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Posted on Feb 28, 2010 under Family Travel Tips, General |
Several Factors to Plan Your Family Travel and Holiday
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Family Travel:There are several factors to plan your holiday. It is to ease this difficulty and help you plan your perfect vacation that the travel agent is there. Since travel agents constantly interact with other companies involved in the whole tourism and travel industry, they can often get you good deals and discounts on cheap flights, hotel bookings etc., and can even help you to reserve ahead in any restaurant or theme park that you intend to go to during your holiday.
There are several ways to search for your travel agent. Do your homework properly. You can consult family and friends who have earlier used travel agents. It is important to choose an agent who makes the effort to learn about your particular needs, likes and dislikes.
Choosing a Travel Agent
Choosing a travel agent who is member of the American Society of Travel Agents as it is a way of ensuring good service. Travel agents, Hotels, Airlines, Cruise Lines and other institutions who are part of the travel industry are members and work in conjunction to pass on good deals and benefits for traveling. The members also need to have some basic requisites to be part of the Society; hence you are assured of a reliable agent.
After choosing your travel agent, you should interact with him whenever required to go over all the planning and the options.
Mailing lists – are they really useful in helping you locate a travel agent? Well, mailing lists are a new concept that has gained momentum with the advent of internet. These mailing lists are generally a database of the service providers, which the customers are in search of. A mailing list for travel agents is of utmost importance, because only a travel agent can make all the arrangements to make your tour a grand success.
Where does one find a travel agent? There are scores of websites ready with a list of agents.
Tips that will Help You Choose a Travel Agent
Reputation is the key for any service provider. Here are a few tips that will help you choose a travel agent par excellence:
· He must be licensed
· Have in-depth knowledge about tourism
· Should have a strong network, preferably across the globe
· Must book flight or train tickets
· Ability to arrange accommodation
· Allocate a tourist guide for sightseeing
· A good fleet of limousines, cars, buses, and vans
· Must ensure tourist safety
· Have a contingency plan in case of any disaster
· An excellent and round the clock customer service
The travel agents mailing list must be constantly updated. Did you know that there can be a customized mailing list of agents? Yes, the travelers have the option to specify the services they expect from the agents and a list that is in sync with the customer requirement is created. Further, while purchasing mailing lists, a traveler has the option to choose the format in which the lists should be present.
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Posted on Feb 20, 2010 under Family Travel Tips, General |
Eco-friendly Family Travel
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Family Travel: Travel with kids can be challenging enough, when I went looking for eco-friendly travel tips I had to make sure they were family-friendly too. Here are some ideas for Eco-Friendly Family Travel:
The Microwave, Tv’s, Computers, etc. can waste ‘phantom power’ even when you are away. Why spend money and energy heating and cooling and empty house? When considering your mode of transportation keep in mind that air travel leaves the biggest impact on the environment compared to that same trip by train, bus or car. If your destination requires a long haul flight, try to choose a flight that is direct. This system has been set up so that travelers can purchase emission reduction credits from a company that will then use that money to do things like planting trees and supporting renewable energy products (ex: wind power). It won’t lessen the impact of the flight you just took but it is one method to try and reduce your environmental footprint.
Choosing your accommodation can be done with an eco-friendly state of mind too. We’ve all seen hotels that ask guests to reuse towels but have you ever stayed at a hotel that uses compact fluorescent bulbs, has a recycling program, or using non-toxic or biodegradable cleaning products? Turn down the heating or air conditioning in your room when you leave, turn the lights off and ask housekeeping not to change your sheets every day to save water and energy in laundering them.
Your stroller seems pretty environmentally friendly, it is mom-powered. Why not rent a Hybrid car? There are car rental agencies that specialize in providing hybrid vehicles for rent and some that offer some vehicles that run on alternate types of fuel.
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With the tightening of the average family budget and the chaos of past family vacations, many parents are left wondering if they can still afford the yearly vacation. With 3 simple tips you can relieve some of the stress and make the family vacation affordable again. You can save the family vacation!
Mini Vacations
Many parents plan longer trips across the country or to exotic places. When the vacation is over, the fatigue of constant travel, the cost of unplanned expenses and the lack of routine wears on the family. The mini vacation is also a great tool for budgeting and saving money. By taking off a few well planned Mondays or Fridays you can avoid the more costly peak seasons and find some exciting fairs, festivals and events that can provide great money saving value. You will also free up some space in the family van for a well packed cooler that can save hundreds of dollars in restaurant bills. Flexibility
Our children have taught us how to be patient and flexible, yet when it comes time to plan the family vacation we forget the lessons our children have taught us and try to cram in as much as possible. When planning your next trip, focus on a single destination, a route that has several potential stops and allow for an additional day to and from. The additional day comes in handy when your family drives by an unexpected billboard and decides this is the year to try white water rafting, or horseback riding, or snowshoeing, or whatever fun family activity your family desires. Your family will appreciate the unexpected fun, you will appreciate avoiding the rush to the next destination and if you don’t find something along the way, you can arrive at your destination early!
Alternative Accommodations
When planning the lodging accommodations many parents falsely assume that hotel rooms are the best and only option. If you have extra room in the family vehicle, packing a tent and a few camping supplies offers the chance to take advantage of cheap, and sometimes free, campsites throughout the United States. If you don’t have enough room for camping supplies, many KOA campgrounds offer comfortable rustic cabins at reasonable prices. Every family deserves the memories and family bonding a vacation offers.
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By: Stacey Corbett and Joshua M. McAllister
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Posted on Feb 12, 2010 under Family Travel Tips, General |
Family Travel and Vacation Planning
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Family Travel: Family vacation options include beach time, shopping, winery tours, water sports, saltwater and freshwater fishing, hiking, biking and stargazing. Cruise ships are a family travel and vacation planner’s best friends. Finally, one of the most important things to remember when planning your family vacation is that vacations are supposed to be fun.
Family
Find out what your family is looking for in a travel and vacation. Focus on spending time with your family and not on over planning the daily activities. The tricky thing about family vacations is that they include your family. Some cruises have even developed onboard programs that not only feature family together time, but also arrange crucial alone time for parents. When you’re ready to make the most of your next vacation, open your arms to a new member of the family – your neighborhood travel agent. Contact a trusted travel agent and start planning your great family travel and vacation today.
Your family vacations are one way to allow your family time for relaxing and having fun, not worrying about those little details such as where will you eat, how will you get around or if your rooms will be next to each other. Whether you have purchased a full luxury family travel and vacation package or are going on a cheap family vacation, put some ground rules to protect your family and children. If you’ve got kids, we know you’ve got better things to do with your time than spend hours planning a family vacation. Your next family vacation is just a few clicks away.
Vacation Planning
Sometimes planning a family vacation can give you a tremendous headache. With the ever increasing prices of gas and airline tickets; family vacations have started to lose their appeal because they are financially stressful. Look for vacation rentals. A vacation rental is often more economical than paying for a hotel room, and booking room for a extra family member can double your expenses. Eat in. If you want to reduce your family travel and vacation expenses, eating in is a great idea.
With the cost of gas at a all time high, people tend to spend a lot of money traveling to their vacation destination. If you can find an attractive location that is within 300 miles from your home, you will cut down on your traveling expenses, and still have an exciting, but cheap family vacation.
Book your family vacation during non-peak traveling seasons. It’s a lot easier to find affordable family vacation packages if you book a room during non-peak travel season. Try to plan a affordable family vacation that you can take with your friends. This will make your vacation all that much more exciting. If you choose a vacation rental, you will have plenty of room to store your board games, roller skates, golf clubs, and fishing gears this way you won’t have to spend money renting equipment that you already own.
Look for a family vacation destination that is fun and free. If you want to go on a affordable family vacation, try choosing a destination that has built-in activities, like the mountains or the beach. Although if you plan your vacation wisely and start planning it in advance, you will have a better chance of finding a affordable family vacation that is just as exciting as the more expensive packages. A peaceful vacation with your family is a perfect time to forget about DVD players, video games and MP3 players, and rediscover the joy of playing board games or teaching our kids how to scrapbook.
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