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Holidays can bring about conflicting feelings
such as happiness, anxiety and joy. Some people
thrive on planning and getting the best travel
deals. Others find
planning a holiday an intimidating task.
They would rather opt for professional
services via travel agencies and/or purchasing
ready-made tour packages. Here are some tips for
travellers to ensure they have a memorable
holiday. First, travellers should know that a
major success in planning a good holiday is
deciding the type of holiday they desire. Some
travellers dream of beach holidays while others
opt for city breaks. There are holidaymakers who
choose reliable tour packages rather than the
more adventurous independent travel.
If travelling with
companions, it is wise to discuss travel plans
with them.
This is because different people have
different preferences and expectations. It is
advisable to ensure that the itinerary caters to
the expectations of travel companions so that
everyone has an enjoyable trip.
Second, travellers need to be well informed
of the best travel deals. They need to enquire
and do research and get information about deals
from various sources. Attending travel fairs to
get bargain prices for tickets and accommodation
is a good start. The MATTA Fair, for example, is
well-known for its
great travel bargains. Travellers also need to
religiously check airplane websites so as to be
informed of travel promotions. In addition,
surfing websites like kayak dotcom and
attitudetravel dotcom also informs travellers of
the best deals on plane fares.
Travellers can also organise their trip using
travel and planning websites like tripit dotcom,
goplanit dotcom and tripwiser dotcom so that
they won't be overwhelmed by a lot of planning
and information. These websites also advise
travellers to print out and keep safely
itineraries, reservations and other important
information to show customs officers of
countries they visit when asked to show proof of
travel.
Next, it is a good idea to religiously check
the validity of travel documents such as
passports and visas. A
traveller is not permitted to enter another
country if his/her passport expiration date is
less than six months. Have copies of
these relevant documents in your hand luggage
and/or handbags in case the documents are lost
or stolen.
Another important tip is to get a guidebook
and a phrase book. Travellers are advised to
read about the destinations and places of
interest they intend to visit. They also need to
heed the advice of visitors and talk to people
who have visited these places so that they are
better informed of what to expect and what to
bring. They can also
check reputable travel forums such as
tripadvisor and VirtualTourist for required
information. The phrase book will
help travellers know a few local words with
which to converse with the locals in their
language which is not only polite but gives the
traveller an edge.
It is advisable for travellers to change some
money into local currency. This is because
arriving late at night does not give travellers
the opportunity to change
their money to local currency.
Local currency is needed to pay for bus fare,
ticket fare and perhaps the hotel.
Certain small hotels and
guesthouses do not accept credit cards as
payment is to be made in their local currency.
Investing in travel insurance is a must. Most
travellers often forget to purchase travel
insurance and get into difficulties. Travel
insurance is important when
they fall
sick, lose their luggage or when flights are
delayed. Medical expenses can be expensive in
foreign countries. Therefore travellers are
advised to invest in appropriate travel
insurance.
In conclusion, experienced travellers know
most perfect holidays are never perfect. A
memorable holiday doesn't depend on whether
travellers choose to travel on their own or
decide to join tour packages. A lot depends on
what actually happens during the holiday. Armed
with these travel trips, would-be travellers can
now confidently pack their suitcases and enjoy
the holiday they have been dreaming about. |
