By Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection
My one and only sibling works for Delta Airlines. He is so good at his job, he was offered four free plane tickets to anywhere Delta flies. Not the difficult standby tickets, but 4 REAL tickets to wherever he wants to go. He’s so amazing. He invited me and our parents to take this reward trip with him! … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Who doesn’t LOVE train travel!! Europe has perfected this by making train travel easy, relaxing, scenic, and efficient. I am not sure if we will ever get to that level, but the U.S. railroad system has introduced a new train experience that may satisfy lovers of train travel!!… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Note from Audra: Danielle is busy with clients so I’m taking over Travel Tuesday today. It’s definitely appropriate since I’m going to be traveling outside Dunwoody for 18 days between now and Labor Day! 11 of those days have been planned exclusively by Danielle! We’re going to play a game while I’m gone whereby I’ll post pictures to Instagram and Facebook sharing pictures taken by me and my travel partners and letting people guess where we are…..at… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
The Delta Variant is becoming a concern for many travelers. Having a crystal ball would be extremely useful at the moment, as it is my most asked question right now…” what do you think about the Delta Variant and my trip?”
This is a personal decision, as everyone has different views on what is considered a risk. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
How do you define glamping? It can mean different things for different people. I read several definitions, but my favorite is from the Urban Dictionary…”satisfying your craving for the outdoors and your penchant for a good meal, nice glass of wine and a comfortable bed.” … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
First, before you read another word, grab your passport (and each family member’s passport) and look at your expiration dates! I have had more people than ever before dealing with expired passports. People are coming out of Covid ready to travel, but some are realizing their passport is expired and it is nearly impossible to get one in under a month. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
Last week, with all three of our kids not home, my husband and I found ourselves on a flight to France! The requirements to enter France for a vaccinated traveler looked so easy! BUT, since it was my first-time entering Europe post-Covid, I was half waiting to be stopped at every checkpoint. … Read More »
Note from Audra: I didn’t think Danielle would be able to give us a Travel Tuesday since she is currently in FRANCE! However she told me this morning she’s on the high speed train from the French Riviera to Paris with great WiFi so knocked it out! I’ve had so much fun following her on Instagram with her daily updates/beautiful photos from France this week. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for The Aha! Connection
You may be asking “what is an OTA”? An OTA (online travel agency) is a website or online service that sells travel products to customers (flights, hotels, etc.) There are many of them, but a few of the big names are Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Hotels.com. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
This past September I was supposed to be in Italy with my hubby celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. As you would imagine the trip was canceled but we have rescheduled for September of this year (crossing all of my fingers and toes for this trip).… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
I’ve never felt more relieved over something ending than when I woke up the morning of January 1, 2021! See ya 2020! Sure, we are off to a shaky start, but let’s choose to be hopeful and stay positive. This too shall pass!
Soon a higher number of people will be vaccinated, and society will begin to reap those benefits. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
As Caribbean Islands begin to open, a picture is emerging of what future travel may look like outside the U.S. (at least during the Covid era). It is important to check the travel requirements for your destination, as most will include the need for a negative Covid test and possibly travel/medical insurance. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
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Given the recent news that Delta is blocking middle seats through January 6 and the fact that capacity will continue to be roughly capped at 60%, availability will become more limited on Delta. … Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
RV rentals have skyrocketed due to Covid. Renting an RV is not just a drive across country experience. This is a great adventure for a family, a couple or friends to enjoy the outdoors and explore the Southeast! Make sure to research the RV parks well for great reviews on their amenities and surrounding area!… Read More »
by Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Itineraries for The Aha! Connection
We have all seen the pictures on the news and social media of empty airports, social distancing on planes and even some packed flights. All airlines have come out with guidelines, but don’t assume they are following the same rules! After reading through some of the guidelines, passengers may have varied travel experiences based on how an airline is choosing to state their guidelines.… Read More »
