Cue the Confetti – Welcome to our site!
June 5, 2023Take Time for the trip has launched and I could not be more excited about it! We are so happy you are here! So welcome and hello! My name is Char, and this website has been a passion project of mine for many months now. Thank you so much for stopping by and checking us out! Let’s face it, 2020 has been a really tough year for all of us. Many have experienced such loss. This is such an unprecedented time in our history. I created Take Time for the Trip originally because of my passion for traveling the world. …
Why you should always buy Travel Insurance
If you are going on a trip, travel insurance should be part of your budget, period! I obviously feel pretty strongly about this and I will tell you why later on in this post. There are many types of travel…
How to survive a long flight & what to bring!
My top 10 must haves for long flights! Long flights are always tough. For me, I can’t stop thinking about where I am headed which keeps me going. But flying across the pond can still be tiresome. Below is a…
11 things to consider when planning a cruise
Planning a cruise? Here are 11 things to consider before your go. If you are an avid cruiser, are you counting the days until you can get back to the fresh sea air? I can relate! Whether you are a…
7 Things you should do before leaving on your trip
Excited about heading out on your next adventure? Counting the days until you leave? Before you leave for that vacation you have been planning (and can’t believe it’s finally here) there are a couple things you should do before you…
Wine Country in Michigan? Yes Please!
Calling all wine lovers! When you think of visiting wine country or touring vineyards, you may not think to include Michigan on your list- You should! Michigan is home to over 125 wineries statewide. Many of which continue to impress…
Taking Time For Self Care
As we go through this unprecedented time in our lives, taking time for “you” is more important than ever. Let’s face it – this is a crazy time in our world, and there is no right way to feel or…
Why you should add a Mediterranean Cruise to your bucket list
Picture this – Today is the day you have been waiting for, you and your family/friends are boarding a luxury cruise ship in Barcelona, Spain. Over the next 7-12 days you are going to explore the French Riviera, visit 4…
Finding The Joy In Uncertain Times
As I write this, my husband and I were supposed to be aboard a cruise with our friends; a Southern Caribbean, 7 night getaway. We had planned it for 15 months. There were cruise parties to plan excursions, countdowns on…
Italy Overview
Bellissima Italia! When you think of Italy what comes to mind? If you are anything like me, the amazing food, wine, and gelato are close to the top of the list. Oh, and let’s not forget the breathtaking scenery and…
Venice, Italy
Venezia (Venice) is one of the most popular places to visit in Italy, and a personal favorite for many reasons. It is well known for being the city of canals and bridges, for romantic gondola rides, and a very rich…
