Tips To Make Travel A Breeze
Travel can be an amazing source of inspiration, but if things go wrong, it can take on a nightmarish quality instead. No one wants to go on a vacation that's more aggravating than relaxing. Fortunately, you can protect yourself against some common travel mistakes and stresses, by following a few easy tips.
A great tip for anyone who is traveling is to make copies of everything. Create copies of your passport, your credit cards, your itinerary, and anything else of value that you will be carrying on your trip. Make sure to keep them in a separate place from the originals. Keep a copy at home.
Whenever you travel for business or pleasure, research your destination before you leave. Arriving in a foreign city without any idea where to go or what to see can be overwhelming and takes away from the experience. Read a guide on your destination and talk to people you know have been there. You can easily learn some insiders tips. Check out website such as Tripadvisor.com for ratings of hotels, things to do and restaurants.
The lighter you pack the easier you travel. This is the closest thing there is to an absolute rule in travel. Pack the lightest clothing you can, and restrict yourself to only the clothes you are sure you will wear. The less you pack, the less you carry and the less tired you will get. Use your Just Right Travel Kit for toiltries to save tons of space and weight in luggage.
Take the first travel photo of your luggage. If you do end up checking your luggage, take a picture of it before you turn it over to the airline. In case of a problem, this will document what the luggage looks like and its condition when you left it. Also keep your baggage claim ticket in a safe place or snap a picture of it, too, so you have all the information necessary in the event that your luggage is lost. Also, put a card with your name and address on the inside of your suitcase.
When you are packing for a long trip you should be sure to include at least one basic change of clothes in your carry on. The idea of lost luggage is horrible but it is a reality and if your bags are lost you don't want to be stuck in Paris without a change of underwear.
Don't miss the bus. If you need to travel a moderate distance to your next destination, use the bus instead of more expensive taxis or rental cars. Many buses, especially in major cities, are quite clean and modern. Not only will you save money, but you will get an excellent chance to people-watch and get to know the locals.
If you rent a car, take a picture of it and when in large parking lots, take a picture of the aisle number or other marker. Then at the end of a long day of sightseeing, you will be able to refer back to your picture if you can’t remember what your unfamiliar rental car looks like.
When traveling with young children, take a picture of them each day before you venture out. If the wrost should happen and you get separated, you will have an up to date photo to show others that can help you look. Also, have your child stand next to something in the photo to give people an idea of how tall they are.
With this array of tips in your arsenal, traveling will be a breeze, not a pain. These are simple ideas, but simple acts can be an extremely effective preventative. Simple sense is all you need to keep a travel experience positive and fun, even when you're venturing way off the beaten track.
