Tag: travel

Savvy Travelers to meet November 13

Ardy and Frank celebrating their anniversary

The next Savvy Travelers Meeting is November 13 in the San Tan Ballroom at 6:30 pm. At Cottonwood Country Club. Come join us – it’s a Cruise Night with Holland America kick off the fall season. Lots of brochures. No dues. Join us for some refreshments, door prizes and special offers. Laura Okonowski, Business Development…

Upcoming trips and tours sponsored by Sun Lakes and SunBird activity directors

For reservations or more information contact Free Spirit Vacations and Events at 480-926-5547 or [email protected] Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta October 7-10; price is $795 pp/double, $995 pp/single For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Nothing rivals the power of mass ascension…

Ask Your Agents – October 2014

Dear Cheri and Tammy, Do you have any suggestions on when the best dates are to travel in any given destination? What are some things to consider when planning a vacation? Signed, Carolyn Planner Dear Carolyn, One of the most important things to consider when traveling to any destination is to determine if there are…

Savvy Travelers news

Savvy Travelers Founder Thom Tschetter and his bride, Sue Widman

Meetings will resume on October 9. We meet the second Thursday of the month October through May. The normal meeting is Phoenix Room at the Cottonwood Country Club at 6:30 p.m. No dues. The October 9 meeting will be hosted by ISRAEL Tour Company ISRAM – Margie Bell, District Sales Manager, will be talking about…

Ask Your Agents

Dear Tammy and Cheri, We are going to go to New York City this summer and it’s been a while since we’ve traveled. I’m just concerned how much cash we need to budget for, including tipping. Do you have any suggestions or guidelines to follow for tipping etiquette while traveling? Sincerely, NYC Tippy, Sun Lakes,…

Cheers Singles travel to Palm Springs

These six Cheers members enjoyed the Palm Springs Follies!

Ron Leimer, Publicity Six Cheers members traveled to Palm Springs on May 13-15 to enjoy the fabulous Palm Springs Follies. They were just in time because the day after they enjoyed the performance was the last day of this long-running event which was certainly a must see if you visited Palm Springs. Along with the…

Summer’s Escape

Trestle by Karen Melching

Summer is here! Outdoor nature photography options increase with the nicer weather and extended daylight. In Arizona, activities like hiking, camping and boating bring added precautions like higher temperatures and crowds. Keep in mind to stay cool, be cool and think cool. In addition, our Copper State’s cities and towns attract summer photographers with a…