Taking a step into the great big world of traveling for the very
first time might feel a tad bit scary, but by keeping the helpful tips
listed below in mind, you will soon find yourself traveling like those
more experienced travelers, who go on many trips, every year.
Scan
your passport and email a copy to yourself. It rarely happens, but in
the chance that you lose your passport during your travels, this will be
a lifesaver. Getting a replacement passport can be a headache and
having a copy can make the process much faster and less traumatic.
Avoid
wearing loud or particularly noticeable clothing when traveling. Try
your best to blend in with your surroundings. Avoid wearing unusual
clothing or acting in a way that marks you as a tourist. Pickpockets and
con artists are often on the lookout for tourists. Looking too much
like one could make you a victim.
Put your smart phone
to work for you when you travel. Email your itinerary to yourself so you
can quickly access it from your phone, from anywhere. Use your phone
for photos, text messaging home, checking weather forecasts, keeping
track of the time zone and so many more things that will make your
travels simpler.
When you are vacationing on a cruise
ship and are visiting various destinations, beware of any excursions
that are very inexpensive, and run by locals as opposed to the cruise
line. You do not want to be stranded at the location or be taken
advantage of. And, most of the time, the deals through the cruise ships
have already been negotiated which makes them more cost effective for
you.
While you are traveling be sure to leave your
valuable belongings and credit cards at home. Use traveler's checks, and
simply don't wear jewelry. It doesn't matter if your jewelry is costume
jewelry - thieves won't know the difference - there is no reason to
tempt potential thieves to accost you.
When planning on
taking a car trip, make sure you pack wet-wipes or sanitary wipes for
the trip. It is almost guaranteed that there will be some kind of mess
on your hands or in the car. This can come from food, drinks or mud.
If
you are staying in a country with a high crime rate, treat even your
hotel room as suspect. Place a piece of furniture in front of the door
to prevent midnight break-ins. Also check that that windows lock
securely. You never know which hotel owners might get a kickback from
local crime gangs.
Many out of the way destinations are
often overlooked for vacations. For example, while St. Thomas in the
Caribbean is incredibly popular, with very little extra effort one can
make a trip to Vieques off of Puerto Rico instead. It has many of the
same amenities, is much less crowded, and will make your vacation seem
much more special!
A great travel tip that can save you
a lot of money is to do a little bit of grocery shopping while you're
on vacation. Having enough groceries that will allow you to make a few
homemade meals can save you tons of money, because you won't have to eat
out every single day.
If you use the tips that have
been provided you should be able to get a valid passport in a very short
amount of time. It is important to keep the passport in a safe place at
all times so that you know where it is when you need it.
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