Now that we are all pinching pennies, a lot of people are traveling together with coworkers, friends or family, or perhaps with a tour group. There are times when I enjoy charting the waters on my own and times when I welcome the kindred spirits of fellow travelers on my journeys. If you are new to this type of traveling or if you would just like to make your trips better, there are certain behaviors and attitudes that are different when traveling with a group of two or more people. Here are some suggestions that I have taking note of in my group travels: In order to take care of your own personal needs in this trip, make sure you are realistic and also creative about what you pack. If you know you will not get much privacy or time alone,
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." If you keep having the thought, "I would have stopped there", or "Why can't we go into that art gallery instead", then you may want to come back to this destination again, either with a spouse or close friend who enjoys these specific things the way you do. A lot of times I do wind up re-visiting places that I have been to with a large group and at the time I couldn't check out what I wanted to. It's a good way to "scope place out first". Remember, and I saved the hardest one for last: "it really is not just all about you", you are one person in this group. Don't be "Debbie Downer" or the "Martyr Mary". A lot of times, I think we try to label our whining as though we were just making a suggestion; but in reality we have actually just been complaining the whole trip. The problem is we don't remember or hear it the way every one else does, Ad nauseam. Whining never adds; it only subtracts attitude and air space. Keep your attitude in check. Group trips and excursions can be very fun to share, they are economical, educational and they are also a great way to meet some new people if you care to mingle. Once you get the hang of traveling with a group, you may often times …show more content…
Yet as efficient as he might be frequent travel can be time consuming and frustrating on many levels. Here are a few gifts that might help make his life a little easier and show him you're always thinking about him; Father's Day or any day. The UV Light Toothbrush Sanitizer is a must have for any traveler. Toothbrushes are full of bacteria and germs and traveling exposes them to many more, especially in hotel rooms. This gadget uses germicidal UV light technology, the same technology hospitals use, to sterilize your brush. It's lightweight and comes with batteries. It's a great deal, discounted at $35.99 at www.travelsmartnewsletter.com. The Blanket, Pillowcase, and Eyeshade Set is another gift for the germophobic frequent traveler. Dad knows they're clean and freshly laundered, unlike the ones on the airline. They are also more comfortable and weigh less than 1 pound. They're a little pricey at $59.95, but what price Dad's health? You can find them at www.travelsmartnewsletter.com The Embossed Leather Contact Case is perfect for the Dad who has to travel overnight. The case comes in three different colors and has a convenient, compact mirror inside. It's only $13.50 at www.travelsmartnewsletter.com The Hanging Scale is worth it's weight in gold-and overweight fees. It weighs bags and boxes, has a measuring tape, an oversized dial, and a 30 year warrantee. It's only $9.50 at
." If you keep having the thought, "I would have stopped there", or "Why can't we go into that art gallery instead", then you may want to come back to this destination again, either with a spouse or close friend who enjoys these specific things the way you do. A lot of times I do wind up re-visiting places that I have been to with a large group and at the time I couldn't check out what I wanted to. It's a good way to "scope place out first". Remember, and I saved the hardest one for last: "it really is not just all about you", you are one person in this group. Don't be "Debbie Downer" or the "Martyr Mary". A lot of times, I think we try to label our whining as though we were just making a suggestion; but in reality we have actually just been complaining the whole trip. The problem is we don't remember or hear it the way every one else does, Ad nauseam. Whining never adds; it only subtracts attitude and air space. Keep your attitude in check. Group trips and excursions can be very fun to share, they are economical, educational and they are also a great way to meet some new people if you care to mingle. Once you get the hang of traveling with a group, you may often times …show more content…
Yet as efficient as he might be frequent travel can be time consuming and frustrating on many levels. Here are a few gifts that might help make his life a little easier and show him you're always thinking about him; Father's Day or any day. The UV Light Toothbrush Sanitizer is a must have for any traveler. Toothbrushes are full of bacteria and germs and traveling exposes them to many more, especially in hotel rooms. This gadget uses germicidal UV light technology, the same technology hospitals use, to sterilize your brush. It's lightweight and comes with batteries. It's a great deal, discounted at $35.99 at www.travelsmartnewsletter.com. The Blanket, Pillowcase, and Eyeshade Set is another gift for the germophobic frequent traveler. Dad knows they're clean and freshly laundered, unlike the ones on the airline. They are also more comfortable and weigh less than 1 pound. They're a little pricey at $59.95, but what price Dad's health? You can find them at www.travelsmartnewsletter.com The Embossed Leather Contact Case is perfect for the Dad who has to travel overnight. The case comes in three different colors and has a convenient, compact mirror inside. It's only $13.50 at www.travelsmartnewsletter.com The Hanging Scale is worth it's weight in gold-and overweight fees. It weighs bags and boxes, has a measuring tape, an oversized dial, and a 30 year warrantee. It's only $9.50 at