Wireless Traveler will be attending the upcoming Long Island ASTA Fall Travel Agent Trade Show on October 6. The event, held at the Westbury Manor in Westbury, NY, is a wonderful time to meet other travel agents and to get a look at the latest products in the travel industry. If you are a Long Island ASTA... Read More
As anyone who travels knows, for all the preparation and caution we employ, sometimes unexpected things just happen. Schedules change, flights get cancelled, something gets lost, or worse, stolen. At Wireless Traveler, we hear first-hand the tales of travelers. And we are happy to say, we hear more often than not how they have been... Read More
If an African safari is on your travel list, consider Kenya. This East African country has become a popular destination spot to experience the best of an African safari adventure. And recognizing that a safari is a great adventure for all ages, many Kenyan safari tours are specializing in family-friendly safaris. What greater way for children to... Read More
College football and volcanoes. What do they possibly have in common? You would be surprised. This week, one had the potential of canceling the other. Central Florida and Penn State are scheduled to play the first game of their season in Ireland this Saturday. Until today, there was a possibility the teams wouldn’t be able... Read More
On our Dream Vacations list is venturing “down under” to explore one of the world’s most diverse landscapes – the vibrant coral reefs of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. As an added bonus, Australia is a great destination spot for families. Located off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia and a short distance from Cairns,... Read More
On August 1, President Obama signed a bill “unlocking” cell phones and other wireless devices. WHY IS THIS GOOD TO UNLOCK CELL PHONES? First, it means that you won’t have to ask your network carrier to unlock your phone. And second, it means that with an unlocked phone, you can use your personal smart phone... Read More
Cuba. An island of intrigue and mystery. And until a couple of years ago, forbidden to most U.S. citizens. In 2011, President Obama reinstated the U.S. government’s “people-to-people” educational program, which eased travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba. EDUCATIONAL TOURS TO HAVANA, CUBA This means that tourists can visit Cuba as... Read More
We are excited for the annual Virtuoso Travel Week, held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada (Aug 9-15). The event brings together agencies, advisors, suppliers, and special guests in what is considered by many to be the luxury travel event of the year. It is a great place for making connections, learning the latest in travel news, and... Read More
Late August and early September can be an ideal time of year to travel to Ireland. The throngs of tourists that crowd the island from mid-June through mid-August have generally thinned out, but the weather still remains mild. Daytime brings high temperatures in the 60s and low 70s, with overnight low temperatures in the 50s.... Read More
Staying Connected in times of Turmoil Travel is usually a joyous affair. Filled with anticipation, we head off to explore and delight in this world of ours. Unfortunately, the unexpected can happen while abroad, as we have all become too painfully aware of recently. We do not anticipate these things, or plan for them,... Read More
We are thrilled to announce our latest product offering from Wireless Traveler – the Wireless Traveler App. This WiFi calling app is designed to help you easily and inexpensively stay in touch all over the world using your own smart phone. It is available for both iPhones and Android phones. WIRELESS TRAVELER APP FEATURES With... Read More
We have a bucket list for everything we’d like to do in life – from family to business to travel. Our travel list separate from the others and we keep it in a prominent place in our house. When the demands of daily living overwhelm us, we take a look at our list and dream... Read More
World Cup Soccer USA Moves onto the next World Cup round in Brazil The fortuitous break came 20 minutes before the end of the match, as Portugal pulled ahead of Ghana 2-1 in a game being played simultaneously in Brazil. Both Portugal and Ghana are out of the cup while the US moves on. As... Read More
Studying abroad? As exciting as that is, it can also be intimidating. Staying connected abroad with your family and friends will help make your transition to this new adventure much easier. (And it will help your parents’ peace of mind.) Luckily, it is easy to stay in touch these days. You’ve got options that aren’t... Read More
When you travel internationally, data roaming charges can put a serious damper on your holiday. We have heard from many of our customers about the bill shock they received upon returning from an overseas vacation and getting their phone bill. Data roaming charges can be excessive – a week’s vacation in Italy cost one of... Read More
Have you been thinking about gathering your family together for an overseas vacation? Grandparents, parents, children, maybe an aunt or uncle or two? One of the most popular locations for multi-generational family vacations is France. And the summer is a great time to travel. FAMILY VACATION SPOTS IN FRANCE If you want to visit France... Read More
Unlimited Data in New Zealand The Pocket WiFi was FABULOUS in New Zealand!!!! I was able to keep in touch with everyone and everyone with me loved it!!! Here I am on White Island, an island off of New Zealand, accessible only by helicopter, that is deserted and contains a live Volcano. Because of... Read More
In line with the current cooling of relations we have just received this advisory for travel to Russia. If you are planning to take a Satellite phone for any travel to Russia this summer please be aware that the rule to register Iridium phones for use in Russia is being strictly enforced at all times.... Read More
Wireless Traveler provides great service at low rates in Costa Rica... Read More
Rental Phone in Paris This note is to express my appreciation for the outstanding services from Wireless Traveler during my granddaughter’s 5 week trip to Paris. From my first call to order a phone to my final contact for return instructions, the support team have been so helpful. They are both professional and very kind. When my granddaughter lost her... Read More
Wireless Traveler connects Betsy Fly Fishing Betsy Donley goes fly fishing and can still work from her office in New Zealand in the crystal clear rivers with her Wireless Traveler phone! What a great way to travel! Read More
Thanks to Wireless Traveler I was able to talk to my great grandparents on top of Masada in Israel!!! Sam G Read More
Hello from the Italian Coast Here is a picture of me on my trip last fall bicycling along the Italian coast. Great fun, good exercise and terrific food and weather. The phone came in handy for calls home and especially to our trip leader for some key calls to make hotel reservations when he decided to... Read More
Congratulations Walt! Our Foto Friday Lithuania selection for Friday March 28th. This photo was taken by me of my brothers in Vilinis, Lithuania last year. The man wearing the blue jacket is a pathologist and runs the Clinical Lab at U of Maryland Medical Center and is on call 24/7. The only way I could... Read More
With our new Wireless Traveler unlimited internet access program in over 110 countries, we are often asked, what does a Gigabyte of data give me? Or how much is a typical email? You can now quickly reference this with our WT Media Chart. A regular email with no attachments ranges from 3 to 10 KB,... Read More
With the temporary ban of Twitter in Turkey last week, a number of questions have been raised regarding social media abroad. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s controversial move to block Twitter was appealed and lifted less than a week later by the High Council for Telecommunications. Many locals in Turkey, as well as foreign... Read More
We are always asked by our international travelers “Should I take a Wireless Traveler SIM or buy a local SIM when I get to Europe?” The answer really depends on how long you will be in France or Italy for example, and are you traveling to more than one country and planning to make a... Read More
