pharmacy or...

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11 Essential Passport Facts for Traveling in 2023

Connie George

Mar 10, 2021
5 min

11 Essential Passport Facts for Traveling in 2023

It has never been so important to know the status of your passport's validity than now. This article will go over 10 crucial points you...

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6 Filing Mistakes that Delay Your Travel Insurance Claim Refund

Connie George

Jun 30, 2020
3 min

6 Filing Mistakes that Delay Your Travel Insurance Claim Refund

In order to get reimbursed on a claim, travelers must know it's a viable claim and provide the proper documentation for a successful claim t

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Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling

Connie George

Apr 26, 2020
3 min

Guilt-Free Fast Food with a Cultural Twist When Traveling

Have you visited a local McDonald’s Restaurant when traveling outside of your area? I can practically hear some of you saying, “I don’t...

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Connie George

Jan 15, 2020
3 min

Insider’s Guide to WAVE SEASON

What most people call “winter months” or “first quarter of the year,” we in the travel industry call “Wave Season.” It’s a decades-old...

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Your First Aid Travel Kit: Packing for Your Health

Connie George

Oct 1, 2019
2 min

Your First Aid Travel Kit: Packing for Your Health

..... and sometimes the lessons are hard ones. Some of my lessons have taught me what to include in a travel health kit that always comes..

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4 Passport Pitfalls to Watch for so You Can Avoid Passport Problems

Connie George

Jul 9, 2019
2 min

4 Passport Pitfalls to Watch for so You Can Avoid Passport Problems

Your travel documents are in order, and you’re on your way to a much-anticipated vacation or conference. Don’t allow your trip to go...

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