Planning A Trip

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Planning A Trip
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Why Travel?

• Traveling broadens our perspective of the world
  in which we live.
• Going to foreign countries provides exposure to
  different cultures, different food, and different
  languages.
• Entertainment
• Relaxation (Vacation)
• Business

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Be Safe and Smart

• Many countries encourage international tourism as
  a way of boosting their local or national
  economies, but there are some countries and
  cultures which view foreigners with suspicion and
  do not particularly care for strangers in their
  land.
• Even in some popular "civilized" travel
  destinations it is easy to become a victim of
  thiefs and criminals who will take your luggage,
  assault you to steal your jewelry and valuables,
  or cheat you in the price of taxi fares or other
  services.
• Your best protection is to be alert, book your
  tours through trustworthy agencies, and never
  travel alone to an unfamiliar destination.
• Make sure that you know the traditions and
  etiquette of the land where you want to travel
  before you start your trip.

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Where to Start?

• Travel agents can help you to organize some of
  your preparations.
• The internet can also be a big help.
• Trip Advisor
• Frommers
• Fodors
• Expedia
• Travelocity
• Orbitz
• Hotel and Airline Websites
• Visitors Guides

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• How will you get there?
• Plane, Car, Bus, Train, etc.
• Check available dates, times, rates, etc.
• Compare different companies.
• Where will you stay?
• Resort, Hotel, Motel, Hostel, With family/friends
• Check available dates, rates, etc.
• Compare different companies.
• Look at where you will stay in relation to places
  to eat and attractions you will visit.

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• What will you do while your there?
• Business
• Leisure Attractions, Tours, Beaches, Famous
  Historic Sites, Shopping, etc.
• Consider how much these will cost and when you
  can visit each
• Where will you eat?
• Restaurants, Fast food, Buy food at markets to
  prepare yourself, etc.
• Consider how much each will cost
• What types of foods are served in the area
• How will you get around while you are there?
• Train, subway, car, bus, walking, etc.

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What to take care of before you go

• First of all, take care of your travel documents.
  Some countries require only passports, but others
  require passports and visas. Do not wait until
  the last minute to obtain your passport because
  this may require several weeks.
• To get the best deals for your transportation and
  hotel accommodations, you will need to make your
  reservations well in advance of your travel. The
  best bargains can be obtained during the
  off-season when demand has diminished.
• Make sure to print and bring a copy of all of
  your reservations for flights, hotels, and tours
  with you on your trip.
• Along with your passports and visas,
• you may need to take along vaccination
• certificates, and prescriptions for any special
• medicines that you need.