Travel Tips Before You Travel To A Foreign Country

By Sarah White

There are many things that you can do to pre-prepare yourself
and your family for travel. By being as prepared as you can be,
you are setting yourself up for a great getaway that will
minimize any unpleasant circumstances that sometimes arise with
travel.

In order to have the best vacation possible, I’m going to share
with you the must know tricks and travel tips before you travel.

The very first thing you must do is RESEARCH. You want to learn
as much as you possibly can about your destination prior to
arrival. Yes, this is going to require some time and effort on
your part but it is going to be more than worth it. This is the
only way to truly understand what it is you want from your
vacation and what you want to do on your vacation.

Here are some things that you should always know about your
destination.

Weather - You need to know what you should be packing and
planning for.

Paperwork and Documentation - Know what is needed to travel to
your particular destination.

Know if there are any diseases common to the area you will be
traveling to – this way you are able to take preventative
measures.

Costs of local items – You want to be able to properly plan
your budget; remember to include taxes and tipping.

Holidays and festivals – check to see when these occur for your
destination as you may find limited services on those days.

The best holidays are the ones we are most prepared for. Do
yourself a favour; make it a habit to always know as much as you
can about your destination before you travel. It’ll make all the
difference in the world!

What are some other things that you can do to prepare yourself?
Use these travel tips before you travel.

1. Make 2 photocopies of your passport. Take one and put it in
a safe place or leave it with a friend. Take the other one with
you and keep it in a separate place from your passport, this way
should your passport become lost or stolen, you can use the copy
to exit the country and it will also facilitate the replacement
process.

2. Email yourself important information such as: airline
numbers and flight information, credit card numbers, passport
and driver’s licence numbers and anything else that may be of
importance to you. This way if anything is lost or stolen, you
are just and internet connection away.

3. Know your banking information. For your credit card, make
sure that the valid dates will remain valid while you’re
traveling, know your available spending amount and don’t forget
to leave some room on it for emergencies. Check your ATM and
debit cards’ daily and total limits.

4. Learn some local phrases. If you are traveling to a country
with a foreign language, it’s always nice to know some of the
local phrases. Knowing the “polite words” and just a few local
phrases will be a huge help. You will find that natives really
appreciate this and will tend to be more receptive to your
questions. Maybe you’ll even make a new friend while you’re at
it!

5. Be aware of the voltage that’s used for the country you’re
traveling to. If you are taking anything that requires an
outlet; cell phone, computer, video camera, etc. make sure to
purchase plug adapters. For things such as hairdryers, curling
irons, electric razors, etc to purchase an actual voltage
converter unless your appliance has multiple voltage currencies.

When traveling to a foreign country it’s always best to be as
prepared as you can be. Do as much research as you possibly can,
remember these travel tips before you travel and your trip
abroad is sure to be a success.

Here’s your final checklist: Passport, tickets, car rental and
hotel reservation receipts/agreements, credit cards, medications
or prescriptions, if required, addresses, password and any other
important information that you may need. Don’t forget the most
important thing: your adventurous travel mind, see and learn as
much as you can and have the time of your life!

About the Author: Tropical Beach Destinations
(http://www.tropicalbeachdestinations.com) specializes in giving
you an exhilarating tropical vacation for travel destinations
around the world. We are experienced travelers who have lived
across the globe and our dream is to provide you with everything
you need in orde

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