Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Travel Tips To Help You Get Going

By Stephanie Dennis


What are your personal thoughts on traveling? Do you view everything you can on your subject and try to create your own travel plan? There are numerous resources available such as magazines, videos, books, and shows. So where do you start with your own plan? Try going through these hints to find your starting point.Locate ethnic travel organizations in various cities in the U.S. These agents could be considered experts since they are from the region you've chosen to travel. They are almost a wealth of knowledge ranging from what to do and see to how to save money. Enrich yourself and have a great trip by experiencing the charm and culture of the region that could only be known by a true native of the land.

When staying at a high-end domestic hotel, bring along your own A/V cable for your laptop. Most hotel rooms at nicer hotels offer free in-room WiFi and a large HDTV, but will then charge a premium for in-room movies. Having your own A/V cable gives you access to the own selection of downloaded movies or an online account.If your flight is long and includes a meal, then be sure to ask for a kosher meal, because you'll almost certainly be served first. Although you might get glances from your neighbors, you won't have to wait for the entire plane to be served to begin enjoying your food.

If you are traveling by air, it is vital that you remember to drink enough water. Travel is stressful, and the running around can deplete your body of water. The recirculated air on airplanes and in most airports will further dehydrate you. Buy a refillable water bottle after you go through security to help with hydration.Do not carry your passport around wherever you go, leave in a safe place in your hotel room. In the case that you were to use your belongings or get robbed, at least your passport will not be taken. You cannot come back to the country without your passport.

If you're going to be flying somewhere, consider taking a picture of your baggage to take with you. This way, if the airline loses your baggage, you can show them a photo of it. This will help them locate it a lot more than you just trying to describe what it looks like.When travelling abroad, do your research when it comes to power sources. Just because you've purchased a physical adapter to allow you to plug your hair dryer in when you get to your destination does not mean that you'll actually be able to use the device when you plug it in. Higher voltages in most of Europe will result in a smoking appliance!

When traveling overseas, stay away from food that's not served hot. Standards for preparing food are not the same in other countries and could make you sick. In particular, stay away from cold sauces and desserts. These foods are often a few days old, meaning that bacteria has already begun to grow on them.When planning an overseas trip or any kind of dangerous outing, check with your health insurer to see what you're covered for. Most health insurance agencies will not cover injuries incurred during a wide variety of dangerous activities, and many will not cover health costs incurred overseas. You might need to purchase specific traveler's insurance for your health.

Print out directions and confirmation numbers ahead of time when you are traveling. If you've a smart phone, you can save these important pieces of information in a file in your phone for easy access later. You will be much more at ease if you know ahead of time how and where to find your important information when you need it.




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