Planning a trip has become increasing difficult as there are so many options to choose from. After finding a hotel that suits all your needs you need to ascertain whether you are getting a good rate. When you ask a travel agent or refer to a brochure for rates what you get is the generally quoted rate for a room. But if you are wise you can get a better deal and save a lot of money. Surf the net … Continue reading →
Do you have a special person in your life that does a lot of traveling? Business travelers have a lot of hours sitting in planes trains and automobiles. They are often burdened down with a lot of luggage and often have to while away the hours in waiting areas. Here are some great gift ideas for the traveler in your life: Miniatures – everything & anything, but in a small / miniature size. Perfumes, aftershaves, deodorants & shaving foams all … Continue reading →
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure and regardless of your destination, there are certain essentials you should pack for the trip. You don’t want to be caught off guard leaving something important at home where you have no access to it. The first thing that you need is your itinerary. Although it is difficult to plan every minute of each day, if you can plan as much as possible in advance then you may be able to squeeze … Continue reading →
If you travel much on airlines, it should come as no surprise that not checking luggage will save you more time and accompanying headaches than nearly any other action. Yet a majority of travelers continue to subject themselves to the likely aggravation that not traveling light and using carry on bags is bound to cause them sooner or later. Bottom line is if your baggage is a must’ve have at your destination, then don’t check it, carry it on. Otherwise … Continue reading →
As retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses are beginning to reopen across the country in this latest phase of the coronavirus pandemic, some are asking is it safe to travel again. The answer to that depends on where you’re traveling, your mode of transportation, and the precautions you take as you travel. There are still hot spots where the disease is still spreading. Other parts have not been hit as hard. Probably the safest thing if you must travel is … Continue reading →
Everyone needs some money when they head out on a trip, whether it be across the state or across the Atlantic Ocean. Especially when it comes to credit cards, there are several things to make sure of when preparing for your trip. Take your major credit cards along, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. Make sure they are all credit cards, and not just debit cards. Many locations are more likely to require a credit card as opposed to a debit … Continue reading →
There’s a thrill that you feel shiver down your spine when you are able to get your hands on cheap airline tickets for your next trip. It’s great knowing that you saved money and it’s even fun to brag about your skills at hunting down such a great deal. Just about anyone can find good airfare deals if they take the time to be an informed consumer. If you knows your options, and are flexible in your travel dates and … Continue reading →
How often do you take a vacation? Are you one of those business men or women, who spend half of their lives on an airplane and in a hotel room? Or are you the average American, who hops on a plane once a year for that annual family vacation? Either way, you’re probably in need of some decent lodging. This is why it’s imperative to browse around for the best hotel and lodging deals. I’m not sure how anyone went … Continue reading →
We’ve all had some luggage mishap before. Shampoo leaking all over your new suit, suitcases opening en route, or simply having your luggage not show up at the airport. Here are a few ideas to help avoid these problems, and ensure that you and your luggage arrive in tip-top shape. To avoid liquid-covered clothing and shoes, use plastic bottles when packing. Only fill them to the ¾ mark in case they are crushed or the contents freeze and expand. Another … Continue reading →
Although traveling can be a very rewarding experience, traveling can also become very tedious and frustrating if you are not well prepared. However, these international travel tips and airline travel tips should help make your next international vacation go off without problems. The best place to find airline travel tips is on the airline’s website. The website will inform you of the airline’s policies on beverages and other items that may be prohibited from being carried aboard planes. Another airline … Continue reading →
