A SEAMLESS START

Teri B.

April 20, 2021

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International Travel, Things I Love

When the time to depart finally arrived, I was quite nervous. After so many blips, changes and uncertainties (see previous post), we were finally airborne. Changing our arrival in Africa from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam meant an extra flight, but leaving from Burbank Airport (to Seattle) is so swift and hassle free that it […]

AND THE AWARD GOES TO …

Teri B.

March 8, 2021

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

For “Best understanding and navigating the complicated world of travel restrictions,” the award goes to :: Anyone who prevails, especially internationally. I will gladly accept my blue ribbon (after untold hours spent). Many of us might just cry “Uncle.” Our family trip to Italy has been rescheduled twice since 2020 and is now calendared for […]

NEVER WASTE AN OPPORTUNITY: A VISIT TO THE CAROLINA’S

Teri B.

June 22, 2020

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Things You Should Know, U.S. Travel

When a great fare was “scored” via American Airlines for an arguably optimistic June trip to Anguilla only to have the island remained closed, a quick decision was made to go anyway. Obviously not to the island, but rather keeping the round trip flights to and from Charlotte. I have found the upside to these […]

ITALY, PARTY OF FOUR — UPDATED

Teri B.

March 3, 2020

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Snippets from the Road

(This March 3 post is updated at the end … ) With the big post-tax season trip just six weeks away, I’ve been repeatedly asked these questions: “Are you cancelling your trip?” “Are you concerned?” “What are your thoughts about …” My answer has not changed. No, we are not changing unless we are forced […]

WHY PANAMA?

Teri B.

January 22, 2020

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

When one needs to reuse airfare, the most important aspect is calendaring the expiration date! It’s likely fair to say that many a cancelled fare has been forgotten and never used. I know I have done that. Put the expiration date in your calendar, or keep the original reservation sheet in your travel folder, or […]

WHY LOYALTY MATTERS …

Teri B.

January 14, 2020

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

Repeated robocalls. Anyone not sick of them? The hubby answers far many more of them at home than I do, and even engages some of them to my ever astonishment. So when the phone rang and showed American Airlines as the caller he answered — and this one was for real, with the caller asking […]

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