Sunday, August 19, 2012

Travel Tips That You May Have Overlooked

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By Johnathan Black


When traveling by air, always plan to arrive at the airport at least one hour before your flights (two for international flights). Parking, checking in and getting through security, can take time. Busy lines can make the wait longer and arriving late might mean that you will miss your flight.

Avoid eating any foods that haven't been cooked while you're traveling in a foreign country. This means avoiding salads and raw vegetables, as well as any fruits with thin skins like apples, plums, or pears. If you want to have a fruit, stick with something with thick skin like a banana, orange, or coconut.

Check over your homeowner's insurance policy and your credit card insurance policy to see if your baggage is covered during travel. If it is covered under either of these policies you can exclude it from your travel insurance policy to save a bit of money and may make the claim process easier.

When traveling to a different area, make sure that you're open to different local customs. Some ideas might be strange, but be respectful of other cultures. Not showing respect and not paying attention to local customs can be a real downer for your trip causing you to not feel welcomed in a city.

If you have diabetes and are traveling, plan ahead. Get a doctor's note explaining that you have diabetes or wear a medical alert bracelet. Take enough insulin with you and even some extra, if possible. Pack snacks, such as juices, peanut butter and sugar cubes or packets, for emergencies. Dress in comfortable and loose clothing and shoes.

When traveling with more than one child, consider pre-packing each child's clothing into a large freezer bag. These bags can be labeled with each day, so the kids can easily find the clothing they're going to wear. This prevents them from needing to unpack the whole suitcase each morning, and also reduces the chance of items being forgotten at home.

As was mentioned earlier in this article, the success of a trip is often determined before you even leave. Keep the helpful hints you read here, in mind, as you prepare for your next journey. With this advice at your disposal, you're likely to create trips that you return from, with smiles.




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