Category: Tips and Tricks

Our philosophy when we travel focuses on finding the significance in what we see and do from a cultural and historical perspective.  We want to appreciate the art we see and the historical icons we visit as much as the food that we eat and the people we meet.  It is for this, and for…

Each week my optimism increases that travel will be a viable option again, if not this year, than into the spring of next year.  I was talking with a good travel friend last week and they had just booked a trip for May 2021.  We have one booked for the same month.  Fingers crossed!! Having…

The internet is abuzz with predictions about when travel will resume and what it will look like when it does.  Putting aside the crystal ball allows us to realistically plan what we want to do, even if we don’t know when.  Last week we discussed the pros and cons of doing organized tours.  This week…

When travel opens up again and you are ready to book your next adventure one of the considerations may be deciding between booking an organized tour or confronting the destination on our own. As we grow older, get busier, and have some more money to spend on travel you may default to what you think…

Ask anyone about travelling with friends and they will have as many horror stories as they have successful ones.  We have all spent time with the “bicker about everything” couple, the “never on time” couple, and the “we don’t care, it’s up to you” couple. The same things happen when you travel with family, it’s…

As was expected we received notice from our cruise line that our travel plans to Europe had been cancelled. Another email followed about 6 days later from our travel agent saying that our flight schedule had changed and to give them a call. None of this was unexpected and I had dealt with my disappointment…

The easiest option when you land in a port you have never visited before is to take advantage of a ship excursion.  These are convenient, safe and the best selection for most travelers.  However, if you are capable, adventurous and independent you may want to explore a port on your own.  The question becomes how…

This week we will continue our discussion about insurance for travelers when we look more in depth at emergency medical insurance and what you must know about this very important coverage. Your plan should always start with sufficient Emergency Medical Insurance.  This may seem a necessary evil, but it can be a blessing at a…

This past spring we landed in the port of Barcelona for the third time.   The first couple of times we flew into the airport and grabbed a cab directly to the cruise port. Taking an overnight flight meant no sleep thus is not conducive to sightseeing.  We were disappointed of course but ever hopeful of…