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Travel Tip: More Water

By On February 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Airport Tips, Eating, Travel Tips

We’ve all heard the “8 x 8 rule” (drink eight 8 oz glasses a day) but how many of us really follow it? Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired and on long flights, it’s pretty much guaranteed. This is because the air in the airline cabin is so much dryer than air […]

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Travel Tip: Guard Your Tootsies

By On February 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Airport Tips, Keeping Clean, Travel Tips

The TSA is making life a little easier in the security line at 34 airports now with the PreCheck program…no removing liquids, laptops, and, most importantly, shoes. But at the moment, this is only for high-mileage frequent fliers or “elite” travelers. So unfortunately, that leaves a […]

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Travel Tip: Carry a wrap

By On February 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Airport Tips, Fashion, Packing, Travel Tips

Always carry a wrap (or large scarf) with you when traveling. How many flights have you been on where the temperature is just right? No one wants to resort to those nasty plane blankets. Ick. It will also come in handy when you remember (last minute) that you can’t bare those shoulders in that European […]

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Travel Tip: Luggage Tags

By On January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Airport Tips, Before You Leave, Security, Travel Tips

If you don’t have them already, get luggage tags…substantial ones that will last, not the flimsy paper airline tags.  If your bag gets lost, having a luggage tag with your contact info is your only chance of the bag being returned to you. Those paper tags can easily come off, rip, or become unreadable if […]

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Travel Tip: Find a great travel advisor

By On January 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Before You Leave, Planning Your Trip, Sightseeing, Travel Tips

Find a great travel advisor and every vacation will be unforgettable. As Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso Travel Network, recently said on the Today Show, “How is it that we actually have financial advisors to manage money but […]

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Travel Tip: Get a vacation rental with friends

By On January 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Group Travel, Planning Your Trip, Travel Tips

When traveling with a group, look into a vacation rental instead of separate hotel rooms. You’ll get more space and often times the same or better amenities (like a concierge, butler, private chef, barman and housekeeping service). You’ll be able to watch movies late night together and each person or couple can choose a day to […]

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