9 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone

9 Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone

Hey, ladies! Planning on striking out on your own and experiencing the world? Amazing! Trust me, there’s nothing like solo travel to meet new people and live life on your terms. But, let’s face it, safety is always a concern. That’s why we’ve got some tips for you to keep secure on your journey. Don’t let fear hold you back – grab your backpack, hit the road, and don’t forget to read our safety tips below (they’re pretty useful for everyone, tbh).

Be a Local, Not a Tourist

Looking like a tourist can make you a prime target for pickpockets and thieves. Try to blend in by dressing like you live there and avoid standing in the middle of the street with a map. This will make it less obvious that you’re a tourist, and you’ll be less likely to attract unwanted attention.

Don’t Assume Your Fellow Countrymen Are Safe

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How to Style Your Sapphire Engagement Ring for Daily Wear

How to Style Your Sapphire Engagement Ring for Daily Wear

How to Style Your Sapphire Engagement Ring for Daily Wear

Sapphire engagement rings have gained popularity for their stunning beauty and durability, making them an excellent choice for daily wear. Whether you’ve chosen a sapphire for its rich blue hue or its variety of other colors, styling it for everyday life can be both fun and practical. In Birmingham, engagement rings Birmingham featuring sapphires offer a unique and timeless appeal, combining elegance with durability. The key to styling a sapphire engagement ring for daily wear is finding the balance between showcasing its beauty and ensuring it complements your lifestyle.

First and foremost, when wearing a sapphire engagement ring daily, consider its setting. Opt for a low-profile setting that keeps the stone secure and protected from scratches or damage. A bezel or flush setting is ideal for someone with an active lifestyle, as it surrounds the sapphire, preventing it from catching on clothing or being exposed to harsh conditions. Additionally, consider …

Flying Around the World (Literally) for Spring Break at Six Senses Yao Noi

Six Senses Yao Noi

Our first Six Senses stay was in Oman. I was traveling around the world with my 10-year-old daughter and we included a stop at Six Senses Zighy Bay because you could arrive at the hotel by paragliding in from a nearby mountain. We loved the resort, so I talked to the staff about which other Six Senses resorts were amazing and great for families. They recommended Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand. We visited Laamu twice and loved it, and visited Six Senses Resorts in Vietnam and the Seychelles too, but never seemed to make it to Yao Noi.

This year my 12-year-old daughter has school breaks in February and April. She would turn 13 over her February break, so I left it up to her where she wanted to travel that week to celebrate. I showed her some

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Travel Agent Month roundup: discounts, prizes, contests & more!

The travel industry is giving travel advisors around the world a collective applause today (May 3) to mark Travel Agent Day, an annual day of recognition that takes place on the first Wednesday of May.

Travel Agent Day was founded by Colleen Lorenzen of Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, Sask, in 2011. (Click here to join the official Facebook page). 

Since then, the day has evolved into a globally-recognized event, lasting an entire month, bringing together travel pros from all corners of the industry.

Travel advisors and agencies, throughout time, and especially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, have proven themselves to be a resilient and resourceful force.

Here’s how suppliers and tourism boards are celebrating the travel trade this month.

Air Canada

Each week Air Canada’s travel advisor partners have a chance to win prizes.

“Successfully complete some fun trivia questions and you will be entered for a

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A Review of Our Disney Fantasy Caribbean Cruise

A Disney Fantasy Cruise in the Western Caribbean

When I posted to Instagram that we were booked on a spring break Disney Fantasy Cruise, a lot of people DMed me to ask why. It’s a reasonable question – although we’ve been on a number of cruises, we don’t love cruises, and we’re not a big Disney family. 

It goes back a decade. When my kids were small, starting at 1, 3 and 5-years-old, we did three 12-night Disney Cruises in Europe. We booked them because they were easy – unpack once and see a lot of cool places – and because Disney is, by definition, family-friendly. Our kids went to the kids club a few times, and waited in line for character photos every once in a while, but really they just enjoyed the ship and the independence, since they could run around by themselves, and we (the parents) liked

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Agency owner’s message on Travel Agent Day 2023: “The reason we are here and thriving, is our travel advisors”

And while the Travel Agent Day perks are very much appreciated, Jamie Milton with Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon, SK, tells Travelweek that just as important, if not more so, are words of appreciation and gratitude from supplier partners.

Especially when those kinds of words are broadcast for all to see via traditional and social media.

“Promotions and incentives are great and very much appreciated by travel advisors,” said Milton. “That being said, the feeling of being appreciated, valued and respected is also important. One of my favorite things to see suppliers do, is promote travel advisors to the general media, and through their own personal social media. Hearing well-known and respected suppliers promote travel advisors and all they do, is very impactful.”

It was at Uniglobe Carefree Travel – and thanks to travel advisor Colleen Lorenzen – that Travel Agent Day got its start back in 2011. On the

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5 Reasons to Visit Glacier National Park This Summer

Glacier National Park with Kids

A few summers ago, in conjunction with Visit Montana, my 7-year-old daughter and I flew to Whitefish, Montana and explored Whitefish and Glacier National Park for four days. It remains one of my favorite trips – it was an easy destination from Los Angeles, the hiking, kayaking and fly fishing were great, the park was gorgeous, and we had lots of fun. I love the bonding when I go on adventures with just one of my kids.

In Glacier National Park
In Glacier National Park

I never posted about the trip on my blog, however. So now that we’ve visited a lot of other National Parks the past few years (including Arches National Park) it’s time for a post on Glacier National Park. Here are the top five things we love, and the reasons you should book a trip!

Getting to Glacier National Park is Easy

Some National Parks

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Phoenix Mercury top Seattle Storm in preseason action minus Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner returned to the Phoenix Mercury after being released from a Russian prison, but she did not travel with the team Monday for the preseason opener.

Phoenix Mercury beat Seattle Storm 77-71 led by the combined 21 points from Diana Taurasi and reserve guard Sug Sutton.

Down 43-36 at half, the Mercury turned the corner on a Sam Thomas 3-pointer with 2:48 left in the third. Mercury outscored Storm, 24-12, in the quarter. Thomas was key off the bench, finishing with 8 points on 2-4 shooting behind the arc.

Forward Kadi Sissoko, a 2023 third-round picks, logged 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in nearly 30 minutes of action.

The Mercury’s preseason continues at 7 p.m. Friday at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. It’s precursor to the season opener May 19 in Los Angeles.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 08: The Phoenix Mercury celebrate a basket against the Seattle Storm during the fourth quarter in a WNBA preseason game at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MAY 08: The Phoenix Mercury celebrate a basket against the

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Transat Distribution Canada Announces Management Changes

Transat Distribution Canada’s Karine Gagnon has announced changes to the company’s management structure “with the objective of improving efficiency and synergies within our organization.”

Among the changes, Anthony Mormina was promoted to Senior Director, Sales & Corporate Operations. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading and strengthening sales & operations for all TDC’s company owned and managed retail points of sale. This includes TDC’s Loyalty partners & Club Voyages Affair division, Voyages Transat, and Transat Travel agencies across Canada, as well as the Agent@Home sector.

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Colette Girard has been promoted to Director, Franchise and Affiliate members. Girard has been managing relationships with TDC’s members in Québec for over 11 years. Gagnon says she holds extensive experience as a leader in both travel retail and tour operating. Girard will take on the director role, overseeing the same territory, with the support of a manager, for which a

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Sudden donor steps as much as save her buddy’s life

Initially coming from America, Black Friday is the day after Thanks giving which sees an impulsive sale throughout shops in preparation for Christmas. Shoppers buy what they want at exceptionally low costs for simply at some point solely.Black Friday is ready to happen on Friday the twenty ninth of November, which implies a day of gross sales throughout the UK happening for at some point solely.

Providing as much as 50% off of chosen objects, shops throughout the UK together with London will draw individuals in there thousands and thousands to devour bargains, whether or not or not it’s fore themselves or anyone else.

The earliest proof of the phrase Black Friday utilized to the day after Thanksgiving in a procuring context means that the time period originated in Philadelphia, the place it was used to explain the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and automobile site visitors that will happen on …