Thursday, August 19, 2010

8 Tips for Planing a Vacation

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Finaly you are ready mentally, physically and budget wise to plan a vacation which you have dreamed of many years. But this can take time therefore you will need a lot of patient. The planning stage is one of the most important aspects of a Travel. With a well prepared plan you will enjoy and overcome many unexpected happenings during your Travel. Here are 8 usefil tips which you can consider while planning your travel.

1. It will help you in any aspects when you plan your Travel in advance. Planning your travel before will help you to save money, and you will make your travel much better and easier. Since for many services you have to wait for closer dates, check if there are discount for your flights. Make your hotel reservation in advance to ensure your reservation. Nowadays, all events have their sales on the net, buy or do your reservation directly online (for Concert, Opera, Summits, etc). If you are planning to have dinner at a popular restaurant do your reservation in advance.

2. Learn the language of the destination where you are going. It is not easy to learn a foreign language within several weeks but you can definitely learn easy phrases. These simple phrases will help you to get by and overcome inconveniences. Try to buy a translation manual to take with you or just simple download a flash card or translator programm to your mobile device. (visit : www.learnquicklanguages.com

 3. One of the most important points is the food of the destination where you are traveling. Get familiar or at least get information if its your taste otherwise you can face problems. If you can learn to like the local food than your trip will become more enjoyable.

4. How much luggages you are taking with you when you are on a daily or weekly trip ? It is important to pack lightly. When you are planning your travel, bring with you what you need absolutely. Packing heavily means you have more than two luggages which  can cause unexpected situation while carrying them. In addition,  most probably you will pay for over weight or they can get lost.

5. Traveling isn´t that much expensive unless you face unexpected situations. But the fact is that it is important to bring extra funds in case of emergency. Try to get some traveler cheques or carry ATM card which you can use also abroad.

6. Depending on your type of travel try to dress you according to the weather condition or take in account the climate difference. It is also important not to look like a tourist from half a mile. : ))) It makes you more likely to get nailed or you can get in dangerous situation which nobody wants to experience on vacations. Dressing up like locals will you help to avoid to face bad situations.

7. On time travel is also a fact which is discussed every where. Expect delays and always be prapared for longer stays and travel time than you expect.

8. You probably have a health insurance. In most cases you  shouldn´t make sure that your health and emergency medical costs are also covered when you travel abroad. BUT , check ones again to be sure for it. Check if your insurance covers your medical costs when you travel overseas or at the particular destination.


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