A Few of Amber's Favorite Things

"What will I need?"  "What type of ___ would you suggest?"  "Where can I get a good ___?"

I am regularly asked about recommendations and suggested travel items, from small sundries to large luggage.  My go-to responses can be found right here!

 

General Travel

Travel Voltage Converter:

• 2000W Voltage Converter

Travel Adapter:

• Fast Charger
• Universal 45W Charger
• European Travel Plug Adapter

Power Supply:

• 20000mAh USB Power Bank

Packing Organization:

• BAGAIL Luggage Packing Set

Travel Pouch:

• Waterproof Accessory/Organizer Pouch
• Secure Travel Purse

Travel Vitamin:

• Jet Lag Hydration

Motion Sickness Relief:

•  MotionCalm Tablets

Item Location Tracking:

• Bluetooth Air Tracker Tags

 

Air Travel

Neck Pillows:

• Ergonomic Travel Pillow
• Budget-friendly Flexible Neck Pillow
• Inflatable Travel Neck Pillow

Sleeping Mask:

• Breathable Contoured Sleeping Mask

Ear buds:

• Wireless Noise-cancelling Earbuds

Headset Transmitter:

• 3.5mm to Bluetooth Transmitter

Noise-cancelling Headset:

• Noise-cancelling Headphones With Mic

 

Clothing:

Hats:

• Ponytail Hat
• Wide-brimmed Hat
• Roll- up Hat for packing

Compression socks:

• Budget-friendly Graduated Unisex Compression Socks
• Physix Gear Calf Compression Socks
• Fenglaoda Knee-high Activewear Compression Socks
• LEVSOX Compression Socks

 

Travel Check List

Travel can be exciting, but at the same time very unpredictable if you are not prepared.  Amber has compiled this check list to better help you plan your next trip!

Prior To Departure:

• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your trips return date.
• Visas are required by many foreign countries. Check with Amber for requirements
  

Leave At Home:

• A copy of your itinerary with a friend or family member.
• A copy of your passport.
• Unneeded Credit Cards. 

Take With You:

• Passport with required visas.
• A copy of your passport and visa pages.
• Airline schedule and confirmation #. 
• Destination Hotel phone #’s. 
• Drivers License & International Driving Permit if needed. 
• Travel Money Card or Travelers Checks. 
• Major Credit Cards (i.e. VISA, MasterCard, & American Express). 
• Wind-up Alarm Clock & Flashlight. 
• Adapters and Converters for electrical items (most overseas outlets are 3 prong & 220 volts).
  

On the Plane

• Drink plenty of liquids but avoid alcoholic beverages.
• Sleep as much as possible to help with time zone changes. 
• Fill out arrival/customs forms before landing to expedite your arrival.
  

Packing Reminders:

• Clothing should be appropriate for climate and customs of your destination.
• Cruise formal nights usually require jackets and ties for men and cocktail or evening dress for ladies.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Medication should be carried with you not packed in checked luggage. 
• Prescriptions should be in pharmacy bottles with labels. 
• Soap and wash cloths come in handy for International travel. (some hotels do not provide wash cloths.) 
• All luggage should bear baggage tags with name, address and phone number. 
• First Aid Kit (including band aids, first aid cream, aloe for sunburn, motion sickness medicine etc.)
  

Before Leaving Home:

• Stop deliveries.
• Arrange pet and lawn care. 
• Store valuables in a safe place. 
• Lock all doors and windows.

 

Vendors

More Info Viking River Cruises

 

More Info Uniworld Cruise

 

More Info Regent Seven seas Cruises

More Info Tauck Tours

 

More Info Seabourn Cruise Line

More Info Paul Gauguin Cruises

More Info Oceania Cruises

 

More Info Trafalgar Tours

More Info AMAWaterways

Destinations

North America

Canada (Brochure)
Polar Bears of Churchill, Canada (Website)
The U.S. & Canada (Brochure)
Alaska, Canada & New England (Brochure)
Hawaii (Brochure)
Las Vegas (Brochure)
Mexico (Brochure)

Caribbean

Caribbean Islands (Brochure)
Dominican Republic (Brochure)
Jamaica (Brochure)
Puerto Rico (Brochure)
Sandals Resorts (Website)
Beaches Resorts (Website)
Cuba (Brochure)

Central & South America

Central & South America (Brochure)
Costa Rica & Panama (Brochure)

Europe

Europe (Brochure)
Britain, Ireland & Scotland (Brochure)
Scandinavia (Brochure)
Italy (Brochure)
Spain (Brochure)
Mediterranean, Adriatic & Greek Isles (Brochure)
France (Brochure)
Switzerland (Brochure)
Germany (Brochure)
Russia (Brochure)
Bike, Hike, Canoe, Cook, Learn through Europe! (Brochure)

Asia

China (Brochure)
Maldives (Brochure)
Vietnam, Cambodia & Mekong River Cruises (Brochure)
Israel & Dubai (Brochure)
India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka (Brochure)
Vietnam & Cambodia (Brochure)

Cruises

First Timer’s Guide to River Cruising (Brochure)
Disney Cruise Line (YouTube)
Tauck Small Ship Cruising (Brochure)
Tauck European River Cruise (Brochure)
Land Journeys and Small Ship Cruises (Brochure)
Avalon River Cruises (Brochure)
Royal Caribbean Cruises (Brochure)
Luxury Yacht Cruises (Brochure)
Azamara Cruises (Brochure)
Book (Shore) Excursions here!

Africa

Africa (Brochure)
Kenya, Tanzania & South Africa (Brochure)
Egypt (Brochure)

Australia & South Pacific

Australia (Brochure)
South Pacific, French Polynesia (Brochure)
Australia & New Zealand (Brochure)

Antarctica

Antarctica (Brochure)
Antarctica & The Artic Fjords (Brochure)

Specialty

Oberammergau Christ Passion Play - TBA for 2030!
Bike, Hike, Canoe, Cook, Learn through Europe! (Brochure)
Luxury Travel (Brochure)
Family Travel (Brochure)
WWII Tour Travel (Brochure)
Grand Canyon Railway (YouTube)
Vacations By Rail – Worldwide (Brochure)
Walt Disney World Vacations (Brochure)
Adventures by Disney (Brochure)
Tour the National Parks (Brochure)
Ski Vacations (Brochure)
Spa & Golf Vacations (Brochure)
Abercrombie & Kent Small Group Journeys (Brochure)
Blue Roads Small Group Tours (Brochure)
G Adventures Small Group Travel (Brochure)

Romance

Sandals Honeymoons and Weddings (Websites)
Romantic Retreats (Website)
Mexico Weddings (Brochure)
Caribbean Weddings (Brochure)
Central America (Brochure)

Resorts

Sandals Resorts (Website)
Beaches Resorts (Website)
Gluten Free Resorts (PDF)
Ultimate Villa Vacations (Brochure)
Hyatt Inclusive Collection (Brochure)
Palace Resorts (Brochure)
Hard Rock Hotels (Brochure)
El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels
Azul Hotels
Azul Villa Carola
Generations Resorts, by Karisma

Collette Tours

Wonders of Thailand
January 2-17, 2027
Learn more: Wonders of Thailand 

Iceland’s Midnight Sun: Glaciers, Geysers, and the Golden Circle
June 13-22, 2027
Learn more: Iceland's Midnight Sun

Meet Tina Willson

Tina Willson

Office Assistant

Contact Info:

• tmwillson65@gmail.com

BIO: 

Hello, I am Tina!

I am retired with a passion to travel.  I have been fortunate enough to travel the corners of the world and have been to some pretty spectacular places. My motto is “we travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us”.

The world is full of beautiful places and we can help plan your next adventure!

Meet Sara (Pietan) Raygor

Sara (Pietan) Raygor

Office Assistant

Contact Info:

• sarapietanraygor@gmail.com

Bio:

I have been a Travel Assistant at APTA since January of 2015. I was born and raised in the Mankato area all my life. I graduated from Mankato East High School in 1991 and married my husband two weeks later. We have four children and seven grandchildren. I graduated from Rasmussen College in December of 1996. I have a degree in Sales and Business Administration. I have my own business called Virtually Social. I am a Virtual Assistant/Social Media Manager. I love helping others accomplish their dreams! My favorite task to do for Amber is making Travel Insurance Quotes. I have traveled all over the United States. My favorite place to travel is the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. I also adore the North Shore in Minnesota along Lake Superior.