Travel creates rich and rewarding experiences with memories that can last a lifetime. For the most part, the world is a pretty safe place for travelers, but bad actors exist, and this can turn a stress-free trip into a real spoiler. Being aware of your surroundings,...
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Checking a bag on your next flight? Keep these items with you on the plane
Summer travel season is upon us, and with that comes high demand for flights and a surge in checked bags going through airports. While rare, every time you check a bag there is the risk it won’t end up on your plane which can cause a stressful start to any vacation....
Jet-setting off to a fabulous new destination? Here’s a list of 26 Must-have Essentials for In-the-Know travelers, from A-Z!
Before packing for your next vacation, start here to see the top 26 items to bring along, listed A-Z! You'll make folks envious of your travel savviness, and your life will be made easier too! Here are our top picks. Adapter. An all-in-one adapter is one of the...
The Ultimate Packing Checklist
Red bow on finger isolated on white background Don't Forget the ____! The summer season is upon us, and that means summer vacations! Looking for great Summer Sales? Look no further than the bottom of this newsletter. Call now for your consultation! No matter...
What Not To Pack In Your Checked Luggage
There are a variety of items that are either not recommended or outright prohibited by the Transport Security Administration from being packed into a checked suitcase. When packing both your carry-on and checked luggage take into consideration how easily each item can...
About Denise
My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning. Recent Posts
Are Travel Consultants Needed Anymore? A Fresh Perspective
If you’ve ever sat down behind the computer to plan a vacation, you’ve probably experienced that moment of fear as you make your final purchase. Did I get the best possible value out of every decision? Did I do it right? With artificial intelligence and ever-more...
Covering pre-existing health conditions with travel insurance: Q&A with Denise
Travel is an investment in yourself, including your finances, so it’s important to protect it with a travel insurance policy. It may be tempting to forego this “optional” purchase, but we believe it should just be factored into any vacation budget to provide...
Leaving for a long vacation? Take these steps to prepare your home
Any vacation is a chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, but few experiences are as rejuvenating as an extended getaway. How you define a “long” vacation depends on your frame of reference, but for us it might be two weeks or more. While the world keeps...
Announcing our next Sunset Group journey! Come celebrate Denise’s 70th Birthday! Explore the Western Med aboard an all-inclusive, ultra-luxurious yacht
For more information, contact Denise at 817-703-6510 or Denise@SunsetVacationsTravel.com If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing the Western Mediterranean, now is your chance! You are cordially invited to join Denise and Tom on our next Sunset Group journey in September...
Is Flying Still a Safe Choice? The Experts Weigh In
There have been several news stories recently about air travel incidents, from a radar disruption in Newark, the overturned landing at Toronto, and the midair collision near Washington, DC. These events are disturbing and scary, and they might have you wondering if...