| Before travelling to any part of the world you must | | | | you are planning a week-long vacation, renting |
| always do your research. By doing so, you will be | | | | timeshare can save you hundreds on the cost of |
| ready for whatever situation may come your way. | | | | accommodation. |
| Below are some of the top five tips for travel that I | | | | Tip #4: Spending Your Money the Smart Way - Tips |
| use on a regular basis. | | | | For Travel |
| Tip #1: Travel Insurance - Tips For Travel | | | | Take twice the money you originally think you'll need. |
| Find out if your insurance company will cover you while | | | | Use ATM machines whenever possible and avoid |
| you are overseas. In the event of an emergency, cost | | | | carrying money in your wallet. Keep $20 in your shoe. |
| is not your first concern. It is however, a third or fourth | | | | In an emergency, $20 can get you a ride, meal, and a |
| concern. Having this expense seems unnecessary, but | | | | phone call. I have heard stories about people being |
| as the saying goes, "it's better to be safe than sorry". | | | | robbed and having to beg their way back to their hotel. |
| Healthcare in some parts of the world can be very | | | | Even harder when you have no ID on you, so always |
| expensive, and this is not something you really want to | | | | carry some spare cash. |
| be thinking about if you are in some kind of | | | | Buy your food in a shop and don't eat in restaurants all |
| emergency. | | | | the time. |
| You should also make sure you have the address and | | | | You should also notify your credit card companies |
| phone number of your countries embassy. In an | | | | when traveling for long periods of time. The last thing |
| emergency you want to have this information readily | | | | you want to happen is to have your cards cancelled |
| available. Definitely one of the most essential tips for | | | | by your credit card company because they believed |
| travel I can think of. | | | | the card had been stolen. |
| Tip #2: Choosing Your Airfare - Tips For Travel | | | | Tip #5: Getting Around - Tips For Travel |
| Shop around for cheap airfares. One great resource I | | | | Avoid public transport when and if possible. It's slow |
| use is for comparisons of airfare deals. Once you've | | | | and inefficient. There are rare exceptions of course, |
| found the best option, go and check that airline's | | | | but overall it's not the most effective way to use the |
| website. Usually the fare will be even cheaper | | | | limited time you may have. |
| especially if you have a promo code. | | | | Overall just go with the flow. Traveling, especially |
| Tip #3 - Accommodation - Tips For Travel | | | | aboard is one of the best experiences you will ever |
| Check your accommodation rates over and over | | | | have. You'll meet tons of other people who just want |
| again, don't go for the first option that is available and | | | | to see the world and have a good time doing it just like |
| do your research at least two to three months in | | | | you! |
| advance. | | | | Happy travels! |
| One great option to consider is timeshare rentals. If | | | | |