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  • Planning your trip

    Things To Consider

    Planning is essential for your European Escapade. The more you know before you go, the better prepared you will be. Before you start considering your options there are two basics that need to be known:

  • Paperwork and other Necessary documents

    Everyone knows you need a passport when you go abroad, but how do you get one? Will you need a visa? The process is not that complicated. You can apply for a passport at any federal or state courthouse, and at your town's main branch post office or even l...

  • Packing List

    What you pack will depend on where you go and what time of year. The number one thing to keep in mind if you're backpacking is PACK LIGHT!! Bring one pair of VERY comfortable walking shoes (bad shoes can ruin a vacation). Sneakers are great, but they d...

  • Rental Car Traps

    • Use a wide array of sources when searching for a rental.  Check out specific companies’ sites online, as well as more general sites such as Orbitz or Expedia.  Also, make phone calls to the rental car companies 800 numbers, and after you book,...

  • Other Traveller Tips

    • Always have a map of the area that you will be traveling to.  Get both a map of the specific city that you will be in, as well as a more general map of the surrounding counties, states, countries, or so forth.
    • Pack as little as p...

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance protects the investment of your trip, namely cruises and trips abroad.  While traveling, there are a variety of problems that you may encounter, including an illness shortly before or during the trip, a family member at home that require...

  • Interesting and Cheap Vacations

    • Argentina: Travelers can get by on $25-$35 a day, or you can spend more and stay in great hotels and eat gourmet meals for $50-$100 per day for a couple.  Argentina is better for singles or young couples than for families, as din...

  • Using Plastic on Vacation

    • Use travel books to see which of your credit cards will be the most widely accepted in the area you will be visiting.
    • Call your issuing bank or credit card company to ask about possible fees you might incur if you travel out of the country...

  • South of France

    • At least four days rent a car (a lot of great places for day trips)
    • The Casino in Monaco is overrated. Café de Paris offers OK food at OK prices
    • Best time to people watch is after 10pm (22 00)
    • Although the drive by the Med...

  • Travel Safety

    • Keep your video and camera in a well padded cheap bag (a Nikon bag is very attractive for thieves) a cheap camera bag is more likely to be returned than an expensive one
    • If you see a sign "attention pickpockets" do not touch your wallet po...

  • Getting to Europe for LESS!

    Here are some things to consider in getting a great ticket price:

    •    Time of Year: Airlines base their fares on supply & demand. Summer many people travel therefore fares are the highest, low season (Nov 1st to March 31st...

  • Checkin

    • Check in on the internet before you go to the airport (24 hours)
    • Go directly to luggage drop off without waiting in line
    • Most international airports are starting separate lines for frequent travelers
    • A list of the ...

  • Safety in Your Hotel Room

    • Do not leave anything of high value in the room lock it in the safe
    • Do not leave credit cards, receipts, identifications open
    • When you are leaving check to make sure the door locks itself. If it doesn't, get someone to fix it. It w...

  • Avoid Jetlag going West

    • Start going to bed later than you do four days before your trip
    • Wake up later; do not have coffee until an hour after you wake up
    • Do not eat too much before or during the flight
    • Drink lots of fluids but not much alcohol

    • Staying Healthy while Travelling

      • The 3 dirtiest things in any hotel room (even 5 stars) are night light switch, remote control and keyboard
      • Have disinfectant wipes to clean these and other things that you think is not clean
      • Wash your hands when you come back to yo...

    • Avoid Jetlag going East

      • Start going to bed earlier than you do four days before your trip
      • Wake up earlier and try to stretch or exercise.
      • Do not eat too much before or during the flight
      • Drink lots of fluids but not much alcohol
      • During the ...