Be Your Own Travel Planner, Make Sure Your Belongings Are Secure While Traveling

by hotelsetcstaff, posted in Home 
For many, one of the worst things that can happen while traveling is having your belongings lost or stolen. Trying to maintain a security-conscious mindset is one of the most effective ways to minimize potential risks. Following some common steps, and training yourself to carry them out instinctively will help keep your travels free of the expense and hassle of replacing missing items.

First and foremost, your belongings are only as secure as you are willing to keep them. If you are careless, or don't follow all the reasonable steps you should, a certain amount of risk creeps in. Nothing you can do will 100% guarantee any item is secure. Keep this in mind when packing for the trip. Consider whether you can afford to lose any item you pack, both financially and emotionally. Think about what can easily be bought at your destination so that you can leave more behind. Before you leave, look into an appropriate amount of insurance. If you are traveling to a foreign country, especially one that is known for pickpockets and theft, get as much insurance as you can afford. It is worth the relief when something goes wrong. Make several copies of anything that has information on it, like a passport or a vaccination certificate. Leave a copy at home and distribute several copies amongst your luggage.

During your travels you need to constantly be aware of yourself and your possessions. Don't let your bags go out of sight unless it is absolutely unavoidable. Try and minimize the time you spend physically carrying your luggage around with you. If you are encumbered with a heavy suitcase, you are less likely to give pursuit if someone snatches your wallet or purse, so make sure these items are very close to you and, if possible, hidden out of sight. Make sure you always check any seats you have used for anything you may have dropped or forgotten. Though this advice sounds obvious, maintaining an automatic awareness of your personal security is something that has to be practiced over time until it becomes almost subconscious.

You are at your most vulnerable when out in crowded places. Sizeable amounts of money, passports, or any other valuables should be kept underneath your clothing in a money belt or some other zippered pouch that isn't your main pocket. Any money you think you'll need during the day should be kept in a separate front pocket. You can top this up in private places to hide your money belt from view. If you are going to be carrying any bags with you, try and 'slashproof' them by running wire or mesh through the places that would likely be cut. Additionally, the less you show off in public the less likely you are to be a target, so keep electronics, expensive-looking bags, and bulky items hidden as much as possible. Consider getting a scuffed-up rucksack specifically for city travel. Remember, anything that makes you stand out as a tourist marks you as a target for thieves.

Practice these steps in the weeks leading up to your trip so that they become more automatic. As always, good preparation and good advice are the cornerstones to any enjoyable travel experience. There are many more extensive guides on security and safety abroad on the web, and more information can be obtained from the tourist board of your destination.

Factors To Consider When Making Air Travel Arrangements

by hotelsetcstaff, posted in Home 
Are you interested in taking a trip in the near future?  If you are, will you need to fly to get to your intended destination?  If you will, you will want to make your travel arrangements soon, namely your airline reservations.   

When it comes to booking a flight on an airplane, it is important to remember that you do have a number of options to choose from.  That is why it is not only important to familiarize yourself with these options, but also to take a close look at your own personal wants and needs.  For that reason, there are a number of important factors that you will want to take into consideration, when looking to book a flight for your next trip

As previously stated, you have a number of different options when looking to make airline reservations.  This is an important factor to remember and to take into consideration.  No matter how large or small the airport is that you are arriving to and departing from, you should have some options.  For example, most airports have at least two airlines or more that provide service to their area.  That is why you are encouraged to examine flights from different airlines, read reviews, as well as compare prices.

In keeping with your options, it is also important to remember that most airlines have flights coming in and out of airports at all different times.  For example, if you are flying from New York to Atlanta, you should have, at least four or five, different flights to choose from throughout one single day.  When choosing a flight for you to book a seat on, examine times that are convenient for you.  Also, keep in mind busy travel times.  Early in the morning, airports are likely to be busy and flights are likely to be full, due to business travelers.

Your seating arrangements are another factor that should be taken into consideration, when looking to book a flight for your next trip.  When making your reservations early, you will have more freedom to choose the best seat.  Almost all airlines do give you the freedom to handpick your seat.  If you have a family and you all want to sit together, make sure you choose a flight where you are able to do so.  Do not assume that an airline attendant will be able to fix your seats for you later on.  If a flight is too full to give you your hopeful seating arrangements, examine other flights at an earlier or later time.

Cost is another factor that should be examined, when looking to make air travel arrangements.  You should always compare prices.  Never pay more than you have to.  In all honesty, why would you want?  It is also important to mention that any money saved on the cost of tickets can be used to better your vacation, like by having extra money for entertainment or souvenirs.  Online travel websites are a great way to quickly compare flights, airlines, and their prices.

Layovers are another important factor that should be taken into consideration, when looking to book a flight for your next trip.  Make sure that your layovers are long, but not too long.  You will want to make sure that you have enough time to get off your current flight and make it to the boarding gate of your connecting flight.  If not, the rest of your travel plans, including any other layovers and flights that you may have, may be messed up.  As for making sure that your layovers aren’t too long, doing so is likely to reduce the amount of money you spend at an airport.

The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many that you will want to take into consideration, when looking to book a flight.  Perhaps, the greatest point to remember is that you always do have options with flight dates, times, and costs.

Individual Travel Doesn’t Have To Be Boring

by hotelsetcstaff, posted in Home 
If you’ve traveled with a friend or with your family you know the joy of sharing the holiday experience with others.  It’s not just the camaraderie but you are sometimes persuaded to see and do things you wouldn’t normally do.  Traveling solo doesn’t mean you need to compromise the joy and excitement of a holiday.  Don’t let traveling by yourself stop you from taking a dream vacation.  Here are some tips and ideas to consider if you’ll be vacationing alone.

First decide on where you want to go.  While quiet, secluded destinations sound ideal you may find yourself getting bored.  Try to find places with lots of sights and things to do.  If you would like to meet others then consider cities with lots of nightlife options.  If you like the beach, choose destinations that have a combination of city and sand.  Likewise, if you want to do some hiking, choose a vacation spot that has a real city nearby so you can enjoy the sights and take in the great outdoors.

Guided travel is another option that can be ideal for individual travel.  Not only will you be with a group of other tourists but your itinerary will be planned out for you.  You would be surprised at how interesting some sights can be; on your own you may miss them by talking yourself into staying at your hotel.  There are travel tours that include your hotel, a tour almost everyday, meals and other services that will keep you busy from the time you arrive until you depart.  Another option is taking a guided day tour; these allow you more flexibility and you can revisit the sights on your own.  Travel tours can be researched and booked online or through a travel agency.

The California coastal cities are a fantastic option for the solo traveler.  San Francisco has an abundance of sights, the wine country is nearby, and the beach city of Santa Cruz is within driving distance.  Los Angeles is full of Hollywood sights, amusement parks and world renowned beaches.  If you prefer the East Coast then consider New York or Washington D.C.; there are plenty of museums, shows and activities to keep the individual traveler occupied.

In any case, I suggest the lone traveler make travel arrangements in advance.  The frustration with hassles is doubled when you’re traveling by yourself.  Also, prepare yourself for some quiet time.  Bring some good books and magazines to read.  Consider bringing a laptop so you can keep in touch with friends and research activities in your vacation city.  Keeping a blog is another way to keep occupied; sharing your travel experiences on a blog is like chatting with a travel buddy about your trip.  

Traveling solo doesn’t have to be boring or lonely.  On the contrary, it can be quite enjoyable and exciting.  Do some research, consider tours and make your travel arrangements in advance.

Holiday insurance: Five Good Reasons Why You Should Buy Holiday Travel Insurance

by hotelsetcstaff, posted in Home 
There are many things that can happen when you are traveling. In most cases, the most unexpected things happen when you are least prepared for it. To protect yourself while traveling, you should get a holiday travel insurance before you go on a holiday. Never take things for granted. Always remember that it is always better to be prepared than sorry. To give you a better idea about the importance of holiday insurance, here are five good reasons why you should get holiday travel insurance before you go on vacation.

Travel Assistance

Comprehensive holiday insurance can help you find a new flight in case your flight gets cancelled at the last minute. Note that these unexpected flight cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances can drain you financial if you do not have any holiday travel insurance. If you are traveling on a tight budget, a last minute cancellation of your connecting flight can spell a disaster for you if you do not have any insurance.

Help In Retrieving Lost Luggage

Although most airlines are very careful when it comes to loading checked-in luggage, there are times when things simply get out of hand and your luggage gets lost. Losing your luggage during your trip abroad can be very stressful but if you have holiday travel insurance, your holiday travel insurance will take care of your lost luggage so you can go on your way and have a good vacation.

Replacement Of Lost Passport And Money

Most holiday insurance policies cover loss of passport and money during travel so you need not worry if your bag along with your money and passport gets stolen while you are traveling. In cases like these, the insurance company will facilitate the issuance of a new passport and will provide you with emergency cash which you can use during your vacation.

Ticket Refunds

There are some airline companies that do refund unused tickets. In cases where the airline company refuses to refund your unused tickets, the only way to recover the cost thereof is to file a holiday insurance claim. If you did not get any travel insurance, you might as well say goodbye to that hard earned money that you used to purchase your airline ticket.

Assistance During Medical Emergencies

Although you did not plan to get sick during your vacation, there are times when your body is simply too weak to resist certain types of diseases. Without holiday insurance, you could end up spending a lot of money on hospital expenses.

Cheap Air Ticket For Last Minute Travel

by hotelsetcstaff, posted in Home 
Planning a holiday getaway can easily turn into a stressful venture when the matter of costs comes up. Air fare by itself can kill the excitement. And when people already factor in accommodations, food, and shopping, or any other would just give up and stay home.

If you think on taking a vacation that requires any sort of wide planning, such as out of the country or worldwide even to a popular destination in a different state, it is probably going to be necessary for you to enlist the services of a travel agency.

 Try to find out which travel agency you are considering is helpful with.  Agencies with more extensive (think global) affiliations are more likely to be able to get you lower prices and added favors for your vacations. Keep in mind, however, that just because they are affiliated with a large group does not mean that the agency itself has to be bigger. Common knowledge would suggest that the bigger the agency, the easier it is to negotiate lower prices. 

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