All Your Travel

03/08/2025

A reminder about validating tickets for Trains and buses in the Florence region of Italy. Do it!!!!!! The fines are significant. The validation machines are conveniently located on train platforms and inside the buses. Are often green in color.

02/06/2025

https://www.travelandleisure.com/tiktok-travel-hack-flight-attendant-shoe-hotel-safe-7105061?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=67a2d44d8c4f5f0001ab6480&utm_campaign=travelandleisure&utm_content=photo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook.com&utm_term=67a2d44d8c4f5f0001ab647f&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2l7zTOrn2jep4KV7litFGJln0L4Xuq0n5HPaHDS48XrmZJHzTOhdS0y5k_aem_VVpm8WhEnvSgpm4JEaLuBA

A KLM crew member shares tips and hacks for travelers staying in a hotel room on TikTok.

02/02/2025

Some new changes. This is quite a fluid situation.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/uk-eta-fee-transit-passengers-8777658?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=679e926752a828000173c04c&utm_campaign=travelandleisure&utm_content=photo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook.com&utm_term=679e926752a828000173c04b&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR31MeLPNfKDnbS-4sfHlZvLMHKmrHwoO1KzZBHz0j_5odMRJXvzPgriG54_aem__Sdz9TLIqjiZsAMmisSM2w

The United Kingdom has proposed raising its electronic travel authorization (ETA) fee just weeks after it went into effect, but will no longer require it for transit passengers who are not leaving the airport.

01/22/2025

Great news for travelers out of Pittsburgh (PIT)

https://blueskypit.com/airlines-to-add-resume-routes-from-pit-this-spring/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2jwjMtcIJMD6i0UdvigVNWfgk6crix2eKU3hUlzFAPx_s8b2Qrn-EKzh4_aem_6gPfFHoPWfasgX3wak2BpA

Recent cold temperatures and snow likely have Pittsburghers thinking of warm weather escapes. In anticipation of rising demand spurred by spring break travel, and continuing into the early summer months, airlines are planning to ramp up flight schedules by adding additional flights, resuming seasona...

01/05/2025

Critical travel requirements and dates:
1/8/25--ETA (electronic travel authorisation) in effect for the UK. You MUST apply online or you will not be permitted entry.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

5/7/25 REAL ID for all U.S. airports and domestic air travel. You cannot fly in the U.S. without your drivers license being updated to a REAL ID conforming I.D.

https://apple.news/AleZEJeXoTla6uuYA9Di5YA

The U.S. is a year away from requiring Real ID.

12/27/2024

Choose a happy life in 2025!

12/04/2024

It's Christmas/holiday market time in Germany. Truly a magical time🎄

10/29/2024

https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-plan-a-trip-to-marbella-spain-8676963?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=671d89987868a800011a7d45&utm_campaign=travelandleisure&utm_content=photo&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook.com&utm_term=671d89987868a800011a7d44&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHeDzK6TdlHtrJdRwftgvNjsMpFXRA6k_dX813E8cZJzeypDZN9Yto0_0vA_aem_o3DlrH_lJLMjfEJ_rQ6KLg

Here’s what you need to know to plan a trip to the glamorous, sun-soaked Mediterranean retreat of Marbella, Spain.

10/18/2024

There's still (a wee bit of) time to get to a Christmas Market in Europe!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DDfYRQNK5/?mibextid=WC7FNe

European Christmas Markets Dates 2024🎄

🇦🇹Vienna, Austria - Nov 16 to Dec 24
🇫🇷Strasbourg, France - Nov 27 to Dec 30
🇨🇿Prague, Czech Republic - 30 Nov to Jan 6
🇩🇪Berlin (Gendarmenmarkt), Germany - Nov 25 to Dec 31
🇩🇪Cologne, Germany - Nov 18 to Dec 23
🇩🇰Copenhagen,Denmark (Tivoli Gardens) - Nov 17 to Jan 1
🇧🇪Brussels, Belgium (Winter Wonders) - Nov 29 to Jan 5
🇭🇺Budapest, Hungary - Nov 17 to Jan 1
🇩🇪Munich, Germany - Nov 27 to Dec 24
🇪🇪Tallinn, Estonia - Nov 21 to Dec 26
🇵🇱Krakow, Poland - Nov 29 to Dec 26
🇩🇪Dresden, Germany (Striezelmarkt) - Nov 27 to Dec 24
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden (Skansen) - Nov 30 to Dec 23
🇬🇧London, UK (Hyde Park) - Nov 21 to Jan 5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Edinburgh, Scotland - Nov 17 to Jan 5
🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland - Nov 23 to Dec 24
🇸🇪Gothenburg, Sweden (Liseberg) - Nov 17 to Dec 23
🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland - Dec 1 to Dec 22
🇱🇺Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - Nov 23 to Dec 24
🇧🇪Bruges, Belgium - Nov 24 to Jan 1
🇱🇻Riga, Latvia - Dec 1 to Jan 6
🇳🇱Amsterdam - 15 Nov - 5th Jan

07/20/2024

Well, yesterday's global tech meltdown was an example of the highs and lows of travel in the 21st Century. My daughter and I caught up in it in Europe trying to return to US. As I tell my clients, PATIENCE & FLEXIBILITY are non-negotiable. When things happen, you have to go with it. It's unpleasant, and lousy, but you have NO control over it (nor do I as your travel advisor). The world is big, "global" and forces larger than us in charge. We witnessed terrible treatment of airport workers, flight attendants, etc... and there's no excuse. It's out of their control too.

07/18/2024

Five days in Florence, including a lovely day trip to Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany ( Montalcino, Pienza & Montepulciano). A stop at a winery that has become an agriturismo spot, with lodging and relaxing activities for its guests. Poggia il Castellare.
Walk through the three towns, with a wine tasting at the cellars of Talosa winery. Its caves served as both wine storage as well as bomb shelters and church site during WW2 for locals.

07/15/2024

Concert tourism is alive and well! My daughter and I saw Coldplay in Rome on their 2d of 4 nites there. Amazing experience and met so many locals as well as other travelers from around the world.

07/12/2024

Roma! #2 of my fave European cities. Staying in Piazza Navona again, as the food, accommodations and proximity to activities is great. Recommend Migliori Collection P'za Navona for a stay.