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5 Best Gifts for Travelers
Do you have a traveler on your holiday gift list? You have a wonderful opportunity to give presents that are perfectly suited for the on-the-go lifestyle.
At first glance, it might seem challenging to choose the right items for travelers. However, there are several gifts that are ideal, and will be absolutely appreciated.
- A New Travel Pillow
We’re not talking about a cheaply made airport travel pillow that you can buy at the dollar store. We’re talking about a state-of-the-art travel pillow that will hold up from Hong Kong to Helsinki. Travel pillows are essential for anyone who expects to spend a lot of time on airplanes. Even if you’re flying first class, a comfortable, supportive travel pillow can make the experience substantially better.
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How to Choose the Healthiest Airline Foods
When you’re traveling for business or pleasure, hunger can strike at any time. You may be in the airport, awaiting an international flight, or you might already be in the air on a cross-country journey. Either way, if you aren’t prepared with snacks of your own, you’re at the mercy of airline foods.
Airlines weren’t always known for having healthier options in the past, but that’s changing little by little. You simply have to take the time to examine your choices and decide which selections will satisfy your appetite without destroying your diet. While it would be easier if airlines gave you the full nutritional and ingredient breakdown for every food offering, it isn’t always the case. If you take the time, you might just find it’s not too hard to uncover the healthiest airline food on the menu.
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17 Holiday Travel Tips
Traveling and the end-of-year holidays go hand-in-hand like presents and wrapping paper. Millions of people across the globe travel via airplane to visit family, hang out with long-lost friends or even embark on a much-needed vacation. If you’re one of them, these holiday travel tips are a terrific cheat sheet to help you avoid common snags along the way.
Traveler’s Guide to Newark Airport
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the time you inevitably spend in the airport is usually the least enjoyable part of your trip. Dealing with long security lines, remembering what you can and can’t bring in your carry-on and trying to navigate the fastest route to your gate can be stressful to say the least.
However, many airports, including the busy Newark Liberty International Airport, are now trying to make changes that have travelers looking forward to the time they spend inside the terminals before their flights. With gourmet food and drink options, luxurious spas and high-end shopping, you may just want to get to Newark Airport even earlier than usual to spend extra time enjoying some of the first-class amenities this airport has to offer.
How to Catch Some Sleep on a Plane
Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, overnight or during the day, continentally or transcontinentally, chances are at some point during your flight you’re going to want to try to catch some Z’s. Check out a list of our top 5 tips on how to fall asleep on a plane to discover some helpful tricks you may not have thought of.
- Choose Your Seat Wisely
When it comes to getting restful sleep on a plane, where you sit might be the most important factor, which is why if you are planning on sleeping during your flight you may want to pre-book a certain seat. We suggest the window seat, especially if you’re traveling alone, so that you can rest your head up against the side of the plane to sleep.
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4 Tips for Traveling With Pets
Traveling with your pets can be daunting, especially when it comes to flying, but by following these four tips for flying with pets, you can streamline the process and make it easier and more enjoyable for you and your pet.
- Contact Your Airline
Whether you’re flying with a cat, dog, rabbit or bird, you will want to contact your airline directly before booking your flight to make sure your pet is welcome aboard the flight. This is a great time to check in with your airline to see if they have any special requirements when it comes to flying with your pet.
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Guide to Stretching Your Travel Budget
If you’re trying to figure out how to travel cheap, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your tax bill. While you may be dreaming about spending time on a beach, climbing a mountain or visiting a historic town in a foreign land, there is a very real connection between your taxes and the travel and tourism industry in the United States. In fact, the amount that the travel and tourism industry contributes to the nation’s economy, and thereby saves you in taxes, might very well be the reason you’re able to go on a trip in the first place.
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The 5 Worst Days of the Year to Travel
We all look forward to the holidays. They’re an opportunity to see family and old friends, to relax away from the hustle and bustle of regular life or to see someplace new. What most of us don’t look forward to, however, is holiday travel. The time around holidays comprises some of the worst days to travel and particularly, the worst days to fly.
Although the actual time and expense of traveling on a certain day varies from year-to-year depending on a number of factors, here is what history shows – based on airline ticket prices, traffic patterns and related data – are traditionally five of the worst days of the year to travel, and more specifically, the worst days of the year to fly.
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The 5 Best Days of the Year to Travel
When we say we love to travel, most of us mean we love the end result of traveling – that is, getting to a new place or getting back to an old place. The actual process of traveling isn’t as much fun as being on the other end. Sure, some of us might enjoy a nice drive through the country, but sitting in traffic for hours so you can search for parking for hours so you can sit on a plane for hours isn’t many people’s idea of a good time, especially when you consider the expense involved.
For this reason, some people wisely try to plan their trips so they travel on off days, days other people aren’t as likely to be traveling. This is not always possible, but when it works, it can relieve a lot of stress. In that spirit, here are some of the best days of the year to travel, when traffic is lighter and plane flights are cheaper. Naturally, that also makes these some of the best days of the year to fly.
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What Type of Luggage Do I Need for My Trip?
As you may have noticed, you have tons of options when it comes to getting luggage. One look online or in your favorite local retail store will open up a world of possibilities. Yet which will be the best type of luggage for flying? The answer depends upon several factors, including your destination, purpose for travel, belongings and expected purchases.
Consideration #1: Where Are You Going?
The world is a big place, and your ultimate destination will factor heavily into your luggage decision. For instance, if you are headed on a trip that will involve a lot of train travel, such as exploring Europe, you’ll want to have luggage that’s simple to transport day after day. In this case, a small- to mid-sized bag on sturdy wheels with a tough, retractable handle makes sense.
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