Top Travel Tips #7

. Be aware of other country’s customs and laws. You don’t want to be caught spitting out your chewing gum in Singapore: it’s a criminal offense. (To be sure, check the State Department’s Traveler Advisories on the Travel Center at: www.RealDealTravelGroup.com

Top Travel Tips #6

Check the batteries in your cameras before your trip. While film is readily available, it could be difficult to find exactly the right battery for your camera. Try to find a deal at a Port- LOL, Mike

Top Travel Tips #5

If you take prescription medicine, bring more than you expect to use and include the refill prescription, just in case. If you wear glasses, pack an extra pair – finding an optical shop could be tricky without your glasses. (LOL)

Top Travel Tips #4

Take a change of clothing and sample size toiletries in your carry-on luggage. You never know when an airline may lose your bag, and not having to buy clothes immediately will save a little trouble while waiting on your bags. We had this happen to us once in San Francisco and it took 24 hours to get our stuff. Glad we followed the advice of this tip- Mike

Top 10 Travel Tips #3

Always pack as little as possible. Take what you will need, not what you think you might need. Keep in mind that suitcases are heavy and you might have to carry your own luggage. Plus there is that little pesky charge for extra bags on some airlines. Mike

Top 10 Travel Tips #2

Keep a photocopy of your passport data page separate from your money and travelers’ checks. Even if you lose your money and ID, you can still prove your identity to the authorities. It’s also good to take along copies of your travelers’ checks serial numbers, as well as your credit card numbers so you can quickly alert the authorities in the event the real items are stolen. Been there, done that, you should too- Mike

Top 10 Travel Tips #1

Put your name and the telephone number of your destination on both the outside and the inside of your luggage. Then, in case you and your bags are separated, they can catch up to you quickly.

This is the beginning of a series for the next few weeks- enjoy!

Watch for a New Cool Travel Tips Series starting Monday-

Have a great weekend and Bon Voyage! Mike

My Wife Loved Thailand

Here are 2 links to learn more about traveling to Thailand:
www.RealDealTravelGroup.com
http://tourismthailand.org/

She even rode a baby elephant- way cool according to the kids.

Mike

I Discovered Something Interesting

If search QTravelTips on Google a lot of sites pop up that show a Q: for questions- so, might as well take advantage. If you have any questions please submit via the comment section and I will answer or find the answer for you- Mike

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