Travel With Others: Without Wishing They'd Stayed Home [Paperback]

Nadine Nardi Davidson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

An invaluable survival guide for anyone planning to travel with someone else, whether it be a spouse, friend, lover, boss, children or pets. Travel expert and veteran Nadine Nardi Davidson reveals the secrets of stress-free vacations and business trips."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Davidson outlines strategies for dealing with bosses, spouses, children, other people's children and more, and suggests practical solutions for everything . . ." -- USA Today, April 1999

"Filled with practical tips and amusing tales of travel disasters gleaned from her years of experience as a travel agent." -- Library Journal, October, 1998

"Here is advice on how to set forth with all sorts of one's fellow creatures, live to tell about it and even enjoy the experiences." -- Chicago Tribune, January 1999

"Not only is this an etiquette book, but it's also a primer on all sorts of travel . . . it's nice to have everything in one book. . ." -- ForeWord, February 1999

About the Author

Nadine Nardi Davidson lives in Los Angeles, California. She has spent 25 years as a travel consultant and is the author of two previous travel guides to California. Her articles have been published in the Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle, Bridal Guide and Woman's World."

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Prince Pub (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965819434
• ISBN-13: 978-0965819435
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,699,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book before your next trip!, August 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Travel With Others: Without Wishing They'd Stayed Home (Paperback)

I only wish I had read this before that ill-fated trip with my in-laws. I could have saved myself thousands in therapy. Oh well! But seriously, this book makes so much sense. Great tips for traveling with others. It facilitates communication between travel partners that may or may not have the same expectations for a trip. I found myself chuckling all the way through the book as I recognized myself and many of my friends and family in this well-written, fast-paced travel primer.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read with a lot of practical tips, May 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Travel With Others: Without Wishing They'd Stayed Home (Paperback)

I have traveled most of my life and lived in a number of countries outside the US - there are some things you can only appreciate with experience, and Ms. Davidson definitely delivers both practical tips and a sense of humor. Many books put out there are just dry how-to, but she mixes what sound like real life horror stories (and some happy endings too) with both practical advice and her 9 travel types. We had a lot of fun discovering why we don't always get along - and what to do to bridge that! I have suggested this book to all my friends (and relatives.) She's created something innovative and clever that's still accessible to everyone. I think the best part is that you really have to have a sense of openness and humor when it comes to travel or it will be you who ends up left at home!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for Travelers and Their Companions, April 15, 2004

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This review is from: Travel With Others: Without Wishing They'd Stayed Home (Paperback)

Can traveling really be hazardous to relationships? Are there people you would never travel with or dread traveling with on vacations? Then this book might present a few creative solutions.

Nadine Nardi Davidson has spent 27 years as a travel consultant and in this time she has assisted many travelers from age 9 to 90. In this book she finally shares all her travel insights and secret tips for staying sane while traveling.

In this entertaining book you will discover:

The Nine Travel Types (You might find you are a little of each, but one will be dominant and it does seem that "shopper" and "culturist" seemed familiar.) Nadine mentions that you might be a combination of travel types.

Travel Etiquette when Traveling with your Employer or Business Colleagues

How to Survive Traveling with Your Friends, Spouse, Pet, Relatives, In-Laws and Kids

The Honeymoon (If there is a hurricane on the way in, leave no matter what your husband says. Ha, ha. )

What to do when your teenager falls in love while you are on vacation

What to do when you take your child's friend along on your vacation

Nadine's writing style is comforting, often humorous and always a pleasure to read. This is one of the most interesting books on travel I've read to date. There are concepts in this book I would never have even considered. On my last trip I used her idea about limiting my wardrobe to one or two basic colors. That would be black clothes as a basic and therefore all shoes could be black too, etc. Nadine is right about packing toiletries. They can truly take longer to pack than your clothes.

Throughout the book you will find real-life stories that are often humorous and always entertaining. This is an insiders view of travel and this book is filled with practical advice.

You will also find travel checklists, information on special airline meals, making a traveler's medical kit and packing tips for trips of 7-21 days. May I also suggest: Smart Packing by Susan Foster.

Whether you are traveling to visit family for the holidays or traveling overseas, this book is an essential guide to enjoying your next vacation or business trip.

~The Rebecca Review