We love to travel, and 2020 was supposed to be a big travel year for us. Like the rest of you, that didn't happen. 2021 hasn't been so good either!
We're still dreaming about travel, reading about new destinations, and making (tentative) plans for the future. We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels.
Let's hope we can all be traveling again in 2022!
Lists are good aides to organize your travel.
A home departure checklist is just as important as a packing list or a pre-departure documents checklist.
You don't want to forget that shirt you just bought for the trip or your
airline tickets...
Your packing and documents lists will take care of those...
But you don't want to neglect the cat or dog either...
Or let newspapers pile up, or the mail....
...or... or... or...
Of things you need to do...
Things like...
So that the friends or relatives who are helping you out will know what's up, here are another couple of things to add to your home departure checklist....
Here are a few last minute things for your home departure checklist....
We're getting there. It's nearly time to go out the door. Go through your home departure checklist to make sure you haven't forgotten anything.
You DID check in on the web didn't you?
Lock all of your luggage. Make sure all pieces have proper ID tags.
Set the house alarm and have a great trip.
Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
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The Holidays are Here!
Time to remind you we have tips on
Surviving Holiday Flights
Holiday flight may be more frustrating than usual. Try to stay calm.
Remember, if you DO travel and if you’re carrying gifts, it’s better not to wrap them… airport security might make you open them!
And if you're not traveling far, reminisce about past trips.
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The holidays can be hectic, but treat yourself...
Take the holiday time to explore more pages here... Get ideas for travel destinations and how to get there.
NOW is the time to start planning for a great trip next year.
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Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun.
Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention.
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