Saturday, April 28, 2012

Thrifty and Fun Travel to Local Events

By Carl Ranimous


Recent reports state that there has been quite a drop in travel. Perhaps the reports fail to consider the whole story. Appearances suggest that people are still traveling to other locations, although it looks like the methods have changed. The method of travel is changing from flight to ground travel, which in turn is changing from personal vehicles to ride shares and public transportation, including buses and trains. A trip by car, motorcycle or recreational vehicle gives the option of looking at much of the scenery.Sights that once were faraway locations seen through a small plane window are more exciting as travelers see them close up.

That certainly does not mean air travel is extinct. Understand the requirements listed by US and foreign Customs, TSA and each individual airline regarding luggage, carry-ons and dressing down before reaching the security checkpoint. That avoids lengthy explanations and delays. Take advantage of last minute rates on reputable airlines with the opportunity of touring for a short time.Take advantage of email and instant messaging notices about great rates. Be prepared to act quickly on these bargains of a lifetime, as they present the chance for travel to exciting places that are often hard to schedule.

There are several other ways to plan leisure activities and some of them involve just a small amount of planning, travel time and expense. A break from the everyday grind of life is important to mental health and provides people with the opportunity to get some exercise as they tour different areas. For an easy decision, think of some of the interesting locations featured on travel shows.Some local groups may specialize in tours they are sponsoring or you can ask a friend to join you on a journey if you like company. Empty spaces waiting for guests are sometimes available with group tours because of last-minute cancellations.

Attend a sports event, generally scheduled at convenient dates and times, that involves the participation of a local college or high school. There are many other sports programs besides basketball and football that welcome the attendance of alumni and fans, including swim meets and tennis matches. Attend one of those events and provide the local youth with some cheering from an additional fan. A short trip and frugal ticket will provide a lot of fun.Some areas offer a Metrolink system, which saves you the price of fuel and parking. Some stadiums have bans or guidelines about refreshments brought to an event and often snacks, drinks and foot are available for purchase, so check on the policy before you leave for the event.

Residents sometimes ignore nearby tourist attractions because they are looking at events in other locations. Often people say that nearby events are always available, which is why they spend their time traveling elsewhere. To make the travel more interesting, locate daytrip areas that are close together and find out the details of each, determining which ones to combine in a day adventure.Imagine how nice it will be to choose a couple of the events or activities nearby and know you can enjoy them all in a day.Fond memories of an event you attended in the past might return and encourage you to select that area for another visit.




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