traveltruth.com http://www.traveltruth.com The Nation's Most Trusted, Advertising-Free, Consumer Travel Site Fri, 10 May 2013 15:46:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 OK, I’M IN MY HOTEL ROOM. WHAT DO I CLEAN FIRST? http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/ok-im-in-my-hotel-room-what-do-i-clean-first/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/ok-im-in-my-hotel-room-what-do-i-clean-first/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:46:07 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2265 Q – There is all this media coverage of dirty hotel rooms, bed bugs, lousy security etc. But I am most concerned about touching something in my hotel room that will make me sick. Yuck. What do I Purell first and how do you know which hotels are the cleanest?

A – Start with the light switches and the Television remote. Continue Reading »

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Continue Reading »]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/reason-137-to-visit-sweden/feed/ 0 DO WE HAVE DIMISHED MENTAL CAPACITY ABOARD AIRCRAFT? http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/do-we-have-dimished-mental-capacity-aboard-aircraft/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/do-we-have-dimished-mental-capacity-aboard-aircraft/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:44 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2255 That would appear to be affirmative. In fact, changes in cabin air pressure may affect the brain to the degree that making decisions or even properly responding to e-mails when the brain has less oxygen at 40,000 feet is not a good idea.

The good Professor David Gradwell of King’s College London is Britain’s first Professor of aviation medicine. Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/do-we-have-dimished-mental-capacity-aboard-aircraft/feed/ 0 WHO SHOULD WE USE TO SHIP LUGGAGE? http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/who-should-we-use-to-ship-luggage/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/who-should-we-use-to-ship-luggage/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:35:02 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2251 Q – I know you are going to say it is extremely expensive, but my wife and I have decided that we are not going to be traveling with luggage when we connect with our Absolute Asia itinerary in Hong Kong. Could you give us the one or two best luggage firms to contact? Thanks so much – awesome site! Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/who-should-we-use-to-ship-luggage/feed/ 0 WHY CAN’T I GET REGENT’S FREE HOTEL NIGHT? http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/why-cant-i-get-regents-free-hotel-night/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/why-cant-i-get-regents-free-hotel-night/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:48 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2248 Q – Just can’t fathom the way these cruise lines give and then take away. For the past year we’ve been getting mailers from Regent Seven Seas offering a Free Hotel Night before each of their cruises. Now, our agent tells us that she can’t get us the free night for our planned cruise on the Navigator to Alaska this July. Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/05/10/why-cant-i-get-regents-free-hotel-night/feed/ 0 ANNOUNCING OUR SIGNATURE 2014 CRUISE TO ASIA http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/announcing-our-signature-2014-crystal-cruise-to-asia/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/announcing-our-signature-2014-crystal-cruise-to-asia/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:52:10 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2228 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN ANGELA AND RICHARD TUREN

Aboard the Five-Star Crystal Symphony sailing round-trip from Singapore March 12 – 26, 2014

This extraordinary 14-Day Itinerary, on one of the world’s highest-rated ships, will include three days in Myanmar (Burma) as well as ports in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Andaman Islands. This is an itinerary of exotic locales, wonderful cuisine, and fascinating local customs. Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/announcing-our-signature-2014-crystal-cruise-to-asia/feed/ 0 DO I REALLY NEED TO IRON MY MONEY? http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/do-i-really-need-to-iron-my-money/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/do-i-really-need-to-iron-my-money/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:21:23 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2226 Q – We have have heard that people who travel out of the United States should carry clean, or fresh money. A friend of mine in Concord, says she literally irons her larger bills before going to Europe so they look more legitimate. This just sounds crazy to us. What’s the truth?

A – This is far less an issue in Europe than it is in Japan, China, and other parts of Asia. Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/do-i-really-need-to-iron-my-money/feed/ 0 CHINA FOR FIRST-TIMERS ON A BIT OF A BUDGET http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/when-it-comes-to-money-how-fresh-is-fresh/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/when-it-comes-to-money-how-fresh-is-fresh/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:53:23 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2223 Q -  My husband just retired three weeks ago and I can already tell you, I want out of this house. Wer’re going to start doing some long term travel planning and we are wondering if you are talking on new clients or if  you would be willing to recommend someone in the Little Rock area?  My first question has to do with China. Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/19/when-it-comes-to-money-how-fresh-is-fresh/feed/ 0 JOIN ANGELA ON A SPA GETAWAY THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/15/join-angela-on-a-spa-getaway-that-could-change-your-life/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/15/join-angela-on-a-spa-getaway-that-could-change-your-life/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:49:06 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2218 Miraval Resort – Tuscon, Arizona October 17 – 21, 2013  Join Angela Turen, named “World’s Top Spa Specialist” by the Editors of Conde Nast Traveler  for her annual  Deluxe Spa Adventure  Our Exclusive Group Package includes:  Overnight Accommodations in spacious Deluxe rooms
  • $150 per person, per night resort credit (menu of options)
  • *Miraval tote bag and reusable water canteen
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included daily  
  • All snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and hors d’oeuvres
  • Unlimited activities, lectures and programs 
  • Shared Round-trip transfers from Tucson International airport

Last year Miraval unveiled its exciting new program “Life in Balance Spa with Clarins” designed to transform guests both physically and emotionally through nurture, rest and renewal.  A leader in fusion spa services, Miraval offers exclusive Clarins-inspired treatments featuring the brand’s revolutionary products.  Over 30 new spa treatments have been created to provide guests with a menu of over 100 Spa Services offered daily from 9:00 a.m. Continue Reading »

]]> http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/15/join-angela-on-a-spa-getaway-that-could-change-your-life/feed/ 0 ORDERING; ONE OF THE GREATEST MEALS OF OUR LIVES IN VERONA http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/14/ordering-one-of-the-greatest-meals-of-our-lives-in-verona/ http://www.traveltruth.com/2013/04/14/ordering-one-of-the-greatest-meals-of-our-lives-in-verona/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:31:02 +0000 Richard Bruce Turen http://www.traveltruth.com/?p=2215 Q – OK, we’re going to trust you with the most important portion of our October trip to Italy. On the last night of the trip, we are going to be staying in Verona, after a few days in Venice. This is a honeymoon of sorts and, if all goes well, we may actually consider getting married next year. Continue Reading »

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