Getting Ready for the Big Day

My bags are packed (well mostly) and I am in the midst of the last minute trip preparation panic. I also have bed and breakfast guests arriving tomorrow and other friends are moving into my house while we are away. Yes, tonight I will be house cleaning. However, I have taken an hour now to breathe and relax with a pedicure. Monday is the beginning of our seven week …

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Making the Most when Paying for your Flights

Gone are the days when calling the airline or visiting a travel agency was your only option to book a flight. Now there are so many on-line sites offering myriads of flight options in a variety of prices to get you from point A to B. Many of these sites also compare findings from other sites. This is a great way to compare prices and itineraries. My current go …

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Booking Flights through Aeroplan Frequent Flyer Points

 When it came down to booking our flights for Africa, the first thing I did was check my frequent flyer points. Frequent Flyer points are a beautiful thing. They usually (not always) save you money and they add options that I can’t always afford when paying outright for flights. I’ve been saving my Airmiles for over a decade, so I checked there first. It was no surprise that despite …

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Choosing the Right Tour for Africa

After a five year hiatus to care for my parents in their final years and subsequently deal with the estate, I find myself back to writing my blog. The difficult times have highlighted the importance of appreciating the people I love and living life to its fullest. With an impending empty nest adjustment looming this fall, my husband and I want to have an extended period of quality time …

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