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Whether reserving a hotel room, buying plane tickets or making other travel arrangements, these tips will help you get the best deal:
Plan as far ahead as you can. Special deals on hotel rooms and airline seats often sell out very quickly.
Be flexible in your travel plans. Hotels often offer better rates on days when they expect fewer people to be staying with them. After you get a fare quote from an airline, ask if you could save money by leaving a day earlier or later, by taking a different flight on the same day, or using a different airport. Changing planes during your trip is sometimes cheaper than a nonstop flight.
Comparison shop. Determine the complete cost of the trip in dollars, including all service charges, taxes, processing fees, etc.
If the destination is a beach resort, ask the seller how far the hotel is from the beach. Then ask the hotel.
Ask about cancellation policies. You may want to look into trip insurance for added protection.
Pay by credit card. It�s not unusual to make a deposit or even pay in full for travel services before the trip. A credit card gives you the right to dispute charges for services that were misrepresented or never delivered.
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International Traveler's Checklist
1. U.S. Passport or other recommended ID for U.S. citizens (carry it; don't pack it).
2. Green Card (Form I-551) or document for Lawful Permanent Residents. (Advance Parole if LPR status is pending). Failure to have Form I-551 or document for lawful permanent residents could result in a $545 waiver fee.
3. Notarized travel permission letters for minors traveling without their parents. Entry documentation for the country(ies) visiting.
4. Only the medication needed for the trip, in its original container.
5. Receipts or registration paperwork (CBP Form 4457) for any new electronics, such as a camera or laptop, to be taken along. (Only suggested if traveling with recently purchased goods. Not necessary for goods more than 6 months old.)
6. Proof of Rabies vaccinations for the dog if traveling along. (Recommended but not required for cats.)
7. Permits and/or certificates if bringing restricted animal and plant commodities regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
8. Appraisals or receipts if traveling with a lot of new jewelry.
9. Valid driver�s license. Check with each country on their requirements for an international driver�s license.
10. An envelope to put all the receipts for purchases. (This will make filling out the CBP declaration easier.)
FYI - did you know that over 730 million people travel on commercial aircraft each year?
Travel / Vacation Tips