This is Part 1 of a Series on How to Use Those Vacation Days That You Never Get Around to Taking, Based On the Number of Days You Desire to Use. Part 1 Provides Ideas For Quick Getaways of 3-4 Days. We Will Follow With Options For 5-7, 8-10, and 11-14 Day Holidays. Every year,…
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Still haven't finished that holiday shopping? Guess what? You're not the only one! While it may add cost to get these travel gifts in time for Christmas, you can always send them belatedly - but in time for your loved one's next vacation: Travel-size Sonic Toothbrush Keep your teeth looking pearly white, even when you’re on…
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The Travelers Ten Commandments
Having been in the travel industry since 1887, Brownell has seen many changes in the travel industry. It’s been decades since the only way to get to Europe was by boat. Gone are the days of dressing to the nines for a flight. And the Internet has changed just about everything. But some things always…
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Inaugural Issue of Maximizing Moments – November 2015
Welcome to the Inaugural Issue of Maximizing Moments by Smith Luxury Travel Maximizing Moments is a periodic newsletter that is designed to help make your precious travel time more memorable – in many ways. Enjoy! In This Issue: 5 Thanksgiving Travel Tips Important Passport Update 7 Rookie Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them Spring…
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When to Renew Your Passport (You May Be Surprised!)
When To Renew Your Passport (You May Be Surprised!) You’ve booked an amazing trip to Italy with your girlfriends. Months of planning and research have gone into the trip. From finding the best restaurants to shopping for the perfect outfits, you and your crew have covered all your bases, and you’re ready to go! But…
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Important Passport Information – You Need to Know!
Important Passport Information – You Need to Know! There’s nothing like adding a new stamp to your passport and filling up those pages. If you’re planning on adding new pages to your passport, you better act fast due to this passport update! Starting December 31, 2015, the US State Department will no longer be issuing…
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A Few of My Favorite Caribbean Things, Part I: Anguilla
A Few of My Favorite Caribbean Things, Part I: Anguilla I love the Caribbean, but there are a few islands that I have a particular bias toward, one of them being Anguilla, a very small, 35 square mile coral island about 15 miles northeast of St. Martin. It takes some work to get to this…
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