Regardless of if you’re planning a dream vacation of multiple weeks or a spontaneous weekend road trip, nailing the tiniest of details matters in determining your travel experience good or bad. You will have a much better trip by using the following advice.
Secure travel arrangements in advance to help maintain your budget. Despite the many, many different things you can spend money on when you travel, virtually all of them have a common characteristic: they are cheaper the earlier you purchase them. When you budget your expendable cash wisely and make your souvenir purchases early on, you will have more available funds later on in your journey if some issue were to arise.
When traveling abroad, be on the lookout for criminals who may be posing as law or government officials. Do not let anyone have your passport unless you are sure they are legitimate. Walk or drive your own car to a police station if you are asked to. Don’t ride with someone you don’t know.
Only pack things that are necessary. When you carry less items with you, there is less of a chance of having items stolen or losing them. Limit the amount of shoes you take.
Have a door stopper to use during your hotel stay. Sometimes, especially in areas of higher crime such as developing countries, you may want a little extra security for your hotel room. If there’s no deadbolt or chain behind the door, put a small, wedge doorstop under the room door before you go to bed.
Stay aware of your belongings all the time while you are traveling. When carrying a purse, make sure you keep it tucked under your arm. Also, do not use bags that someone can easily open on a crowded subway or in another crowded public area. Always consider these things before purchasing your travel bags.
Tip the staff at the hotel appropriately when you are staying at a hotel. For these services, a good tip for housekeeping would be from $2-$5 per day, and $1 per bag of luggage. If you treat the staff well, then they will treat you well.
When making a hotel reservation, try asking about dates for any possible renovations if you can. Construction equipment waking you up can really dampen a vacation. If you find out that a renovation is upcoming, either change the dates of your stay or go somewhere else.
When packing light for longer trips, try bringing a softly-lined raincoat. You can’t predict the weather there. A great example of making the most of what you have is using a raincoat for cold weather, any rain that arises and even possibly as a bathrobe!
There is a remarkable amount of plant life and beautiful views in deserts. A visit to the desert is a breathtaking event, particularly for those who have never made one before, and is something that should not be missed.
No matter how ambitious your traveling plans, there are always ways to make a trip less stressful and more fun. These pointers can put a smile on your family’s face.
