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THANK YOU VIRGIN AIRLINES FOR THIS TRIP!

Teri B.

August 24, 2018

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U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

What does that mean? Virgin Airlines did everything in their power to destroy our return flight last September from Boston & Providence. After much back and forth, a $500 credit was offered for future travel. When I attempted to use the credit for a January trip to Houston, I found out that any travel associated […]

CONFIRM ALL YOUR DETAILS .. THEN CONFIRM AGAIN!

Teri B.

August 9, 2018

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

A fellow traveler shared his travel nightmare upon arriving in Barcelona. He had checked with the hotel beforehand and determined that a private car wasn’t necessary given the options of cabs/subway/buses/trains. Except said hotel concierge neglected to alert him when the cabs went on strike. He’s traveling with a couple of suitcases and a backpack. […]

SOUTHEAST ASIA LUXURY HOTELS

Teri B.

July 25, 2018

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

In the course of mapping out our Spring 2019 trip to Southeast Asia, I have been shopping hotels. I like to start at the top of the heap and see if I can make 5-star hotels work within our somewhat-set budget. Rather, what can I get at these desirable venues and not have the hubby […]

WHAT AIRLINES FREEBIES DO YOU TAKE?

Teri B.

July 10, 2018

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Snippets from the Road

A recent Wall Street Journal column identified how airlines continue to up their game in order to entice premium passengers, many of whom still pay full fare, with freebies (i.e., swag). Items might include duvet covers, branded shot glasses, playing cards and pajamas. Suffice to say, they dislike the increased cost to do so.   […]

GREAT INFO FROM AFRICAN SAFARI EXPERTS

Teri B.

June 23, 2018

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

If you’ve been you know this stuff. If you’re planning on going, you need to know this stuff. I’m sharing a link to some great advice from experts on the stuff. This info is primarily about packing but provides a lot of insight into a safari. May I add, safaris are the one type of […]

HOW THE FRENCH DO IT … TASTE FIRST

Teri B.

June 16, 2018

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

  Did you know the French practice a custom regarding where to dine? When they happen by a restaurant — whether in Paris or elsewhere — they will first ask for a piece of bread They believe if the bread is good, so too is the restaurant. Thus, the whole meal will be good. Makes […]

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