As a travel agent, I am often asked where to look for cheap amusement park and attraction tickets for locations such as Disneyland and Disney World, Six Flags, SeaWorld, Knott’s Berry Farm and others. Discounts and coupons can be found by searching on the internet, but the best prices may be elsewhere. Planning ahead and researching can save you quite a bit of money especially if you are traveling with a group or family.
Always check with your travel agent, it does not cost you anymore and we do all the work!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Luggage Weight
Most people have no idea if they are exceeding weight limits when packing. Some try standing on a bathroom scale or just guess. It would be worth investing in a luggage scale to help you determine how much or what to pack in each bag.
Not sure how to choose a luggage scale? Different types are available for purchase. Find the one that meets your needs and budget.
•If you are short on money, decide how much you are willing to spend. How much is one worth to you? Consider the fees you will have to pay if the bags are overweight or oversize. Check with official airline websites for information. Each one has their own policy, requirements and fee schedule depending if the type is a carry-on or checked bag.
•Decide on the type of luggage scale: hand held manual, hand held digital and floor models. The hand held manual ones are basic and cheapest. Stop and lock types will record the weight before you set a bag back down. If you don’t have someone around that can read the scale while you are holding a bag, this is a must. As bag and box dimensions are things that are examined by the airlines, one with a tape measure would be helpful since it serves more than one purpose. The digital styles are easier to read and may have a more accurate reading. The floor models can weigh bags by placing them on the scale vs. having to pick them up and holding them in the air. •Read the reviews. Some online vendors have buyer feedback on the pages that have the products they wish to sell to you.
If you are concerned that you will be over-weight on the return, you may want to pack the luggage scale too!
Not sure how to choose a luggage scale? Different types are available for purchase. Find the one that meets your needs and budget.
•If you are short on money, decide how much you are willing to spend. How much is one worth to you? Consider the fees you will have to pay if the bags are overweight or oversize. Check with official airline websites for information. Each one has their own policy, requirements and fee schedule depending if the type is a carry-on or checked bag.
•Decide on the type of luggage scale: hand held manual, hand held digital and floor models. The hand held manual ones are basic and cheapest. Stop and lock types will record the weight before you set a bag back down. If you don’t have someone around that can read the scale while you are holding a bag, this is a must. As bag and box dimensions are things that are examined by the airlines, one with a tape measure would be helpful since it serves more than one purpose. The digital styles are easier to read and may have a more accurate reading. The floor models can weigh bags by placing them on the scale vs. having to pick them up and holding them in the air. •Read the reviews. Some online vendors have buyer feedback on the pages that have the products they wish to sell to you.
If you are concerned that you will be over-weight on the return, you may want to pack the luggage scale too!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Get the hotels business card
I always take a business card from the hotel I am staying at because if I get lost, I can always ask for directions back to the hotel. Do this whether or not you are on an escorted trip
Speaking from experience this is a very unnerving situation when you do not remember your hotel name or address.
Speaking from experience this is a very unnerving situation when you do not remember your hotel name or address.
Monday, September 19, 2011
You really so want to see
Keep an update of your eye prescription with you when you travel in case something happens to your glasses or contacts. Also, take an extra pair of glasses.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Do Your Research
When you choose a destination, research first and find out all you can about it. Example: language, religion, population, foods, music, etc. Then you won't waste time explaing to your travel agent just what you are looking for and during your trip. Show Up Knowing! You can have something to offer and a means of asking intelligent questions.
Monday, September 5, 2011
" Copy That ID"
A colleague of mine recently had a client who lost his wallet while traveling. He did not have any ID to take to the airport. She advised him to go to the local police department where they finger printed him, gave him a copy of the police report, and contacted the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in his home state. That bureau faxed a copy of his driver’s license to the police department and he was allowed to go through security and caught his flight home. Always make sure you have a copy of your ID and keep in a separate place.
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