Thursday, August 30, 2012

Vacation and Travel Advice

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By Olivia M Darlington


Save money on your local travel when you arrive at your destination. By doing a bit of research into the various means of public transportation, you can avoid costly ground transportation such as taxis. Taking the bus for instance, can not only be cost effective, but also more enjoyable than chasing down cabs and paying those fees.

Do research on whether certain vaccinations are recommended or required prior to traveling to a foriegn country. This is as much to protect yourself as it is to obey the requirements of the country. You can check with your doctor, visit the website of the country you are visiting, or do a web search for the information.

Europe is not the only place to travel by hopping a train. Think of traveling the U.S. or Canada by train or bus as an option, as well. In the United States, trains shuttle north and south of the Eastern Seaboard daily and can be a very convenient and quick way to travel.

Before you travel, make arrangements for pets at least two weeks in advance. Kennels and vet boarding often fills up, especially if you're traveling on or near a major holiday. If someone is coming to your home to feed your pet, make sure they're available in advance so you'll have time to look into other options if your pet sitter isn't available.

When booking a hotel stay, be sure to ask when the hotel was last built or renovated. A low-cost motel that's brand new might be a better option than an older building attached to a good name. Stay away from lower-end and mid-range hotels that haven't been renovated in more than five or six years.

Get an e-book reader. When you are traveling for a long period of time, books can be a great form of entertainment. Unfortunately, most physical books are very heavy and can take up a lot of space in your bags. A e-book reader, however, is very light and can store 100s of virtual books.

When you get to your hotel, check the alarm clock. In some cases, the last person who stayed in the hotel will have previously set the alarm. If you do not wish to be awakened at four in the morning, you may want to double check the all the alarms.

As you have read at the beginning of this article, planning a trip can be quite worrisome. Keeping in mind some great tips and ideas will always prove to be helpful to you in your time of need. There is no right or wrong way to go about planning a trip, but you can still keep some advice in mind for next time.

If you are thinking of planning a really different type of holiday then why not try going with a 'glam-ping' trip. They are luxury but at the same time you will be able to experience the great outdoors and be close to nature!




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