Airline Tips
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Use online check-in. It makes the first step go a lot smoother.
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Take a picture of your parking sign if parking at airports. It isn't uncommon to forget where you car is parked.
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Provide your agent your airlines mileage numbers prior to booking. This can help you the client receive points incentives for traveling.
4. Get to the gates early you can even use travel aids such as Clear and TSA Pre-Check have an easy boarding.
5. Take cell phone cards (when traveling abroad, it helps the carrier billing cost.
6. Contact your telephone service with your provider prior to your departure for coverage within the area you will be traveling)
7.Keep contact numbers to report lost/stolen credit cards or traveler’s checks
8.Know your emergency numbers at home
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Cruise Tips
Explore the ship virtually learn more about it before you go instead of waiting vacation time learning it when you board. Remember it will be your home the next 4-5 days.
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Passports are not needed for all cruises.
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Vacation insurance is optional
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Drink packages have to be purchased by both adults in cabins .
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Sea sick patches are sold at local pharmacy.
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Bring a few sandwich bags. Store fruits and favorite veggies in them from the cruise food bar. They'll make for a great late night snack.
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Make trail mix out of the nuts and berries from the salad bar. This can be a great free snack when laying out on the deck.
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Have cash! Gratuities can be paid in cash it is much easier to sort through your final billing statement.
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Do online check in and print travel documents prior to boarding
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Each guest over 21 is allowed to bring wine. 750ml and suggested to bring a cork screw. The price on board can start at $15.00 per bottle to uncork.
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Bring a case of unopened water. Water can be costly on and off the ship.
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For safety book excursion direct with cruise lines. Islanders may have there own rules. The cruise lines want be responsible for incidentals.
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Use room safe to store valuables left in room.
Hotel & Resorts Stay Tips:
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Read reviews
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Stay close to airport to avoid expensive transportation fees. Most taxis start at $40.00 for a one way ride.
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Negotiate talk to your hotel concierge.
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Some hotels will have free shuttles available.
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Ask for upgrades! Sometimes hotels have empty rooms and they don't mind going the extra mile. Be Sure to sign up for their free rewards program, to earn points during your stay.
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Ask for early check ins. Its ok to call head, request during booking, or at arrival.
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Always check the parking policy.
Other Travel Tips
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Most times agents are given incentives (onboard credits, rebates, additional stays etc,) to add value to your bookings. Contact an agent before booking.
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Plan Ahead. Rates are much cheaper when you plan ahead. Also know your travel season. Spring break prices are higher, holiday day travel days can be more expensive.
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Pack light1 Use zip-lock bags for compact packing. YouTube has tutorials on how to pack light. The bigger the bags the bigger the cost.
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Bring Cash because a lot of places do not take all credit cards
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Take the insurance. Its effective and protects your vacation investment.
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Pre-pay for parking & excursion. Try using vendors such as Groupon & Living social to add more discounts.
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Add your bags during booking. Its much cheaper.
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Add ground transportation at the time of bookings. If you have a desired time to be somewhere I suggested checking for cost of Uber (use code: --w22jlue) for a free ride or Lyft (use code:ROD394791) Much cheaper than taxi!
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