Friday, March 21, 2008

5 Resolutions Romantic Travel


A new year always means a chance for a fresh start. You and your family can start the new year by making some resolutions travel together, regardless of your time and budget restrictions. Put aside old habits of travel and make new! Let this be the year that your travel plans to concentrate on the fun, fantasy, and festivities!

(1) We are going to make a real plan vacations. No, it need not be a cruise around the world in first class or getaway (but if you can afford it, what do you expect?) It must be honest to goodness vacation, though. No cell phones, no laptops. Mark the dates on the calendar and keep it like you want to keep any business appointment. The activity of romantic travel, it is a fun and an activity that you can plan for months.

(2) We will engage each other in the planning of trips. Too often, one partner is working on planning a trip ... And this task quickly becomes a bore. Plan your trips together! Anticipation is half the fun. Visit a travel agent. Collect brochures. Buy a guidebook. Rent a video about your destination. Search the Web for information.

(3) We are going to do something that we have never done. Here you can be as sweet - or wild - as you dare. Go whitewater rafting. Rent a barge. Take a hot air balloon ride. Spend the night in a local bed and breakfast. Learn to scuba diving. Dance all night under the stars. The choice is yours.

(4) We will be holding a mini-vacation every month. Whether it's for the night or just for the night, a plan of a piece of vacation each month. The only rule: you must pretend that you are on vacation. Book one night in a local bed and breakfast. Call your local hotel and discovering their non-peak nights (in business-oriented cities, it is usually on Friday and Saturday) before planning a short romantic getaway.

(5) We will spend at least one festival. Special events are held almost every community around the world. Whatever your interests - from square dancing to sandcastle building - and you will find a party with one or two days of fun and food. If you do not have the time or the budget to go far, the contact area chamber of commerce or tourism offices within a day's drive of your home for their calendar of events. If you can, to extend your trip in a long weekend. If you have the time and resources, visit some of the major festivals of fun: Carnival, Mardi Gras and Carnival. Do not forget your costume!

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Vacation Travel Guide- Get Ready To Travel


Traveling to go on vacation to other country be a great experience. It s a difficult matter to accustoms self with foreign language, legal system and another matters. Therefore when want to go on vacation to other country so you necessary planning and guidance.

Health and safety is important matter in makes a vacation. Whenever you will make a vacation with your family or alone is best for you to be careful about your health because human body is very sensitive with new environment immediately.

If you’re going to abroad, certain points should be kept in mind like:

1. Check your visas & passport . Fill the emergency information page of the passport carefully.

2. Study consular information sheets or travel warnings for the city where you want to visit.

3. Learn carefully all rules & regulations of foreign country.

4. Be familiar with local laws and customs of the country where you want to travel.

5. Make at least two photocopies of your passport to avoid the harassment in case your passport is lost or stolen. You should leave one copy of your passport in your relative or friends’ house where you’re live in.

6. Make a list about your journey or the places where you’ll visit during foreign travel and leave a copy of it at your home so that your family members can easily contact you in case of emergency.

7. Contact regularly with someone at your home.

8. Don’t spend time at unknown places.

9. During your foreign travel don’t accept things from strangers and don’t handover your luggage to a stranger.

10. Register yourself with your consulate/embassy before departure.

11. Don’t wear expensive jewelry or clothing due to safety reasons.

12. Don’t carry large amount of money and extra credit cards with you while traveling.

13. Try to deal with authorized agents only at the time of exchanging money.

Here are some health related instructions that are very much important while traveling to another country. Carry some medicines and medical supplies that you’re using regularly because it’s very difficult to find certain medicines in other country. If you find that vary medicine it is not sure that the formulation will be same. It can easily cause allergy or other bad effects to your health.
You should be careful about your meal while traveling. Try to follow a healthy diet chart that will help you to be fit & fine. Carry a written copy of your medical history that includes all information about you like:

• name, address & phone number
• blood type
• vaccinations
• name of your doctor and doctor’s address & emergency phone numbers
• copy of health insurance that describes your policy number
• a list that shows your current health problems like heart disease or diabetes
• record of all allergies
• an alternative phone number instead of your parents’

Don’t forget to carry a first-aid kit with you. While focusing on these guidelines you’ll enjoy your travel and feel relax during your journey.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Choosing A Travel Agent


With so many destinations where to go, it is important to plan accordingly. A travel agent will be able to purchase tickets, hotel reservations, car rentals, and all activities at the same time, saving you time and therefore money. Booking holidays can be very difficult for one person, but with a travel agent, it's easy! Of course, as the holidays themselves are not all travel agents are created equal if you want prizes for the best.

1. The benefits of a travel agent

Do not miss all that the holiday has to offer! A travel agent will be tested with the major travel destinations in your area, and be able to provide recommendations for where to go. As an industry insider, they can get special deals that you would not be able to acquire. You might pay a little more for this service, but overall you will save.

2. Do your research

Doing your homework need not take much time. The best way to find a good travel agent is doing research. You can talk to friends and family members who have used travel agents in the past. You can also use the Internet to try to find the best agency or an agent in your area. In some cases, you will be able to read the stories of other customers who used a certain organization. Try searching bulletin boards that can give you a good overview of travel agents in your area. It is important to find a travel agent who understands your needs and desires regarding the kind of vacation you are looking for. There are countless organizations that are available online and where it is easy to choose which type of ammentities you are looking for.

3. Make sure they are licensed

A licensed travel agent is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents). Membership in the American Society of Travel Agents allows travel agents to work with other members to get the best deals and rates for you. Membership requires a number of skills in order to find a travel agency that is part of the company so you should get excellent service. Of course, it is perfectly acceptable to ask questions to determine whether a travel agent is for you. Questions such as, how long have you been in the travel business?, Might be useful to give you a better idea of your travel agent background. You can even ask your travel agent for references.

4. Your vacation package

Gather your vacation package comes even easier with a travel agent. They will be able to interact with you and help you decide what are the characteristics of your vacation you want and what dive on the features you can skimp on. Did not need a luxury car, but they want a big hotel? Done and done. Maybe you want a tour, and therefore no need for a car at all. Of course, your travel agent is unlikely to make any final decision before consulting with your first. It is your residence and you must have the last word on everything. That is why it is important that you make yourself available to your travel agent.