Sunday, December 1, 2013

Things You Can Do To Make Traveling Enjoyable.

By Stavros Georgiadis


Traveling has the potential to be a rewarding experience. There many things to see and do on a trip, so plan appropriately. Are you ready to get started? If so, here's a few tips to get you ready for your new adventure.

Get in a workout before boarding your flight. Long flights are found to be hard to sit through. You may find your back or legs cramping from sitting in the same position for too long. Getting a good workout or stretch in before your flight can leave you feeling relaxed and reduce the chances of your body stiffening during your flight.

Always go out of your way to tip any bell station and housekeeper appropriately. You should tip the bell hop around one dollar per bag that they carry. If you can tip these people appropriately, you will find that you will have a better relationship with the hotel staff during your stay.

When traveling by air, do not count on the airline to provide for your needs, even on a long flight. Bring anything you need to keep yourself entertained and comfortable. It is also wise to bring some snacks, so you will have food that you enjoy eating if you are hungry.

Look for a hotel that offers free parking and stay the night before leaving from a port city, on a cruise. You may want to contact the hotel administration about potential deals that they offer on parking even if it doesn't look like any are available.

Whenever you can, print online tickets in advance of your visit to a special event or attraction. There is a small fee associated with purchasing tickets online; however, the time saved at the ticket booth will make it worth the cost. You can also often skip the admissions line altogether.

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. If you treat the staff well, then they will treat you well.

If you plan to travel out of the country, bring bottled water. In many countries, potable water has not been thoroughly cleaned, and can be responsible for a wide range of ailments. Use bottled water to brush your teeth with. You can get sick from the tap water this way, as well.

Make use of the E-tracking option found on some travel sites have. It updates you on the cheapest travel rates. You will receive email alerts if the flight that you have booked or shown interest in has dropped the price and is available at a cheaper rate. It is not a good idea to exchange currency while in a different country. You can get foreign currency using an easier method. You can obtain foreign currency through a bank ATM. An ATM's exchange rate is usually much better, and it is usually a lot less expensive than using an exchange to get your currency.As you saw, there are a variety of ways to make your trip less stressful and more fun. There is no time like the present to start planning your next trip!




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