Use Your Cell For International Calls? Free??

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Go to Viber.com for free calls, texting and picture sharing with anyone, anywhere! International calls were once prohibitively expensive, but now you can try this service. This gift to travelers also has an application, Viber for Desktop, which allows you to send free messages as...

Pack Light, Like a Pro! Hand Wash/Hang Dry Rules!

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Travel light! Don’t waste your time in the laundry room or your money on dry cleaning. Bring HAND WASHABLES that can be hung in your shower, and pretest your drying time in a similar climate or add a day or two for the humidity adjustment that you will experience in your...

Speak THEIR Foreign Language-It Matters!

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You know what they say—”When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Always greet your Concierge, driver, hotel maid or salesperson in their country’s tongue. It is rude to expect someone in a foreign country to speak your language if that is not the language of the country you are...

Out of Town Safety Tips for Women

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When you arrive at a new destination take the time to:   Observe – take stock of your surroundings   Orient – e.g. in your hotel room, be sure you keep the hotel name, address, room# etc. available and close to hotel phone/mobile   Decide – how...

Choosing Hotels Online- Tricks for Comfort at a Great Price!

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Photos are nice, but how do you know you will get what you need when you arrive? Many Front Desks have language issues or are not helpful.  Some hotels close the front desk at 9 PM! If your flight is late, how would you check in under such circumstances. It is very common for...

Information at Your Fingertips-Without the Glitches!

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Our Smartphones and electronic devices have become indispensable to us, however, what do we do when we cannot charge our devices?  What do we do when they are misplaced or lost on the road? We lose our ability to utilize the information if technology fails us, and often it does....

3 Easy Tips to Look Great in Your Vacation Photos

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First, use the flash, even if you are in sunlight or don’t need a flash.  This rule applies when the human subject is within 5-10 feet of the camera.  If necessary, move closer to the human subject if the flash isn’t reaching.  It is ideal for a 6 feet distance to the human...

Using Foreign Currency-My Tricks You Will Definitely Use!

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It would be great if foreign countries would list price tags in your home currency, but I have the next best thing to share. Write up a tiny, homemade currency converter on paper and stash it in your wallet or handbag like a dollar bill. I make a currency converter for all of the...

Why Buy Travel Insurance?

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Sadly, bad things happen to good people all of the time. Good intentions are not always fulfilled and at times, avoiding making poor decisions will also be a benefit you receive from buying the Travel Insurance. You may need to shop it a little because prices can vary as much as...

Visa Requirements for Your Trip

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Many countries require Visas.  A Visa is a stamp that goes into your passport, and some countries like Australia can also do an electronic Visa.  A Visa allows a country to know more about you and what you will be doing while on their soil; they also wish to receive a fee for...
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