First Time Traveler Tips

How to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling

POSTED April 21st 2021 BY Beth Williams
Think You’re Savvy Enough to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling? Ok, so you’re going abroad, you’re not thinking about how to avoid pickpockets well not just yet. The excitement has been building, your luggage is ready to be packed, you’ve got your flights picked, your passport and travel-sized liquids are ready, and you’ve notified your credit card company you’re going overseas. Quite simply you’re prepared!  In...
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The Best Must Read Hotel Safety Tips

POSTED March 6th 2021 BY Travel Writer
Hotel Safety Tips For Travelers Planning your trip or vacation can be fun and exciting. No doubt a primary concern will be where you will stay. After location and amenities the next thing, you should consider is security and safety when selecting your property.  These must-read hotel safety tips can help you find a hotel or resort which takes your security and safety as seriously...
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Should I Carry my Passport or Use the Hotel Safe?

POSTED February 26th 2021 BY Travel Writer
Is it better to carry your passport on your person or use to store it in the hotel safe? Detective Kevin Coffey, travel safety expert, offered advice on protecting your passport on Rudy Maxa World Travel, America’s # 1 Travel Radio Show. You can hear the short 4 minute segment here: Following is a summary of the tips he offered the listeners. What is best?...
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In-Flight Travel Essentials to Upgrade Your Flight

POSTED November 22nd 2020 BY Travel Writer
Whether you’re flying domestic or international you’ll want to make the time you spend in your seat as comfortable as possible, especially if you’re in economy class.  Keep these in-flight travel essentials always packed in a small bag with your luggage; that way they’re ready to go when you are. Buying ahead will save you money on any last-minute purchases at the airport and reduce...
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Women’s Travel Essentials

POSTED November 10th 2020 BY Travel Writer
Travel Essentials  – How to Pack Peace of Mind It’s exhilarating to see new places and experience new cultures. While you’re focused on enjoying the people, food, sights, and even ordinary street life be sure to always be aware of your surroundings. Being aware means making a mental picture of the street names, if you’re exploring the city. Being aware on public transportation means not...
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Best Travel Books-Inspiration, Planning and Budget Advice

POSTED September 28th 2020 BY Travel Writer
This article is all about finding the best travel books and the right resources to start your traveling. Get inspiration on where to visit and what to see to how to travel safely, smoothly, and at within a budget that is comfortable for you. These reads are our picks for complete and realistic advice. Pick a book for inspiration, one for practical how-to advice and...
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No Passport? No Problem!

POSTED June 22nd 2020 BY Travel Writer
No passport? No problem! Places you can travel to without a passport include the tropical locations of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. If you are starting your travel from a US location and want to visit a tropical destination that is a US territory you can travel without a passport. Places You Can Travel to Without a Passport Consider the below tropical...
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International Driver’s Permit or License-Steps to Get an IDP Before You Go

POSTED April 22nd 2020 BY Beth Williams
An international driver’s license or international driver’s permit known as an IDP is a must if you intend to drive overseas, check with the embassy or consulate of the countries you will visit to learn their driver’s license, road permit, and auto insurance requirements. The IDP allows you to drive a vehicle in a foreign country as long as you have a state-issued driver’s license....
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