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GROUNDED: 5 Tips to Help with a Fear of Flying

By //  by Dee Brun Leave a Comment

I have AVIOPHOBIA , ACROPHOBIA, CLAUSTROPHOBIA and AGORAPHOBIA, the fear of flying, heights, small spaces, and not being able to escape. Throw in a few dozen snakes and Samuel Jackson and you have a hit action movie. You can imagine how fun it is to sit beside me on a plane. This list of FEARS from Wikepedia accurately sums up what goes through my head every time I squeeze my ass into a far TOO SMALL airplane seat. The fear of flying may be created by various other phobias and …

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Packing Tips For Airline Travel; Do As I Say, Not as I Do

By //  by Candace Sampson 2 Comments

I recently had the pleasure of joining Sunwing Vacations on a trip to the amazing Royalton Riviera Cancun in Mexico. It was nothing short of spectacular and you'll be able to read my review shortly on YummyMummyClub. Where I failed huge on this trip though was in the packing. The issue was that four days before we were supposed to leave for Mexico, I was just arriving home from a trip to Florida.  I then had four days to catch up on a mountain of work, get the laundry done and pack the …

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Stay Healthy While Travelling

By //  by Katja Wulfers Leave a Comment

You spend months planning the perfect vacation. You pick a destination, save your pennies, and remember to update your passports — seriously, check those passports — only to fall sick five days into your trip. What a drag. I've been on a lot of trips and I've been sick on a few of them when I ignored my own advice. Avoid spending days holed up in a hotel room while your family has all the fun and eats all the food by following these tips to stay healthy while …

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How To Be A Good Houseguest

By //  by Katja Wulfers 3 Comments

You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away to a few weeks overseas and are a welcome break. If you play your cards right, don’t act like Goldilocks eating everyone else’s porridge and breaking furniture, and learn how to be …

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Ten Things to Do Before You Travel

By //  by Candace Sampson 35 Comments

Spring break is approaching fast and if you're like most people in North America, you're so over Polar Vortexes. In a few weeks thousands of people will be getting out of Dodge and hitting warmer climates. The question is, how many of them will be totally prepared ahead of time? Reduce your stress now with these ten things to do before you travel at spring break! Check Your Passports! I've heard countless stories of people who were surprised to find out that their passport was expired the …

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