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Listed below are some of the tips travelers have posted.For my family, having 24/7 internet connections while we travel is a necessity. But international roaming charges – even for a quick check of e-mail, can be outrageously expensive. You can buy SIM cards at your destination, but we’ve found renting before you head overseas is much simpler. At www.xcomglobal.com, you can even rent a MiFi Mobile Hotspot – allowing five devices to connect at once. That means we can all check e-mail, tweet, Facebook, and look up directions at the same time! Plus, we use Skype to place calls. This is how we stay connected and save a ton of money.
By: Cynthia Guiang
At: 07/14/2010 12:00:00: PM
A useful website for how much to budget for a trip is Roam The World (www.roam-the-world.com). It contains guideline travel costs in several categories for most of the world.
By: alj
At: 04/16/2010 00:00:00: AM
Travel safe way for women who want to smell great on their trip but don't want the consquences of carrying liquid perfume (breakage, spillage, confiscation): solid perfume sticks. Called CrazySticks from crazylibellule and the poppies, theyre a travel-safe fragrance for the road.
By: Susan Bang
At: 11/17/2009 12:00:00: PM
If your hotel offers nanny service - use it. It is good for both you and your baby.
By: Melissa Kane
At: 10/12/2009 00:00:00: AM
travel with reputable company to avoid surprises. katokenya.org i found All Seasons Safaris & Tours
By: meshack mureithi
At: 09/08/2009 00:00:00: AM
Traveling with kids-
Tip #1:have everyone wear flip-flop shoes so they can take off/put on quickly when going through security.
Tip #2: feed kids crackers before flight to make them thirsty. Once plane takes off, give them water. They drink it down quickly & avoid the painful ear thing.
By: Pilar Demarest
At: 07/05/2009 12:00:00: PM
For those doing a Destination Wedding...think ahead and Ship Your Dress!! (Insure it and your wedding as well)
By: Patricia Aitken
At: 06/29/2009 12:00:00: PM
Get your foreign currency before you go.
Getting your foreign currency is no longer a walk in the park. Even charging your purchases abroad will cost you. Check out the article from The Wall Street Journal, and see what I mean.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124209087226709139.html
Your readers and customers should know that better rates of exchange are available here in the US.
By: Noe Rosales
At: 05/15/2009 12:00:00: PM
If your looking for an adventure and want to see animals and birds that you never knew existed I highly recommend visiting Madidi National Park found in Bolivia! I booked a tour while in the cutest town ever called Rurrenabaque to the Park and had the time of my life traipsing around in the jungles of this gorgeous country. I went with a tour agency called Mashaquipe and they were GREAT!!!!!! Mashaquipe is composed of the indigenous tribe, Tacana, found in the jungles of Madidi National Park. They were incredibly knowledge of the flora and fauna found in jungle and even taught us how to make fire from sticks and leaves as well as jewelry from seeds that we found along our hikes. Our accommodations were rustic yet comfortable-the cabaña we stayed in was made out of authentic Tacana material, it was super cool!!! Check um out, I promise you, it´s an experience you won´t forget!!
By: Mari Camacho
At: 04/17/2009 00:00:00: AM
When travelling, check out university museums..which often have superb collections and can be far less expensive. For more savings, many museums, such as the Harvard Museum of Natural History, www.hmnh.harvard.edu participate in the Bank of America's Museums on Us program, http://promotions.bankofamerica.com/museums/ free admission the first weekend of every month to any BoA cardholder. See dinosaurs and the world-famous Glass Flowers collection, a 20 minute T ride from Boston.
By: Blue Magruder
At: 03/02/2009 00:00:00: AM
Great tips here! When traveling from the US to Canada pack lightly if you can and leave all the obvious band items at home. Make sure everyone has proper ID before leaving and never lie or act suspicious. More tips at http://www.mytrafficsignal.com would love some feedback too!
By: Ralph Decker
At: 02/23/2009 00:00:00: AM
Have you know it is possible to get married in Machu Picchu, Peru!!!.
Just a couple of weeks we have a couple married in Machu Picchu. They got a blessed ceremony with a "shaman" to fortify their relationship às the ancient Inca's ritual. See http://www.perutourism.com/thematic/honeymoon_machu_picchu.htm for specific details.
By: Miguel Lahura
At: 02/18/2009 12:00:00: PM
Great website regarding the newly imposed baggage fees for carry-on, checked, and infant baggage allowances of over 50 major carriers. It also includes the fees for overweight & excess baggage, sporting goods, & musical instruments. Info is easy to access and understand and there are also some handy resource links and helpful travel tips.
http://airlinealacarte.com
By: Sandra Lay
At: 01/14/2009 12:00:00: PM
1.Use sturdy large ziplock plastic bags: put all underwear in one; shirts folded neatly in another; sweaters in another and so on. When you underpack at a hotel just lift out the bags and place them in the drawers.
2.Instead of bringing home accumlated laundry, ship it home..ups grownd is cheaper than paying for an additional bag at the airport. Take along some packing tape and get a box at the shipping store
3. If you like a drink before dinner bring along numerous sample size bottles of booze which you will put in your checked bag. Throw out the empties. Never cart a large bottle of anything.
By: peg segalas
At: 12/30/2008 00:00:00: AM
Hello Folks,
if you travel in Slovakia and has chance to visit small town of Liptovsky Hradok(near city of Liptovsky Mikulas), stop in local ruin of 13th century castle(place has name of the castle). Recentlly it was restored into great hotel and offer unique travel experience.
By: Borek Seehak
At: 11/26/2008 12:00:00: PM
Try a Medical Tourism Co:
If you are looking for taking a Medical Treatment in India, best method id to go through a Medical Tourism Co. They act as a one stop shop and provide a customized Medical Tour Package.
One such Medical Tourism Co in India is Medical Treatments and Tourism India. Their website is www.medicaltourismworld.in
Have a nice day,
Cindy Qain
By: Cindy Qain
At: 11/08/2008 00:00:00: AM
The best way to discover the brauty of Tuscany is with a private tour with a driver!...I found this company and they are really great! The website is www.tuscanyintour.com They can also provide for any kind of transfer or tours in all Italy...!
By: Manuel Smith
At: 10/31/2008 00:00:00: AM
Put a large colorful bow on the outside of your suitcase, it will be easy to spot at baggage claim
By: Irene Meyer
At: 07/17/2008 00:31:25: AM
I've seen an idea somewhat like this on your site, but this goes a bit further. For years, my husband and I have kept a "trip list" in our word processing program. It's really two lists, one for things we need to do before we leave (tell the neighbors, fill the tank of our car), and the other is a list of what we need to take. We check off each item as it's completed or packed. We also take the list with us so we can note anything we should have brought, but didn't. When we get home, we revise the list accordingly.
By: Jeanette Rorabaugh
At: 07/16/2008 21:48:46: PM
Cape Cod is a beautiful place to visit. But beware of Chatham and its "Free Parking." I parked but a few inches over a white line and was quickly fined. The violation is $50.00. All 15 parking violations in Chatham are $50.00.
By: George Schaeffer
At: 07/15/2008 10:57:54: AM
If someone wants to buy you a drink, walk with them to the bar and keep your eyes on that drink until you've emptied it. If your eyes go off the drink, leave it alone. Many people, singles and couples, have been drugged from drinks tainted with ruffies.
By: Anonymous
At: 06/23/2008 16:25:05: PM
Last year over 42 million bags did not arrive with their owners. Luggage tags and destination tags can and do come off your bags during their journey. Also, all of the routing information is printed on those small stickers the airline wraps around your handle at check in. Often that information gets misread or not read at all during the baggage handling process. Increase your chances of landing with your luggage by using these fluorescent yellow stickers with all your flight information and contact information on them. Check out www.landwithmyluggage.com
By: Rick Weber
At: 06/14/2008 20:09:34: PM
Buy a book from your favorite author, something you ready want to read. Buy it a couple weeks in advance, but don't read it. Let the anticipation build up. Don't read it until you are you are at the airport.Then the wait at the airport is something to look forward to.
By: Karen Scotter
At: 06/09/2008 18:58:04: PM
Pack extra shirt and under clothes in your carry-on, just in case your bags get lost.
By: Anne Parker
At: 06/08/2008 09:14:02: AM
Wear shoes you can easily take off when going through security lines.
By: Cathlin Magillicuty
At: 05/20/2008 11:08:26: AM
When travelling with your family and bring more than one suitcase distribute all family members clothes equally through each suitcase.
By: lorenzo a
At: 05/19/2008 16:35:17: PM
If traveling by train in Europe - pack light. You will have to catch you bags on and off the train yourself. And you will be sorry if it is too heavy.
By: Carol Wismith
At: 05/06/2008 09:03:19: AM
Take an empty plastic bottle thru security and fill it up after you get through. Saves you buying one.
By: Kevin Matthews
At: 05/01/2008 15:55:46: PM
Bags within bags. Pack empty duffel bags or soft backpacks (ones that are easy to roll up) into your suitcase. They make great beach bags or excursion bags. Then if you buy more than fits in your suitcase you can always use them as extra luggage on your return flight.
By: Anne Spitz
At: 01/29/2008 12:05:11: PM
The secret for visiting huge attractions like Disney World….after passing the entrance gate, instead of walking to the RIGHT with the rest of the crowds, turn and walk to the LEFT and circle the park's attractions backwards! You'll beat the masses to all the rides! You'll be happy you did!
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 12:00:01: PM
Make friends with the regular bus drivers around your hotel. They're better equipped to make suggestions than most concierges, and are very familiar with local customs/secrets. A good public bus driver can make an entire vacation!
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:56:57: AM
If suffering from a headache during traveling, try massaging lavender aromotherepy oil where the pain is - it works wonders! Aveda makes a great travel size called "Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate".
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:48:54: AM
Attention women! Instead of packing tubes, jars, or plastic bottles of creams try a contact lens case. You can use both sides, one for eye cream, the other for concealers or products that require dabs for application.
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:44:52: AM
Eliminate having to pack shaving cream by using a shaving brush, and work a lather from the hand soap. It works like a charm.
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:42:25: AM
Only drink bottled water in foreign countries. All water contains different sets of microbes and mineral deposits, even in the US. If you aren't used to a country's drinking water, then you may get sick just because it is different. Be safe, buy bottled water cheap at the supermarket.
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:40:26: AM
Beware of cheap cruise excursions provided by local sources compared to those offered by the cruise lines excursions desks. You may end up stranded - or at the least taken advantage of. The cruise lines vouch for the companies they contract with, and you are much safer using one recommended by the cruise line or a company your travel agent recommends.
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:38:28: AM
When traveling by air, avoid taking a nap during the descent and landing. This will help with the pressure change and avoid temporary plugged ears. Stay awake and yawn or chew gum.
By: Anonymous
At: 01/29/2008 11:32:43: AM
If traveling to a humid climate put a dryer sheet in your suitcase to keep you clothes smelling fresh.
By: Jane Smithfield
At: 01/24/2008 11:20:17: AM
