Archive for March, 2009
Get There On Time http://comptravelusa.com/
It may seem obvious, but when you’re traveling, you want to get there on time. So why do we need to discuss this? Because so many people don’t! When you’re planing your flights for your trip, there are several things to keep in mind so this doesn’t happen to you. more…
Changing Money
You’re going abroad, and you’ll be changing money. What is the best way to do that? The short answer is to use the ATM. REALLY! Almost anywhere in the world now, you’ll find ATMs. Almost. more…
How To Apply For US Passports For Children
Passports for children? Yes, minors who are traveling into or out of the United States with or without their parents need a passport. This applies for children of all ages including newborns and infants. Each child MUST have their own passport. more…
Trip Planning The Kind Of Trip You Want
Choosing your destination…. that’s the very first step in trip planning. It’s obvious, and it may seem simple, but let’s take a look at the things you need to think about as you do your trip planning and make your decision. more…
Dealing With Delayed Flights
A delayed flight can be a problem. The airlines get bad publicity because so many flights do not depart and arrive on time. In the U.S., the Department of Transportation keeps statistics and publishes them regularly. In Europe, there are strict new rules for compensation. This is making the problem better. more…
The short answer is if you’re going to travel internationally, you do. But of course, nothing is ever quite that simple.
We’ve covered that it’s a travel document issued by your home country that allows you to leave and return. Citizens of all countries need one to travel out of their country and into another, but there are exceptions. more…
Dealing With Cancelled Flights
Cancelled flights are a headache for everyone. Believe me, the airlines don’t like to cancel. It starts a whole domino effect. Not just for your flight, but for flights at down line airports all through the day. Planes end up in the wrong places with crews that can’t fly them because of time regulations. more…
Booking A Flight Online
Start shopping early if you’re booking a flight for any holidays…. or a wedding or a cruise. There have been capacity cuts on all the airlines these last couple of years, so there will be fewer seats for those holiday flights. more…
What Is A Passport
What is a passport? Bear with me as I start at the beginning of planning for an international trip. If you’re a citizen of the world where they are commonplace, you’ll be wondering “Who doesn’t know THAT?” Well, many Americans for one thing.
You have to deal with that foreign language if you’ve decided to travel abroad. This is true no matter what your native language is. It’s handy to know English. English is widely spoken around the world. When someone from Greece or Poland meets someone from Italy or Germany, they speak English. more…