Tag: Travel Tips
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Are You Prepared for Safe and Healthy Travels?
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Safe travel was a concern even before our lives were flipped upside down by the coronavirus. Hepatitis, e.coli, zika and a host of other threats to our health have been present throughout the years, and health precautions have always been necessary. Many of those viruses and diseases are still of…
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Own a Timeshare? 3 Ways to Stop Wasting Money
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By: The RedWeek Travel Experts Timeshare ownership gives travelers the opportunity to secure an annual family vacation. This alternative travel solution omits costly hotel stays and stressful planning. However, timeshares often get a bad reputation; many feel they become more of a financial burden than a place of relaxation. There…
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7 Things Travelers Should Not Do
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Travel has many benefits. It gives us a break for our own lives and allows us to have a glimpse into different cultures and lifestyles. We see nature and wildlife that we’ve never seen in the past, and we check things off the bucket list. However, there are some things…
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Tips for First Time Cruisers
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Your first cruise has been booked and you suddenly realize you don’t know the first thing about going on a cruise. What should you pack? What excursions should you take? Where will you eat your meals? There are so many things to consider that it can be a little overwhelming. …
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Understanding the Zika Virus
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With the cooler weather in the north comes trips to warmer locales, where it is the rainy season. While travel planning can be exhaustive, ensuring that you stay healthy during and after your trip is always a concern. If you are of child bearing age, the Zika virus is one…
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Don’t Pack This!
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Packing for your vacation means making a lot of decisions about what you can and can not live without for the length of your trip. Do you need 3 different pairs of heels? Should you pack your rain coat? What about the book series you are in the middle of?…
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Keep Little Hands Busy at the Airport
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The airport can be tedious for adults, so when you consider it from a child’s perspective, it is downright boring. But not to worry! I’ve got a few ideas for how you and the kids can make the time fly by while waiting to escape to tropical paradise. First, start…
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How to survive a long car ride with young children
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My husband and I have recently braved a couple of long car rides with our three youngest children. Since they can end up brawling on the shortest of trips, we wanted to make sure they were occupied for the trips. I have tried a lot of things but these are…
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CATSA’s naughty-or-nice list for airport security
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If you think Santa’s list is long, you should check out the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA) What Can I Bring list. It’s basically a naughty-or-nice list for airport security – a searchable database saying what can and cannot pass through airport security in your carry-on or checked luggage.…
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Help yourself to faster airport security this summer
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It’s summer, you’ve been planning your big vacation for a while, and all you can think about is getting to the lake/beach/mountain (select dream location here). But with your mind’s eye fixed on your destination it’s easy to forget about the journey, particularly security screening at the airport. The good…