Everywhere you look you can find top ten lists. Top ten ways to save time, money, lose weight and even travel are just a mouse click away. With all of these top tens, how do you choose the ones that can help you most? Let us offer you some of the best of the top ten travel tips to help make your vacation go off without a hitch. Start planning for your next vacation and enjoy the trip of a lifetime with Outrigger Vacation Club's top ten travel tips.
1. Review the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) tips on airline travel
If you are traveling by air, the new rules and guidelines for air travel have been enhanced in recent years. By making sure that you have packed only things allowed on flights, and following the guidelines you can save time and reduce stress when traveling through the airport.
2. Be aware of your surroundings and cautious when traveling in new destinations
The U.S. government does provide a number of ways to protect it's citizens while traveling abroad, but you need to remember, that your safety is ultimately in your hands. By following a few rules, you can help ensure your safety while traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad. If traveling abroad, be sure to register your whereabouts and inform someone at home of your itinerary including contact numbers in case of emergency.
3. Check into your accommodations return policies in case you need to cancel your trip
As many travelers have found out recently with the oil spill disaster in the Gulf, you may be out of luck when it comes to a refund of your money in cases including natural disasters. Many hotels and resorts throughout the area have begun issuing full refunds to tourists whose plans have been altered by oil slicks on the beach. Go straight to the source and inquire about the policies help by your accommodations before traveling.
4. Pack only what you need
Very often, travelers will quite literally pack everything except the kitchen sink. The problem with this is that with the cost of luggage on flights skyrocketing, it ends up costing more than the flight to carry 5 extra pairs of shoes. The trick is to pack enough to be prepared, but if you don't need it, leave it home.
5. Spend some time getting to know your destination
There is certainly no need to plan out every place you will be your entire trip, but having some idea of what sites may interest you will give you something to plan around and a place to begin your adventure. Most destinations have an online presence, offering you a closer look at the most popular attractions in the area as well as how much they cost. This can help you better budget your trip as well.
6. Plan activities that interest everyone
There is not much worse than having a family vacation ruined because one person had no interest in the activities planned. If you are planning a family vacation, spend an evening talking with your kids and looking at the sites of interest. Plan a day or an afternoon doing something that interests them as well and you are almost guaranteed a better vacation experience.
7. Know the rules of the road in the country you are traveling to
Often travelers beg ignorance when being caught doing something that may not be illegal in the U.S. Remember ignorance is not always bliss and laws vary greatly from country to country. Know the rules of the road, i.e. which side to drive on, what is required in case of emergency and speed limits as well as what type of identification is necessary to rent a car in a foreign country.
8. Save money and time by traveling on Saturday
Most people heading out for a long weekend will choose to leave on a Friday and come back on Monday. By choosing to leave on Saturday and come back on Tuesday, you can not only save money on airfare, but also time waiting in line at the airport and avoid some of the crowding of weekend travel.
9. Purchase travel insurance in case of longer trips
If you are only traveling for a day or two, travel insurance may not be necessary, but in case of longer trips abroad, it is often in your best interest to spend the money for some sort of travel insurance. This could possibly save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in case of trip cancellations, delays, sicknesses or baggage loss.
10. Take advantage of the locals
Part of the fun of visiting exotic locations is the opportunity to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. The locals of the area have a wealth of knowledge about many aspects of your vacation. Best places to eat, where and how to fish, best beaches to surf, off the beaten path destinations as well as getting around. Many destinations are dependent on travel as a main source of income and they are more than willing to share some travel tips on how you can better enjoy your vacation.
1. Review the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) tips on airline travel
If you are traveling by air, the new rules and guidelines for air travel have been enhanced in recent years. By making sure that you have packed only things allowed on flights, and following the guidelines you can save time and reduce stress when traveling through the airport.
2. Be aware of your surroundings and cautious when traveling in new destinations
The U.S. government does provide a number of ways to protect it's citizens while traveling abroad, but you need to remember, that your safety is ultimately in your hands. By following a few rules, you can help ensure your safety while traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad. If traveling abroad, be sure to register your whereabouts and inform someone at home of your itinerary including contact numbers in case of emergency.
3. Check into your accommodations return policies in case you need to cancel your trip
As many travelers have found out recently with the oil spill disaster in the Gulf, you may be out of luck when it comes to a refund of your money in cases including natural disasters. Many hotels and resorts throughout the area have begun issuing full refunds to tourists whose plans have been altered by oil slicks on the beach. Go straight to the source and inquire about the policies help by your accommodations before traveling.
4. Pack only what you need
Very often, travelers will quite literally pack everything except the kitchen sink. The problem with this is that with the cost of luggage on flights skyrocketing, it ends up costing more than the flight to carry 5 extra pairs of shoes. The trick is to pack enough to be prepared, but if you don't need it, leave it home.
5. Spend some time getting to know your destination
There is certainly no need to plan out every place you will be your entire trip, but having some idea of what sites may interest you will give you something to plan around and a place to begin your adventure. Most destinations have an online presence, offering you a closer look at the most popular attractions in the area as well as how much they cost. This can help you better budget your trip as well.
6. Plan activities that interest everyone
There is not much worse than having a family vacation ruined because one person had no interest in the activities planned. If you are planning a family vacation, spend an evening talking with your kids and looking at the sites of interest. Plan a day or an afternoon doing something that interests them as well and you are almost guaranteed a better vacation experience.
7. Know the rules of the road in the country you are traveling to
Often travelers beg ignorance when being caught doing something that may not be illegal in the U.S. Remember ignorance is not always bliss and laws vary greatly from country to country. Know the rules of the road, i.e. which side to drive on, what is required in case of emergency and speed limits as well as what type of identification is necessary to rent a car in a foreign country.
8. Save money and time by traveling on Saturday
Most people heading out for a long weekend will choose to leave on a Friday and come back on Monday. By choosing to leave on Saturday and come back on Tuesday, you can not only save money on airfare, but also time waiting in line at the airport and avoid some of the crowding of weekend travel.
9. Purchase travel insurance in case of longer trips
If you are only traveling for a day or two, travel insurance may not be necessary, but in case of longer trips abroad, it is often in your best interest to spend the money for some sort of travel insurance. This could possibly save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in case of trip cancellations, delays, sicknesses or baggage loss.
10. Take advantage of the locals
Part of the fun of visiting exotic locations is the opportunity to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. The locals of the area have a wealth of knowledge about many aspects of your vacation. Best places to eat, where and how to fish, best beaches to surf, off the beaten path destinations as well as getting around. Many destinations are dependent on travel as a main source of income and they are more than willing to share some travel tips on how you can better enjoy your vacation.
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