General 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 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 Bus Travel Accessories Make Great Gifts https://www.starrtours.com/blog/bus-travel-accessories-make-great-gifts/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/bus-travel-accessories-make-great-gifts/#comments Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:42:34 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=5287 ‘Tis the season for gifts in all shapes and sizes! With travel always on our minds, we’ve put together a list of some of the best travel gifts for any world traveler on your list this year. If you’re traveling by bus or plane, this list is great to share with friends and family or […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/honoring-our-veterans/feed/ 1 Creative Ways to Save Money for Your Next Vacation https://www.starrtours.com/blog/creative-ways-save-money-next-vacation/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/creative-ways-save-money-next-vacation/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2017 19:46:42 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=5024 You need a vacation now more than ever, even if you are retired and no longer have to worry about the stresses of the daily grind. But vacations cost money and everyone is on a budget these days, so how do you find the extra money to fund your vacation? Start saving now! Even if […]

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]]> https://www.starrtours.com/blog/importance-traveling-with-children/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 5 Best Practices I Learned When I Acted as a Tour Director https://www.starrtours.com/blog/5-best-practices-learned-acted-tour-director/ https://www.starrtours.com/blog/5-best-practices-learned-acted-tour-director/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:42:12 +0000 https://www.starrtours.com/?p=4393 Managing a group of valuable Tour Directors is a responsibility I take very seriously. After taking on this responsibility in 2005, my only prior experience in Tour Directing was as a college student, home for the summer, and helping out a couple times at the last minute. Yes, I grew up hearing “on the road” […]

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