Dr. Mary Travelbest

Episode Florence, Italy part 2   Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s 5 Steps to Solo Travel Guide   In this episode, the FAQ is: What should I do about travel insurance?   Today’s Destination is Florence, Italy. Part 2   Today’s Misstep- Narrow sidewalks and missing street name signage in Florence   Travel Advice: Airfares are climbing in price, so beware of sticker shock.   FAQ: What should I do about travel insurance?   I don’t have any financial affiliations with travel insurance companies, but I would follow some best practices. It’s not too late to add them if you need them. I have health insurance worldwide, and my credit card may cover additional travel items. Solo travelers should care about this. https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/category/travel-insurance-faq   https://www.accademia.org/explore-museum/artworks/michelangelos-david/#google_vignette https://florencetips.com/churches-in-florence.html https://www.sa...

Florence, Italy Part 1   Welcome to Dr. Mary Travelbest’s 5 Steps to Solo Travel Guide  The FAQ is: My friend Jean asked about recommendations for the best rental car deals.  Today’s Destination is Florence, Italy. Part 1 Today’s Misstep-   Legal troubles: I was caught in Florence without a bus ticket and fined 42.5 euros. Travel Advice: Bring an umbrella for shade FAQ:  My friend Jean asked for recommendations for the best rental car deals this year. She says it used to cost more if you picked it up at the airport, but now it’s the opposite. She’s asking for the best deals, whether AAA, Sam’s Club, Expedia, Kayak, Booking, etc. They all seem extra high to her. Answer: Yes, the car rental business is doing well these days. I remember when, during COVID-19, I booked a car in Denver for eight days for $32. No longer is that the case. My best thing is to shop around and keep shopping. Finding your best deal may take a few or even 30 minutes, but it’s wort...

In this episode, the FAQ is: How can I travel solo while in a “group”?  Today’s Destination is: Sedona, AZ Today’s Mistake- I bought the wrong ticket online Travel Advice:   Gas up when half full.   FAQ: How can I travel solo while still in a “group”?   Answer: Before or after your group trip, plan some solo time, for just you. That way, when you do get to the arranged activities, you will be ready and prepared. Some people like to warm up by going with just one friend, before they join the group. That’s ok, too.   After your group tour, you may want to spend a few days in the same region to explore other options and see things that were left off the tour. Tourguides generally only show you the best parts of the region. To really experience it, you need some solo trip time, too.   Today’s destination: Sedona, Arizona   Sedona, Arizona, and the Verde Valley area are 1200 square miles big and are a traveler’s delight. It’s li...

In this episode: Best of Northwest Suburbs, Chicago The FAQ is: What are some good travel questions to ask other travelers? Today’s Destination : Best of northwest suburbs of Chicago Today’s Mistake:   Getting stuck under the Coronado Bay Bridge Travel Advice:   Record your travel stories Destination:   Northwest suburbs, Chicago For outdoor art, athenaeum-international-sculpture park, in Schaumburg. https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/listing/chicago-athenaeum-international-sculpture-park/1383/ If you want to go exploring in the woods I would recommend Busse Woods, in Rolling Meadows, for Fishing and boating and their nature center.  https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/busse-woods/ https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/ https://www.chicagonorthwest.com/event/arlington-alfresco/22517/ Today’s Mistake: Getting stuck under the Coronado Bay Bridge Today’s Travel Advice: record your travel stories in notes and audio…. your descendants will treasu...

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