essential travel tips for whenever you go abroad
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Your vacation should be a time to relax and enjoy life. However, it's hardly enjoyable when you're stressed out the whole time. Between airlines, hotels, passports, parking, and planning, stress almost seems inevitable. However, by following these travel tips you'll be able to cut down on a lot of stress-inducing travel issues and have a more relaxing and enjoyable vacation.TRANSCRIPT
Essential Travel Tips For Whenever You Go Abroad
The Importance of Planning Ahead
Traveling can be a stressful process
It is essential to plan ahead and organize things in advance
With these travel tips you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your trip without stressing
Track Your Airfares
Don’t let excessive airline fees spoil your trip
Use comparison sites to find the best website to book from
Try using other tools such as Yaptato track the price of your flight and receive alerts when it reaches your preselected amount
Book a Place to Stay
Be sure to book a place to stay in advance for the lowest rate
Try using comparison sites or hotel apps to ensure you get the best rate
You’ll also want to decide what kind of place you want to stay at. A hotel, a motel, luxury villas in Tuscany, or something else
Park It
Don’t pay high airport parking fees
Instead, book a hotel near the airport for the night before you’re due to fly
You can also find somewhere else to park your car while you’re away
This will often be much cheaper that airport parking costs
Sanitizer's A Saint
Reduce the risk of getting sick from the airplane
Carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you
You may also want to take a supplement such as Airbourne
Drink plenty of fluids to help your body fight off germs
Get Your Money Straight
Inform your bank of your trip abroad
This will help prevent cancellations made to your card due to unusual expenses
Exchange currency in advance for a lower expense
Avoid using travellers checks as many people no longer accept them
Plan Your Adventures
Do research in advance if you plan to explore the country
Learn where attractions are to avoid getting lost and having to ask for directions
Book tickets to events in advance to save money
Back Up Plan
Create an emergency back up plan
Pack clothes in multiple bags so you won’t be without them all if you lose a bag
Email yourself all important documents so you have them for reference
Make a photocopy of your passport. This will make it easier to get a new one if you lose your original.