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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Simple Advice To Take The Stress Out Of Traveling

By Rusty Mordarski


Leaving the comfort of your home and going somewhere new is a great way to break a dull routine and experience a new culture, but there is no avoiding the logistical demands that traveling imposes. These tips will reduce the stress involved in preparing for your next trip abroad.

Sanitize your area. You may get a few sideways glances, but in the confined space of a crowded aircraft, you are just asking to get sick. Bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer or some sanitizing wipes and wipe off your tray table, armrests and any buttons, as soon as you sit down. Be sure to also use it on your hands and try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

To save money when traveling for pleasure, look into swapping homes. Swapping homes saves you a great deal of money that would otherwise be spent on a hotel room. It is also a great deal more comfortable and spacious than your average hotel room. There are several places online that allow you to make house swapping arrangements.

Always carry a little cash when you're traveling. Credit cards and travelers checks can be very useful, but you will find that some places don't accept them. You might not be able to purchase a meal on the airline with plastic and that little, out of the way restaurant that you find, likely won't take it either. Cash is always accepted, no matter where you are.

Try to reduce your carry-on luggage to just one bag for the overhead bin if possible. This will give you room under the seat to stretch your legs and relax. Another great idea is as soon as you are seated, take off your shoes and try to relax as much as possible. For ease you should try to remember to wear slip-on shoes when flying.

It's easy to get bored while waiting in airports or at bus stations. One of the best items you can carry along is a small hand held computer or a smart phone. Before the trip you can pack it with games and even books so that you will always have something to do while waiting on your ride.

Make sure that when you are not the driver in a car trip, that you are getting sleep when you can. It is of utmost importance that everyone who drives is alert and well-rested since many crashes and deaths are associated with drivers who have fallen asleep behind the wheel.

Financial institutions will generally provide better currency exchange rates than local currency exchange shops. If you are traveling to a foreign country and use an international bank, you can save some money by going to your bank or using one of the bank's ATMs in the foreign country. You might get a better rate than in your own country.

When traveling by car in the winter it is important to make frequent rest stops. Driving in the winter is more tiring than driving in the summer. You will want to make time to stop to stretch your legs. Taking a few minutes from driving will make a great amount of difference in improving your alertness behind the wheel.

The logistics involved in planning and executing a vacation can make you question why you wanted to take the vacation in the first place; but once you are there and experiencing the fun of your vacation getaway, you will be glad that you read and implemented these tips for putting together a great vacation.




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