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| Vol 4 , Issue 8 | August 2010 | |
Greetings!
In this newsletter, we're tweeting, packing, being scanned, cruising, sleeping in lighthouses and buying travel insurance...
Grab a beverage, put your feet up and enjoy... |
| Great Latitudes is now on Twitter! | |
Thanks to the encouragement of would-be followers, Great Latitudes has joined the world of Twitter.
 I'm still learning a lot about this medium but I'm having a little fun and getting better everyday!
My tweets are generally travel related information, fun tidbits or, occasionally, a great travel deal.
You may click on the link to the left in the fan box to follow me on Twitter. |
| First Timers' Guide to Onboard Cruise Activities | |
by Erica Silverstein, Cruise Critic
If you're worried that you'll be bored on a cruise ship, banish that idea right away.
 Cruise ships schedule so many activities that a day at sea can be almost as much fun (and as exhausting) as a full day of sightseeing. From cooking classes to rock-climbing, trivia contests to line-dancing, wine-tasting to Wii-playing, there's truly something for everyone.
Regardless of your activity levels and preferences, you can't help but find a way to keep yourself entertained on a cruise ship. Here's [Cruise Critic's] breakdown of the types of programs and amenities you're likely to find to keep you busy and happy during your time onboard...
Click here for the details
Contact me anytime for cruise information and pricing. |
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The Naked Truth! | |
Ann Wallace, Travel Industry Today
"Call me naïve if you must. I can take it. But until last week I thought a pastie was a pastry turnover filled with meat and vegetables, a speciality of England's west country, especially Cornwall. Not necessarily so, I now learn.
Pasties are, apparently, also adhesive patches used to conceal a woman's 'naughty bits' and worn principally by exotic dancers or striptease performers.
"So what bearing does this revelation have on the tourist industry?" you may well ask. And it's important we all know the answer ... just in case you come across some pasties in grandma's house and think she's either gone crazy or leads a saucy double life. Far from it, in fact. Because pasties are now being marketed to the modest.
Yes, if you are nervous about airport full-body scanners revealing your private parts you can now invest in some pasties ..."
Read the full & entertaining story here. |
| Five Worst Packing Problems | | |
From Independenttraveller.com
When it comes to packing, a small mistake like putting a prohibited item in  your carry-on bag can snowball into a messy chain of events. Fortunately, travelers faced with similar problems don't have to rely on tears to save their vacations. Whether you're dealing with a confiscated item in the security line, a surplus of souvenirs, a nasty spill or a broken bag, a bit of packing emergency know-how can mean the difference between a disaster and a worry-free getaway.
Packing Problem #1: Airport Security Confiscates Your Prized Possession
Packing Problem #2: Too Many Souvenirs
Packing Problem #3: You Left (Insert Essential Item) at Home
Packing Problem #4: Your Luggage Breaks
Packing Problem #5: Something Spills All Over Your Stuff
View the full story here. |
| 10 Best Lighthouses to Sleep In | |
by Jaclyn Liechti, SmarterTravel.com
Ever dreamed of staying in a lighthouse? In America, these coastal guardians  have a proud history of keeping ships out of harm's way, and now a few will harbor you safely beneath their lanterns for the night. There are options for every budget, from hostel accommodations to renting out an entire keeper's house. To make things easy, [SmarterTravel.com] scoured the country for the best of these nighttime beacons-from both coasts to the Great Lakes and north to Alaska-and found 10 that you simply cannot miss.
See all 10 here. |
| Tidbits | |
Good or interesting information that doesn't require a whole article!
Seismic activity is petering out at the Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano that caused major European air traffic disruption earlier this year. Full story here.
U.S. said to plan easing rules for travel to Cuba. Read the NY Times story by clicking here.
Scandal explodes over airport full body scanners. Details are here.
A sneak peak at life behind the scenes on a cruise ship. Click here. |
| Questions & Answers | |  Q - "Do I really need travel insurance?" A - Absolutely! The answer is unequivocally YES. Whether it's through a corporate group benefit plan, credit card plan or a purchased insurance policy, travel insurance is a necessity and a small price to pay for the security of knowing that you won't be responsible for astronomical health care bills if you are sick or injured when you are away from home. We have all had the "it won't happen to me... I'm always careful" attitude when travelling.  I recently told everyone about the fabulous cruise I took in June... what I didn't add was the 'excitement' on our last day (at sea) where an ill passenger had to be airlifted ashore. As we all stood on deck ghoulishly watching the US Coast Guard helicopter come in, lower the basket, and lift the passenger, all I could think of was "I hope he/she had travel insurance". Let's all agree that you're right... it probably won't happen to you. But... wouldn't you rather have a $ 500 home airfare than a $ 100,000 airfare home? Please make sure that you are covered in the event of the unexpected! Send your questions to Janna. |
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