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A TIME-TRAVEL POSTCARD...
(c) Theolonius McTavish 2004. All rights reserved. Seeking a spot of serenity somewhere in the universe, I recently booked a deep-discount dodgy berth on the ‘White Elephant Express Space Shuttle’, to a little known place in a galaxy far, far...
Airport Travel Tips: Reducing Waiting Times
Key Travel Tips
Following these tips will help you reduce your wait time at the security checkpoint.
Before you go to the Airport
•Do not pack or bring Prohibited Items to the airport.
•Place valuables such as jewelry, cash and laptop...
Alternatives for Business Travelers
"I'm coming home. I've been away too long. Been away so long. I'm coming home" – Ian Thomas, in Coming Home
I still recall my road warrior days. It seemed like every other week, I was hopping on a plane for Orlando or Vancouver or Palm...
Dublin travel guide
Dublin is Ireland’s capital, which finds a place for itself amongst the rich countries of Europe. It is located on the east coast of the country and encompasses the River Liffey merging into the Dublin Bay. Apart from being the largest city in the...
Travel Insurance - Do I Really Need To Buy Cover For A Holiday In Britain?
Last week my wife and I booked a seven day holiday in Tobermory
on the wonderful Isle of Mull. All that grand scenery with
brightly painted houses clustered around the harbour. Hands up
who knows Tobermory as Balamory!
You could have...
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Travel - 10 Things You Can't Do Without
Things You Can't Do Without When Traveling When you goes on a
trip either for business or for pleasure, you want it to be a
memorable and enjoyable experience. To help travelers enjoy the
trip, here are a few tips you must always keep in mind, travel
"must haves" that one must never leave home without.
1. Itinerary
Prepare and plan on paper the places one will visit and then
make the make the necessary arrangements in advance to make the
trip a memorable one.
2. Essentials.
Personal things such as the ticket, passport, toothbrush, clean
underwear and money nearby preferably for easy accessibility.
3. Clothes
By checking the weather forecast for the trip, one will be able
to bring the right clothes for the trip. Preferably clothes that
can be used for various occasions. And those that do not run and
can be easily washed.
4. Shoes
Given that traveling will require a lot of walking seeing the
various places, one should wear a good pair of comfortable shoes
that wont strain the feet.
5. Medication
One should always bring insect repellant. If one is under
medication, one should bring enough medicine for the entire
trip.
6. Locks and keys.
For personal protection, one must make sure the luggage one will
be using for the trip have locks and keys and spares hidden in
case it gets lost.
7. Extra
Bag
Bring an extra bag which can be used as a day bag while going
around and the same time, one will be able to use it in bringing
home some of those souvenirs.
8. Map
Obtain a map to be familiar of the destination where one is
traveling and so that one will not get lost.
9. Insurance
If one would prefer to drive instead of taking the public
transportation, it is advisable to get insurance for the rental
vehicle one would use for the entire trip.
Before leaving the rental company, one should check the car for
any damage before accepting the unit and if there is damage, one
must insist that the rental company take note of it before
leaving the lot.
10. Label
Given the many instances of passengers inadvertantly taking the
luggage of another passenger, label the inside and outside of
the luggage. It is advisable to only write the name and not the
address. In any case if the luggage is lost, one should leave
the address only to the carrier one is flying on.
Have a pleasant trip!
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Lowest Price Airline
Tickets, a website that provides information and resources
on vacations, airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit his
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