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    Sometimes you just need a break from social media!

    If you regularly check out our website, you may have noticed that we haven’t been posting very much recently. Sometimes you just need a break! All the activity in February, March, April and May, the schedule was getting a bit…

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    We think a Wine Tasting Party is great fun!

    One of the most fun social activities we started doing a few years ago was planning our own wine tasting parties. We love wine tasting at vineyards and restaurants, but these parties give you a different experience.  You can try…

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    Noom – a great experience and lessons learned

    It all started on New Year’s Day a few years ago. A simple family call, a check in to see how everyone was doing and how the holiday season was. We did a round table to see if anyone had…

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    How to get your electronics right for travel

    I don’t know about you but when we travel, figuring out electronics is new each time. We ask ourselves all the usual questions. Where are we going? What plug-ins do we need? What devices are we taking? Will we have…

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    How to pack for a Galapagos adventure and other activities

    We used to pack EVERYTHING.  Not the kitchen supplies and the sink, but, alot.  The matching shoes to each dress/outfit; the large containers of all my bathroom stuff.  We wanted to ensure everything important arrived minimally creased, so we had…

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    An emergency travel medical kit could make your trip!

    If you don’t yet have an emergency travel medical kit – you should. The best safety precaution for you to make you feel at ease on your vacation is an emergency travel medical kit.  It can make you feel confident…

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    How We Planned Our Trip Of A Lifetime In Galapagos!

    In mid September this year we will be heading to Galapagos for a bucket list adventure.  We are very much looking forward to it after delaying it for the last few years due to Covid.  Looking at our notes, we…

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    How to plan your flights to meet your needs

    One of the most interesting parts of planning a vacation is planning the flights. Why? Because part of the fun is getting there!  We love seeing how much we can get for our dollar on each airline and conversely, how much can…

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    Transfers are a good thing when cruising

    I’m surprised frequently by the amount of friends that don’t plan transfers ahead of time, leaving it to chance. Yes, I know I’m an excessive planner, but, peace of mind to me is worth so much! Transfers are a good…