BUYING FOREIGN CURRENCY? TRY A VISA OR PREPAID TRAVEL CARD INSTEAD

Posted on 1/30/2010 at 4:15:07 PM

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MAGNIFICENT TRAVEL DESTINATIONS ON THE SOUTH AMERICAN CONTINENT

Posted on 1/30/2010 at 3:59:28 PM

If you are interested in adding new intriguing and exciting destinations to your travel itinerary, don't miss the opportunity to spend your holiday in South America. By choosing to travel to this magnificent continent, you will have the chance to discover remarkable cultures and civilizations with a great history behind them, driven by the temperamental but also very welcoming Latin spirit. Some of the most prominent and important countries in South America, representing true symbols for the South American continent, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and Panama have a very well-developed potential for tourism, attracting overwhelmingly large numbers of tourists each year. These magnificent countries have known great progress and development in the last few decades, despite their struggled historical past, dominated by political conflicts and interests. Nowadays, these splendid countries on the South American continent are among the most requested holiday destinations, enchanting visitors with a wide variety of tourist sites and resorts, both old and modern remarkable architectonic structures, large and imposing metropolitan areas, all revealing the ingenious, innovative and hard-working character of their inhabitants. The remarkable economic achievements of these major countries in South America are direct proportional with their high potential for tourism. Thanks to their [more..]

AIRLINE TRAVEL TIPS

Posted on 1/30/2010 at 10:46:12 AM

Our number one airline travel tip is: Check in early! Airlines require domestic travelers to check-in 1 hour prior to departure. International flights require a 2 hour check-in. If you do not arrive on time and if the flights are overbooked, the possibility exists that your seat will be given away. In addition, there will be a greater opportunity when you arrive early to have your name on the "top of the list" for an upgrade. Be aware that some airlines have restricted carry on luggage policies. For example:Northwest - Maximum check-in is two and carryon luggage is limited to one piece plus a purse/briefcase/laptop computer for all flights. First class international is allowed two carry on items. American/TWA - Check one and carryon two or check two and carryon one. Delta - Check one and carry-on two or check two and carry-on one. Southwest - Check up to three and carryon two. United - One carryon in economy and two in business/first class. USAir - Carryon two Continental - Carryon two Store your carryon luggage in the compartment across from you so you can keep an eye on it. Be sure to carry photo identification. Be aware of Safe Harbors emergency [more..]

PACKING GUIDE FOR BUDGET TRAVEL

Posted on 1/30/2010 at 12:59:37 AM

Packing properly is an important consideration for the budget traveler. Traveling on a budget means traveling light. The more unencumbered you are by junk you don't need, the more chances you will have and the less expensive your travel will be. For instance, while the traveler with only one bag is free to hop on the inexpensive city bus and pay as little as one dollar to get into town, if that same traveler is loaded down with three or four bulky suitcases, it is likely that an expensive taxi, and a potential fare of $50 or more, may be the only option. This is just one example of how packing light can help you keep your travel budget under control, but there are many more examples, all borne of experience. In addition to saving money, traveling light makes sense on so many levels. For one thing, you will enjoy your trip much more if you can just head straight out of the airport, without that long wait at the baggage claim. Packing properly is an important consideration for the budget traveler. Traveling on a budget means traveling light. The more unencumbered you are by junk you [more..]