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Is Travel Insurance a waste of money - or essential?
Ask our client who was riding a bike in Bora Bora and got hit by
a truck! There were no hospitals just a clinic where no one
spoke English, only French. He broke more bones than most people
know that they have! He was prepared for travel and...
Travel Guide and Tourist Attractions
How many times have you experienced going to a place that seems interesting yet you have no idea what are the tourist attractions that city or country has to offer for its visitors? You would be fortunate enough if you have a friend, a family member...
Travel Tips: Preparing For A Vacation In Africa
There are many new and exciting things to see in Africa. There is no way anyone could possibly see everything there is to see in one trip. This is why travelers need to decide exactly what they want to see before taking their trip so they can book...
Travelers Checks Versus Debit Cards
My first time overseas, I had to exchange cash in $200 of travelers checks to pay a mountaineering guide who hadn't heard of American Express. The bank charged me $8. During the same trip, I used my debit card at an ATM to get $200 from my checking...
Traveling Light - Important Packing Considerations
When you're planning a trip, you've got a lot to think about in terms of packing. It can make all the difference in whether your vacation or trip is a blast or a bore - if you forget something important, you could end up seriously regretting it....
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Top Travel Reservation Tips For A Stress-Free Trip!
Anyone who wants to enjoy a stress-free trip has to start with
the basic concern of any traveler - how to effectively handle
travel reservations. Below are a number of advice that may help:
- Decide on a travel plan - specific destination, how many days,
what activities, routes, and other details. The attention given
to this first step will ensure smooth sailing in making the
necessary travel arrangements.
- If the destination is a foreign country, make sure all
information that would be needed in making reservations are on
hand.
How about booking your airline tickets? Below are some airline
reservation tips you can use:
- If notification of your reservation is done by e-mail, make
sure that the ticket price quoted is the same. Sometimes, some
airlines claim the airfare booked earlier is no long available.
- If booking on online, use a reservation site where ticket
prices for all airlines are shown so a comparison can be readily
seen.
- If booking for more than one person, check also the ticket
price for both a single passenger and multiple passengers.
Some
airlines quote different prices.
When it comes to reserving your hotel rooms, below are some
helpful tips:
- Ask if the rate is a flat rate or per person.
- Ask how many beds are in the room and what the size is.
- Make sure to finalize a rate before getting off the phone.
- Ask about tax rates that would be added.
- Will breakfast be included with the price of the room? What
time is it served and what is included.
- Are there guarantee and cancellation policies? Most hotels
require guarantee for reservation with a credit card. Will they
ask a check deposit?
- If this is a standard reservation, make sure there is a
confirmation number.
Follow these top tips for a stress-free and enjoyable travel
experience!
About the author:
Susan Wong is the owner of New York Hotels
Discounts, Discount Singapore
Hotels and Heping
Hotel Rooms, a chain of hotel & travel related sites.
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