I always make advance reservations with special instructions that I might arrive late. I always ask for keys equal to travelers plus one when I check in because I frequently leave my key in the room on an end table, dresser or in the bathroom. I keep the spare key in my wallet to avoid […]
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Transportation and Lodging
To plan for any trip, we used a process we call connecting the dots for both transportation and lodging. Using a calendar, we walk through the entire trip step by step to insure there is a constant flow of transportation and lodging from the initial departure to the end of the trip and that all […]
Carry On For Travel Emergencies
I also carry a just-in-case clothes sets for multi-day extensions, loss of luggage, or unexpected changes in weather. I am able to compress everything into a very small lightweight space for always available carry-on and under-seat storage in a small bag with my iPad, cell phone, chargers, and documentation. 1 set of specialized travel underwear […]
The trip that hooked Joe on international travel
A long time ago I decided to take advantage of the travel opportunities offered by the military to take my first international trip. My only problem was lack of funds, which I considered only a minor inconvenience that barely slowed me down. While I was in a military college during the later phases of the […]
Yellowstone Videos
These are the video’s from A Couple’s Travels to Yellowstone
Determining a Destination
First, let’s assume you are going to travel to a destination for enjoyment, not work, necessity or to a predetermined location such as a visit to home/relatives/parents/grandparents/school/etc.. Joe’s Checklist How much are you willing to spend? Finances can be the most limiting factor in determining the destination and its affordability. With adequate funds you can […]
Types of Trips
Below is a brief list of the type of trips we will be covering here on A Couple’s Travels. Local adventure to explore where you live, more deeply. European ocean cruise around Scandinavia Business trip to a convention Disneyland with kids and grandkids All inclusive trip to Iceland Our first trip together was determined by […]
Welcome
We are Joe and Mary. Welcome to our travel blog. Independently, we have each acquired tips and tricks of travel through very different experiences. Now we are traveling together and here we will be sharing with you. Not only will we be sharing our tips and tricks but a variety of anecdotes, stories (both old […]
8 Important Questions to Consider When Packing
Answering these questions will determine which items you’ll need to pack. We both feel that checklists are extremely important. What is the destination? What are the expected weather conditions? How long is the trip? Do any expected activities need specialized equipment? Do we need any health and wellness equipment? Is any special documentation, licenses, permits, […]