Do you know a lot about travel? Have you carefully developed a travel plan? Is your preparation adequate? Could you handle unknown occurrences or emergencies? Read the tips below if you do not have an answer to one or all of these questions.
To enhance your personal safety in hotels, bring along a doorstopper. Sometimes, you may need a tad more security at night when in your room. If you cannot access a deadbolt for the door, wedge a doorstop under it instead.
Give your bellhop and maid a nice tip. For these services, a good tip for housekeeping would be from $2-$5 per day, and $1 per bag of luggage. Tipping will show your appreciation for their work, and will help you maintain a good relationship with hotel staff.
Travel size toiletries are pretty expensive and won’t save you that much room. Try to find a better and more space efficient way to pack your clothes. This will help you in your quest to get some more space in your bags.
Travel can be a great way to educate your family members. With reasonable preparations and precautions, there’s nothing to fear from the developing world. Traveling to very different cultures will show your children what the rest of the world looks like. You can gain understanding and tolerance for different cultures while abroad.
When packing for your next trip, it is important to take along a light raincoat. You don’t want to be caught in terrible weather without a way to protect yourself. A raincoat can be used as a windbreaker if it is chilly or as a robe while in your hotel.
Early in your trip planning process, check whether you’ll need a visa for any of the locations you’ll be visiting. It is a good idea to apply for a visa months before you have to travel, as the processing times for visas can be quite long. Don’t forget that without the right visa, you will not be able to enter some countries.
Many people think you only have to be 18 to rent a car; however, there are rental companies that require you to be at least 25 years old to rent one. Chances are a rental agency will charge an under 25 driver a higher rate, and also a credit is needed. Senior citizens aren’t allowed to rent cars in some cities. Be sure you ask what the age requirements are before making reservations.
When making a long journey on a plane, you should pack along some non-liquid snacks of your own. Fruit makes a great snack. It is more affordable, healthy, and a great conversation starter.
Are you feeling a lot more confident about your next vacation now? Is your plan going to work for you? Are you able to work within your budget and capabilities? Are you ready for emergencies? Having read the preceding tips, your answer to these questions should be a resounding “yes!”
