travel tips

When you’ve got the travel itch but don’t know exactly where you want to go next, ask yourself these questions.

If you’ve only got a week, and it takes an entire day to get to that dream country, you might want to save the vacation for another time. But no worries, there are plenty of closer places you can jet to.

What you want to get out of this trip will help dictate where to go.

Work with your travel advisor to learn the places to go (and those to avoid), as well as the phrases to know. 

Looking for adventure travel? Want to bask in the sun? Your desired extracurricular vacation activities will help guide where to go.

Dreaming of being in the cold? Want to be in the mountains or a big city? Think about the environment you want to spend your vacation in, or ask a travel agent to help you.

Instead of rushing from one place to the next, give yourself the opportunity to truly immerse in the destination. Rather than cramming multiple short trips into a year, opt for a single, longer vacation. Park yourself in one area and truly explore it, rather than hopping around.

If you’re traveling abroad, there are tons of passport mistakes that might hold you up at security. Some of these mistakes are easily avoidable, while others might just surprise you!

While this seems obvious, it’s also easily overlooked. Ensure your expiration date is far enough in the future because some countries won’t accept passports that will expire in six months!

Expedited shipping will cost you $60, and even then it'll take three weeks to receive your new passport. 

Luckily the correction process is free for typos made to your passport.

Passports don’t automatically update, so when a name change occurs you’ll have to go through the renewal process.

Who knew? Some countries have a requirement for the number of blank pages that travelers must have in their books.

Do I need a travel packing checklist?

I highly recommend having a travel packing checklist for documents, even if you don’t use any other list. Most of them you need to have on your phone, but I suggest you download photos of them in a local folder, because there may be occasions when you don’t have access to the internet travel packing checklist for documents and ID’s:Pack smart. 

Know your destination's cuisine and restaurants near your lodgings. could bring on your trip? Bring some photos with you! 

The Key is to pack smart. Rolling clothes saves space and minimize creases. Compression sacks are lifesavers for backpacks, keeping things organized 

Use packing cubes or compression bags to maximize space and keep your belongings organized. Pack heavier items at the bottom of your suitcase.

Queasy pops these lollipops will alleviate your inflight nausea. Colgate wisps for those long flights. Power case having a phone case that moonlights as a battery pack will help keep you juiced up. Dry shampoo freshens up your hair after a long flight. Zip & flip headrest keeping comfortable on the plane. Inflight entertainment gaming apps, reading devices.

 Unpack unpacking your bags will help you feel like your hotel room is more than just a place to crash. Light a candle scents to transport you to your more comfortable place. Bring your own coffee and you'll instantly feel a little bit better. Pack some family photos family members you wish you could bring on your trip bring some photos with you. Streams your own shows streams whatever show you were binging.

Think about how to ensure all of your belongings, whether at home or on vacation with you, are secure and protected while you're away. Protect your  home have lights on a time. Refrain from posting on social media until you're back. Put a stop on your mail so it doesn't pile up. Protect what you've brought to protect the valuables you brought with you. Keep your cash in stashes rather than all in one place.  

Depending on where you're going, you might want to bring your pet along. Via Car go on a test ride. Make sure they're secure in the car for their safety. Make frequent pit stops. Never leave them in the car alone. Via Airplane when possible, always make sure your pet is flying in the cabin with you. If your pet must fly cargo, watch them put your pet on the plane. You might want to consider an anti-anxiety medication for your pet specifically for air travel