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It's Tuesday, and
you've decided to go away on an impromptu vacation on Friday.
Funds are low, and time is of the essence. What do you do?
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We all know that
it makes sense to comparison shop before making a big
purchase. The Internet makes it easier to find various
companies that offer similar vacation packages - but it's
still difficult to know just how to compare them.
Compare
your final costs, not just list prices. What's included?
What's not? How much will you pay out during the week for
extra charges?
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Tips about saving on air fares,
policies & restrictions, ticket information, documentation,
staying safe and avoiding and dealing with problems.
Includes airport codes and links to airlines and hundreds of
domestic and foreign airports.
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You don't need a wallet full of credit
cards when you travel. Bring only what you need--two should
be enough--and leave copies of the front and back of each
card, and any other important documents you are carrying,
with a friend or close relative. If they are lost or stolen,
you'll have easy access to the necessary information. Also
leave a list of your travelers checks, by number. A member
of the party who's not carrying the credit cards and
travelers checks should also carry a copy of this list.
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The first
thing you should do if you're heading overseas is to find
out what kinds of vaccinations you'll need in advance
because different countries have different requirements. In
the United States, contact your doctor or the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention for a list of necessary
vaccinations. You'll want to allow plenty of time for this
step in case you need to get vaccines that require more than
one dose.
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