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Traveling should be something to look forward to, shouldn't it? Of course itshould. The problem is, that many of us have had so many stressful trips inthe past that a lot of the fun has gone out of it. But what if you could avoidmuch of the stress associated with traveling? You can; take a look at these

suggestions.

To really get a feel for where you are vacationing, follow the locals. Many topvacation spots start to feel very generic and touristy. By asking around and

finding where the people who live there hang out, you will get a more

authentic feel for the area, and as a bonus, avoid the price markups thatplague tourist hot spots.

Travel during the off-peak seasons. Hotels and airfare are usually a lot moreexpensive during the peak summer months. Also, popular destinations can beso over-crowded during the summer that it takes the enjoyment out of it. If

you travel in the off-peak months you can save money on airfare andaccommodations and you can avoid the crowds.

Keep important things in your carry on bag. You definitely do not want to loseyour passport, prescribed medications or any other necessities you can't

afford to travel without. Make sure you put these things aside, either on yourperson or safely inside a bag that you can bring aboard the plane with you.

Consider traveling to small towns if you are on a budget. Small towns havetheir own unique charm and attractions. You can usually find historical

districts and picturesque scenery in town. Accommodations are usually veryaffordable. Because the town is not a tourist attraction, this is a good option

for a quiet getaway.

Take a good book with you to read when traveling. If you always havesomething interesting to do, you will be less likely to get frustrated or boredduring layovers and other time delays that are beyond your control. Buy a

new title that you have been wanting to read so that you have something tolook forward to.

Take along at least one dressy outfit with you when you travel. The moreformal clothes are, they harder they are to pack and care for. Nevertheless,

making the effort to bring one set of classy duds prepares you to takeadvantage of unplanned opportunities that may arise on your trip. You don'twant to miss out on a wonderful dinner invitation because you have nothing

to wear but shorts!

When traveling in a strange city by taxi, ask an independent third party suchas a front desk clerk or baggage porter what the right rate is for a trip to yourdestination. Also set up the rate with the driver before you get into the cab.

This helps prevent you from getting ripped off.

Plan clothing for your trip so that everything can be worn together. Thisreduces the need to pack individual "outfits" and allows you to plan for thenumber of days you'll be traveling. If all of your clothes match, you don't

have to worry about which are clean when you're doing laundry.

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