1.What’s the best way to pack liquids?
Use plastic bottles and only fill them half way (in case they’re crushed or the contents freeze and expand), place plastic wrap over the top, and put the cap on tightly over the plastic wrap. You also might want to pack them in plastic freezer bags.
2.What about the medications I need for my trip?
Pack them in your carry-on luggage, so it will be less likely to be lost. Your carry-on bags will also do less harm to temperature-sensitive medications. Additionally:
Carry your medication in their original bottles to help avoid security questions.
If you have any questionable drugs or particularly large supplies, you might want to bring a letter from your doctor stating you have a legal right to use these drugs.
If you’re traveling outside the U.S., check to see what you can take with you. (Legal medications here might be illegal elsewhere.)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Frequent- Flyer Vouchers and unused tickets
1.Is it advisable to buy someone else’s frequent-flyer vouchers or unused tickets?
No! Most Airline programs have rules against this, and you could be denied boarding if caught. Further, with today’s airport technology, your chances of getting caught are good. Besides, many of these items are easy to copy or fake, so you might end up the victim of fraud.
2.How can I get the most out of my frequent-flyer points?
Check several itineraries. (Different routes or days traveled could save you money and get you more points.)
Check airline partners. (Many airlines have partnership agreements that can earn you frequent-flyer points on your regular airline.)
Stay in hotels on your program. And charge meals and services to the hotel room to earn even more points. (You can even use credit cards that earn you extra points.)
Use rental cars on your program.
No! Most Airline programs have rules against this, and you could be denied boarding if caught. Further, with today’s airport technology, your chances of getting caught are good. Besides, many of these items are easy to copy or fake, so you might end up the victim of fraud.
2.How can I get the most out of my frequent-flyer points?
Check several itineraries. (Different routes or days traveled could save you money and get you more points.)
Check airline partners. (Many airlines have partnership agreements that can earn you frequent-flyer points on your regular airline.)
Stay in hotels on your program. And charge meals and services to the hotel room to earn even more points. (You can even use credit cards that earn you extra points.)
Use rental cars on your program.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Is it safe to use airport's wireless internet service?
1. Is it safe to logon to an airport's wireless internet service?
Yes, it's okay to surf the web wirelessly, but think twice before entering personal information such as banking passwords or credit card numbers when connected wirelessly. Open hotspots are also hotspots for hackers.
Here’s how it works: Though you think you’re logging on to the Internet through a legitimate wireless hotspot such as an airport’s, cafés or hotel’s complimentary Wi-Fi service, wireless hackers are creating look-alike networks to steal your information. The network’s name might be the same as the legitimate name or it might be different. For example, when turning on your laptop at the airport you might be asked if you want to join the "Free Airport Wireless" network. It may be the real thing, or it may be a hacker’s network. If it’s the hackers, your laptop is an easy target.
2.How can I get the most for my money on a short cruise?
You might consider a during-the-week, four-day cruise, instead of a three-day weekend cruise. Because it’s harder for people to get away during the week than on the weekend, there can be less demand for the four-day cruise, so you might get that extra day for less money.
Yes, it's okay to surf the web wirelessly, but think twice before entering personal information such as banking passwords or credit card numbers when connected wirelessly. Open hotspots are also hotspots for hackers.
Here’s how it works: Though you think you’re logging on to the Internet through a legitimate wireless hotspot such as an airport’s, cafés or hotel’s complimentary Wi-Fi service, wireless hackers are creating look-alike networks to steal your information. The network’s name might be the same as the legitimate name or it might be different. For example, when turning on your laptop at the airport you might be asked if you want to join the "Free Airport Wireless" network. It may be the real thing, or it may be a hacker’s network. If it’s the hackers, your laptop is an easy target.
2.How can I get the most for my money on a short cruise?
You might consider a during-the-week, four-day cruise, instead of a three-day weekend cruise. Because it’s harder for people to get away during the week than on the weekend, there can be less demand for the four-day cruise, so you might get that extra day for less money.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
TSA is mandating
TSA Secure Flight data.
The implementation date for domestic flights is set for May 1, 2009 with the international flights following by the end of the year. TSA is mandating that all airline reservations have pertinent client information added to them. If you refuse to disclose, you will not be able to get a boarding pass at home or at the airport until the information has been provided. Ultimately failure to disclose will lead to missing your flight with no refund. Trip Protection insurance does not cover this.Pertinent passenger information to be collected
Full Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Nationality
ID = Travel Document
Expiration Date of Travel Document
Issuing state or country of Travel Document
Acceptable ID’s include / The two most common forms of ID’s are below in RED
· Drivers licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) that meets REAL ID benchmarks (All states are currently in compliance)
· US Passport
· US Passport Card
· DHS Trusted Traveler Cards (Nexus, Sentri, Fast)
· US Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents)
· Permanent Resident Card
· Border Crossing Card
· DHS-designated enhanced drivers license
The implementation date for domestic flights is set for May 1, 2009 with the international flights following by the end of the year. TSA is mandating that all airline reservations have pertinent client information added to them. If you refuse to disclose, you will not be able to get a boarding pass at home or at the airport until the information has been provided. Ultimately failure to disclose will lead to missing your flight with no refund. Trip Protection insurance does not cover this.Pertinent passenger information to be collected
Full Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Nationality
ID = Travel Document
Expiration Date of Travel Document
Issuing state or country of Travel Document
Acceptable ID’s include / The two most common forms of ID’s are below in RED
· Drivers licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) that meets REAL ID benchmarks (All states are currently in compliance)
· US Passport
· US Passport Card
· DHS Trusted Traveler Cards (Nexus, Sentri, Fast)
· US Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents)
· Permanent Resident Card
· Border Crossing Card
· DHS-designated enhanced drivers license
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Important Things to Concider
1. When ever you go away from your hotel,
EACH OF YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO GRAP A BUSINESS CARD FROM THE FRONT DESK THAT HAS THE HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS ON IT. DO THIS REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE GOING OUT ON YOUR OWN OR WITH THE GROUP.
With this information you will always to able to get back to your hotel with no problems.
2. Do not leave any cash in your rooms when you leave. Each of you should keep a little cash in different areas on your person. Each of you should also have a credit card.
3. You should have two credit cards (Different accounts)
4. Always make sure that you have your passport on your body whenever you leave your hotel rooms.Do not leave them in your rooms, not even just to go eat.
5. Be sure and have your Trip Insurance information with your other travel documents on your person when traveling. Hopefully you will not need them, but if you do you will have no worries. If you face any problems, Illness, missed flight, lost luggage there is contact numbers for you to call. Do this right away!
6. If you want to purchase souvenirs during your trip I would try to use your credit card as much as possible. That way you have proof of purchase, and tracking if a problem arises.
EACH OF YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO GRAP A BUSINESS CARD FROM THE FRONT DESK THAT HAS THE HOTEL NAME AND ADDRESS ON IT. DO THIS REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE GOING OUT ON YOUR OWN OR WITH THE GROUP.
With this information you will always to able to get back to your hotel with no problems.
2. Do not leave any cash in your rooms when you leave. Each of you should keep a little cash in different areas on your person. Each of you should also have a credit card.
3. You should have two credit cards (Different accounts)
4. Always make sure that you have your passport on your body whenever you leave your hotel rooms.Do not leave them in your rooms, not even just to go eat.
5. Be sure and have your Trip Insurance information with your other travel documents on your person when traveling. Hopefully you will not need them, but if you do you will have no worries. If you face any problems, Illness, missed flight, lost luggage there is contact numbers for you to call. Do this right away!
6. If you want to purchase souvenirs during your trip I would try to use your credit card as much as possible. That way you have proof of purchase, and tracking if a problem arises.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Make Sure Before You travel
1. Be sure and have any medication, camera, jewelry (I would not even take any jewelry) in your carry-on. Do not pack these things in your checked bags. AND DO NOT PACK ANY CASH, TRAVELERS CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS IN YOUR CHECKED BAGS.
2. You will only be allowed one suitcase not weighing over 50 pounds, one carry on and a purse or small brief case type item. If you go over the weight restrictions the airlines will charge you big.
Tour companies only allow one suit case per person on the bus.
3. If you are parking yourself at the airport, please remember to write down where you parked and place it somewhere handy that you will remember. When you return home you are going to be very tired and trying to remember this stuff is just too hard.
If you are arranging other transportation to and from the airport be sure and have their contact information, so you can get in touch if you need to. I would give them a call when you return to the states before your connecting flight takes off to touch base and review your pickup details.
4. Be sure and carry a jacket with you onto the airplane, they generally keep the cabins very cold and that would be a long miserable trip if you cannot get warm.
5. There will be instructions in your documents stating when and where your tour guide will greet you and you will join the group. We will go over these documents together.
6. You are going to need a travel plug converter in order to use any of your electronics over seas.
DO NOT PLUG IN ANY OF THEM WITHOUT USING THE CONVERTER YOU WILL FRY YOUR APPLIANCE, CAMERA, PHONE, CURLING IRON, HAIR DRYER, ETC. You can pick one up at Wal-Mart.
For more travel tips vist www.dmttravel.com
2. You will only be allowed one suitcase not weighing over 50 pounds, one carry on and a purse or small brief case type item. If you go over the weight restrictions the airlines will charge you big.
Tour companies only allow one suit case per person on the bus.
3. If you are parking yourself at the airport, please remember to write down where you parked and place it somewhere handy that you will remember. When you return home you are going to be very tired and trying to remember this stuff is just too hard.
If you are arranging other transportation to and from the airport be sure and have their contact information, so you can get in touch if you need to. I would give them a call when you return to the states before your connecting flight takes off to touch base and review your pickup details.
4. Be sure and carry a jacket with you onto the airplane, they generally keep the cabins very cold and that would be a long miserable trip if you cannot get warm.
5. There will be instructions in your documents stating when and where your tour guide will greet you and you will join the group. We will go over these documents together.
6. You are going to need a travel plug converter in order to use any of your electronics over seas.
DO NOT PLUG IN ANY OF THEM WITHOUT USING THE CONVERTER YOU WILL FRY YOUR APPLIANCE, CAMERA, PHONE, CURLING IRON, HAIR DRYER, ETC. You can pick one up at Wal-Mart.
For more travel tips vist www.dmttravel.com
Monday, March 2, 2009
Before You Travel
Travel Tips.
1. You should have two credit cards (Different accounts)
2. Be sure and call your Credit Card Companies and tell them the dates and the destinations of your vacation.
3. You might want to go to your bank and get some currency before your trip. You should be able to get some at the airport but that would be just one more thing to have to do then, and I think you would get a better deal from your bank.
4. Make sure and make a copy of your passport, carry that copy in your carry-on.
Also leave a copy with your travel agent or a family member.
5. Make a copy of your itinerary and place it inside your checked luggage, right on top. That way if your luggage happens to get misplaced the airlines will have the information needed to forward it to you.
Also leave a copy of your itinerary home with a family member or friend.
Another thing to consider is for you to share suitcases. Each pack half your clothes in the others suitcase.
That way if one losses their luggage you at least have something to wear until your bags show up.
If by some chance your luggage is not there, go directly to the claims center and let them know. If you are going to be greeted by a tour guide be sure and tell them also .Then call your Travel Insurance Company.
For More Travel Tips go to www.dmttravel.com
1. You should have two credit cards (Different accounts)
2. Be sure and call your Credit Card Companies and tell them the dates and the destinations of your vacation.
3. You might want to go to your bank and get some currency before your trip. You should be able to get some at the airport but that would be just one more thing to have to do then, and I think you would get a better deal from your bank.
4. Make sure and make a copy of your passport, carry that copy in your carry-on.
Also leave a copy with your travel agent or a family member.
5. Make a copy of your itinerary and place it inside your checked luggage, right on top. That way if your luggage happens to get misplaced the airlines will have the information needed to forward it to you.
Also leave a copy of your itinerary home with a family member or friend.
Another thing to consider is for you to share suitcases. Each pack half your clothes in the others suitcase.
That way if one losses their luggage you at least have something to wear until your bags show up.
If by some chance your luggage is not there, go directly to the claims center and let them know. If you are going to be greeted by a tour guide be sure and tell them also .Then call your Travel Insurance Company.
For More Travel Tips go to www.dmttravel.com
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