Travel Tips
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Tips For Traveling With Your Special Needs Child
Tips for Traveling with your Special Needs Child Traveling with a child with special needs can often be a less than pleasurable experience for the entire family. It’s difficult to prepare the special needs child since they can’t always comprehend, many have sensory/motion issues, or they are just plain fearful, which can be understandable. Sometimes it is helpful to talk with other parents or caregivers with special needs children to find out what works for their child/teen. The following are some tips to make travel easier for the special needs child and family/group: 1. Make sure the first flight is a very short flight, no more than 90 minutes.…
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5 Steps to Put the FUN in your Fundraiser
5 Ways to Put the FUN in your FUNdraiser Has your fundraiser fallen short of your goal? Are you experiencing a lack of enthusiasm from your members? Travel is fun, adventure filled and an exciting option to use as a vehicle to raise funds effortlessly. The members of your group, organization or staff will be traveling regardless. Why not offer a fun way for the group to come together, vacation, network and raise funds for your cause. Does this sound interesting to you? Here is a checklist to help you begin the process: 1. Utilize the service of a Travel Consultant who specializes in group and event travel. They will…
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Are You Ready For Your International Travel Adventure?
Are You Ready For Your International Travel Adventure? It always seems to be a challenge preparing for a trip. Often times, life and work seems to get in the way. The Travel consultant could use a consultant. Excitement and anticipation prevail as I looked forward to my upcoming adventure. Eva what are the challenges, you may ask? Taking the time to make sure everything is in order before departing for your international trip. I suggest a Pre-Trip checklist as an essential tool in your preparation. Checklist: Is your passport up to date? A. Do you have enough time to secure your passport? B. If you have one, is it current…
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Cruising – Do you need a passport ?
Are you dreaming about traveling the world? Will cruising be your transportation choice for seeing it? “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber Many of my clients have asked me this question, so I decided to share this video with you. This is for cruise travelers in the United States. photo by:
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10 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling
10 Ways to Stay Safe While Traveling Staying safe while traveling abroad is always top of mind. Most people aren’t dishonest, but those few bad apples or one unfortunate incident can blemish an amazing travel experience. We polled our travel specialists and created a list of tips for staying safe while traveling abroad. 1. Don’t look like a tourist – Many people have a perceived idea of what the quintessential American looks like; white sneakers, big camera, or sweatshirts with university logos. Staying away from these stereotypes when dressing can help travelers avoid drawing attention to themselves. Also, be wary of public displays of wealth – leave flashy jewelry and…
