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Adventure Travel On Horseback
When you think of "adventure travel," what crosses your mind?
* Hiking?
* White water rafting?
* Scuba diving?
* Something as sedentary as a cruise ship or land rover safari?
Those ideas lose their "adventure" status when you compare them to...
Light Travel - Carry-On Only
Light travel? The last time my wife and I went to Ecuador, I had 10 pounds of luggage, all in one carry-on bag. Ana had just 8 pounds in her carry-on bag. We spent six weeks in Ecuador, at times on glacier-covered mountains, and at other times...
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 Web Sites – 5 Dirty Little Secrets
Travel web sites are big business, and a lot of power has been placed in the hands of the consumer… or has it? Does your urge to always look for a better deal play into somebody else’s greed? A travel web site is a great tool but before booking...
Traveling with Babies & Toddlers
You may be surprised at how often babies will sleep to & from the destination. Be sure to have their favorite stuffed animal ready & blanket for the trip (also a pacifier & bottle if the child is young enough). For babies & toddlers, bring along...
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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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