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Selecting the Right Airline
May 18th, 2010
With budget at the top of the priority list for most travelers many think that ticket price is the most important consideration when choosing an airline. While this is, without doubt, the top of most priority lists there are many other factors to bear in mind.
But price is, for most travelers, the most significant factor to consider. But the cheapest flight may not mean the cheapest journey. Traveling any distance to the airport will add to your travel costs. And if your destination airport is some distance from where you want to go there will be more expense.
Be sure that you know exactly what is included in your ticket price and what is excluded. You may need to add the cost of refreshments to your ticket price if food and drink are excluded.
Be sure to find out how flexible your intended airline is when it come to departure times and dates? Tickets are always more expensive at weekends so weekday tickets would be a more economical option. Its worth finding out if there are cheaper weekday ticket options.
Something else to consider is the airlines timekeeping performance. Statistics are available for most airlines so check to find out how good they are at sticking to their timetable. You may find that, although your airline tickets are cheap, the airline is often late.
Its also worth finding out what you can about an airlines lost luggage statistics. Does your cheap, budget airline lose more bags than the more expensive carriers? Losing your luggage can be enormously expensive, not to mention inconvenient, so it’s a false economy to go with a cheap airline that is notorious for losing luggage.
Its also worth considering over-booking. Over-booking is becoming an increasingly significant problem. Passengers turn up for their booked flights, in good faith, only to find their flight over-booked and no seats are left.
As you have probably gathered, determining whether an airline is worth using takes research. The more research you can do the better informed you wil be when it comes to making your choice.
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Travel Packing Tips
May 11th, 2009
The following are travel packing tips based on experience. I have gone to other countries for a month or more with nothing but a carry-on bag that weighed ten pounds. In fact, my number one travel tip is to go light whenever you can. The simplicity of traveling light makes almost any trip more enjoyable.
Unfortunately, going with only carry-on luggage is getting more difficult due to the newest rules about what you can actually carry on a plane. If you do want to keep it to just one bag that goes with you on the plane, check the latest regulations and leave behind anything that isn’t allowed. It doesn’t add that much expense to a trip to just buy these things at your destination.
Proper Packing Saves Vacationing Headaches
April 17th, 2009
As you pack for your vacation, it is important you follow some basic guidelines. If you ignore these, you may not have an enjoyable experience.
If you are vacationing in the sun, remember to respect it. The sun is powerful and its best not to ignore it’s harm and best to plan for it accordingly. The sun has powerful uv-rays and when not protected, you can be burnt severely. Bring plenty of sunscreen, and bring a high-spf formula if you have children, as they need to protect themselves even more.
Eyewear is another overlooked item you should pack. The sun can also damage the eyes and cause eye wrinkling. Eye wrinkling is also enhanced and affected by the way you squint. If you have eye wear, you will not squint as often.
Bring a list of emergency phone numbers, just in case something were to happen. You never know when an emergency may happen, and it is best to have relevant information handy. Also pack a first aid kit, including band-aids and cotton swabs.
Pack plenty of liquids, especially if your journey takes you in the car for several hours. Liquids include water and other consumable sodas and fruit juices. I do not advise calling beer a liquid in this reference!
Pack items that will entertain you and the family. If you have a DVD player, bring it along. A deck of playing cards is also a good thing to have with you as well. Try to keep busy even on your down time. If you feel at home while on vacation, odds are you will have a great time and not think about any of the pending or pressing issues you may have back in your home state. Vacations are for relaxing, so take your mind off your work, your school, and your relationship problems.
I you don’t pack properly the first time, you are setting yourself up for a disappointing vacation. You never know when you will need an important phone number in the sad event that someone gets sick or has a bad experience with an exotic food they try for the first time. Teach your children proper travel tips and set them up at an early age to be worldly travelers. This experience will be valuable when they reach the age where they start to work and even travel the world. Traveling can get lonely, and proper planning can help pass the downtime.
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How to Pack For Your Honeymoon Or Holiday
April 17th, 2009
There is nothing more fun than going on holiday and especially honeymoon and nothing worse than packing… I am the pits at this, I am always in a hurry and normally just throw in my whole cupboard, well all the bits I like of course, and lets not forget the shoes, at least ten pairs and I am only going for three days, but with me there is always the just in case pair of pants, the what if I feel like pair of shoes, the second jacket, the jersey the scarf for in case of inclement weather, the sarong, the costume, the towel, my own pillow and well I can go on…
That is how it should not be done…
I found this list as detailed below and it is a fabulous and organized way to ensure that you are prepared ahead of time. I know it will help me in future and wanted to share it with you…
1) Prepare a list… this ensures that you have everything you need without your luggage being too heavy and in the unfortunate event of your luggage going missing you will have a full account of your losses.
2) Divide your luggage into his, hers and ours – three suitcases and one carry bag for mutual valuables.
3) The list provided is comprehensive and depending on where you are traveling to you may not require all the items, this is just a guideline.
Here is the list:
Media: Cellphone; Digital camera; batteries & manual; iPod / Discman/ MP3 player & batteries; mini-speakers; disposable underwater camera; foreign-language dictionary or phrasebook; journal/note-book and pen; maps and directions; mini-DVD player or DVD-capable laptop and DVDs; reading material; travel guide(s).
Medical: antibiotic cream; anti-diarrhea medication; band-Aids; birth control; bug repellent; cortisone/anti-itch cream, for cruisers: sea-sickness bands or pills; pain reliever; prescription medicines.
Money & Documents: Addresses for sending postcards/e-mail; auto insurance card; business cards; cash; copy of marriage license; copy of medical history, if necessary; copy of vacation packing list; driver’s license/inter-national driver’s license; emergency numbers and embassy address; frequent flyer/frequent guest cards; paper airline tickets or e-ticket confirmation; passports and visas, if necessary; photo ID, prepaid phone card; travelers checks and receipt (keep separate); vaccination certificates, if required; vouchers/ coupons/ tickets and your itinerary.
Miscellaneous: Anti-bacterial wipes; Bubble bath; Crazy Glue; Currency converter; Keys & Luggage locks; Plastic Zip-Loc bags; Playing cards; Sports gear (tennis rackets, golf clubs, swim goggles); Sunscreen/SPF; Sunglasses, Reading glasses, Contact lenses; Umbrella .
His vacation list: Menswear – Athletic shoes; belts; boxers/underpants; socks; Casual shirts; Dress shoes; Hat; shirts; Pants; Pajamas/Robe; Sandals; Shirts; Shorts; Sports jacket; Swim trunks; Tie;
T-shirts; Workout clothes.
Men’s Toiletries: Comb / Brush; Deodorant; Floss; Lip balm; Shaving kit; Shaving Cream; Shampoo/Conditioner; Styling Products; toothbrush; toothpaste; mouthwash; nail clippers.
Her vacation list: W omens Clothing and Accessories – Bathing suit and sarongs; bras; panties /thongs; Lingerie/sleep shirt; Costume jewelery: earrings, neck-lace, bracelets; fake diamond engagement ring (leave the real one in a safety-deposit box till you return); Dress; Heels; robe; Sandals; Short/ Capri’s; Skirt; Slacks; Slip/ Body slimmer; Sneakers; socks; Stylish shirt; Sweater; Straw/wide-brimmed hat; Tank/halter/sleeveless tops; Thongs; Workout clothes.
Her sundries & toiletries: Baby powder; Blow dryer/straightening iron; Comb/ Brush; Deodorant; Eyeliner; Eye shadow; Lipsticks; Blush; mascara; make up remover; facial cleanser; moisturiser, spf sun block, tampons; toothbrush/tooth-paste/mouthwash; dental floss; Shampoo/ conditioner/styling products; scrunchies and hair ties, tweezers.
Okay…lets get packing!
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Traveling Checklist – Have I Missed Something?
April 17th, 2009
A person prepared for traveling – let it be personal or official, always keeps on thinking “Have I missed something? Are all the things kept properly?” With the thousands of other thoughts running in mind there are chances that a traveler might miss some important things.
When you are traveling what can be the most important thing that you would not afford to miss or lose? Yes, the guess is right, that’s your Traveling Documents.
Your traveling documents may comprise of basic documents – your visa, your passport, your ticket and your vaccination card (if any).
Now, the best way is to make a file/ folder of these documents and keep them in the bag which would always be with you.
For your tickets, you should always have all the flight (or train or bus tickets) arranged as per the date of travel. It should be kept at one place in the file/ folder.
Your passport is an essential document when you are traveling overseas. You might not get an international traveling ticket without showing your passport to the travel agent and customs clearances. This makes it crucial to remember all the time that the passport once taken out of the file/ folder should be kept inside. One shouldn’t be ashamed to ask to the inquiring person this question, “Have you given me my passport back?”
Your visa is a part of the passport (it’s attached to the passport), but you need to be careful about the visa expiry date.
And, your vaccination card – the vaccination documentation, should also be with you. You may need vaccinations against some diseases, if you are traveling to certain countries.
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Vacation Travel Guide
April 17th, 2009
by Peter Mathew
1. Book as early as possible. If you are planning to fly, keep in mind that it will be cheaper if you book early. Some airlines might give you early booking discounts. Also, be sure to make arrangements for hotel, airport parking, transportation, etc., if necessary
2. Pack Early. It is advisable to make a list of things you will need for your entire trip. Try to avoid last-minute packing as you might forget something.
3. Be sure to check the weather forecast for your destination to help you prepare for any delays. Click here to check the weather.
4. Avoid over-packing to avoid being charged for overweight luggage. This can be very expensive. Be sure to contact your airline to know more about the baggage allowance and new travel surcharge.
5. Read TSA’s Holiday 3-1-1 Tips. It is important to familiarize yourself with the Transportation Security Administration rules to help you get through the security checkpoints smoothly and quickly.
6. Check-in 24 hours prior to departure and print your boarding pass at home, if possible to avoid the long lines. Most airlines will allow you to do this online so be sure to check their website for more information.
7. Bring reading materials. Connecting times may be longer than usual during the holidays so remember to bring books or magazines to keep you busy.
8. Check flight schedule before leaving for the airport. Keep in mind that your departure or arrival time may change. Travel delays are pretty common during the holiday season. If someone is picking you up at the airport, be sure to tell him or her to confirm your exact arrival time to avoid waiting.
9. Go to the airport early. It is advisable to be there two hours before your flight for domestic and three hours for international flights to ensure that you do not miss your flight.
10. Be sure to carry a photo Identification with you to avoid any unnecessary delays. Click here to check ID requirements for airport checkpoints.
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