In this episode: FAQ is: How can I find a good tour guide for just me?   Most cities have their own tour guides, experts on that city, who will gladly show you around.   Today’s Destination is: Scottsdale, Arizona Today’s Mistake- Losing (almost that is) a sweatshirt on a plane Travel Advice:  You can be location-independent Paid tour guide list: Context travel is in over 60 cities and 6 continents worldwide. Tours by locals.com Viator.com Trip advisor .com Withlocals.com Vibeadventures.com Estigotours.com Gowithguide.com   Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram

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Scottsdale, Arizona

There are companies out there planning for your visit, for example, Space Destinations at Sierra Space is one and you’ve all heard of Bezos’ Blue Origin and maybe even the Orbital Reef. We’ll talk tourism, missions, and adventures.   https://www.blueorigin.com/news/orbital-reef-commercial-space-station   As a Tourist destination: What do tourists want to do? Health or age restrictions? None. Any age Families? Yes. Missions: can be days to weeks. Training on the ground will be needed.   Enjoying what’s there? Make it a fun place. What about a Restaurant in space? Eat food you grew in space and view the earth while you eat. Microgravity Trips: Go outside of the space station, and do a “walk” in a spacesuit.   What will this cost? Economics say that it’s less than what you think. Here’s some background: The  International Space Station’s space station has been continuously occupied since November 2000. An international crew of seven people live and work while traveling at a speed of five miles per second, orbiting Earth about every 90 minutes. https://www.space.com/16748-international-space-station.html   Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr Mary Travelbest on Clubhouse, Travel Best Women club

Space Travel for Women

In this episode: FAQ is: What is the best mobile phone to get for a traveler? I’m not sure which will suit me for the price and the needs? Today’s Destination is: Normandy, France Today’s Mistake- Bringing too many heavy books Travel Advice:  Write your Thank you’s in snail mail. Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram

Normandy, France

In this episode: FAQ is: How do I choose a travel company?. Today’s Special Edition is on Travel Clubs. Learn more about them here and wait for Dr Mary Travelbest's new club starting soon. Today’s Mistake- A friend was robbed in Milan, Italy Travel Advice:  Make friends with new strangers with delight and care Some travel clubs listed below:  Look for Dr Travelbest's Club in 2022 Inspirato Manifest The Vines Surf Air American Airlines AirPass Program United Airlines Well Traveled BeRightBack Harvest Hosts Selina Banyan Tree Group’s Hait Program, The Freehand Club Scotts Cheap Flights Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram

Travel Clubs for Women

Dr Travelbest helps women travel solo. Do you want to travel more? In this episode: FAQ is: Many of the travelbest groups ask me this question. I will address it here. What’s the difference between solo and independent travel? Today’s Destination is: Amish Country Today’s Mistake- The top mistakes most travelers report. Travel Advice:  If you haven’t already, get your Covid booster shot.

Amish Country Travel

Dr Travelbest helps women to travel solo. FAQ is: How can I avoid the back row on the plane? Today’s Destination is: Lake Arrowhead Village Today’s Mistake- Wifi troubles in France Travel Advice:  Be kinder Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter  Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Clubhouse: Travel Best Women

Lake Arrowhead, California

Looking to travel more? The Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) is: I’m recently single, and I want to travel more. How can I get the group rate even when I travel solo? Special Destination is: Redwoods of California Mistake- Forgot utensils on a picnic Advice: Confirm your flight at least a day in advance.

Redwoods of California

Dr Travelbest guides women in travel. In this episode: FAQ is: How do I find a good tour to join and what about some solo trips, too? I want to visit my ancestors in Ireland. Today’s Destination: Sapporo, Japan Today’s Mistake- Nude baths in Japan without a clue Travel Advice:  Water hydration options

Sapporo, Japan

Dr Travelbest helps women travel more. In this episode: FAQ is: I get lost easily. Do you have any tips to help me find my way when I travel by myself. Today’s Destination is: Pacific Beach, CA. Today’s Mistake- Shopping duty free Travel Advice:  Travel inspires

Pacific Beach, California

Do you travelbest yet? Dr Travelbest answers: FAQ: I want to travel somewhere I’ve never been before, but I can’t decide where. How can I choose? Today’s Destination is: Big Bear Lake and Mountain Today’s Mistake- Not wearing proper hiking footwear Travel Advice:  Know your phone’s settings. Ask if you are unclear about Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Cellular options. Know how to set up a Personal Hotspot if you need to access your laptop, too. Keep your master password up to date, and once you have that, you should be able to access all passwords.

Big Bear Lake, California

This is a special edition on Corona virus variants like Omicron. If you are considering foreign travel, especially solo, you should start paying attention to the latest medical news about a coronavirus variant, a global risk called Omicron, which follows the Delta variant as a fast-spreading virus. The website: Who.int has more information. Dr Travelbest helps solo women guide their own trips.

Special Episode - Corona Virus Variants Omicron

Show Notes Destination:  Ensenada, Mexico In this episode: FAQ is: I travel with my family and this trip I want to be by myself or maybe with a girlfriend. Is that wrong? Today’s Destination is: Ensenada, Mexico Today’s Mistake- I’ve made so many mistakes Travel Advice:  Leave some days unplanned, so you have time to enjoy the freedom you have FAQ: You asked about solo travel, without your family. Is that wrong? Answer: It’s a personal choice you can make, so think about it. Do you have someone to care for your family while you travel? Will they be able to feed, dress and take care of themselves without you? If you can say yes to these questions, you should be able to make the trip. You are able to do the solo trip you always wanted to take. You can even take a quiz online to see if you should travel solo or with a buddy. https://frayedpassport.com/quiz-should-you-travel-solo-or-with-a-buddy/     Today’s destination: Ensenada, Mexico https://bajadock.wordpress.com/tag/ensenada-fish-market/ https://www.eternal-expat.com/2019/01/23/best-seafood-in-ensenada/     Grey whales are seen seasonally off the coast as they migrate the western shores to and from Alaska each winter. https://www.ensenada-baja-vacations.com/ensenada-whale-watching.html My favorite hotel is Estero Beach Resort, where you can swim up to the bar and order a soft drink, or whatever you prefer. https://www.expedia.com/Ensenada-Hotels-Estero-Beach-Hotel-Resort.h4805281.Hotel-Information https://www.visitmexico.com/en/baja-california/ensenada/la-bufadora-geyser Be sure you get Mexican insurance before you drive there. https://www.bajabound.com/info/ Santo Tomas Winery is on the main street east of the harbor but walking distance. You can see what it was like in the early days when alter boys used to serve the wine to priests in church. You can walk down to see the cellars here. The restaurant next door is delightful, so make a reservation if you like, in advance. https://restaurantguru.com/Bodega-Santo-Tomas-Ensenada             Today’s Travel Advice- Plan some things and leave a lot of unplanned days on your trip for some spontaneity. You don’t need to have a new destination every day. You may find that you want to stay longer, linger and enjoy the roses. Give yourself time to get to know your destination before you leave so soon.     Connect with Dr Travelbest Website Drmarytravelbest.com Mary Beth on Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram                        

Ensenada, Mexico

Are you a woman who wants to travel independently? Take five minutes to listen here. FAQ is: What are my favorite travel apps? Today’s Destination is: Duluth, Georgia Today’s Mistake- Broken ear buds Travel Advice:  Sit in an exit row on the plane for more leg room.

Duluth, Georgia

Are you a woman who wants to travel more? Give this five minutes. You'll love the travel tips and my mistakes, too. FAQ is: If there’s a flight delay or cancellation, what can I do about it? Today’s Destination is: London, England Today’s Mistake- Passing my stop on the sky train to the airport gate. Travel Advice:  Raise your hand to switch seats if needed

London, England

 Are you a woman who wants to travel more? Listen to this. The FAQ is:  Should I rent a car in London or not? The Special Episode is about Volunteer Travel Lessons Learned is:  How to get pushed off the road and survive. Travel Tip is: Get your passport Now.

Special Edition Volunteer Travel

You can travel at your age, level, status, and interest. Wherever you are in your journey through life, take a minute to consider where you want to travel and our tips will help you get there and our mistakes will make you smile, knowing you got this! Dr Mary Travelbest wrote the book on travel in 1993, and knows what you need to get going.

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