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Remembering Travel Tips

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Scheduling a trip is a necessity and you cannot just pack your bags and leave. Not that sudden trips are not successful, but a planned trip is always more enjoyable. The cool sea breeze hitting your face or the or the sun rising in between blue mountains, the water fall from a hill, or the cool sand of the deserts, the wildlife of a jungle, no matter which kind of holiday you like, its best to plan for it in advance and here are some travel tips which are handy and will be extremely constructive to you.

· Always pre plan your trip. This can be done keeping in mind your and your families leaves. Planning a trip in advance gives you an opportunity to take the advantage of apex fares and also good accommodations at the best hotels.

· The luggage that you should carry should be minimum. Remember you should always travel light. Carry all the things that are an absolute necessary, but do not carry unnecessary weight. This way you will enjoy more rather than pay attention to your luggage all the time.

· The first thing that you should keep organized is the tickets of your travel and the receipt of the hotel, if you have booked your room in advance.

· Leave your home much before the scheduled time of the departure of your flight, so that you reach before time rather than late or in the nook of time.

· It is advisable to carry plastic money, instead of carrying a lot of cash. Plastic money is convenient to use and a lot safer to carry. If you are going abroad, make sure your credit cards are internationally acceptable.

· Carry a guide book of the place that you visit or a map for the directions, in case you lose way especially when you are unaware of the local language.

· You should definitely carry a first aid kit with all the necessary medicines that may be required for common ailments.

· If you have your trip planned through a travel agent or a travel company , do check on all the details such as name of the hotel, number of the flight, whether you have pick and drop facility, the meals , the sightseeing , to avoid any hassles later on. Also specifically check if they have any hidden costs.

· Do not carry any valuables especially expensive jewellary or accessories, chances are that it may get lost or stolen.

These tips will help you to have a safe and enjoyable journey. A vacation, which you will cherish, and remember in all times, during the year. Taking a few precautions is always helpful rather than facing trouble while you travel, after all safety is better than cure.

New York in May

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Not to mention Central Park, the green lungs of the city where you can stroll along its leafy boulevards, paddle in ponds, jogging or skating around or even taking a horse-ride lesson In terms of healthy and sporty activities, you would be happy to know that the city of New York has a major event to feature in May. On the first week and precisely on May 4th, be ready with your own or rented bike for the BIKE NEW YORK event that takes place every year for an annual marathon. It is the largest mass cycling event in the USA organized with the aim to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety. The tour route runs for 42miles, through the five boroughs of New York City and crosses over major bridges and under several others, including the famous Brooklyn Bridge !

In terms of accommodation, there are some options you can consider. Let’s say you hostels are the cheapest lodging you can find and there are a bunch in NYC. For a taste of Brooklyn, a lively and characteristic neighbourhood recently revitalized by artists, international students, art galleries and libraries, just passed the bridge, we recommend the Lafayette Youth hostel just 1/2 block from the subway station which takes you directly into Manhattan! They offer clean and comfy dorms and private accommodation. They also offer the opportunity to stay for long and have cheap monthly rates. In Manhattan, there are a few hostels offering quite reasonable prices for a private double and with fantastic location on the West upper Side, behind the Central Park. Try the West Side Inn, The West End Studios, the Columbus Studios, or the Continental Hostel.