Travel Tips
1) Best Time to Travel to Europe
If you’ve always wanted to visit Europe, 2010 may be the year to go. Over the past few years, European vacations were costly and unattainable for many. But this year, the dollar has gained strength against the Euro, the European economy is struggling and most travel companies are offering fantastic deals to Europe. To save even more, why not consider a fall, winter or spring trip to Europe? The airfares will be lower, the crowds will be gone and the deals will be even better.
The time is right, our http://www.rrtravel.com/ European travel packages offer you the most value filled vacations available. Whether you are traveling to London, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona or any other European destination, http://www.rrtravel.com/ offer a wide choice of hotels and airline schedules. Our “build your own vacation” offerings put you in charge. You don’t have to purchase some pre-packaged trip, go ahead and build your own!
2) Packing Tips
- Okay, so you’re a day away from beginning your vacation. Now, it’s time for packing. Here are a few packing tips to ensure a successful trip.
- Plan Ahead – put the suitcase out, and add items throughout the week prior to the actual trip, then at the last minute all you have to do is take an inventory to ensure you’ve packed everything you needed.
- Make a checklist of the items you need to bring.
- Bring clothes that you can mix and match in order to save space.
- Roll your clothes instead of stacking them.
- Scan your passport and important papers in case you lose them, and store them in a web based email account that you can access from the road.
If you’re traveling with a companion, pack some of your clothes in your companion’s bag and vice versa.
Prescription medicines and a copy of the prescription in case you loose your bags. If you need glasses to see make sure you have a back up: an old pair, contacts or prescription sunglasses.
Credit cards -preferably two in case one is lost or broken or eaten by the ATM.
Details of your insurance policy. Important phone numbers or email addresses of medical specialists, family, work, anyone you may need to contact if something occurs to delay your return.
Do not pack anything you are taking “just in case”, or electronic equipment that you are not sure will work at your destination, or anything of value like jewelry.
3) Passport requirements
As you’ve probably heard by now, you need a passport to travel outside the United States, but did you know that is still one exception? If you’re a US citizen and take a cruise that begins and ends in the same U.S. port and travels to destinations in Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Bermuda, you don’t need a passport to re-enter the US. Acceptable proof of citizenship includes an original or certified copy of your birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license. Passports are still required for land and air travel outside the US and the exception for cruises may not last long, so if you like to travel, you may want to start the process of getting your passport.
Here are some great resources for passports and visas:
State Department’s Passport Page
CIBT & Maupintour’s Passport & Visa Services
4) Summer Cruise Ideas
You’ve just realized the kids are out of school and you haven’t planned your summer vacation yet. Well, this may be the perfect opportunity to take your family on a cruise. Everyone can enjoy a cruise, because there are hundreds of activities designed for all ages. This is one reason why family reunions on cruises have become very popular. And cruising is a great value, offering staterooms accommodating up to 5 people, transportation to exotic places, top-notch entertainment and all your meals for one very affordable price. You can even save on airfare by driving to over 20 embarkation ports located throughout the United States. Finally, most major cruise lines offer extensive kids programs ranging from toddlers to teens, with supervised programs and activities suitable for each age.
Visit our Cruise Page for more information great deals or to request information.
5) Travel Insurance
You’ve planned all year to take your vacation, but have you thought of everything? Don’t forget travel insurance. Did you know that if you need to cancel your travel plans prior to departure, you may lose the entire cost of your vacation? Most travel insurance providers offer four basic types of coverage: cancellation, trip interruption, medical evacuation and accidental death. These insurance policies usually allow travelers to cancel or cut short their trips if they or their family members become ill, if acts of terrorism, nature or weather events disrupt their plans, or if their baggage is lost or delayed. Travel insurance is invaluable and inexpensive, averaging only 4-8% of the cost of a trip, but it could save you 100% or more.
To purchase or inquire about travel insurance visit this page: Travel Insurance
