LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Carry-On Must-Haves
A few important items should always go in your carry-on: electronics, medications, lotion, a toothbrush, and an extra pair of underwear. ...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Passport Priority
Before you even think about booking that bucket-list vacation, there's one thing you need to do right now: Double check the expiration...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Hotel Tipping Etiquette
Since we're in the season of giving, I wanted to share a bit of information I hope you can use as you travel through life. Ever wondered...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Terminating Timeshares
Feeling Stuck with a Timeshare? This trend of "buying" a timeshare has always rubbed me the wrong way. I don't know if it's the Realtor...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Bill Paying 101
Listen up! This is my very own personal advice that I have done for the last 30+ years while traveling. I recently shared with a few...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Finding Cheap Gas While Traveling
Gas prices fluctuate like the weather. All it takes is a war in the Middle East, the lack of confidence in the stock market, seasonal...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Have Book, Will Travel
Traveling with the kiddos can be overwhelming. Even though it gets easier the more you do it, you’re going to run into a few challenges....
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Will Travel 4 Food
Why do you travel? I realized long ago that my travels are centered around food/eating! My culinary adventures are serious to me, so I...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Finding Discounted Flights
We all know that if the flight is too expensive, we are likely going to keep putting the trip off. I’ve seen it happen time and time...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Oct 6, 20204 min read
Packing More with Less
Is less really more? When it comes to packing for a trip or vacation, it sure is. The number one mistake most rookies make is overpacking...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Vacation Home Rental Mistakes
More people are now renting vacation homes vs. hotels because families are taking trips together to save money. This isn't a new...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Sep 22, 20201 min read
Bucket List Benefits
Sometimes a new calendar year (or a year like 2020) serves as the ultimate reminder that life is never as long as we’d like it to be. We...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Protect that Trip
There are plenty of smart ways to save money on your travel plans, but refusing to buy travel insurance isn't necessarily one of them....
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Let's Get Physical
This Tuesday's Travel Tip is about staying fit - physically, mentally, financially, spiritually and emotionally (all the lees). When we...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Where Can I Travel, You Ask?
There’s now an easy way to peruse vacation options as the world begins recovering from the the pandemic. The International Air Transport...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Closer to Home, But a World Away
A staycation has always been a great option for taking some time off and unwinding without having to get on a plane or break the bank....
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Aug 11, 20202 min read
How to Plan a Vacation Around a Wedding
We've all been invited to and attended a wedding at some point in our lives, right? And, depending on the time of year or the location,...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Aug 4, 20203 min read
U.S. Beach Bumming 101
There are so many different criteria that define the perfect beach: the sand, the waves, the shells, the amount of seclusion, the...
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Jul 28, 20202 min read
'Rona Got You Road Tripping
Just because international travel is on hiatus, that doesn't mean you have to be! According to a recent survey conducted by the U.S....
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LaShawn Toomer (Ell Tee)
Jul 24, 20202 min read
The Great Wine Down
Mention a U.S. wine tour and conversation usually turns to Napa Valley, but wine is grown in every one of the country’s 50 states.There...
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