Top Four Worst Reasons to Travel Somewhere (hotels)

November 14th, 2008 admin Posted in travel |

By Fred Jones

Vacations can be wonderful breaks from the day-to-day routine of daily life. If done properly, a vacation can be very therapeutic, and you may return home with a clear head, increased energy and positive outlook for the near future. However there are many ways a vacation can go wrong. Often times people make some very simple yet catastrophic mistakes in selecting a vacation destination. Below is a list of the top four worst mistakes you can make when planning a trip.

1. Picking a place that “sounds” exotic

There are many places that sound like an exotic, beautiful place to visit, but in reality are far from desirable. Examples of this phenomenon are Myrtle Beach, Queen Elizabeth Islands, Tazmania or Cameroon, Africa. Before settling on any one destination, make sure you do a good amount of reading on what the location is actually like. How it is named and what it sounds like are often completely irrelevant.

2. Traveling to a country whose climate you haven’t researched

Always research the climate of a location you plan on traveling to. There are many places on this Earth that experience wildly varying weather patterns depending on the time of year. For example, it would be a grave mistake to visit most South American countries in May, for this is right in the middle of the rainy season. The same applies to visiting Alaska during the winter, as you will likely only see four hours of daylight each day. Drastic changes in climate and weather patterns are common to many popular travel destinations and you don’t want to be caught off guard, so make sure you know what to expect.

3. Selecting a destination in a lawless area

Believe it or not, you are allowed to travel to destinations that have very harsh or even non-existent laws. Not everywhere has the fair and just legal society that America does, and if you are a reckless college student who thinks he has nothing to lose, you may be sorely mistaken. Russia, for example, is an extremely unsafe country to travel to if you don’t know where the safe areas are. There are more mobsters than police in Russia. Every 18 minutes, someone is assassinated. This type of information might be useful if you have the tendency to be loud and party in public! Venezuela is another country to avoid, as murders happen on an average of five per day. These murders are often over very petty things such as dirty looks or insults. Do some diligence and make sure a place like that is not where you are headed.

4. Choosing a country because it looks nice in Google Images

The images search feature offered by Google (known commonly as “Google Images”) can be both helpful and very deceiving if you are tying to get an idea of where to travel to. Often the images shown will be of the very small “good part” of the country, and the vast “bad areas” are not shown, leading you to believe that the whole country looks as it does in the pictures. For an example, lets run an images search on “The Dominican Republic”.

Fred Jones
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Adventure Cruise Travelers Guide
By Dave Southern

Cruising is an expensive yet truly adventurous and exciting kind of vacation. You get to meet different people and engage in thrilling activities including scuba diving and parachuting. However, you need to remember some important tips for you to have a terrific experience from a cruise ship vacation.

Cruise ship travel is exciting and enjoyable that an adventurous person should not miss. If you are the type who wants to move from one place to another, try boarding a ship for a change. It will be a very special experience.

A cruising adventure is admittedly expensive but you will be pampered like a king. The staff will always be a step ahead of you to assist you in everything you do. A cruising vacation takes you to lots of ports of call, exotic islands and new countries!Onboard a ship is like a floating community, with lots of activities you can participate in, depending on your interest.

Here are some tips to guide you in planning your cruise ship adventure:

1. Know what you want on your vacation and select the appropriate cruise for you. Different cruise lines cater to different types of individuals. For example, if youre an adventurer, you can choose a cruise which offers extreme sports like scuba diving, parachuting and rock climbing.

Other factors to consider in selecting your cruise include:

Destinations

On-board activities

Entertainment

Food

2. Conduct an online shopping for great deals offered by cruise lines. Read reviews in magazines and online websites. Bring company. Some cruise lines offer discounts when buying multiple tickets.

3. Make an advance booking for a popular tour.

4. Ask your travel agent the recommended activities and places to visit. They always know better.

5. Dont trust strangers. Be with a friend or trusted companion always.

6. Read in advance about the places you will be visiting. Be aware of local laws.

7. Remember the location of your boat before leaving for a land tour. Take note of the name of the cruise line and the agents of port of call.

8. Always keep IDs and other pertinent documentations safe in your bag.

9. Know the time the ship leaves and how long it will take you to get back on board in case you feel like exploring by yourself. Remember that the ship has a schedule to follow and its your responsibility to return on time.

10. Inform your family and friends about important information about your trip, like your destination, the name of the ship and the duration of your trip.

11. Ask the cruise director about the finest places to dine if you want to eat in the city.

12. Be informed of the current exchange rates.

13. Be alert. There are many thieves in crowded places.

14. Make the most out of your travel. Time is of the essence when traveling.

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