Monthly Archives: January 2011

Useful Travel Information #19 – Make Reservations for Major Attractions

     Many tourist attractions now offer online and advance reservations. These make great sense if you are planning to visit a very popular attraction. Otherwise, you could spend a large part of your day waiting in line, or miss out … Continue reading

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Useful Travel Information #17 – Visit the Tourist Information Center

     One of your first stops when you arrive in a new place should be the Tourist Office. Here you should pick up maps and current information about the significant attractions and/or events in an area. Personnel may also be … Continue reading

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Useful Travel Information #14 – Ask About Discounts

    Always ask, when you arrive at a particular sight, whether there are discounts available. In the United States, AAA membership, AARP membership, being a senior citizen, a student, or in the military often produces significant reductions in the cost … Continue reading

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Useful Travel Information #13 – Do Walking Tours

      The single, best way to see a city or town is by walking. Whether you create your own (the preferred option, because then you incorporate the things that YOU want to see), or find one through research, use this … Continue reading

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Useful Travel Information #11 – Take a Laptop

         Even if you do not use the laptop for your journal, you can upload your pictures each, making room on your camera for more as the trip proceeds. You can also maintain contact with friends and family via email, check … Continue reading

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Useful Travel Information #9 — Take Pictures

    In my mind, pictures help to create memories. They can be looked at from time to time to assist you in reliving the significant parts of a trip.     We have created a “wall of fame” in our hallway, … Continue reading

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Useful Travel Information #8 – Make Time for Shopping

  Even if you are not a shop-a-holic, be sure to build shopping into your itinerary. Women have to shop (it must be in the genes!) and they will appreciate the consideration. You will also be able to see some … Continue reading

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Best of Connecticut

 The small New England state of Connecticut is not blessed with a wealth of major attractions. Nevertheless, it is pleasant to explore and has a number of tourist sights worth mentioning.      Mark Twain’s House, in the capital city of … Continue reading

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Best of California

    California is one of the largest of the United States and one of the richest in natural resources and tourist attractions. It has the benefit of ocean frontage along the Pacific Ocean, tall mountains courtesy of the Sierra Nevadas … Continue reading

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Best of Alaska

      Welcome to the launch of my next series in my continuing quest to highlight the best travel locations of the world. The series is called “Best of…” and documents in words and photos the places that I have enjoyed … Continue reading

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