10 Mistakes Every First-Time Travel
Congratulations, you’ve booked your first flight! Pat yourself on the back, because there are only
a few more steps between you and a seamless flying experience. If you’re like most people,
exploring something new—like the cabin of an airplane—can be daunting. While not every
first-time flier will mistake the emergency exit for the bathroom, there are some common errors
that newbie travelers frequently make. Luckily, once you know what those mistakes are, they
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1.Forgetting to Book a Specific Seat
If you prefer aisles or windows to middle seats with limited recline, be sure to choose your seat
early. If you forget, or you didn’t get the option to choose a seat when you purchased your ticket,
log onto the airline’s website as soon as possible. Then use SeatGuru’s seat maps to help you
choose a seat that will work for you. Don’t see a spot you love? Sign up with the website
ExpertFlyer, which can alert you when your seat of choice frees up and you can hop online and
book it.
2.Packing Too Much
The general rule when you pack for a trip is that you don’t need as much as you think you need.
we’ve got a handy-dandy packing checklist to make sure you don’t overthink it.
3.Assuming Your Carry-on Is the Right Size
Domestic and international travel each have a different set of rules when it comes to carry-on
bag sizes. Before you head to the airport with your carefully packed bag, make sure your tote
qualifies as a carry-on and check your airline’s size restrictions before you leave home.
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4.Packing Large Liquids in a Carry-on
If you’re not checking a bag, remember that carry-on liquids, gels, and aerosols have to be 3.4
fluid ounces or less and fit in a clear, quart-size bag. Head to 3floz.com to find mini
TSA-approved versions of more than 60 brands.
5.Forgetting to Check your Passport Expiration
There is nothing quite like the panic that comes from booking a spontaneous vacation and
realizing your passport is expired—or not realizing that you and your child need a passport to
visit Canada or Mexico. Adding to the challenge is that some countries won’t allow you to visit
within six months of your passport’s expiration date in case you take an extra-long vacation and
they want to make sure you have a valid passport to travel back to the United States. In short, it
never hurts to check your passport’s expiration date and, if necessary, renew it before your next
big trip. Also, don’t forget that State ID may not be valid for travel per TSA rules (check here).

6.Not Double-checking Your Itinerary
Traveling between time zones or around the world can be confusing. That’s why it always pays
to take a tip from Santa Claus and make a list and check it twice. Go through your itinerary,
confirm your airport (Did you book Heathrow or Gatwick? JFK or Newark?), your connection
times (How long does it take to get the train station? Which time zone is that?), and your plane
tickets, including whether or not your name is spelled correctly on your documents.
While you’re working your way through the list, confirm your reservations for everything from
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7.Getting Lost When You’re On a Tight Schedule
First of all, with the right attitude, getting lost while you travel can be fun. A wrong turn can lead
you to a new beach, a new restaurant, or a neighborhood you otherwise would never have
discovered. However, if getting lost stresses you out or you have an appointment to keep, don't
forget to pack maps, pick up your hotel’s business card so you have their address readily
available to hand to cab drivers, and set a reminder that you can use Google Maps offline.
When you have access to Wi-Fi, map your route and either screenshot a map, or download to
Google Maps’ offline mode, which allows you to use the map but not the data. Speaking of
phones...
8.Disregarding Your Phone Plan
Before you head out of the country, hop online or call your service provider to buy data roaming
and international calling plan. If you do not want to use your phone while traveling abroad, shut
off the data roaming on your phone or risk a hefty phone bill. Download travel apps before your
trip and use them when you’re on the hotel’s Wi-Fi.
9.Exchanging Too Much Money Before You Travel
It’s a good idea to have some of the local currency on hand when you land, but don’t overdo it.
Too much cash invites disaster if it’s stolen or lost. Figure out your budget and grab some cash
at your bank or an airport ATM. If you do run out of cash, it’s easy to pick up more cash at a
local bank or ATM in most countries.
10.Forgetting to Alert Your Bank of Vacation Plans
There are few things more frustrating than having your credit card frozen when you’re on
vacation because your bank thinks your card has been stolen. Before you go, notify your credit
card company’s fraud department that you’re leaving the country.
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