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Carry-On Bag | Flight Essentials

02 Saturday Feb 2019

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What’s essential in your carry-on bag?
I have 3 or 4 of these packed and ready to go at a moments notice. Sometimes I’ll carry one in my everyday bag for back- up.

I love all my things here, but have to tell you- those Eat Cleaner Wipes are fantastic! Especially when you want to grab a piece of that fruit from the hotel lobby bowl but you’re kind of grossed out by whose hands have grazed it…yup.

I wear glasses and also have children with sticky fingers who like to play with my phone and laptop. Zeiss Lens Cleaning Wipes are convenient and really clean your lens and screen without scratching or leaving smudge marks behind. I love the clarity I get wearing my glasses right after a good Zeiss Lens Cleaning wipes.

Herban Essentials  Towelettes come in different scents like orange, lavender, eucalyptus and lemon which comes in handy on a plane, train, boat or random rideshare. Wipe that down! Or wipe your hands and breathe into them…whatever get you through to the next stop.

I don’t know about you, but as much as I love to travel, I hate getting sick. It is truly inevitable given your exposure to lots of different people from many part of the world, often in small breathing spaces. Sharing remotes and tray tables, elevator buttons, door knobs- PlaneAire helps take the nasty out of the air and replaces it with sunshine and rainbows and unicorn poop.

If you click and buy from my page, you are supporting my travel habit! Thank you! As I am an Amazon Affiliate.

XOXO-

Do I Need Trip Insurance?

27 Sunday Jan 2019

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Even as a newer Travel Planner, I am always encouraging my clients to purchase travel insurance. Mainly because the old adage is true- “you never know what could happen”…and these last 8 months my business has experienced just this. From political riots forcing us to reroute clients to a whole other country one week before their trip (at Christmastime none the less) to another’s unexpected medical diagnosis that delayed their trip…it is so true…anything really can happen, especially things you wouldn’t imagine. Might as well be prepared!

As it would stand, countries around the world are also buying into the Travel Insurance stance and many are starting to require proof of yours for entry into their country. Travel Market Report recently published an article in January 2019, regarding this exact topic: More Countries Requiring Tourists Purchase Trave Insurance.

I encourage my clients to consider either a policy I can quote them from AIG Travel Guard, or if the package I am putting together offers one, I point that out as well.

You can always check with the credit card company you use to pay for the trip, as sometimes they will offer an option to protect your trip costs. But, you should also confirm it will protect YOU and your family if you should be in need of any medical assistance while on your trip. One wise friend who is an avid traveller recommends never leaving the country without MedVac coverage.

It is wise to start building Travel Insurance into your trip budget. If you already have a trip planned, but need Trip Insurance, I can help you with that- whether you booked through me or not.

Inquire at Stefanie@RSMLVTravel.com

A SoCal Escape: Park Hyatt Aviara

03 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Roughly 30 miles northeast of San Diego is the iconic coastal beach town of Carlsbad, California. Surrounded by the beauty of Batiquitos Lagoon and the famous southern California coastline, Carlsbad offers easy access to endless amounts of fun.

WHERE TO STAY

Whether you want to explore the area with your family, spend the day at LEGOLand California or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, experience the excitement at the races in Del Mar, explore marine life at the Birch Scripps Aquarium in La Jolla, or enjoy a full day of boutique shopping, golfing at award-winning courses or relaxing at the spa, the Park Hyatt Aviara is the perfect home base for your stay.


HOW TO GET THERE

Now there’s an even easier way to get to Carlsbad. Beginning November 1, 2018, new airline, California Pacific, will begin daily flights into the McClellan-Palomar Airport, about 5 miles outside of Carlsbad. Currently, service is set to take place from Las Vegas (LAS), San Jose (SJC), Reno (RNO) and Phoenix (AZA). Flight time from Las Vegas into Carlsbad is roughly
1- hour.

California Pacific Airlines | Photo Cred: California Pacific Airlines

WHAT TO DO

October starts the Holiday season of travel for families as well, and LEGOLand is on the action. On select weekends throughout October, LEGOLand offers fun Halloween festivities for the whole family with Brick Or Treat Party Nights. 

Brick or Treat at LEGOLand California | Photo Cred: Stefanie Van Aken

San Diego Safari Park is offering Kids FREE in October:

Throughout the month of October, kids ages 11 and younger receive free admission (with an adult). We’ve got special fun planned for the weekends, so go wild and join us over and over again! Kids Free admission in October 2018 includes the Africa Tram – no separate ticket needed! Kids can ride the Conservation Carousel for $6. Please purchase Carousel tickets at the Safari Park.

The holiday fun doesn’t end in October. You will find unique and entertaining options for Thanksgiving and the Festive season all the way to the end of the year, including New Years. So, if snow isn’t your thing this year- find your happy in Carlsbad at the Park Hyatt Aviara. 

Click here to see our recommendations for a Full Day Itinerary in Carlsbad, CA!

Exclusive to RSMLVTravel– enjoy your 4th night complimentary when you stay 3 at Park Hyatt Aviara, along with luxury amenities offered through Virtuoso: 
 –Daily breakfast buffet for two
 –$100 resort credit per stay per room
 –Locally-inspired culinary welcome amenity
 –Upgrade day of arrival if available
 –Early check-in and late check-out if available
 –Complimentary access to Aviara Spa amenities

Call to book now 702.743.5196 or email: Stefanie@RSMLVTravel.com.