Category Archives: Travel Tips

7 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Young Children

7 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Young Children

As my daughter is finishing her first year of college and living away from home; I've been thinking about how travel has affected her life and decisions so far. Growing up in Colorado and living her first 18 years here, she's attending college states away in California. I believe her many travels and seeing so…

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10 Tips for Embarkation and the First Day of Your Cruise

10 Tips for Embarkation and the First Day of Your Cruise

Documentation - Before you arrive at the ship for embarkation make sure you've filled out the online registration with your cruise line. If everything is taken care of it will speed up your boarding process. Most importantly - don't forget your passports!! Luggage and a Carry On Bag - When you arrive at the cruise terminal…

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The Top Ten Reasons You Need Travel Insurance

The Top Ten Reasons You Need Travel Insurance

After working in the travel industry 23 years my best advice is - you need travel insurance (especially if you have a prepaid/nonrefundable vacation package)! Please note that there are many different travel insurance companies/coverages and not each policy contains each of the benefits on this list. When we work together for your travel planning…

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Packing Tips for Your Trip to Alaska

Packing Tips for Your Trip to Alaska

Packing for your Alaska trip requires a little more planning than throwing your swimsuits in a suitcase for a beach vacation! Even though summer is the main tourist and traveling season in Alaska, I've learned after several trips there that you need to prepare for all kinds of weather! The weather is unpredictable in Alaska…

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