by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
The CDC has approved the use of Covid-19 self-test kits, which will help ease the burden of the U.S. re-entry testing requirement. On January 12, 2021 the CDC announced an order for all passengers arriving to the U.S. from a foreign country to test 3 days prior to departure. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
It is definitely Graduation Gift Season! I’ve been told that everyone likes CASH (or gift cards); that girls love anything monogrammed; and that everyone likes memorabilia from their college destination!
I asked some close friends with recent graduates about suggestions for monetary amounts. I asked them separately and they both told me the same thing:
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by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
New rules for entry into the Bahamas were started on May 1. Fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to provide a negative Covid test for entry. Unvaccinated travelers will still need to provide a negative Covid test within 5 days of arrival. In addition, unvaccinated visitors staying more than 5 days must take a rapid antigen test on day 5. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Having my home, deck, driveway, and walkways pressure/soft washed has turned out to be the gift that keeps on giving. Chris and Daniel from Alpha Clean performed the work the day before I left town for a much needed 10 day “spring break”. My hubby and I LOVED the new clean look but I didn’t have time to write any notes before I left town. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
When will Europe open to Americans has been my most asked question this year! Runner up is the follow-up question as to whether it will open to only vaccinated people. These two questions look to be on the brink of finally getting answered!!
The President of the EU Commission announced Sunday that fully vaccinated Americans will be able to travel to the EU by this summer. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I’ve known Alan Mothner, the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, since our kids played Little League baseball at Murphey Candler park and I’ve lived in Dunwoody since 2002 but I’ve never taken an art class at Spruill! Well, until last week that is….
Alan invited Peggy, Lauren, their daughters, and me to a jewelry making class taught by Amy Gresens. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
If you have traveled lately and needed a rental car, you were likely surprised by the latest pricing. The current rule on trip planning: If you need a rental car, book it as soon as you pick your dates. Do not wait!
We can all thank Covid for the car rental dilemma! … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
NYC: There’s been a lot of talk and speculation about NYC and the future of their city’s tourism. A little too much doom and gloom for me! Yes, NYC will be different, but we are dealing with an entire post-Covid world of “different”. Not a reason to take NYC off your list! … Read More »
by Audra Hurston Anders for The Aha! Connection
As I type these words, I’m sitting in a beach chair under an umbrella listening to the Sea Grove beach waves. To my left is an enormous red waving flag. I will forever think of Kim McGrady whenever I see red beach flags. I’ve known Kim’s wife since high school and attended Auburn University with both Kim and Leigh Anne. … Read More »
by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection
I can not really pinpoint why, but I haven’t been reading much lately. However, I think I’m getting a message from above to pick up my Kindle or even a real book. I’m seeing so many emails, Facebook posts, app alerts and magazine articles about books to read. … Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
I have been so very fortunate to have been given several opportunities lately to visit local businesses and participate in fun programs that are still “social-distance friendly”. Last week was no exception. This time, Peggy and I decided to take my hubby with us! We laughed, learned, laughed more, chopped, laughed, sauteed, sneaked bites of Manchego cheese, laughed, cooked, ate and laughed even more!… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
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What you need to know about traveling to Hawaii during Covid. … Read More »
Note from Audra:
Dunwoody Baptist Church was purposely built on a busy corner and they have been working hard for over a year to “plant a tree for future generations to sit in the shade”. Many Dunwoodians attend church at DBC but even more play ball there, take music lessons there, attend preschool there etc. But EVEN MORE ride by DBC every day and have probably been wondering what’s going on with the construction!… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
As more and more people become vaccinated, the interest in travel continues to climb. Over the next couple of months, you will begin to see more countries open to vaccinated travelers. Make sure to read each country’s requirements carefully before booking your flights! Also, remember currently U.S.… Read More »
by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
Do y’all remember the charming boutique Cutie Pies that used to be in Dunwoody Village? They carried the most adorable children’s clothing. Who could forget when they offered Easter Portraits with baby ducklings?! Sadly Cutie Pies closed in the summer of 2014 so the owners could focus on their family.… Read More »
