- Online Bookings
Inform and protect yourself. Be sure to read all disclaimers and rules regarding any booking or purchase you make online. Prior to clicking the final SUBMIT button, you want to fully understand the cancellation/return policy and any other information regarding the product or service purchased.
Travel Tip Category: Travel
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- Changing Seats
Passengers wanting to change seat should ask at check-in as bulkhead and exit row seats are allocated last and there may be spaces available.
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Airline Lounge
If you have a long wait in between flight transfers it is worth noting that for a one off fee you may be able to use the airline's executive lounge.
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Ear Pressure
Passengers suffering from ear pressure during flights should place a hot cloth in a cup and hold it to your ear. This will actually relieve the discomfort.
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Documents
Photocopies of prescriptions, credit cards and important documents can be very handy if new ones are required.
Travel Tip Category: Travel
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- Foreign Exchange
You will usually get a better exchange rate by using ATM machines to acquire cash. Before travelling only buy as much local cash as you need to get to your destination then use your credit card. You'll actually save money and be able to keep a better account of your spending.
Travel Tip Category: Travel
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- Avoid Offcial Holidays
Flying near to an official holiday can prove expensive. It can sometimes prove financially advantageous to travel on the actual day of the holiday.
Travel Tip Category: Air Travel
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- Long Distance
Avoid running up extortionate hotel room phone bills and buy a long distance call card, which can be used in public phone boxes or at the post office.
Travel Tip Category: Hotel
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- Insurance
Before paying for insurance on a rental vehicle always check first that you are not covered by your company, credit/debit cards or personal insurance.
Travel Tip Category: Car Travel
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- High-rise Hotels
In high-rise hotels always try to stay between the second and seventh floor this can reduce the risk of break-ins whilst you remain within reach of emergency ladders.
Travel Tip Category: Safety
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