Travel Tips and Suggestions for Our Viewers
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Travel Tips

Here are Some Basic Travel Tips

Tip One: Read your travel documents thoroughly. If your airline tickets are non-refundable, ask about proceduresm just in case you have to make a change in your travel plans. Always check if any additional costs will be incurred. Make sure your passport is valid before traveling outside your country. Apply for your passport and visa(s) as early as possible. Obtaining a passport during peak travel seasons can take several weeks.

Tip Two: Pack everything of value in your carry-on luggage. This includes your travel documents, important business papers, prescription medication, eye glasses or contact lenses and other expensive items.

Tip Three: Experienced business travelers advise that you "take twice as much money and half as many clothes as you think you'll need." Most airlines allow"one piece of carry-on luggage", so travel light. Carry enough money, just in case of an emergency. Credit cards are widely accepted and ATM machines are normally available, but you still should carry cash, especially if you're traveling abroad. One good rule of thumb is to carry traveler's cheques, instead of large amounts of cash.

Tip Four: Keep a duplicate copy of your passport and travelers checks in a safe place. Obtaining replacements of these documents when you travel abroad is much easier when you can provide copies of originals.

Tip Five: Retain all of your receipts for purchases of goods or services outside of the U.S. In many countries, a Value Added Tax is added to the purchase price of everything you buy. VAT is reimbursable when you return to the U.S. - this can be a substantial saving, as VAT can often be as high as 25 or 30 percent.

Travel Suggestions

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance can definitely help while traveling outside your home country. If your luggage is lost or you need medical care in a foreign country, travel insurance can be very important. You may think nothing is going to happen, but it is better to be prepared.

Arrival at Airport: If you are traveling through the airport, make sure to get there in plenty of time before your scheduled flight. Normally domestic flights require you arrive one hour prior to and International flights require arriving two hours prior to departure. Check with your airline.

Checklist of What To Bring:
Camera and film (or disposable cameras)
Camcorder and video tape
Medications (prescription and non-prescription)
First aid kit
Eyeglasses and sunglasses
Insurance information
Baby supplies
Toiletries
Swimsuits
Beach toys
Sun block and tanning lotion
Driver's License and Passport
Comfortable walking shoes
Hats, caps or visors (Check our Gift Shop)
Umbrellas and rain jackets
Money, travelers checks
ATM cards and credit cards
Phone numbers and addresses
Reading materials
Games and small toys
Golf clubs or tennis racquets
Small tote bag or waist pack for day use
Messenger Bag or Backpacks for long days at theme parks
An extra bag for souvenirs!