Monday, February 6, 2012

Don't Travel Without First Reading These Important Tips

By Edward French


It does not matter where you want to travel, this article will give you resources and ideas on how to have a great trip. Regardless of which method of transportation you choose, this information is going to make your travel experience more relaxing and enjoyable.

If you have to drive a distance to the port to get on a cruise,drive there the night before and stay at a hotel that has free parking. Ask the staff about deals for parking even if you haven't been able to locate any.

In some countries, criminals will pose as the authorities to get the jump on you. Show officials your passport, but do not give it to them. If they want you to come with them to a police station, make sure that you walk there. In order to stay safe, never ride in a car with someone you don't know.

Tip the bell boy and housekeeper when staying in a nice place. For these services, a good tip for housekeeping would be from $2-$5 per day, and $1 per bag of luggage. You can almost guarantee that you will have a pleasurable stay by doing so.

If you are spending a night in a hotel, pack along some travel candles. Candles will make the room smell good. They are soothing and give the room a romantic feel, making it easy to relax. You can buy these candles in miniature sizes, and they are usually drip free.

If you plan to bring your dog along on a trip, make sure that it has been properly trained and is able to adapt to new settings and experiences easily. Your pet should be leash trained and listen well; you should always keep them on a leash if you are around a lot of people. Your pet's safety when you travel depends on your ability to properly control him in unfamiliar surroundings.

Take some A/V cables so you can hook up your computer to the TV when you are in the hotel. This means that instead of paying for expensive hotel movies, you can enjoy Netflix and other streaming video services just like you would at home.

Be sure to take all of your favorite music along to enjoy on your road trip. As you travel further away from your home, you may experience annoying static and poor reception from your favorite radio station; bringing your own music solves this problem.

Take some clothespins along with you on your trips. These are not typical travel gear, but they do come in handy.

If you remember the advice in this article, you are sure to discover something new and exciting during the course of your next journey. No matter if you are a seasoned or inexperienced traveler, your trip can be more wondrous and memorable than you may think.




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