Category: Travel Health & Safety
Avoid Staying Near Embassy Row
When planning a visit to New York, Washington DC, London, Rome, Paris or any major foreign city , be certain to locate where your embassy is located and how to contact them, but don’t choose a hotel in the embassy neighborhood. Unfortunately these days there’s always an increased risk of demonstrations or violence in those [...]
Israel Launches Tourist Hotline
One number will connect you to all the vital information you need while traveling in Israel. Simply dial *3888 from any cell phone or land line while in Israel and you will be connected to information on local attractions, airports, visas, or emergency assistance. Assistance for the “Tourphone” is provided in English and French.
Safety Card for Travelers to Costa Rica
If you’ll be vacationing in Costa Rica soon, look for a Costa Rica Safety Card distributed at Juan Santamaria (San Jose) International Airport. The card, produced by the Costa Rica Tourism Institute, lists a 24 hour hotline to report problems and receive travel tips. There’s a phone number answered in English and another in Spanish. [...]
Credit Card Safety When Traveling
When traveling as a couple, split the credit cards between you, with each person carrying a different card. This way if one person has their wallet stolen, the other person will still have an uncompromised card to use. It’s also a good idea to list your credit card numbers and the customer service phone numbers [...]
Take An Enchanting Christmas Dinner Tour of Charleston, SC
Last night Clint and I had a glorious evening, traveling by horse-drawn carriage between three of Charleston’s most elegant inns on a festive Christmas Progressive Dinner. Dressed in our holiday finery, we were trotted from luxury inn to luxury inn, sampling culinary delights at every stop. What a magical way to get in a holiday [...]
Remember Your Parking Space or Hotel Room Number
Whether you’re bouncing city to city on business staying in a different hotel room every night, or scrambling around town on endless errand runs, here’s a tip to help you find your way back to your car or hotel room. Before strolling away, whip out your cell phone and take a quick picture of the [...]
Alert! – Luxury Spa Treatments Are Half Price During Spa Week
Pick up the phone TODAY and make an appointment at your favorite luxury spa during Spa Week, October 13-19, 2008. That’s right – next week, so hurry! Treat yourself to an indulgent aroma therapy message, classic European facial, Turkish body scrub, or my favorite, a “Suddenly Slim Wrap” – just what I need for this [...]
How To Avoid Taxi Cab Rip Offs
If you’re like me, there’s always an unsettling feeling when you hop into a taxi cab that you’ll be taken “for a ride” on a convoluted route to your destination just to bump up the fare. Here are some basic taxi cab safety tips to avoid this situation: #1. Do Your Homework. Before venturing off [...]
Dial for Emergency Help Worldwide
Quick, how do you dial 911 in Europe? Nearly everyone brings or rents a mobile phone to use while traveling, but do you know how to dial emergency services in another country? Here’s a list of prominent destinations and the emergency services number: 000 in Australia (112 by cell phone) 100 in India, Israel 107 [...]
Everything You Can Imagine in 3oz Sizes
I’ve been frustrated and irritated lately trying to find all my travel supplies in 3 ounce TSA approved sizes. The travel sections at Walgreens and CVS have shrunk to measly proportions. But recently I unexpectedly discovered THE MOTHER LOAD of reduced sized travel supplies! Bed Bath and Beyond stores have aisle after aisle, after aisle, [...]
