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CREATIVE TOURISM - AMAZING OPTIONS FOR A (MENTAL) VACATION DURING A QUARANTINE

4/14/2020

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8 Domestic Movie Locations you can Actually Visit When Travel Restrictions are Lifted

4/7/2020

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Covid 19 has put a damper on everyone's travel plans. First spring break and now summer travel is at risk. If you are dreaming of a day when we can hop on a plane or take a drive to a new location, you are not alone!
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While inside for weeks, many of us have binge watched on Netflix and Amazon Prime. If you are like me and beginning to run out of material, take a look at this list. I have put together, in no particular order, a list of 10 movie locations right here in the great USA that you can actually visit once the travel restrictions are lifted! Each one features a different state!
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1. ALCATRAZ from the movie ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ located in SAN FRANSCISCO, CALIFORNIA
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2. ART MUSEUM STEPS from the movie ROCKY located in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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3. BASEBALL DIAMOND from the movie Field of Dreams located in Dyersville, Iowa
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4. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL from the movie FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS located in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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5. THE SWAN HOUSE at the ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER from the movie THE HUNGER GAMES located in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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6. HANAPEPE VALLEY from the movie JURASSIC PARK located in KAUAI
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7. LINCOLN MEMORIAL from the movie FORREST GUMP located in WASHINGTON, DC
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8. PIKE PLACE MARKET from the movie SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE located in SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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There you have it, my list of movies that can inspire travel around the US!
​Can you think of any others? Comment below on a movie location you have seen or would like to visit in the future!
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Holiday Travel Tips

11/20/2019

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Holidays can be stressful, but travel doesn't have to be! 


It's a popular time of year to be on the road, the rail or in the air to get to a celebration with friends and family.
I am sharing some helpful tips (and reminders) to reduce stress and increase happiness during a busy travel holiday season!


Tip #1
Leave yourself TIME
Being late and worrying about missing a plane, train or bus can be very stressful. It causes us to rush which leads to forgetfulness and clumsiness (yup, my headphone case spilled from my bag on my last trip and I was in too much of a hurry to look down and notice!) If you leave yourself plenty of time, you can travel more calmly and avoid a headache later.


If you are traveling by plane, consider taking a car service to the airport. Leave the driving to someone else so you can begin your vacation the minute you leave your home!  (Perfect Limo is my go to and they offer my clients a discount, simply use the code SunlitTravel)


If you prefer to drive yourself to the airport, try a parking lot with a shuttle, such as The Parking Spot or Purchase Park 2 Fly. You can leave your car in good hands and shuttle directly to the terminal.


Tip #2
Bring an extra battery bar.
Phones are useful for directions, keeping track of travel plans, emergency phone calls or just simply passing the time. I don't care how old you are, you are probably going to use your phone at some point during your travels and you don't want to be caught with a dead battery.


Tip #3
Pack Wisely
We all know to pack medicine in a carry on bag but as a reminder - it is worth repeating! Also helpful is a small, laminated card listing your medical needs. I use the FARE (Food Allergy Research Education) chef card template to make cards for myself and my clients with allergies. It is especially helpful for translating to other languages.


Tip #4
Packing Cubes
My absolute favorite way to pack for ANY trip but especially to help keep organized for the holidays. These bags are understated by themselves, but use them once and you will be amazed! The compartmentalization can organize any type of traveler!


Tip #5
Don't Wrap Gifts
If you need to go through any type of security, they will likely want to know what you have hidden beneath the pretty wrapping and bows. Do yourself a favor and pack presents without the wrapping, bring the paper and ribbon for later, believe me, it's not worth the scrutiny. (yup, I once had to unwrap all my presents in the airport - wasted tons of time and left me an unorganized mess)


Tip #6
Bring your sense of humor  (well isn't this just great advice for just about everything!)

Wishing you a very happy and healthy holiday season with great travel stories!

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