On trips, it seems inevitable that you'll amass a large number of small slips of paper--business cards, menus, receipts, maps, etc. Bring along one large envelope and leave it in...
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December 2010 Archives
Bring a Separate Large Envelope for Small Papers
Nov 18, 2010
There's nothing worse than assuming you can cancel a room with no problem, only to cancel and find that there IS a problem. This applies not only to accommodations and...
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Accommodating People with Wheelchairs
Nov 18, 2010
If you're traveling with a companion who uses a wheelchair, do some planning before you leave. For starters, be sure to alert your accommodations of this fact--that way they can...
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When In Doubt, Ask About Local Amenities
Nov 18, 2010
Before packing a bunch of personal items like beach chairs, bikes, strollers or a children's car seat, call your inn or B&B and ask what amenities are available locally. You...
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Go Low Tech
Nov 18, 2010
In this day and age of "just Google it!" and high tech everything, it's easy to forget that a good (free!) place to start for planning a trip to a...
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