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Archive for March, 2010

There are many things that you can do to pre-prepare yourself and your family for travel. By being as prepared as you can be, you are setting yourself up for a great getaway that will minimize any unpleasant circumstances that sometimes arise with travel.

In order to have the best vacation possible, I’m going to share with you the must know tricks and travel tips before you travel.

The very first thing you must do is RESEARCH. You want to learn as much as you possibly can about your destination prior to arrival. Yes, this is going to require some time and effort on your part but it is going to be more than worth it. This is the only way to truly understand what it is you want from your vacation and what you want to do on your vacation.

Here are some things that you should always know about your destination.

Weather – You need to know what you should be packing and planning for.
Paperwork and Documentation – Know what is needed to travel to your particular destination.
Know if there are any diseases common to the area you will be traveling to – this way you are able to take preventative measures.
Costs of local items – You want to be able to properly plan your budget; remember to include taxes and tipping.
Holidays and festivals – check to see when these occur for your destination as you may find limited services on those days.

The best holidays are the ones we are most prepared for. Do yourself a favour; make it a habit to always know as much as you can about your destination before you travel. It’ll make all the difference in the world!

What are some other things that you can do to prepare yourself? Use these travel tips before you travel.

1. Make 2 photocopies of your passport. Take one and put it in a safe place or leave it with a friend. Take the other one with you and keep it in a separate place from your passport, this way should your passport become lost or stolen, you can use the copy to exit the country and it will also facilitate the replacement process.
2. Email yourself important information such as: airline numbers and flight information, credit card numbers, passport and driver’s licence numbers and anything else that may be of importance to you. This way if anything is lost or stolen, you are just and internet connection away.
3. Know your banking information. For your credit card, make sure that the valid dates will remain valid while you’re traveling, know your available spending amount and don’t forget to leave some room on it for emergencies. Check your ATM and debit cards’ daily and total limits.
4. Learn some local phrases. If you are traveling to a country with a foreign language, it’s always nice to know some of the local phrases. Knowing the “polite words” and just a few local phrases will be a huge help. You will find that natives really appreciate this and will tend to be more receptive to your questions. Maybe you’ll even make a new friend while you’re at it!
5. Be aware of the voltage that’s used for the country you’re traveling to. If you are taking anything that requires an outlet; cell phone, computer, video camera, etc. make sure to purchase plug adapters. For things such as hairdryers, curling irons, electric razors, etc to purchase an actual voltage converter unless your appliance has multiple voltage currencies.

When traveling to a foreign country it’s always best to be as prepared as you can be. Do as much research as you possibly can, remember these travel tips before you travel and your trip abroad is sure to be a success.

Here’s your final checklist: Passport, tickets, car rental and hotel reservation receipts/agreements, credit cards, medications or prescriptions, if required, addresses, password and any other important information that you may need. Don’t forget the most important thing: your adventurous travel mind, see and learn as much as you can and have the time of your life!

If we talk about culture, of course each one has a cultural monument of exceptional unique and interesting, so are considered as wonders of the world. Why not try to visit the seven wonders of the purpose of this trip?

In 2001, the foundation New7Wonders Foundation decided to create a new list that finally released on 7 July 2007.

7. Chichen Itza (Yucatan, Mexico)

Chichen Itza is found in Yucatan, Mexico is a major archaeological site that became the center of the tribe of Maya culture. In this ancient site found over 100 road miles and dozens of large stone building, which has now been restored to much greatness through their first restoration process.

6. Statue of Christ Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

This statue is considered as one of the most important symbols in Christianity. The statue is located in the Tijuca Forest National Park in the peak of Mount Corcovado. High statue is more than 36 meters and is considered as one of the highest religious statue in the world.

5. Koloseum (Rome, Italy)

This is of course you have heard, because the Roman culture which is considered high in the old world. Emperor Vespasian is the person who started the development in the year 70 BC, but Caesar could not see the end result, because this new building is completed in 80 M, when the Emperor Titus, successor, in power in Rome

The building is able to accommodate 80,000 spectators. Variety show, gladiator, execution of criminals, and look great displayed here. Although the earthquake and weather make many of the damaged building, Koloseum remain a central concern at the time of tourists visiting Rome.

4. The Great Wall (China)

Originally built to protect the border from China during the attack outside the nation’s 15 centuries and 16. The building is actually not one building intact, because the Chinese Emperor took a snippet of the wall contributed to this major.

The building has a length of more than 6000 km, six times longer than Java. This large wall begins and ends at Shanhaiguan Nur in the barrel. The most important part of this wall is a wall Ming, who had kept more than 1 million soldiers.

3. Machu Picchu (Cuzco, Peru)

The city is known as the “City of Lost Inca nation”, Machu Picchu, built on the Urubamba Valley and the high above 8000 feet above sea level. A city that was built in the year 1460-an this is considered a symbol of the main Inca empire and left the board at the time of Spanish colonization.

The city is forgotten, until Hiram Bingham, historian of the United States’ find ‘the city is back in the year 1911. This fact is considered problematic, because a lot of evidence shows that pillage is done about the possibility across the century before Hiram Bingham ‘find’ this site.

2. Petra (Jordan)

At the foot of Mount Hor in the Arabah, Jordan, we will find a beautiful city is exceptional. The city is made directly to the wall of stone sculpture of Mount Hor. Both the gate and in this city, is a work of art is exceptional.

City in the mountains found on this new 1812, but trusted that the city is inhabited by 18 to Dynasty Empire of Egypt.

1. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

The building is regarded as a beautiful building in the world. Created as a cemetery by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, the beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Development of Taj Mahal began in 1632 and finished 21 years later, in 1653. The building is a combination of various architectural styles, Mughal, Ottoman, Islamic, Persian and some style again. Visitors who come are always stunned by the ceiling made of marble and various parts of the building which is a work of art is exceptional.

Travel to foreign countries such as Europe and the United States offer a variety of cities and natural beauty that tempt. Cities like London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Venezia, and Vienna is a series of town in Europe that often become tourist destinations. Besides Europe, the United States also has a variety of tour locations is suitable to visit during a holiday, just a Disneyland, Cedar Point, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the Statue Liberty New York, Empire State Building, Golden Gate in San Francisco, and of course White House in Washington DC.

For a vacation to the city-the city would have to be prepared carefully and with a far-away days, especially if it invites children. Because the school is near a holiday, a holiday abroad is certain is awaited by children. Akan holiday time usually ranges from two to three weeks. London
Which is the capital city of the UK this is one of the major cities in the world with New York, Paris and Tokyo. London is the center of the kingdom of England. Here there are historic buildings such as Buckingham Palace is the residence of the Queen of England, the Palace of Wesminster also functions as a parliament building with England’s famous clock Big Ben, Downing Street that is home to the Prime Minister of England, or around the St James Park, which is a garden that is located in the middle of the city of London, surrounded by three palaces namely Westminster Palace, St James, and Buckingham.

Other interesting attractions is the London Eye, or better known as the Millennium Wheel is an observation wheel in the world with 135 meters high. London Eye rotates on the River Thames in London.

Paris
One city in Europe is the center of world fashion. Paris is renowned as the ‘City Lights scattered’. Paris is the leading destination since yore. Millions of tourists come to this city to enjoy the unique atmosphere and image as a modern art center. The city is known as the beautiful architecture of the building. Some of the buildings is the famous Eiffel Tower, Champs elysee, the Arc de Triomph, Louvre Museum and Notre Dame cathedral. Millions of tourists come to this city to enjoy the unique atmosphere and image as a modern art center.

Vienna
Vienna is the capital city as well as one of nine states in Austria. The city is located on the Danube riverside. Vienna as the city’s famous music. The city is a town of some classical music composers such as Mozart, Beethovenm Schubert and Johann Strauss. Classical music heritage is still awake to the present. The Vienna Philharmonic orchestra is one of the world, and the Vienna Conservatorium of musicians world-class musicians.

Vienna is also an imperial city with a romantic alley-lane corridor and the city’s mid-century style, the palace and the palace-like Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace. In Vienna is also a city where there are cultural shows teather classical or modern, film or dance festivals, opera performance, exhibition or concert music.

Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, the city is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country Spain. Madrid is a city that excite the hundreds of offers teather performance, opera, and dance. For children, Madrid has a vast theme park and zoo. Many things can be done whilst in the city. Some of the interesting attractions that can be witnessed and visited, among others, El Rastro is a market that sells second-hand goods is open only on week days, the Prado Museum store objects of historic century 12 to 19, Reina Sofia Museum, Retiro Park and which is used to park the kingdom, on the day of week there are many activities here such as reading cards and pull-tarrot shop that sells typical Spanish food.

A visit to Spain of course less afdol if performance does not see the Matador and typical Spanish dance, Flamenco. Season shows or The Matador Corrida lasts from early autumn to mid-October. The show is held in the Plaza de Toros de Las ventas Matador arena, which is very famous in Madrid, located in the eastern city of Madrid. Matador performance can be witnessed every day in the San Isidro Fiesta.

In addition to the action of the Matador, a first in the compulsory witnessed during a visit to Madrid is the Flamenco dance. The show typical Spanish dance can be witnessed in a restaurant Corral de la Morirea. This restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Madrid that has been showing Flamenco Dance since 1957.

Roma and Venezia
Both of this city are the two cities most visited by tourists in Italy. Rome is the capital of Italy. In this town there are historic buildings of the ancient roman nations that are thousands of years. One of the famous building is the Roman Colosseum, which is where the gladiator fight in the past. On the outside of the Colosseum there is the Arch of Constantine is a monument at the 25 meters was built in 315 BC to commemorate the victory of Emperor Contantine Pons Milvius successfully seize a bridge that is located about 4.5 km north of Rome from the hands of Maxentius. Building is another historic Pantheon. This building originally was a temple that is used to venerate gods in the past. Pantheon is located in the Piazza de la Rotonda.

In the city of Rome there is a small country is the Vatican that the pope live and holy throne region and the central authority of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is a cultural heritage that is important. Basilika some buildings such as St. Peter’s, Sistina Chapel and Vatican Museums are buildings that are very beautiful.

Venezia is a city in northern Italy, together with the Padua, the city is included in the Metropolitan area Padua-Venezia. Venezia has a few nicknames such as “La Dominante”, “Serenissima”, “Queen of Adriatic”, “City of Water” and many more that make Venezia as one of the city tercantik in the world.

Enough attractions here is the famous gondola. Canal Grande with the rent gondola is a common activity done by the tourists when visiting Venezia. By-by who can take home from the Venezia is a beautiful mask mask-Venezia typically used during a carnival. In addition to masks and gondola, Venezia has a historic building that is a very famous Basilica San Marco, a cathedral-style architecture with a very beautiful bizantium.

During the holidays arrive, may be the most appropriate moment for everyone, both individuals and families to remove the saturation and exhaustion of the routines that have been passed, some important information will travel through the little we describe this paper.

Tips before your tour is actually simple tips before making travel tips for travel before the following tips before the tour to travel outside the city. Nevertheless, do not close the possibility of some useful info can only be done even if traveling in the city. Before departure we travel there are some important point which must be observed so that you travel more optimal.

1. Determine the appropriate destination, if the travel is done with the family, it’s good destinations along this tour, decided that the preparation can be more mature and of course can be enjoyed all family members.
2. Collect information reference destination that has been agreed, this makes it easier for you when arrive at the desired location tour. Reference This information can include hotel information, important phone numbers, maps and travel agent in accordance with your budget.
3. Save all documents, whether documents such as travel tickets, proof of your reservation, credit card, without exception other important documents that will leave you as competent, a certificate of land and houses and other important documents, aims to avoid the case of matters that are not desired especially when the travel is done with the abandoned house.
4. Avoid carrying excessive goods, especially jewellery and cash.
5. Take medicines that light if necessary
6. Make sure the stove is off when the abandoned house
7. Turn off power and turn on lights as necessary
8. Inform the house and kind of left to the nearest neighbors or relatives.

Maybe it just a few tips before the light travel time family trips to the outside of the city

How do you select a hotel on the go? It is important cheap? Never underestimate your place of rest the night, especially during a holiday or business trip. Here are some tips to note when choosing and stay at the hotel.

Strength of selection

Choose the right hotel is a half of hostilities. Many people only need a few minutes to the hotel room, often they only find the most affordable price. Although price is a general consideration, remember that all the hotel rooms full of want and the hotel manager will struggle to meet the room-rooms every night. So, do not stuck up.

To get the best results, order room first through a travel agency and try flexible with the schedule. Hotel a target market of business usually have cheaper rates at the end of the weekend that they consider as the off season.Contact travel agency, such as the bureau can understand your needs and expectations. They can choose the hotel based on the best service and comfort that is available, and proximity to the city centre, airport, restaurants and various entertainment venues.

Reservation

While booking tickets online is an option, but recommended to book through a travel agency. If you choose to contact the hotel directly, but must also be ready with extra charges to pay for the phone. Many hotels have toll-free number which can be contacted. If no such number, and you need to phone the hotel directly, you should phone the afternoon or at night because the morning is a time busy the time the guests check out.

Once the room is available, documentation of all information about hotels and travel plans to be abandoned to a friend or neighbour in case of emergency situations.

If you reserve a hotel room through a travel agency, make a copy of the confirmation of the reservation that they give to you, which states clearly the information about the hotel and arrival date and the date you quit. Bring information about or print out the confirmation of the reservation e-mail when you check in to. Hotel can not deliberately enter the wrong information or reservation is not correct, it is very wise if you take all the files on the reservation to the guard.

Delays

Nothing is worse than driving all day and arrived at the hotel reservation only to discover you have used up or does not have a room available. Key that is never experienced things like this is to know how long tolerance for delays. Most of the hotel network will hold the reservation until the normal six-hour evening. For those who arrived more night reservation guarantee will be required to provide a credit card number. With the guarantee you will be safe, even for those who arrived after midnight, still warm bed awaits. The hotel reserves the right to cancel reservations that have not been guaranteed. If you are late, the phone to the hotel and ask them to hold your reservation until you arrive.

There is no room
Although do not get a room because of over-booking or a mistake in the reservation, no panic and lose the spirit. Many hotels will participate to help overcome the problem by giving a bid to stay in hotels that are still in a network that is located adjacent. If your reservation is guaranteed that char, make sure that the quality of the rooms in the hotel’s new same or better, and you do not accrue additional charges. Hotels must also bear the transportation cost for you to get there. If these things are not, ask to speak to the manager or contact the bureau to ask for help.

Customer service full smile

As a valued customer, your satisfaction is very important. The hotel staff has been trained to work from time to time to meet your needs. However, problems may appear, such as the neighbouring room that is not cooperative. Thus, the search hierarchy know customer service at the hotel to get a quick solution. Phone to the travel agency is always a good first step, so that they can talk with the hotel and know the way out of every problem. Although a defence and suggestions, travel agency can usually ease many difficult situations that can satisfy you and the hotel.

At the hotel, front desk staff trained to deal with problems without involving the manager. Then, submit your issue clearly and let them handle them. From toothbrushes to relocate the rusted room, font desk staff will offer a fast and direct. If your complaint outside of their coverage, a polite request to meet with the manager. Managers better understand the importance of customer loyalty and has the authority to offer discounts to guests at the time or for the future. If you do not have to do with the manager, please contact customer service department. Therefore, make sure you write the correct name of the person with whom you speak, dates of, and price issues faced.

Check in

The only problem when it should only check this at the time. With orders already made, the hotel you want to occupy the room as soon as possible. If all information has been confirmed, make sure that the price given is price indeed. Check the check in time and ask the usual questions about the specifics area and the services provided. Ask the hotel for a business card when you lose guard.

The things that you may need

Things that are needed depends on your needs, ask whether the hotel offers or provides the following:
Laundry services or board and iron in the room
Hair dryer
Voltage converters
Espresso machine, refrigerator or kitchen equipment in the room
Morning newspaper
Breakfast
Access to a fax machine, photocopier or printer, internet
Mini bar
Storage box in the room (in-room safe)
Cable tv, movies or video games
Recreational facilities
Telephone access to outside
Adequate parking
Pinch between the facilities to the airport or to other tampat
Cot or mattress roll
Sleep like a log – how to stay safe

Security is a priority for you and the hotel. Once entering the hotel, be careful and vigilant. If you bring a car, parking in a bright, near the entrance to your room, lock all doors and keep valuables in the trunk and not visible. If given a choice, ask for a room with a corridor in the entry way. When the guards ask for the receptionist write your room number so that no one can hear and keep your room key as soon as possible if there is a room number printed on it.

Once in the room, lock the door with a lock and chain lock and find out an explanation of the emergency door is usually on the back door. Do not open the door for anyone, even if you’re waiting for a friend, or room service, unless you know the person’s voice and snoop through the holes.

Check out

Once completed stay, check out the proper experience along no surprises, such as items left behind or extra charges. Check the room thoroughly before the exit, including drawer-drawer, toilet, bathroom, and especially behind the shower curtain and behind the bathroom door.

Many hotels specify hours vary between the check out at 11:00 to 14:00. If you need to ask for additional time at the beginning or you will be charged one additional night. Check the bill to ensure all costs accurately, and you receive a reasonable discount. When the transaction. ask for a receipt.

Tip

Each city or region or country have a different culture or customs of the tip, as well as the size of the tip. In the United States, for example, tip the doorman for a taxi to reach 1-2 dollars, a number so large if the doorman a taxi stop in bad weather. Okay just mentioned who need to be given tip. In addition to the doorman is a need to be given tip housekeeping staff, room service, porter or bellhop, valet, and the place of care (concierge).

Finally, congratulations to enjoy the next holiday at the hotel of your choice