Blog Carnival - Practical Pointers from the Travel Pros
Sunday October 12, 2008
Picture the scene. You're waiting by the luggage carousel, the last bag has just come through. And it's not yours. Or you've just settled into the last available seat on the plane, jammed your carry-on into the overhead compartment and settled down with a book when the seat in front of you erupts in baby screams.
Let's face it, travel seems to become more of an ordeal every day. There are longer lines, shorter tempers, higher prices and lower backaches. And I haven't even mentioned global politics and environmental guilt.
Travel writers not only travel for a living, but, despite all the hassles, they seem to love doing it. Do you ever wonder how they keep their cool?
We asked the crack team of travel journalists on About.com's Travel Channel to share their travel secrets. Here are some of their great travel tips for every stage of your journey:
Planning Your Trip
- How to Judge a Hotel by its Website
- Getting the Best Hotel Room
- How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship
- Vacation Packing List
- Top 10 Items You'll Be Glad You Packed
- Packing Light
- How to Rush a Passport
On the Road
- How to Use the Airport's Self-Service Check-in Kiosks
- Top 10 Ways to Get Upgraded on a Flight
- Take Comfort Inflight
- Losing Your Luggage Without Losing Your Mind
- How to Stay in Touch on the Road
Taking the Kids
Once You Arrive
Health and Safety
- How to Get Help in an Emergency
- Tips for Travel in the Desert Southwest
- Tips for Women Travelers to Eastern Europe
- Top 7 Health Tips for Before and During a Trip
- Hurricane Information
- Visiting Puerto Rico in Hurricane Season
- Avoiding Pickpockets and Petty Theft
- What to Do During an Earthquake
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