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A SIMPLE REQUEST YIELDS BIG BENEFITS

Teri B.

April 1, 2024

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

It’s no secret that I regularly emphasize the importance of connecting with your hotel’s concierge. These seasoned, well-trained professionals have one job: to find answers for guests’ requests. As soon as I have our flight information, I contact the hotel for transportation options. If what they offer is too pricey, I will investigate other options. […]

SPRING TRIP 2023: NEW ZEALAND

Teri B.

May 30, 2023

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

Stop number four was quite a big change from the prior destination (Bali – read HERE). Not only was there a considerable distance, but a time change of four hours and cool, rainy weather. For this return visit to New Zealand, the focus was the south island – specifically Queenstown. This was a deliberate choice […]

SPRING TRIP 2023: SINGAPORE

Teri B.

May 1, 2023

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

Did you know that Singapore has four seasons? They are hot, hotter, extremely hot, and monsoon rain (resulting in just mildly hot weather). Frankly, I don’t know how people manage. After the brief stay in Tokyo (in case you missed it, click HERE), we made a return visit to this center of remarkable capitalism. Since […]

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 […]

RESORT FEES AND ONE INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGER

Teri B.

February 18, 2023

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Snippets from the Road

It’s everyone’s favorite subject; right? I’ve written about it before. But it’s a topic that never seems to go away. As recently covered in the Wall Street Journal, people dispute those charges either on their own or even via advocacy groups. My contention has always been just bundle all costs into the nightly rate. No […]

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? […]

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