Travel can be fun, even when you are traveling for business purposes. However, few things dampen you...

1. Stress-Free Travel? Yes, It's Possible!
Travel can be fun, even when you are traveling for business purposes. However, few things dampen
your enjoyment like paying way too much for travel needs. Read this article for some helpful tips to
maximize your travel experiences while minimizing your expenses.
When traveling by airplane, it is important that you think ahead. It can be difficult navigating traffic
in big cities, where many airports are located. Dealing with rush hour traffic will only make it worse.
Pack your suitcase beforehand to save time. You need to make all of your travel plans far before you
plan to fly. Not making your flight will cost you time and money.
Before you travel, make a list of what you will pack. You should start this list at least one week in
advance, preferably earlier than that. The list should include all of your necessities for the trip. This
way, you can avoid clutter and panic, even if you have to throw things together on short notice.
Do not expect an airline to cater to your whims when you are flying. If you feel like it, bring sleeping
items like a pillow or headphones. You should also think about bringing some snacks with you.
If you are leaving for your trip from a port city, stay at a hotel with free parking and get there the
night before you are to leave. Ask the staff about deals for parking even if you haven't been able to
locate any.
Do your research before you book. Visit online review sites and see what others are saying about
potential travel destinations. Ask your friends and family for advice on destinations. When you do
this research, you will be better prepared and know what to do and take while visiting.
Tip the bell boy and housekeeper when staying in a nice place. Tipping the bellhop around $1 per
bag and the housekeeping staff around $2 to $5 per day is certainly not excessive. If you treat the
staff well, then they will treat you well.
Not everyone can stay in a five star hotel. If the area makes you uncomfortable but there's no other
choice, take a rubber doorstop. Slide it beneath your door overnight (and use the chain and lock,
too). While intruders may be able to pick a lock or break a chain, it will be next to impossible to open
a door that has a door stop wedged beneath it.
When traveling abroad, it is smart to think about possible emergencies like losing your passport. The

2. State Department has contact information on the website for your destination's U.S. Embassy or
Consulate. Department of State has a site that provides information on what you need to do in a
different country. Carry this information while traveling. A replacement for your passport can take a
few days (or less), so be prepared if that will cause a delay.
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Using these tips and making wise choices will cut down on your travel woes. When you save money,
and don't have to worry about the cash you are wasting, the entire trip is more fun. You can just
think of what a smart traveler you really are.