Planning on staying in touch with family and friends by phone while you're gone? Don't wait until after you get back to find out your cell phone charges exorbitant roaming...
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If you're planning on using your credit or ATM card on your trip, make sure to call your bank ahead of time and let them know the dates and location...
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If you're watching your weight, resist the temptation to throw your diet out the window while on vacation but also keep in mind that you still want to enjoy yourself....
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A good travel book can make (or break) your vacation. But not all travel books are built alike and the publisher of a great book on India may not be...
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Get recommendations about the things you love from people you trust. Once you've decided on your destination, spread the word! Ask around among your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc--you never...
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Traveling by car? A small, hard cooler (1 ft. x 2 ft.) or collapsible cooler bag can keep your lunch fresh on the drive, doubles as a picnic basket, and...
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If you're an Internet-savvy traveler, consider creating a travel blog so that your family and friends can enjoy your trip right along with you. There are lots of free websites...
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Are you a student? In the military? A senior citizen? AAA member? There are discounts for practically everything out there if you just know where to look. Search online for...
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Need another reason to pack light? If you're traveling by plane, bringing extra stuff means shelling out extra money--most airlines now charge for every checked bag and not only that,...
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Let the chef decide! If you're in a new place where the food is foreign and the menu is indecipherable, ask your server about a prix fixe menu or menu...
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