Tag Archives: DJM travel blog

Tempering Expectations

Posted on 12/21/2009 by

The term “Ugly American” often gets thrown about when it comes to traveling abroad. Loud clothes, loud voices and loud opinions are usually what are referenced when describing the sometimes offending folks. Yes, it’s true, that Americans can sometimes fit … Continue reading →

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One Important Wedding/Honeymoon Planning “To Do”

Posted on 12/18/2009 by

So, you’re getting married. Congratulations. You’ve also decided that you’re going to take your honeymoon out of the country. Even better. BUT — and this is a big one — you must make sure that your documentation is absolutely, 100% … Continue reading →

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Airfare Roulette. Not A Fun Game To Play.

Posted on 12/08/2009 by

Airfares can seem arbitrary at times. One day, that flight from Chicago to Seattle is $450 round trip, the next day, it’s $600. We’re so conditioned to get on to booking websites, that we’ve forgotten that the “real” cost of … Continue reading →

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Holiday Travel Planning: Your Travel Agent Has Time For That

Posted on 12/04/2009 by

You might be a bit of a late planner — and the holidays are fast approaching. But, that’s OK. You can still plan a trip to see family and friends. Or, if you’re looking for a little “me” or “we” … Continue reading →

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Is It REALLY Good Savings?

Posted on 11/29/2009 by

Chances are (even if you have a pop-up blocker engaged) that you’ve seen all kinds of “good” deals pop up on the Internet. Vacations for $199 per person. Wow. They scream “look at me, I’m cheap.” And, in many cases, … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do To Save A Buck?

Posted on 11/20/2009 by

It’s always interesting to see how people save money when planning travel. Seasoned travelers know a few extra ins and outs that let them take advantage of attractive fares and packages. In some cases, if you’re willing to make some … Continue reading →

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Scanning Travel At Work

Posted on 11/18/2009 by

If you’re looking at travel deals while at work, you might want to think before you click. More companies are cracking down on non-productive use of the internet. Just about every company has some kind of internet logging — where … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Perfect Luxury Travel Deal?

Posted on 11/17/2009 by

This would qualify as a loaded question. When people think of travel, they often default back to the best price. It’s human nature to do this, but there are all kinds of other questions that come up when it comes … Continue reading →

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