Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Road Trip Tips For Families With Kids

By Carla Rossouw


No matter how many trips you have taken before, there are a few critical decisions you need to make when planning an upcoming vacation. Fortunately, the process of planning travel becomes much easier if you have the proper knowledge and know where to start. This article is filled with useful advice on traveling and planning.

Travel with bottled water when traveling outside of the country. Some countries do not purify or distill their water, and as a result it is rich in dangerous bacteria. Even when you brush your teeth, do it with bottled water. Using tap water can get you sick, no matter how you use it.

For the best exchange rates on currency, wait to change your money until you arrive on your vacation. If you know that currency exchange will not be available to you soon after you land, exchange some of your money before you leave, then exchange the rest when you find an exchange center in your destination.

Make sure that your passports are valid. Most countries have explicit rules regarding your passport. Many will not allow you entry into the country if it expires soon. Typically if your passport is due to expire in 3-6 months you will be denied visitation. However, this time frame can extend to 8-12 months.

A park pass from the National Parks services will benefit you if you are planning on visiting often. For fifty dollars, you can visit all the parks all year long.

Find reviews online of any hotels or resorts that you are interested in, so that you are aware of issues prior to planning your trip. This may eliminate some travel nightmares, as you'll have the knowledge to circumvent places with a poor reputation.

Even if the hotel you wanted to stay at is booked solid, you might be able to score an out-of-service room. Sometimes the only thing wrong with these rooms is a broken piece of furniture or a hole in the wall.

If you want to take your dog on a trip, make sure you have trained him for the situations you may be in. They should respond well to voice commands. They should be kept on a leash throughout the vacation and should behave well on it. Maintaining control of your dog throughout your trip assures both his own safety and that of others you come in contact with.

Exchanging currency abroad is highly discouraged. There are better ways to get your hands on foreign currency. Get your foreign currency out of a bank's ATM. Often you will find that these machines have a better rate and will be cheaper overall than going to a currency exchange.

As previously mentioned, there are many things that prospective travelers need to think about, which can be overwhelming. You can greatly simplify the process of making successful travel plans, however, by obtaining the right knowledge and travel advice. Great travel begins with great planning, so get started!




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