I try to travel for my blogs as often and as long as my budget will allow. But I discovered it is dangerous for me to stay at the home base longer than 6 weeks. Why? The first two weeks are clean up and clear up the house, the yard and the billing errors. Next IContinue reading “Dangerous to Stay at Home more than 6 weeks”
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NO SOLO SUPPLEMENTS: Sacramento Bee, writes: Overseas Adventure Travel offers
Are Travel Companies Listening to the Requests of Solo Travelers?The Sacramento Bee, http://www.sacbee.com , has a great article today…….“Overseas Adventure Travel launches 7 new small group adventures to meet baby boomer demand By Overseas Adventure TravelPublished: Monday, Jul. 29, 2013 – 4:36 amBOSTON, July 29, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — The most traveled generation in history continues to fuelContinue reading “NO SOLO SUPPLEMENTS: Sacramento Bee, writes: Overseas Adventure Travel offers”
Are solo travelers less desirable to the travel industry?
Solo travel by air……might be one of the solo friendly modes of transportation…As I started today’s post on Does the Travel Industry Hate Solo Travelers, I began to think of what travel services are solo friendly.1. Airlines: although I do not enjoy the procedure and process of flying, arriving 3 hrs early, checking in withContinue reading “Are solo travelers less desirable to the travel industry?”
Vacations to Go no Solo Supplement River cruises
I just received an email Vacations to Go along with I expect hundreds of thousands of other subscribers. But did you see the sections on solo River Cruises? In the email there were several links to low or no single supplement crusies. This is the list of River Cruises. Disclaimer: I do not sell or promote ANYContinue reading “Vacations to Go no Solo Supplement River cruises”
Food Trucks: Solo Travelers need no reservation
Everyone was warm and friendly Food Trucks, can they solve the solo traveler’s challenge of eating alone…… Nana G’s chicken and waffles is already ‘famous’ Not all solo travelers freeze when entering a restaurant. Some solo travelers do not think twice before entering a bar where no one ‘knows yourContinue reading “Food Trucks: Solo Travelers need no reservation”
Solo Fares I Find Affordable!
12 days at sea approximately $1900+ could be affordable……call Linda with the Solo Travelers Club …….Message from Linda Carella Solo Specialist With Online Vacation Center’s New Solo Department 800-787-1871 contact info below“Celebrity, sailing September 30, 2013 12 night itinerary with a base price of $1858 *plus $95.55 for an inside single occupancy cabin. It includes a drinkContinue reading “Solo Fares I Find Affordable!”
Solo Travelers on River Cruises: Have you tried this?
from $1,799* 15 $119 from $2,998* cruise only days per day with int’l airfare† Email-only savings for single travelers on Oct 14, Oct 28 & Nov 11, 2013 departures! Here’s a super-singles offer for you if you’re even thinking about traveling solo on a Vantage river cruise:Reserve any available stateroom in Categories A1 through E1Continue reading “Solo Travelers on River Cruises: Have you tried this?”
Solo travel on Holland American: part 2
Solo Travel by Sea: Value vs PriceSolo travel on a ship offers challenges, opportunities and many pleasant events.After taking 3 other cruise lines in the past few years Holland American excelled in several areas:Crew attitude and personalityIt took me two days before I realized that ALL of the staff in the formal dining room was male. No women. Although theContinue reading “Solo travel on Holland American: part 2”
No Solo supplements? Solo Travelers Club newsletter
The solo Traveler Club just sent out a newsletter…… solo travelers tell me if $250 to $400+ per day in your budget? Thank you Solo Travelers Club for this email: now I need to call for the solo fares…. Message from Linda Carella Solo Specialist River Cruising in Europe Travel through the interiorContinue reading “No Solo supplements? Solo Travelers Club newsletter”
A visit to Canterbury: Canterbury, UK
The Canterbury Tales: * If you read this classic in high school than you may expect a stream of pilgrims walking on the ancient walls towards Canterbury cathedral. You will find local citizens using the walls as a very easy route without cars and stop lights, day travelers coming from the train station or theContinue reading “A visit to Canterbury: Canterbury, UK”
Value vs price 3 weeks on Holland American
Sea Travel out on the deck Value vs Price is one way I evaluate which long term trips I will take each year. Not having the resources of other travelers I consider all my options before I select where I will travel on 30 day trip. My preference is to travel for long periods evenContinue reading “Value vs price 3 weeks on Holland American”
Morris dancing in London
My At Home In London location in Hampstead was only a few blocks from the river walk. This pedestrian path went from my Hampstead location east towards central London and West. I hiked parts of the path on both days I stayed at property #305. Had I stayed longer at this location I would haveContinue reading “Morris dancing in London”
Royal Baby contest at Krispy Kreme in London
London: Voting about the Royal Baby At Krispy Kreme While looking for the Spitsfield market on my May trip to London and beyond, I was arrested by the Krispy Kreme shop at the exit from the train station… Apparently this is a BIG campaign in the UK http://www.krispykreme.co.uk/hot-now/ At home the Krispy Kreme is theContinue reading “Royal Baby contest at Krispy Kreme in London”
Near Dover: tea room you MUST visit
High Tea and CAKE, my favorite How fortunate to have 6 days here to sample Tea in a number of places. And tea must come with cake. I have to admire a people who take the time to sit, relax and sip their national hot beverage while EATING CAKE! It hasContinue reading “Near Dover: tea room you MUST visit”
Do Solo Travelers pay Double the cost on Cruises?
If you prefer to travel solo, should you be charged double? Although cruise lines do not avidly search for solo travelers, they will ‘allow’ solo travelers to join the ARK at up to 200% more than other passengers are paying. Cunard has recently and in the past few years offered attractive rates for soloContinue reading “Do Solo Travelers pay Double the cost on Cruises?”
What is your philosophy on travel?
Travel Philosophy, what is yours? When travel is no longer the 1 or 2 weeks your don’t work every year but part of your life just as integral as the need that may come over you to see the sea or the view from a mountain………one that expands your viewpoint. IContinue reading “What is your philosophy on travel?”
Stay in a University Dorm while traveling
Flip Flops and Pajama BottomsStay in a University Dorm during Summer Travelhttp://www.halls.london.ac.uk/visitor/international/ I have been searching for alternatives to staying in a hotel when I travel. As I find new opportunities I share them on my blog.You may have read about staying in convent (hotels) and monasteries in Italy (monastarystays.com) something I have done forContinue reading “Stay in a University Dorm while traveling”
NUTS about Chocolate….
Chocolate night done on the Holland America Ryndam I remember the midnight chocolate events on the sun and sand sailings where sensible adults fight for a place at the head of a line to each chocolate……. As far as I know chocolateContinue reading “NUTS about Chocolate….”
Cabbage or Curry? What is this?????
Cabbage or Curry? Who cooks for Virgin Atlantic? My flight to London on May 5th was amazing. Yes I had to fly to Boston to catch a Virgin flight to London or I could have gone to lovely downtown Newark. The benefit was only a 6+ hour flight instead of the horrid 8+ hoursContinue reading “Cabbage or Curry? What is this?????”
Solo Sale on Cunard only till June 30: Call Ron to book
Solo Sale on Cunard only till June 30: Call Ron to book Ron has been my source of ongoing sales that I share here. Call: (404) 474-3851Toll free: (877) 207-4476 info@ronphillipstravel.comIndependent Associate of Brownell — A Virtuoso Agency Ron Phillips is my Specialty Travel Expert. He just emailed me this GREAT savings forContinue reading “Solo Sale on Cunard only till June 30: Call Ron to book”
Glaiciers: Not Planning to Lick one: water for $5.00
What is the most you have paid for a bottle of water? As I walked in the towns we stopped at in Norway I saw small bottles of water for $4.00 and $5.00. I thought it was a mistake and perhaps it was for a small case of water. But this was repeatedContinue reading “Glaiciers: Not Planning to Lick one: water for $5.00”
Paid to Smile
the service industry requires workers to be pleasant and SMILE. Especially on a ship. You can see that some days the staff is very tired but still they smile, try to recognize you and say something pleasant.I do think and hope that it is not only for the gratuities they receive, which is most ofContinue reading “Paid to Smile”
People the Travel Warrior meets
One of the best parts of solo travel is meeting people are really talk with you. not the obligatory chat from a wait staff or tourist office but a REAL chat. AliceThe jewelry designer in Oslo This was my first stop and of course I was anxious to start the blog a day program. TheContinue reading “People the Travel Warrior meets”
Norway Eat Waffels
I was told I Must try Waffles and Sour Cream….hmmm better than fish in sour cream…. The tourist office told me they consider a waffle to be like a ‘cookie’ but she enjoyed her waffle with jam and butter and a local cheese that is sweet and brown.so I stopped at the Mission Church thatContinue reading “Norway Eat Waffels”
Hardy’s Candy store – Step back in time
Hardy’s Candy Store: London I thought I had walked through the looking glass into a time in London that I have only read about or seen in movies. No, it was Hardy’s just down the street from St. Pauls. After reading all of the Harry Potter stories I thought I had arrived at Honeydukes sweet shop. Continue reading “Hardy’s Candy store – Step back in time”
Meeting kind Locals: The Heart Lady
Small Towns Have Great People!Often I pass the monuments and museums for hours of walking the streets of a small town or city.If I were at home I would never speak to a stranger in a shop or market but as a traveler I ask questions, inquire about life in their town and generallyContinue reading “Meeting kind Locals: The Heart Lady”
Travel Warrior Taking a Ride
I hate the word cruising…… it has all the connotations you expect, non stop eating, dressing up for dinner, bragging about the NUBMER of cruises you have taken not the unusual experiences.I like to think of this as water transportation…… I can visit 7 countries in 1/5 the time by train or plane and notContinue reading “Travel Warrior Taking a Ride”
Where is Ben? the cookie man
I told the counter man I had traveled 8,000 miles for a cookie. There was a blank stare………… Was it my accent? Was it the fact I did not say kilomoters? Was it because he thought I was just another crazy? Ben’s cookies. I always visit Convent gardens and 2 years ago after aContinue reading “Where is Ben? the cookie man”
Travel Warrier 3 1/2
there is no surprise if I tell you it rained today…..what do you expect in London. and once you are wet there is nothing to stop you from pressing on. You can not sit in a hotel or B&B all day just because it is raining. Instead of choosing a museum to hide out inContinue reading “Travel Warrier 3 1/2”
Road Warrier Solo #3 ARRIVAL
What to do when you are too tired to enjoy a new city? I often arrive to the start of a new adventure so tired from planning, preparing to leave and arriving that I cant enjoy day one, can even stay awake and often begin the start of a ‘travel cold’. Perhaps you are oneContinue reading “Road Warrier Solo #3 ARRIVAL”
Mature Solo Travel 