Vacation TipsAhead of planning a trip (as well as during a trip), someone needs to take into consideration some things. Knowing in advance important travel tips helps make a vacation more comfortable, more enjoyable, more secure and more affordable. Here are some vacation tips to help you on your trip planning:
Before a trip:
- Schedule a vacation during a non-peak time
- Do you know whether all meals are included in your package?
- What activities and excursions are extra and the cost?
- Is evening activities/entertainment included or are optional activities offered and the cost involved?
- Make sure before traveling that your home is locked and that it looks that someone is in, either through a light.
- Let someone know where you are traveling and the dates
During a trip
- Carry minimum amount of cash
- Travel and walk on main roads and roads that are on the map
- Keep valuables out of sight
- Know where the fire exits are in the hotel or the nearest phone
- Know your surroundings
- Children should have someone's contact information if left alone
- Learn about specials/discounts/promotions for hotels, restaurants, etc.
- Give children a set amount to spend
- Is room service an additional surcharge?
- Is tipping extra?
- Avoid gift shops to save money
- Take advantage of multi-day passes at the attractions'
