Sunday, August 5, 2012

Holidaying With Your Family

By David K Handerson


Travel is an important part of the lives of most everyone. In the past, people didn't have as much opportunity to travel, and some people never even ventured out of their state. Even though fuel prices have made it more difficult for people to vacation in the past couple years, most still make shorter trips. This article can help you to save money and get the most from your travel plans.

Drive through windows at fast food places almost inevitably give you too much or too little sugar or other sweetener when you order coffee or tea. When traveling, don't throw the extra away! Tuck into a baggie or maybe a little tin and keep it for the next time you are shorted. It sure beats having to turn around and go back through the drive through!

Try to find and wear a money necklace when traveling. Similar to a money belt, a money necklace hold money, your passport, credit cards or any other valuable belonging you may have. It can easily be hidden underneath your clothing. This helps to hide your personal belongings from any thieves or pickpockets.

When traveling, don't pack your most valuable jewelry pieces. Packing them makes them vulnerable to thieves. The safest place for these items is at your house. If you absolutely must bring them, pack them in your purse, carry on, or a diaper bag. Consider how you'll feel if you lose the item before considering it to be a must pack item.

Anytime you are flying, you want to make sure that you check into the airport early. Even though you may not enjoy sitting at the airport longer than you need to waiting till the last minute means that you will be standing in much longer lines, and have a higher chance of missing your flight.

In countries that you travel to, be aware of the cultural view of how questions are answered. In some places, especially India and Asia, it can be considered very rude to tell someone that you don't know the answer to their question. Others may simply answer "yes" to any question asked in English. Pay attention to doubtful body language.

If you're traveling with an infant, remember that it's not necessary to pack every piece of baby equipment. Most hotels will lend you a portable crib if you ask. Almost every restaurant that is child friendly has high chairs available. Packing a million pieces of equipment is heavy and cumbersome. Pack only the essentials and you'll enjoy your trip more.

When you are traveling on a cruise ship, plan for any theme parties that they might have on board. Contact the ship ahead of time, and find out what they will be doing. Pack a few accessories that will help you enjoy the festivities, and you could even save some money since you won't be tempted to buy costumes on the boat.

When packing flashlights or torches for your trips, make sure that they cannot be accidentally turned on which can waste your batteries during your travels. To do this, just simply take out the batteries and turn them around incorrectly. The fact that they are placed inside incorrect will avoid to accidentally turn on that could drain them. Just remember to turn them around for when you need them.

If you are looking for something a bit different why not try traveling and then staying gin a holiday yurt. They are often found on glamping sites and provide a unique and special way for you an your family to holiday. Make sure you find the biggest Yurt you can because if you have not stayed in a tent before a yurt will seam small!




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