Travel Tips – Starr Tours & Charters https://www.starrtours.com Bus Charter & Bus Tours in New Jersey, Philadephia, New York and Delaware Sat, 02 Oct 2021 19:22:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.11 How Not to “Pack It On” When Getting Away For a Week or a Day https://www.starrtours.com/blog/how-not-to-pack-it-on-when-traveling/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/how-not-to-pack-it-on-when-traveling/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:53:55 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=6769 You’ve been doing your 10,000 steps each day, eating healthy, and just moved your belt buckle in two notches.  You are feeling good and looking even better!  Then your calendar reminds you that you are booked on one of Starr Tours fabulous day or overnight bus trips.  No need to panic!   You can still […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/how-not-to-pack-it-on-when-traveling/feed/ 0 Conversation Starters https://www.starrtours.com/blog/conversation-starters/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/conversation-starters/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:47:31 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=5927 One of the most enjoyable things about traveling is the wonderful people you meet. Whether it’s across a continent or at a new coffee shop down the street, chatting with new people can be very rewarding. Starting conversations is hard, and continuing them is even harder. But fear not, because having great conversations with strangers […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/conversation-starters/feed/ 1 Great Expectations! (NOT written by Charles Dickens) https://www.starrtours.com/blog/great-expectations/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/great-expectations/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:03:40 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=5593 Everyone looks forward to a vacation and many of us expect that our travels will be absolutely perfect and without a care in the world. We envision the destination, often disregarding the journey required to reach it. While no amount of preparation, planning or detail-checking can ensure a seamless travel experience, here are a few […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/great-expectations/feed/ 2 All is Not Lost! https://www.starrtours.com/blog/all-is-not-lost/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/all-is-not-lost/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:51:40 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=4858 Traveling on a bus trip with Starr is an exciting experience, and you’ll want to bring all sorts of things to help you enjoy it; cameras to capture the scenery, hats to shield your eyes from the sunny skies, iPads and e-readers to pass the time, and of course souvenirs to remember your Starr Vacation! […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/all-is-not-lost/feed/ 0 What to Pack In Your Carry-On https://www.starrtours.com/blog/what-to-pack-in-your-carry-on/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/what-to-pack-in-your-carry-on/#comments Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:11:52 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=4238 As a Tour Director with Starr Tours for the past thirteen years, and living by the Girl Scout motto of “always be prepared,” I have increasingly added travel “must haves” to my onboard travel list. Here is a list of what I pack whether on a day trip or multi-day bus tour which may prove […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/what-to-pack-in-your-carry-on/feed/ 2 4 Tips For Making Friends When Traveling Solo https://www.starrtours.com/blog/make-friends-traveling-solo/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/make-friends-traveling-solo/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:19:18 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=4104 Traveling solo can seem a bit daunting or lonely, but it does not have to be! Making friends when traveling solo just requires a little bit of effort – and sometimes a willingness to try something new. It serves even the most introverted person well to get out of the box once in a while. […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/make-friends-traveling-solo/feed/ 1 Researching How To Spend Time “On Own” https://www.starrtours.com/blog/researching-spend-time/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/researching-spend-time/#respond Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:19:31 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=4060 Many of the trips we offer at Starr include free time to explore an area “on own.” Your free time on own might include seeing the sites, local attractions, or tasting the best of the local faire. However you choose to spend it, here are some great ways to research the best of the best […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/researching-spend-time/feed/ 0 Ten Tips for Smarter Pictures with your Smartphone https://www.starrtours.com/blog/ten-tips-smarter-pictures-smartphone/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/ten-tips-smarter-pictures-smartphone/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:52:49 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=4032 People often think that good photography is all about the gear – having the latest cameras and lenses that will guarantee that perfect shot. With the advent of hi tech smartphones however, the perfect shot is just within reach of your smartphone’s camera. In fact, my iPhone has the same image resolution as the professional […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/ten-tips-smarter-pictures-smartphone/feed/ 1 Safety Tips for Solo Travelers https://www.starrtours.com/blog/safety-tips-for-solo-travelers/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/safety-tips-for-solo-travelers/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2016 16:38:37 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=3912 One of the comments that we often hear from passengers traveling alone on our tours is that they love to travel with us because they meet so many great people! In fact, we know of many different Starr travelers that met on tour years ago and continue to travel together to this day. While traveling by […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/safety-tips-for-solo-travelers/feed/ 1 A Day at Rehoboth Beach https://www.starrtours.com/blog/rehoboth-beach/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/rehoboth-beach/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:03:47 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=3888 There’s a reason why National Geographic listed Rehoboth Beach among its Top 10 U.S. Boardwalks. The mile-long boardwalk is a great place to view the broad expanse of beautiful beach stretched out for your enjoyment. Whether you decide to spend the day walking the boardwalk, basking in the sunny rays on the shoreline, or dining […]

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