Category Archives: Travel Tips

Hot Tips For Winter Driving

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  Having lived in Flagstaff, Arizona, for several years (it’s home to a ski resort, so you can imagine what the winters are like), my first piece of advice for driving in the wintertime would be: if there’s snow or ice on the road, stay home. Either that or wait until the deicers and the […]


What’s That Smell? How to Eliminate and Prevent RV Odors

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  We all love the smell of a new RV—it pretty much rivals that of a new car, hands down—but after that much anticipated road trip, you start to notice that not so fresh feeling. Yep, it’s the dreaded RV odors: between cooking, pet accidents, off-gassing from the finishes, the holding tank, the moisture from […]


How To Replace a Lost Passport

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  Realizing you’ve lost your passport can be somewhat unnerving, especially if you consider where it could end up—not to mention the very real threat of ID theft. An important first step to follow is to report the lost passport immediately so the U.S. Department of State (which last year alone had about 325,000 of […]


Travel Guide: Essential Travel Clothes for Vacation

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The overwhelmed feeling you might have as you prepare to travel for vacation is not an uncommon one. From checking that every bag and passport is in order the night before, to making airport snacks and confirming rides, there is a lot that goes into the entire traveling process. One of the best ways to […]


10 Sanity-Saving Travel Essentials To Have In Your Carry-On

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  Whether you’re leaving for business or for pleasure, these sanity-saving travel essentials to tuck in your carry-on will make your voyage smoother and—should you need it—help weather any missed bag/flight/connection mishap with a little more ease. Hard Copies Of Important Personal Documents The first rule of international travel: never lose your passport. The second […]


The Best Advice for Couples Craving an Adventure

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Traveling in tandem is great—and, done right, planning can be half the fun. We suggest starting with plenty of time and perhaps a libation or two: guest blogger Keith Jacobs from carupkeep.info has a few more ideas to make it a stellar getaway. Bonus tip: take your SkyMed TAKESYOUHOME card along with you to ensure […]