Thursday, September 12, 2013

Have A Safe And Enjoyable Trip With These Travel Tips

By Mitchell Domen


Even traveling on a business trip can be enjoyable if you have the right mindset. However, few things dampen your enjoyment like paying way too much for travel needs. This article contains tips on how to maximize your travel budget by minimizing your expenses.

Make a list of what you need to pack. You can start your list anytime before you travel. By having a detailed list of what you need, you will take the stress out of packing. This can especially help you if you are in a rush to pack, as it will prevent you forgetting things or including unnecessary items.

Always be kind, and tip your bell waiter and housekeeper daily. This will make your stay much more pleasant. A good rule of thumb is $1 per bag/luggage and about $2-5 a day for housekeeping. You can almost guarantee that you will have a pleasurable stay by doing so.

If traveling with children, keep a recent, color picture of them with you at all times, just case they become lost. Not knowing your child's whereabouts is frightening. However, it's important to be prepared because it can happen. If you have a picture of your child on hand, it can really help to locate him or her in a crowd more quickly.

Watch out for faux cops or faux government officials in foreign countries, as they may be criminals. Keep your passport on you at all times, and do not hand it over to anyone. If they insist on transporting you to an office, walk with them. Never ride in a vehicle with a stranger, no matter how nice they are.

If your travels will take you to a port of call prior to your cruise, try to find a reasonably priced hotel with included parking and check in the night before. Inquire about reduced-rate parking at the hotel, regardless of whether you have seen any advertisements.

Get a good workout in before leaving on a flight. This will not only help you to work out pre-flight jitters, it will also warm up your muscles to help you avoid cramps during a long flight. Sitting for an excessive amount of time can cause your back and legs to cramp. To eliminate back and leg pain, stretch and do a light workout to prepare for your flight.

No matter where in the world you have chosen to travel, these tips have probably prepared you for a safe, rewarding travel experience. Get out and start your adventure. Traveling is truly interesting and fulfilling.




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