Thursday, January 26, 2012

Create A Memorable Vacation With These Travel Tips

By Ted Jenkins


If you are suffering financially due to the bad economy, you might be tempted to nix your travel plans this year. If you are a budget-minded traveler, this article is for you!

Sort out your destination's visa requirements as quickly as possible. Sometimes visas can take a long time to process so it is best to apply for one a long time before you are due to travel. If you do not have a visa and your destination requires it, then you will not be able to enter.

E-tracking is available on many travel sites. It will keep you up to date with the cheapest way to travel. Email alerts will be sent to you if your travel interests have had a price drop or can be found elsewhere at a cheaper price.

In order to get your body to get used to a different time zone, it is recommended that you do not go to bed until 8 P.M. or later. If you feel tired because of the change in time zone you can make it worse by going to bed too early. Your jet lag will end more quickly if you immerse yourself in the current time zone.

Book a particular seat, and make your flight more comfortable. In most cases you will be able to select where you want to be seated on your plane ride, however, this isn't always possible. Make sure to take this option if at all possible. By choosing your seat, you can minimize any discomfort you might feel about flying.

When going to foreign countries, be smart about food allergies. Especially if your allergies are severe, you should learn the names of the foods in whatever language is necessary. Doing this, you can tell restaurants what foods you can't eat or at least be able to tell medical professionals what's wrong.

Make sure your passport isn't expired. Most countries have specific guidelines concerning expiration dates. If your passport is expired or close to expiring, some countries won't allow you to enter. The lead time might be as little as three months, but it can go as high as a year in some cases.

The bell hop and housekeeper should be tipped appropriately. It is usually acceptable to pay $1 for each bag that you have and about $2-$5 each day for housekeeping. That ensures that the people in charge of your service are happy and helpful.

The economy being poor and money being hard to come by is no excuse to avoid this year's vacation. Use the advice contained in this article to plan budget-friendly travels.




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