Maintaining Your Sobriety When You Travel

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This time, we’re going to boldly go where no apartment blog has ever gone before.  We’re going to talk about how to maintain your sobriety when travelling.

We’re not talking 12 steps program here.  If that’s your problem, that’s way beyond the scope of this blog.  But how about if you’re on the road and you’re trying to lose weight or you’ve decided for any other good reason to limit or even cut out the booze?  And what if your destination is New Orleans, Las Vegas or any other place or situation that goes hand in hand with a few drinks or even more than a few drinks?

Here are some solutions:

  1. Plan ahead. Know where the pitfalls are likely to be.  If you’re in Vegas and you decide to go to the Hoover Dam, that’s a different set of temptations than sitting in a casino.
  2. Plan ahead Part 2. Have a partner.  Have a predetermined system for knowing when things are fine, getting close to not fine and let’s get out of here now!
  3. Plan an escape route. Think of how you are going to gracefully exit situations before you enter them.  Think of how to excuse yourself from the cocktail party early before things get wiggy.  Keep your own key to the place you are staying so that you’re not depending or having to wait on anyone else when it’s time to go.
  4. Plan a substitute. Think snacks or non-alcoholic beverages instead.
  5. Plan to just say no. About 45% of people do not drink at all.  Of those that do drink, plenty only drink on special occasions.  Not drinking is completely normal, don’t be pressured into anything.

 

8 Really Cool Gifts for a Traveler That Are Also Really Useful

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So, what kind of gift to get for your favorite world traveler? Or, maybe it’s just someone who travels for business, or occasionally for pleasure. Suitcases and toiletry totes are nice gift ideas, but they’re also a more personal type of purchase.

There are neat little things you can buy for a traveler that are not only cool, but really useful. We’ve picked out eight cool gifts for the traveler that should bring a smile to the face of anyone who travels a little or a lot.

Rest it

If you’ve traveled very often, you’ll immediately appreciate how difficult it can be to get comfortable. There are countless situations that arise where you have an opportunity to grab a little rest, but you can’t get comfortable. One reason is the inability to rest your head and neck.

Problem solved if you have travel pillow. A travel pillow can give you head and neck support on a long plane flight or a cross-country drive. They hold your head and neck in such a perfect ergonomic position for sleeping; they’re a great compliment to that uncomfortable hotel pillow. Continue reading →

What Autonomous Vehicles Will Mean for You

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future car 300x225 - What Autonomous Vehicles Will Mean for YouThe future is here! Or at least almost here. It does seem likely that one day soon, we’ll finally be able to text and drive with impunity because the car will be able to drive itself. And the implications of this new technology will change more than just when we text. This tech will impact even the experience of renting a home, so let’s peak into the future.

First, let’s dispense with the idiocy that none of us are going to own cars. The “experts” believe that we’re all going to subscribe to a ride sharing service and we’ll hail autonomous cars from our smart phones when wheels are needed. This might make sense in a dense urban environment like New York City, but for the rest of the world, you’re still going to want to own your own car, for lots of reasons. Continue reading →

How to Travel In Style Without Going Broke

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staycation - How to Travel In Style Without Going BrokeAnd now, with a little help from our friends at Apartment Therapy, a few ideas on how you can enjoy the good life on a budget for your next vacation:

When you’re low on funds or time or both, vacationing in your own city starts to sound like a really sensible way to scratch the summer vacation itch. “Sensible,” of course, is not the word most people want to use to describe their travel plans. So we’re here with five tips to help you turn your sensible staycation into something that’s also spontaneous, stimulating, relaxing and rejuvenating.

1. Switch it up

The number one goal for your staycation is to make the “trip” feel special and significant, not like any other weekend at home.

Get a Hotel

If you can swing it, plan for a few nights away from home in a hotel in a cool part of town. This way, you’ll save on airfare and transportation costs, but you’re still enjoying the biggest perk of vacationing: Housekeeping.

OR: Change Up Life at Home

If you can’t budget for the hotel stay, change up the way you live at home while you’re staycationing. Sleep in the guest room, or blow up an air mattress in the living room.

2. Go Off the Grid

You’re on vacation, not “on vacation.” . . .

Read more at ApartmentTherapy.com

Looking for a a great place to stay, both during your vacation and the rest of the year, in Delavan, Fond du Lac, or New Berlin? Reserve your vacation place at Decker Properties. Call (262) 785-0840 to find a fantastic apartment you would like to vacation in.