Saturday, May 25, 2013

Travel Advice For Every Trip

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By Johnathan Black


A vacation can soothe the soul and leave you renewed, refreshed, and invigorated. Whether you are just now starting to plan your next vacation, or are merely looking for travel ideas and suggestions, it is our hope that this article will be of help to you as you plan your next trip!

Before travelling, make sure you check the projected weather for your destination. You don't want to be stuck with nothing but winter clothes during a heat wave or only shorts and tank-tops during a blizzard. Purchasing new clothing while on vacation may not only be expensive, but you might not have room in your luggage to take everything home with you!

If you are traveling to an area where the tap water tastes strange to you, try using the hotel ice machines to get your water. The ice machines make use of water filters, so the quality is better but you don't have to cover the expense of bottled water. This can be used for your coffee maker in the room as well as other drinks.

You always want to make sure there is a barf bag accessible to you. People can become nauseous and throw up at the drop of a dime on an airplane. Even if you are not feeling ill, you never know how the person sitting next to you is going to react to the turbulence.

Check out alternative places to stay. You don't always have to stay in a hotel to feel great on vacation. There are many "house-swapping" sites available, which allow you to stay in someones vacant home. Try looking for cabins or bed and breakfasts. Alternate lodging can be some of the most interesting and fun parts of vacationing, so be sure to check it out!

Not everyone can afford to stay at the Ritz, and sometimes you get stuck at a less than one-star hotel. If you aren't comfortable with the area but have no choice, pack an ordinary rubber doorstop. You can wedge it in under the door to your room overnight (in addition to the lock and chain, of course). While intruders can easily break the lock or chain, getting into the room is next to impossible with a door stop firmly lodged beneath the door.

The travel tips and suggestions that have been presented in this article will help you as you are planning your next vacation. So take away some of the stress of making travel plans, and get started thinking about the fun and relaxing times you will soon be having on your next trip!




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