Tag Archives: Traveling

10 Must-Do Tasks Before Traveling

Have you ever started on a trip only to realize that you have forgotten something?  I have!  There can be so much to do and remember as you prepare to leave home and it can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be!  Once we have booked a trip, I find that if I start to plan early, get organized, and use a good checklist, I am much calmer as we get ready to leave.

Best Travel Gifts: Essentials for Every Cruiser

Giving just the right gift, no matter the special occasion can sometimes be a challenge.  When I shop for someone, I think about two things: 1. What do they need or want that they wouldn’t purchase for themselves?  Or, 2. What gift would I love to receive?  No matter what your shopping strategy is, if you are shopping for a cruising traveler, I can recommend some thoughtful gifts that your cruiser will love! 

How to Pack Your Carry-On for Maximum Comfort

Over the years, I have found ways to make the less-than-romantic parts of flying as comfortable as I can make for myself and my husband. While this is not meant to be an all-encompassing list of everything that I have stashed in my carry-on, I hope that these 7 tips that I use are helpful for you as you prepare to stay seated, with your seatbelt securely fastened. 

Essential Tips for Preventing Lost Luggage

Do you know how important luggage tags are when you travel?
Discovering that your suitcase has not met you in baggage claim is never a fun experience and it can be an incredibly inconvenient and disruptive component to your trip.  In fact on an overseas flight to Sweden, my husband’s suitcase got lost due to a canceled flight and he found himself without his belonging for nearly his entire trip.