Everyone Says I’m Crazy, But This Travel Seems Normal to Me

August 26, 2010

As I write this, I’m on my way to Sydney, Australia. I left my home in Orlando on Monday, spent four days with a client in Houston and am now in mid-air for the beginning of a 26-hour journey. Nothing crazy about that so far, is there?

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Carol takes on Travel Safety

August 23, 2010

Carol offers up her top safety tips in her new video.

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Travel Gems for August 16th-20th

August 23, 2010

Each Monday through Friday, a Travel Gem of the Day will be posted at SmartWomenTravelers.com. These Travel Gems are tips that will help a traveler travel smarter, safer, handle home issues, be prepared and enjoy their journeys.

Here are last week’s Travel Gems:

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You May Soon by Staying at the Paris Hilton Hotels

August 22, 2010

 

According to Starzlife, Paris has done everything that she’s wanted to do and is ready to get into something new. Following in great-granddad’s footsteps, she’s interested in real estate and perhaps her own hotel chain. I wonder if she’ll partner up with high school classmate Lady Gaga in this new business venture. Now wouldn’t that be an interesting hotel chain?

 

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Eating Healthy on the Road

August 20, 2010

Most traveling women complain about gaining weight when traveling, challenges of finding healthy food, and finding the time to exercise with a busy schedule. To see if it is possible to find healthy food choices in restaurants, airports and hotels, I am keeping a healthy eating journal at http://www.smartwomentravelers.com/category/health-fitness-on-the-road/healthy-eating-journal.

Post a comment with your healthy eating suggestions. I’d really like to hear where to find restaurants that serve organic foods.

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Disney World Goes to the Dogs

August 19, 2010

Pluto never had it so good: The next major attraction to open at Walt Disney World won’t be for the kids — it will be for the dogs.

Best Friends Pet Resort, scheduled to open Aug. 27, will offer boarding, bedtime stories and a water park for dogs.

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What Every Woman Should Know About Kimpton Hotels

August 17, 2010

I’m always excited to find a hotel that caters to women travelers. So I am drooling reading the offerings at Kimpton Hotels.

Their Women InTouch program, led by Chief Operating Officer Niki Leondakis, offers:

  • Hosted evening wine hour – for both men and women guests.
  • In room spa services – how perfect to enjoy a massage and facial after a long day of work!
  • A complimentary tote bag that contains everything you need for yoga, core strengthening and/or meditation. You’ll find instructions and inspiration on Kimpton’s 24-hour yoga channel.
  • Unique (very!) honor bars – each hotel offers a different selection. You won’t find too many salty snacks, but you’ll find an Etch-a-Sketch, Silly Putty, Astronaut Ice Cream, Clif Bars, candy necklaces all in addition to organic food and beverage options.
  • Pet friendly (with Pet Packages and a Director of Pet Relations!)

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Travel Gems for August 9th-13th

August 16, 2010

Each Monday through Friday, a Travel Gem of the Day will be posted at SmartWomenTravelers.com. These Travel Gems are tips that will help a traveler travel smarter, safer, handle home issues, be prepared and enjoy their journeys.

Here are last week’s Travel Gems:

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Travel Gems for August 2nd – 6th

August 12, 2010

Each Monday through Friday, a Travel Gem of the Day will be posted at SmartWomenTravelers.com. These Travel Gems are tips that will help a traveler travel smarter, safer, handle home issues, be prepared and enjoy their journeys.

Here are last week’s Travel Gems:

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Lotsa, Lotsa Laptop Bags

August 8, 2010

Some women collect shoes … some women collect purses. I collect lots of laptop bags. I’ve got several from Franklin Covey (from when they had a local store where I could touch and feel a bag before I bought it), Briggs & Riley, Coach and others. I’ve got red bags, pink bags, black bags and white bags (I sound like a Dr. Suess title!), small bags, large bags, shoulder bags, wheeled bags. You name it, I’ve tried it. Only my friend Tamara is worse! I’ll use a bag for several weeks or months before boredom sets in; Tamara rotates to a different bag on a weekly basis. I’ve got bags that are best for short travels, other bags for long international trips because they hold more ‘stuff’.

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So This is What it Feels Like to be the Stay-at-Home-Spouse

August 6, 2010

My husband is off on an international trip this week. I’m working from my home office. Usually it’s me on the road. Actually, this is my first full week home in almost ten months. I’m always on the road.

This week, the roles are reversed. I’m the one doing the laundry, making the bed, taking out the garbage, walking the dog, watering the plants, saying hello to the UPS man …

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