Lake Tahoe At Dusk
TIME TO GET AWAY
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Hearts on the Go Travel: GOING CRUISING? - PACKING IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT CRUI...
Hearts on the Go Travel: GOING CRUISING? - PACKING IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT CRUI...: If you have never cruised don't worry. Here are some great helpful Packing Ideas for your Next Cruise Vacation. I hope these Travel T...
GOING CRUISING? - PACKING IDEAS FOR YOUR NEXT CRUISE VACATION
If you have never cruised don't worry. Here are some great helpful Packing Ideas for your Next Cruise Vacation. I hope these Travel Tips are helpful for your planning stage. There is plenty of time to prepare for that wonderful cruise that you have planned or thinking about booking. There are many Cruise Lines and Ships to choose from and I tell people check out the itinerary that you want and then let's go from there. Let me take the stress out of planning your next vacation is what I as a Travel Agent can do for you. Jeanne Felix, Travel Agent http://www.travelatheart.com
First Figure What Itinerary You Are Traveling To, then the fun begins. Purchasing travel books, reading on line all the attractions or excursions that you want to see and just plan for a little relaxation are things that are important when preparing for this Cruise Vacation.
AIRLINE REQUIREMENTS: Need to know what the Airline Restrictions are regarding baggage on the airline that you are traveling on. I encourage you to get about a 27" bag that is sturdy and light. Remember they weigh your bags for the airline and you will be charged extra for extra weight or over
sized baggage.
PACKING: Remember if you are going to Beach Regions or Islands you will need lots of shorts and tops, sandals and cool clothing. You can usually get by with lots less clothing that going to a cold destination. Always pack layer type clothing. A wind Breaker is a great idea for traveling on the high seas. If you a going to Alaska, I recommend a heavy coat as you never know what weather you will run into when you book the cruise in May or September Months.
MAKE A LIST of things that you want to take. Example 2 pair of long pants, 10 tops, undergarments, socks and exercise type of clothes. You will really be glad that you had some active wear with you. Shorts are a must. WEAR YOUR HEAVY THINGS ON THE PLANE INCLUDING YOUR BIGGEST SHOES. Make sure that you have extra pairs of shoes for climbing, beach shoes or special need
Roll your clothes and don't fold them. You will realize when you start packing your suitcase that you will get more in. Carry an Extra fold up Carry On Collapsible Nylon BAG stuffed into your main Suitcase. It can act as the holder of your souvenirs until time to come home. NEVER CHECK IN YOUR ESSENTIAL OR NECESSARY ITEMS LIKE MEDICATION. Bring your medication with you in you carry on. I have seen people show up for their cruise and their luggage never showed up until coming home. If you have you swimming suit as your carry on you will be able to enjoy the pools until your bags show up.
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MY PERSONAL SUGGESTION IS: Get a Good Size Back Pack and bring your computer and cables, camera, medication, swimming suit, shorts, Athletic Wear Outfit, change of clothes and night wear. If you have these essential items you will be able to go on the cruise and not have to be stressed out with at least enough to get you by if your luggage get separated from you.
LET ME HELP YOU GET THERE!
Happy and Safe Travels
JEANNE FELIX, Travel Agent
http://www.travelatheart.com
Division of Cordially Yours Travel
California Seller of Travel CST-1013939-40
http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix
AIRLINE REQUIREMENTS: Need to know what the Airline Restrictions are regarding baggage on the airline that you are traveling on. I encourage you to get about a 27" bag that is sturdy and light. Remember they weigh your bags for the airline and you will be charged extra for extra weight or over
sized baggage.PACKING: Remember if you are going to Beach Regions or Islands you will need lots of shorts and tops, sandals and cool clothing. You can usually get by with lots less clothing that going to a cold destination. Always pack layer type clothing. A wind Breaker is a great idea for traveling on the high seas. If you a going to Alaska, I recommend a heavy coat as you never know what weather you will run into when you book the cruise in May or September Months.
Roll your clothes and don't fold them. You will realize when you start packing your suitcase that you will get more in. Carry an Extra fold up Carry On Collapsible Nylon BAG stuffed into your main Suitcase. It can act as the holder of your souvenirs until time to come home. NEVER CHECK IN YOUR ESSENTIAL OR NECESSARY ITEMS LIKE MEDICATION. Bring your medication with you in you carry on. I have seen people show up for their cruise and their luggage never showed up until coming home. If you have you swimming suit as your carry on you will be able to enjoy the pools until your bags show up.
MY PERSONAL SUGGESTION IS: Get a Good Size Back Pack and bring your computer and cables, camera, medication, swimming suit, shorts, Athletic Wear Outfit, change of clothes and night wear. If you have these essential items you will be able to go on the cruise and not have to be stressed out with at least enough to get you by if your luggage get separated from you.
LET ME HELP YOU GET THERE!Happy and Safe Travels
JEANNE FELIX, Travel Agent
http://www.travelatheart.com
Division of Cordially Yours Travel
California Seller of Travel CST-1013939-40
http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix
Thursday, August 8, 2013
WHAT A TRAVEL AGENT CAN DO FOR YOU - Next Vacation Ideas and Save You Money
Do you need a Travel Agent for Planning your next Vacation? I say it is a very good idea since people like myself have been in the business for over 33 years and are well versed in Traveling. I do NOT charge a service fee. Travel Information should be shared. Hotels are pretty easy to book, but when you package them with flights, car and tours I as a Travel Agent can usually beat the on line prices. I just had a customer confirm that they always questioned using a Travel Agent, but when I was able to beat all her prices with a Hotel and Car package and save them over $300.00 for their Vacation.
It amazes me, as a seasoned Travel Agent, that people want to spend hours on the computer. Often prices will change on line as a bait and switch. Please be careful when you book on line. If you have a problem with your reservation it is difficult to get a hold of someone when you are having issues with your self booked Vacation.
Planning a Cruise? Most agents can help you get added value for the same cruise you are trying to book online. I have consulted people who want to start out with a few cabins on a specific cruise and let them know that if they wanted to let us set up the cruise as "A GROUP BOOKING", I could get some on board credits for each cabin and a reduced deposit. Please be aware of someone who wants you to join a club. Travel Clubs are something that you can do for free. Get some friends interested in a specific type of Travel or Vacation and let your Travel Agent assist with the planning to get the best deals for you and your group.
TRAVEL MADE SIMPLE when you allow professionals to assist with your Travel Planning and the Stress goes away.
Are you wanting to have a destination Wedding or Honeymoon? I have the answer for these two questions. Do you realize that you can have family and friends help with the payment of your Honeymoon Travel. Check out our free Honeymoon Bridal Registry at http://travelatheart.honeyfund.com/
Hope this has helped you see the value of a Travel Agent. We Like you to be informed that IT IS YOUR VACATION and we want you To Be Involved in the decision making.
Jeanne Felix, Travel Agent 916 768-0210
Hearts on the Go Travel
Division of Cordially Yours Travel
-California Seller of Travel CST-1013939-40
Friday, July 12, 2013
Hearts on the Go Travel: Lake Tahoe Or Bust - Vacation for the Entire Famil...
Hearts on the Go Travel: Lake Tahoe Or Bust - Vacation for the Entire Famil...: I know you have heard of Lake Tahoe. Well we live close to this magnificent lake and never take it's beauty for granted. Looking for a ...
Lake Tahoe Or Bust - Vacation for the Entire Family
I know you have heard of Lake Tahoe. Well we live close to this magnificent lake and never take it's beauty for granted. Looking for a new place to Discover for your next Vacation? Well I can highly recommend a visit to Lake Tahoe will take you back in time. VACATION TO LAKE TAHOE OR BUST. You will not be disappointed with your decision to visit Lake Tahoe. California is a perfect place to spend some quality time and you will be recharged with one day. Lake Tahoe is a perfect place to do a ROAD TRIP.
There are activities for the entire family and I know you will never be board. Taking a Walk along a trail and be at water's edge is a perfect way to enjoy the natural beauty. Tall Pine Tree's, sandy beaches, camping, water sports and skiing are some of the favorite activities that been people to Lake Tahoe from all over the world.
No matter where you live in the world there are people that are willing to come to your part of the world to see and visit what your State or Country has to offer. I tell people to look up the Chamber of Commerce in the cities that they plan to visit. You can find schedules of events, local festivals or exhibits that you might miss if you don't explore some of the sites available to you. You can find some Visitor Information at http://tahoechamber.org/pages/VisitorInformation/
Lake Tahoe has something to offer for every member of the family. The lake is accessible from several directions. There are roads around the lake that will add up to 72 miles, but you need to allow several hours to drive as you will make lots of stops so you don't miss anything. Check out this website for things to see and do. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/laketahoe/1083010025.html Emerald Bay is a favorite of many visitors as it has been painted by may artist who admire the unusual beauty of the area. SUNNYSIDE is a perfect area of the Lake that brings you back into time. Little Cabins dot the lakeside and can be rented if you are looking for a blast from the past. North Shore is a good place to see a relaxed community that is geared up for visitors with a convention center in King Beach. Sand Harbor is the park that Hosts the Shakespeare Festival. Info --> Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (telephone number. 800/747-4697; www.laketahoeshakespeare.com). Snow Sking is Very Popular and you can check out the local Ski Resorts for Hours and Rates. Heavenly Valley is located in South Lake Tahoe Area. Squaw Valley is just north of Tahoe City and was the site of 1960 Olympics.
Well help this gives you some ideas of things to do and see on your Vacation to Lake Tahoe.
Happy Travel.
Jeanne Felix, Travel Agent 916 768-0210
Hearts on the Go Travel, Division of Cordially Yours Travel
California Seller of Travel CST-1013939-40
There are activities for the entire family and I know you will never be board. Taking a Walk along a trail and be at water's edge is a perfect way to enjoy the natural beauty. Tall Pine Tree's, sandy beaches, camping, water sports and skiing are some of the favorite activities that been people to Lake Tahoe from all over the world.
Lake Tahoe has something to offer for every member of the family. The lake is accessible from several directions. There are roads around the lake that will add up to 72 miles, but you need to allow several hours to drive as you will make lots of stops so you don't miss anything. Check out this website for things to see and do. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/laketahoe/1083010025.html Emerald Bay is a favorite of many visitors as it has been painted by may artist who admire the unusual beauty of the area. SUNNYSIDE is a perfect area of the Lake that brings you back into time. Little Cabins dot the lakeside and can be rented if you are looking for a blast from the past. North Shore is a good place to see a relaxed community that is geared up for visitors with a convention center in King Beach. Sand Harbor is the park that Hosts the Shakespeare Festival. Info --> Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (telephone number. 800/747-4697; www.laketahoeshakespeare.com). Snow Sking is Very Popular and you can check out the local Ski Resorts for Hours and Rates. Heavenly Valley is located in South Lake Tahoe Area. Squaw Valley is just north of Tahoe City and was the site of 1960 Olympics. Well help this gives you some ideas of things to do and see on your Vacation to Lake Tahoe.
Happy Travel.
Jeanne Felix, Travel Agent 916 768-0210
Hearts on the Go Travel, Division of Cordially Yours Travel
California Seller of Travel CST-1013939-40
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Country Roads - Take You Home on Your Next #Vacation
Have you ever wanted to go on a Road Trip? Well it is not to late to start planning. a fantastic Vacation that will spark the interest of every family member. Many people don't know where to start and this is where I can help you.
Get out an Atlas or your computer and plot out an area that you would love to explore. It always help if you have some land marks, points of Interest, Lakes or National Park and Monuments. The US is so filled with National Treasures that you will find a Nation Park in almost every state. Some people are taking trips and doing Genealogy and studying some family History. There are lots of Road Trips that will allow you to do some Winery Tours, Cave or Caverns exploration, State or National Parks, checking out lighthouses. What Interests YOU and just expand on it.
One sample of a Great Road trip is to plan on attending a Family Reunion, but you can always include some sites of interest along the way. To have a Great Road Trip there are just a few helpful hints. Country Roads Take you home to where your Family Ancestors came from. Secondary Roads offer a chance to get off those Freeways and start seeing what this country is all about.
Road Trips Tips:
1. Rent a Car. This will allow unlimited mileage and these vehicles are well maintained for less mechanical problems
2. Get an updated Road Atlas, don't use a 20 year old Atlas as there will be some New Roads that have been created
3. Drive a long distance on your first day of your trip,. Most families aren't use to driving long hours, but if you do it mostly over a two day period then you will have more time to see the sites
4. Always have your passport along with you. You Can Not drive into Canada or Mexico without one. You will be very disappointed if you are going along and then you find out for example that you would like to explore the back side of Glacier National Park, and you realize it is in CANADA. Be prepared to make some changes in your route.
5. Hotels. This is my best advise. Be sure to know what discounts that you qualify for and when planning a route, estimate where you might need to stop for the night. Call ahead around 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Having an advanced reservation will allow you to get the best rate, plus you will find availability. We found that when you are traveling across country and you come to a Large Cross Roads out in the middle of NO WHERE Hotels will be FULL.
6. Cell Phones, First Aide Kits, extra Blankets and pillows. If you have two drivers it is very helpful to have some comforts of home to get some sleep before you have another driving shift. (don't forget those chargers, Computers and traveling apps to help you get the driving times between Major Cities.
7. Site Seeing is a personal thing so I will have to leave that up to your imagination. We enjoy the National Parks as they provide learning experiences for the kids, magnificent beauty for the Camera Buffs and some amazing learning centers to become educated on wild life and wild flowers native to the area.
These are just a few tips I, as a Travel Agent would like to provide for that Road Trip that you put off until now. Happy and Safe Travels.
Jeanne Felix, Travel Agent
Hearts on the Go Travel,
Division of Cordially Yours Travel
California registered Seller of Travel #1013939-40
http://www.travelatheart.com
http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix
Get out an Atlas or your computer and plot out an area that you would love to explore. It always help if you have some land marks, points of Interest, Lakes or National Park and Monuments. The US is so filled with National Treasures that you will find a Nation Park in almost every state. Some people are taking trips and doing Genealogy and studying some family History. There are lots of Road Trips that will allow you to do some Winery Tours, Cave or Caverns exploration, State or National Parks, checking out lighthouses. What Interests YOU and just expand on it.
One sample of a Great Road trip is to plan on attending a Family Reunion, but you can always include some sites of interest along the way. To have a Great Road Trip there are just a few helpful hints. Country Roads Take you home to where your Family Ancestors came from. Secondary Roads offer a chance to get off those Freeways and start seeing what this country is all about.
Road Trips Tips:
1. Rent a Car. This will allow unlimited mileage and these vehicles are well maintained for less mechanical problems
2. Get an updated Road Atlas, don't use a 20 year old Atlas as there will be some New Roads that have been created
3. Drive a long distance on your first day of your trip,. Most families aren't use to driving long hours, but if you do it mostly over a two day period then you will have more time to see the sites
4. Always have your passport along with you. You Can Not drive into Canada or Mexico without one. You will be very disappointed if you are going along and then you find out for example that you would like to explore the back side of Glacier National Park, and you realize it is in CANADA. Be prepared to make some changes in your route.
5. Hotels. This is my best advise. Be sure to know what discounts that you qualify for and when planning a route, estimate where you might need to stop for the night. Call ahead around 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Having an advanced reservation will allow you to get the best rate, plus you will find availability. We found that when you are traveling across country and you come to a Large Cross Roads out in the middle of NO WHERE Hotels will be FULL.
6. Cell Phones, First Aide Kits, extra Blankets and pillows. If you have two drivers it is very helpful to have some comforts of home to get some sleep before you have another driving shift. (don't forget those chargers, Computers and traveling apps to help you get the driving times between Major Cities.
7. Site Seeing is a personal thing so I will have to leave that up to your imagination. We enjoy the National Parks as they provide learning experiences for the kids, magnificent beauty for the Camera Buffs and some amazing learning centers to become educated on wild life and wild flowers native to the area.
These are just a few tips I, as a Travel Agent would like to provide for that Road Trip that you put off until now. Happy and Safe Travels.
Jeanne Felix, Travel Agent
Hearts on the Go Travel,
Division of Cordially Yours Travel
California registered Seller of Travel #1013939-40
http://www.travelatheart.com
http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Traveling and Making Use of Your Free Time on Vacation
When sitting at an airport is a perfect time to keep you informed about my Travel Thoughts. You have lots of free time at the airport and in between your flights. International Flights offer the best quality time to make great use of your personal travel needs. The Idea is to make use of your Free Time on Vacation.
Make sure that you have signed up for the Frequent Flyer programs and pay attention that you have called in the Frequent Flyer Number. Most airlines have several Travel Partners that will give you mileage for your flights. Example US AIR is a partner with United, so you can earn Mileage Plus credits for you US AIR itinerary. Every flight adds up and I highly recommend signing up for the larger carrier Frequent Flyers Programs to take advantage of increasing your value of your flight. Lots of Mileage earns you a free flight.
Arrive early enough so that you can check your last minute emails and get caught up with your social media platforms. There are some great platforms that offer you the opportunity to post information while you are away. Hootesuite.com and Bundlepost.com are some of the ones that I use and are great for keeping you live while you are on Vacation. Try them out and you will be amazed how can keep current with the Media World.
Call last minute reminders to family and friends (take time to make sure that you have wished your best friends a Happy Birthday etc or plant an ideas of traveling with you friends next trip).
Get the latest news and travel updates. Example flooding in Europe that has caused the cancellation of a River Boat Cruise. Recently there have been 3 sailing dates that have been cancelled due to weather and Flooding. Keep in front of your itinerary with weather and travel advisories.
Check in for your flights early and allow some time to start reading that great book that has you name all over it.
Keeping informed is the best thing you can do to make your travels go smoother and hassle free. Happy and Safe Travels
Jeanne Felix, .
Travel Agent
http://www.travelatheart.com
http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix
@travelatheart - Twitter
Make sure that you have signed up for the Frequent Flyer programs and pay attention that you have called in the Frequent Flyer Number. Most airlines have several Travel Partners that will give you mileage for your flights. Example US AIR is a partner with United, so you can earn Mileage Plus credits for you US AIR itinerary. Every flight adds up and I highly recommend signing up for the larger carrier Frequent Flyers Programs to take advantage of increasing your value of your flight. Lots of Mileage earns you a free flight.
Arrive early enough so that you can check your last minute emails and get caught up with your social media platforms. There are some great platforms that offer you the opportunity to post information while you are away. Hootesuite.com and Bundlepost.com are some of the ones that I use and are great for keeping you live while you are on Vacation. Try them out and you will be amazed how can keep current with the Media World.
Call last minute reminders to family and friends (take time to make sure that you have wished your best friends a Happy Birthday etc or plant an ideas of traveling with you friends next trip).
Check in for your flights early and allow some time to start reading that great book that has you name all over it.
Keeping informed is the best thing you can do to make your travels go smoother and hassle free. Happy and Safe Travels
Jeanne Felix, .
Travel Agent
http://www.travelatheart.com
http://www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix
@travelatheart - Twitter
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