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Recreation. Where to obtain travel information. Travel Agents Brochures Travel Guidebooks Magazines Newspapers Libraries Internet. Travel options. Seasonal bargains Near home vacations Package tours and resorts - watch for: all inclusive price “from”, “extras” meals
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Where to obtain travel information • Travel Agents • Brochures • Travel Guidebooks • Magazines • Newspapers • Libraries • Internet
Travel options • Seasonal bargains • Near home vacations • Package tours and resorts - watch for: • all inclusive price • “from”, “extras” • meals • recreational facilities such as tennis/golf • cost of parking a vehicle • if transportation is included, time of flights • how much free time you will have • Do-it-yourself vacations • Cruises
Considerations • Trip insurance • Travel scams • Pocket Money (tips) • Safety
Airfare • Price depends on: • how far in advance you make reservations • day of the week you are traveling (Sat. night stay over) • how long you are staying • class of service you choose • seasonal discounts • frequent flyer plans • Overbooking
Airport Ground Transportation • Cabs • Airport Shuttles • Courtesy Vans • Public Transportation • Car Rentals
Accommodations • Getting the best rates - negotiate • Overbooking • Rental Condos • Bed and Breakfasts • Hostels/Elderhostels
Accommodations • Camping • Home Exchange • Houseboats • Time Sharing
Traveling Abroad • Obtaining a passport • Driving in other countries • Medical matters • Travel insurance • Customs regulations • Foreign currency exchange
Summary • Where to obtain travel information • Travel options • Considerations • Price of airfare • Airport ground transportation • Accommodations • Traveling abroad