SPRING TRIP 2023: TOKYO

Teri B.

April 25, 2023

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

Many decisions made for the big trip are based on the farthest point we can achieve for the smallest outlay of dollars or miles. Getting across an ocean is typically involved, in this case the Pacific. For previous trips, that meant typically flying Cathay to Hong Kong, but unfortunately no more. With American or OneWorld […]

RESORT FEES (AGAIN) & KNOWING YOUR FELLOW TRAVELERS

Teri B.

March 21, 2023

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

I promised a follow-up and I do try to keep my word! My last post covered a WSJ column on the bane of most if not all travelers: resort fees. The post concluded with a promise to write about how the hotels view the subject. Forthwith, a direct quote from the American Hotel and Lodging […]

ON BECOMING AN AGENT

Teri B.

January 26, 2023

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

It only took me 10 years, but I am happy to report that my agency Travel with Teri B and I are now fully recognized by IATA. What is that exactly? Well, it the official trade association for air travel. It is also the professional designation for travel agencies and their agents. So why now? […]

THANKSGIVING IN NEW ENGLAND – PART 1

Teri B.

November 30, 2022

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Things You Should Know, U.S. Travel

After 14 years of near-consecutive Thanksgiving travel, I’m happy to report we finally have the key ingredient. But more about that later … This year’s trip took the hubby, son Sam and daughter Hannah to Vermont and Maine with flights in and out of Boston. Add in New York and New Hampshire to the mix […]

TRAVEL STICKER SHOCK

Teri B.

October 27, 2022

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

Shout it from the rooftops: Travel is back! This is great news. And it’s hardly a surprise if you’ve been reading about it, know people who are taking or took trips, or gone yourself. I lost track of how many people I know who went to Europe this summer and/or fall. Or might be there […]

SAY CHEESE!

Teri B.

September 14, 2022

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International Travel, Things I Love, Things You Should Know

And by “cheese,” we mean the very best — the Italian varieties. Provolone, Grana Padano, Asiago, Caciotte, and a whole variety of delicious others we were fortunate to experience. How did that happen? Here’s the story of one more trip highlight from our recent Italy travels (click for previous posts). Our dear friend, client and […]

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