ALILA — EVER HEARD OF IT?

Teri B.

July 28, 2021

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

  No? Neither had I until I got wind of a new property recently opened in Encinitas (north San Diego area). In the course of looking for a fun getaway befitting a special anniversary, I explored Alila Marea Beach Resort. This is a separate brand under the Hyatt umbrella where one might expect premium pricing […]

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!

Teri B.

July 16, 2021

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International Travel, Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

If you’re like so many others right about now, you have either booked or plan to book international travel. BUT, have you checked your passport’s expiration date lately? I cannot stress enough that you do, because the renewal process “ain’t what it used to be.” Remember all those passport expeditors (even the USPS) who could […]

BERMUDA FROM THE AIR

BERMUDA BLISS

Teri B.

June 22, 2021

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International Travel, Snippets from the Road

Here’s a key piece of advice: Factor in downtime for your travel, especially if your itinerary includes going non-stop in order to “see it all.” One of the things the hubby and I truly appreciate is having a few days to do nothing. That means no plans, alarms, or advance decisions on how to spend […]

PLEASE, NO MORE CHANGES!

Teri B.

April 13, 2021

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Snippets from the Road

It’s a very good thing that I love trip planning because the time spent finalizing this itinerary has been rather inordinate. And that’s a proverbial understatement. Not long ago, I posted a blog (click HERE) about just how complicated it is to plan an international trip at this particular time due to Covid uncertainties. Or […]

TRAVEL RULES — THEY ARE A CHANGIN’

Teri B.

January 27, 2021

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

First the encouraging news :: travel agents, cruise lines and tour companies are all reporting record bookings for 2021. If you’re like so many of us who love to travel, you’re itching to get back out there! But the how, when, where and all the rest have unique protocols in place. Nearly as fast as […]

JUST A COUPLE OF ROADIES, PT 4: 10 DAYS/10 STATES/FIN

Teri B.

June 12, 2020

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Snippets from the Road, U.S. Travel

After one week on the recent road trip (click HERE for earlier posts), it was time to begin the long journey back. From South Dakota, we ventured for a brief time to western Nebraska. Small town food once again was a delight, as in tapas-style dishes for lunch in Scottsbluff. The Tangled Tumbleweed is doing […]

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