Are you super knowledgeable about travel? Do you have a personal travel plan? If not, would you like to? Would you survive if an emergency came up? If you are having major vacation anxiety, then read on for some settling advice.
Air travel requires a bit of planning. Many of the major airports are situated in and around big cities, so you need to plan ahead to avoid any delays, especially during heavily congested periods like rush hour. Make sure you get your packing done the night before. Get your preparations ready before you fly. If you miss your flight, you will have to take a later one. This might create problems with your itinerary.
When visiting foreign countries, be careful of which taxis you choose. Before entering any taxi, know if it is a real one. It is not hard to put up a taxi sign on a car; if you get into the wrong vehicle, you don’t know where you will end up.
Upon arrival, check your hotel room’s alarm. Whether by a silly prank or accident, many travelers wake up early or late at night due to the alarm by the bed. To be sure you can rest, check that the alarm is either off or set to the time in which you want to wake up.
Take a couple of clothespins with you when you travel. Clothespins can be useful when you are traveling.
Always remember to tip housekeepers and bellboys. An appropriate tip is considered $1 for each piece of luggage you have, and $2-$5 per day for the housekeeping service. If you treat the staff well, then they will treat you well.
Keep it together. Do not waste time scouring you home for all of the items you need. Get a bin and keep all of your travel items in one place. A container that you can keep under your bed can keep thing stored away but ready to be take out for your next trip.
Carry your hotel’s business card or matchbook with its logo on it when you’re tooling around the city. If you end up getting lost, this will help you get directions from someone passing by or a taxi driver. It’s good for anyone that really can’t speak the language.
Sign up for forums and social websites that focus on travel. Getting information and sharing experiences with fellow travelers is a great way to prepare yourself for a trip. You will make new acquaintances, learn from their mistakes and get terrific insights on your destination.
Do you think you’re prepared enough when you think about traveling? Do you now have a revised plan? Do you now have wiggle room to add things to your adventure? Do you feel ready to deal with an emergency? Having read the preceding tips, your answer to these questions should be a resounding “yes!”
