Kimberly & John Scutt
Travel addicted and penny-wise....
We are a "non-backpacking" couple knowledgeable in stretching our travel dollar to experience the diversity of people and beauty around the globe.
Let us help you travel more
and spend less.
Kimberly & John Scutt
Travel addicted
and penny-wise...
We are a "non-backpacking" couple knowledgeable in stretching our travel dollar to experience the diversity of people and beauty around the globe.
Let us help you travel more and spend less.
Planning
Find your Best Deal on a Cruise
This time of year I find myself yearning to escape to a sunnier place. A cruise can be just what the doctor ordered and it’s easy to research. The first place I check is the Vacations to Go site. This is where I narrow the choices to one or two different cruises. I love this site because it’s well organized and easy to use. It lists cruises from all …
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Multi-Purpose Plastic Ties to the Rescue
We all know not to lock our luggage when travelling by plane, just in case security needs to check it. This makes me feel a tad vulnerable because it would be so quick and easy for someone to zip open my bag and grab something. My sister gave me a suggestion for a cheap and simple deterrent: multipurpose self-locking plastic ties. Wrap these around the suitcase zipper heads to …
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Choose the Best Reward Cards for You
One of the best ways to save your travel buck is by using reward points. If you haven’t already done so, join a travel reward program, or two…or more. There are many travel reward cards out there: credit card and consumer incentive programs (ie AirMiles). You can often double dip by using an AirMiles card while paying with your reward credit card. You have to admit, there is something …
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Choose Your Shoes Carefully
I love shoes. Unfortunately, now I’m paying for years of high heels and cheap but fashionable footwear. Like many middle-agers, I need to be careful about what I wear. When travelling with airline luggage weight restrictions, you have to choose your shoes carefully. Footwear must be comfortable, have good support and be versatile. I’ve become a huge fan of Mephisto shoes which carry both women’s and men’s styles. Although …
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Taking Care of Business
Taking Care of BusinessThe ProblemI love going to exotic places but hate using squat toilets. Not being used to them, I find the whole process difficult especially if I’m on a moving train. It is so much easier for men.The SolutionJust before our latest trip I read about the existence of a female urinary device. This contraption is shaped like an oblong flexible funnel. You just cup it around …
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Multi-Purpose Plastic Ties to the Rescue
We all know not to lock our luggage when travelling by plane, just in case security needs to check it. This makes me feel a tad vulnerable because it would be so quick and easy for someone to zip open my bag and grab something. My sister gave me a suggestion for a cheap and simple deterrent: multipurpose self-locking plastic ties. Wrap these around the suitcase zipper heads to …
Read moreMulti-Purpose Plastic Ties to the Rescue
What's on the horizon?
Bucket
List
Australia &
New Zealand
Carnival
in Rio
Gorilla
Trekking
Polynesian
Islands
Coming to Oakville, Ontario, Canada?
Visit Kimberly & John Scutt's
Oakville Bed & Breakfast
A rare licensed B&B option in Oakville. License #19-100368 This traditional B&B has a dedicated guest suite with queen bed, electric fireplace, table, and space for up to two comfortable cots. We have one other stylish double bedroom available for larger groups. The heated floor, double sink bathroom is for your group's private use. We cater to dietary requirements with our full hot breakfasts.
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