Travel Tips |
What A View! Woof and the Roof! Turn Around Your Mid-Week Blues! Move Over Trip Advisor! Teachers go to the Head of the Class! |
Free Upgrades? I like to use this one... "This is a very special trip for us". A very good line to use at the front desk when checking into a hotel. Say it with a smile and politely inquire about a room upgrade. More times than not, you'll score! |
Staying healthy...On your next Getaway, bring along 'Sanitizing Wipes! Even the cleanest-looking hotel rooms can be full of germs. When you arrive, wipe down all surfaces like the TV remote control, telephones, light switches, doorknobs and toilet flush handle. Don't forget to remove the bedspread! |
Traveling with kids? Bathroom stops can sometimes be a challenge. Gas station, fast food and rest stop restrooms can sometimes be a little scary, so.... Look for a chain motel! Just off highway exits, they are usually right in the lobby and much much cleaner! |
Stranded! Bringing your passport on your next Getaway? Before you leave, be sure to make 2 copies of your identification page. Keep 1 copy with you in a separate part of your luggage. Leave the other copy with a friend or family member. This way, if your passport is lost or stolen, you have a back-up that can be sent to you in an emergency. |
Picnic = quiet travel! Pack a picnic when traveling with the kids on your next road trip this summer! Not only will you save money, but kids tend to use up more energy at a picnic site along the way. Which means, they may nap a bit when you get back in the car! |
Dear Robbers...Just to be safe, on your next fly-away Getaway, don't put your home address on your luggage tags! You don't need to let everyone know where your empty home is located! Use a business card in your luggage tag and put one 'inside' your luggage too! |
Get insured! Whoops! After just recently jumping into the ocean with my cell phone in my bathing suit pocket, I know the importance of 'cell phone insurance'. Also, travel insurance is a very smart idea in case of medical issues or trip cancellation. Policies differ so be sure to shop around! |
What's the hold up? Heading to the airport anytime soon? Do yourself a favor and wear slip-on shoes. You will be removing your shoes at security! Not having to un-tie and re-tie your shoes over and over is a better way to go! |
Make a list! Two weeks before I leave for a Getaway, I make a list of 'things to do' and 'things to bring'. As time gets closer to my departure, I am still adding to the list as things come to mind. On a separate part of a table or counter, I gather those items that are on my list, then check them off. Bring passport, leave note for mailman, check thermostat, etc. It makes organizing much easier and I usually don't forget anything! |
| More choice = lower price! When searching for the best deal on airfare, try a web site that gives you 'all' airline choices like www.Kayak.com It makes the search for best fares and schedules much easier! |
Heavy traffic! I didn't know our seats were next to the bathroom! Don't make this mistake when choosing your seat assignment on-line for your next flight! First, go to www.SeatGuru.com. You will find every airline and each of their plane's seating chart showing you which seats on your flight are good ones and which seats to avoid! |
Reviews that Reveal! When trying to choose the right hotel or resort, I always go to www.TripAdvisor.com. Reviews come from real people who were just customers; honest comments that give you a clear picture of where you're about to spend your money. They also list the most popular properties with people's #1 choice. A very revealing website! |
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