Saturday, July 14, 2012

Use These Travel Tips To Make Your Next Trip A Breeze

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By Kenny Woods


When you're in a hurry to catch your plane or drive to your next destination, you may be forgetting some important factors of traveling. Travel does require an initial set of ideas and plans before you book your tickets and hotel rooms. The article below will help you refresh some ideas you may already know or give you tips that you can utilize on your upcoming trip. When traveling by car there are many ways to save money. First, pack your car as lightly as possible, this will help save on gas. Next, if you are renting a car for a large group, rent one SUV and it will save on gas and the cost of renting two vehicles. Also, assure your tire pressure is adequate, as this will help to save on gas, too. Last, use your cars cruise control function as it will run the engine efficiently and is yet another way to save on gas.

A great tip for anyone traveling abroad is to investigate the availability of hostels as alternatives to pricey hotels. Not just for young people, most hostels are open to all travelers, and offer safe, clean and affordable places to stay in exciting cities across the world. Choosing hostels over more traditional accommodations is a great way to save money and meet new friends. Creature comforts can make the difference when you are traveling. Bringing your preferred brand of tea or coffee can help with relaxation and help you decompress. Detergents, shampoos and soaps can also be of benefit to avoid using products that will leave you wishing for the feel of home.

If embarking on a journey with very young children that requires air travel, be aware of the rules regarding liquids at security checkpoints. Only small amounts are allowed; always check for currents ounce limits. However, there are exceptions that include baby formula, baby food containers, breast milk, medications and some juices. Larger amounts of these liquids are usually allowed. If you've got a day ashore planned, why should you spend your time finding a place to eat and then paying a fortune for some food? Most cruise lines offer 24 hour room service. So before you disembark, have a sandwich and chips brought up to your room. You can pack it up and use it for lunch while you're out enjoying the sun. Buy American souvenirs to barter overseas. Stop at a local dollar store and pick up small souvenirs like postcards, t-shirts, and tiny replicas of famous landmarks. Foreigners love these trinkets, and they will go out of their way to get them. Bring them along and use them to get a souvenir that you have always wanted. Need to convert your US Dollars to another currency? Don't convert them at the airport, as soon as you step off the plane! Many kiosks in airports, charge high teller fees for converting to international funds as an easy way to make money. If possible, walk to a nearby shopping mall or bank to convert your funds.

If you do not know the language of the area you will be traveling to, try to learn a few basic phrases before you go. If you can ask if someone speaks English, in their language, they may be more likely to help you out or help you find someone else who can help you. Also, a smile goes a long way. Don't be an obnoxious, English speaker.

Stockpile samples through the year and save them for when you go on vacation. It is going to be easier for you to pack and carry all of you products if you do not have to carry big bottles of them around. You can get samples or travel size things in many stores and even for free on the internet. Think about your next trip and all the things that you could improve on. The article above is a great starting point, but by all means not the only ideas. Take some notes and get ready for your next trip. Whatever tips you choose to follow are sure to improve your trip.




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