Perhaps it was luck or maybe even chance, but when it came time to book our tickets to London for our annual New Year’s trip, the price had dropped. What I would have spent on Premium Economy seats now was around the same price for flying Upper Class on Virgin Atlantic. So why not, right? Before I get too… Read More
Everyone has a bucket list, right? My bucket list is so large that I’m sure there are countries on it that I have yet to discover. However, there is one that has called to me for some time so when I had the opportunity to arrange travel there, I didn’t hesitate. When we sailed on… Read More
If you travel often, you might find yourself dedicated to certain travel brands like airlines, luggage, and hotels. As someone who frequents Marriott hotels, I was pleased to discover that Marriott not only offers business and beachfront hotels but also casino hotels. Maybe you haven’t considered a casino hotel for your next vacation. Look at… Read More
Time to hit the road again and this time was a trip to Scotland. Airfare being as high as it has been these days, I opted for British Airways as they have a few different options including their premium economy class or “World Traveller Plus.” With this class of service, you’re afforded more legroom and wider seats,… Read More
Travel Klutz | A Tale of an Injured Traveler What happened to the Travel Shop Girl blog? Where exactly has Marian disappeared to? Well, this travel klutz has an answer to that question that might surprise you. Although I hate to admit it, anyone following my blog has learned that I lose things while traveling.… Read More
Whether you travel once every couple of years, once a year, or every month, do you protect your vacation investment? What I mean is do you protect your investment or do you play it by ear and hope that nothing will go wrong. Now I’m not pushing travel insurance on you nor am I promoting… Read More
After our short one hour flight from Copenhagen on SAS, we soon landed in Berlin. Flying into the city, I tried to absorb as much as I could see from the plane and was so surprised at the size of the city. At just over 344 square miles and with a population of over 3.5… Read More
You plan your trip, go and enjoy it, and then it’s gone. It’s a lost camera situation. Is there anything you can do to recover it? Or are you doomed to loading up imprintmagazine, now Best Products Pro and comparing reviews of the next crazy expensive camera you’re going to buy. Anyone who has ever… Read More
You’ve been planning your wedding for months, picking out the perfect dress, the reception theme and the most romantic spot on the planet for your big day. By the time you start thinking about the honeymoon, your budget is bust. What to do? Before you start to panic, consider that there are many honeymoon destinations… Read More
It wasn’t so much the sound of her phone that woke me up at 5 am, but the light beaming off her cell phone from her bed that told me it was time to get up. “Are you really awake at this God awful hour?” I asked. Yes, she was because when Anna is back… Read More