If you want to explore new cultures, travel is a fun way to experience the world. As fun and educating as it is, it can be costly and chew up a ton of time. Below are a few great ideas that are designed to save you time and money when you have the urge to travel the world.Always take along your children's own car seats if you are bringing them on a trip and planning to rent a car. Your car seats are probably better than the ones provided with a...more
Regardless of the number of trips you have taken, each new trip will have many decisions that you as a traveler will need to make. Luckily, with the proper information and know-how, successful trip planning is much easier. The following article is filled with helpful hints and tips on traveling for both the novice and the veteran.If you plan to bring your dog along on a trip, make sure that it has been properly trained and is able to adapt to new...more
Friends love to talk about horror stories surrounding their travel adventures. The most common reason someone has a bad vacation is because they did not plan ahead. If you want to avoid the problems that come along with poor vacation planning, read on for some great advice.Tell your children what to expect out of airport security. Explain why you are going to the airport, what will happen there, and how they are expected to behave. Keep adults at the front and back of your group when going through security checks, so children always have a calming presence close at hand. Children can be reassured about the screening process if they can watch an adult go through it first. If you're going to be traveling internationally, inquire about needed visas. There are different types of visas, and some countries are very strict about who they let in. Contact your travel agent for more information. Travel candles are a great thing to pack if you'll be visiting a hotel. This will make both the room and your luggage smell better. They are soothing and give the room a romantic feel, making it easy to relax. The majority of candle manufacturers have smaller sized candles available, making them...more
Travel is a lot more than just hoping on a plane to a new place. Travel can be very exciting. Planning can be half the adventure of taking a trip. Are you sure you've got what it takes? Following are some travel tips that can help you to get started.Research the laws and customs of the place your are visiting. Failure to do so can result in people...more
Because of the poor economy, you may want to reduce your expenses and skip vacations. You will gain some helpful insight on how to save money while traveling.Stretch your legs once per hour or more when you're on a long flight. You can do this by walking to the restroom, even if you don't have to go. Sitting for too long could cause blood clots and...more
Do Hoang Anh Tuan, deputy minister of Finance believes in raising Vietnams image by offering refund on Value Added Tax (VAT) on commodities purchased in Vietnam by foreign travellers at point of departure at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports from July 2012 till June 2013.The deputy minister mentioned this at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City recently to implement the new pilot scheme that will offer a VAT refund to foreigners leaving the country with purchases made during their stay.Tuan said the pilot scheme will help promote tourism and leave a good impression on foreign visitors, so officials at airports must provide and facilitate easy procedures for the same.The pilot scheme will be improved gradually in accordance with international practices, but for now VAT refund formalities must be made simple, clear and transparent, Tuan said.Foreigners will now receive a Value Added Tax (VAT) refund on commodities purchased while in Vietnam and which they carry back when leaving the country.According to the General Department of Taxation, 154 enterprises in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are eligible for participating in the new scheme. Purchases made by foreign visitors during...more
If you are planning a Goa vacation for the first time in near future then here are some tips for your forthcoming Goa holidays. Goa is beautifully located on the western coast of India, neighboring Karnataka and Maharashtra. Touched by Arabian Sea in...more
If you are not careful with your purchases, you may easily overshoot your travel budget. Airfare is one of the things that can quickly empty your pocket. Fortunately, there are some effective tips on how to book UK flights without shelling out most...more
You possibly can?t journey abroad with no visa. However what is a visa anyway? Well, in case you have plans of touring to India, you need to get an India travel visa.Visa is a stamp, an official stamp, from the excessive fee or embassy in your...more
A Travel checklist for seniors can come in handy whenever seniors decide to go on a trip. It's not important if they are going to the Taj Mahal or visiting some relatives in Minneapolis, it's necessary to have a plan in place to make the trip go...more
Antarctic Cruises are not the typical sun-soaked sojourn. Antarctica is the coldest and windiest place on planet Earth; even during the summer months, the continent remains covered in ice and snow, although that ice will retreat a bit.You may not...more
Traveling is enjoyable and exciting, even when you're traveling for business. Spending a lot of money is a sure way to ruin the fun of traveling. The following information will give you some great travel advice on how you can keep your expenses low,...more