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14 December 2012

Be A Traveler And Not A Tourist With These Simple Tips

By Edandy Tenatni


Seeing a new continent, country or city can be overwhelming and exciting, even for regular travelers. Before you set out on your journey, read the tips and advice listed here to make your trip more fun and enjoyable.

Do not freak out if your luggage is not there when you get to your destination. Make sure you have your documents ready, ask the location of the office for lost luggage, and fill out your paperwork. Airlines want happy customers, and they will do all that is in their power to find your luggage.

Conduct some research on the Internet to read the online reviews of hotels you are thinking of using. Planning ahead an avoiding potential pitfalls of choosing somewhere with a poor reputation will lessen your chances of having a nightmare of a vacation.

To avoid issues when flying with gifts, never wrap your presents. Due to recent changes in the security policies of airports it is very likely that a wrapped present will be opened to investigate its contents. Do not worry about the problem; simply plan ahead. Either buy wrapping paper when you arrive, or bring your own along.

If you are going abroad and transiting through different countries, find out about the visas you need. Getting a visa doesn't mean that you can just enter a country as there are various visas; it is important to do your research. To figure out which visa you need, consult your travel agent or even the country's embassy website.

Always plan ahead when traveling by air. It can take a lot of time to reach an airport that is located in a major city, because of location and traffic. Do all of your packing the day before. Get your preparations ready before you fly. By being prepared, you will reduce the risk of missing your flight. When you are going to some type of attraction, print online tickets in advance. This is more than worth the huge lines that you will avoid. Another option to skip admission is by using the timed entry into the park.

Though it certainly feels devastating, it is a reality for many. If you have a picture of your child on you then this can come in handy if they ever end up getting lost.

Hopefully, you have found a good amount of help in this advice. Traveling can be very interesting and you will not know what you will come across, go and do it!




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