Tip #5,914 Bring hand sanitizer or cleansing wipes when visiting amusement parks. You will be touching numerous dirty surfaces and likely eating with your hands. Wellness destinations + health + disney + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,688 Dress your family in bright (and if possible matching) colors when going to a large tourist destination. It will help you find each other more easily. Parenting destinations + kids + safety + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,473 • 1 person found helpful Save money on amusement park or zoo trips by researching policies on bringing in your own food or the ability to leave and return. If either are an option, pack a lunch and snacks. Parenting destinations + activities + kids + theme park + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,259 Before traveling, take some time to review online maps of your destination to help familiarize yourself with the area and also boost your excitement for the trip. Travel directions + destinations + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,787 • 2 people found helpful Before visiting a popular travel destination, check online for reviews of various attractions as well as deals on admission that are only available online. Travel destinations + savings + web + vacation + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,594 • 4 people found helpful Before traveling abroad, research your destination on the U.S. Department of State's website at http://www.state.gov/. It includes background information, links, and information on current relations with countries and regions. Travel destinations + safety + learning + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,548 • 5 people found helpful If planning to take part in pin trading at a Disney theme park, check into purchasing pins online ahead of time on sites such as eBay. They are often less expensive than buying the pins at the park. Travel destinations + disney + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,478 • 5 people found helpful A great place to get a bird's eye view of New York City is Rockefeller Center's Top of the Rock attraction. You'll see an unobstructed view of Central Park as well as the Empire State Building. Travel destinations + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,430 • 4 people found helpful Before traveling, read works by authors from the place you are about to visit or travel journals on the location. This will help you mentally connect to your destination. Travel destinations + reading + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,368 • 6 people found helpful If looking to rent a vacation condo, search online for timeshare owners wanting to rent out their time. Doing so will often be less expensive than renting directly from the resort. Travel renting + destinations + savings + vacation + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,353 • 7 people found helpful If you are planning a road trip across the U.S., consider a yearly National Park Service pass for $80. You'll be able to take in a lot of beauty. http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm Travel destinations + car + family + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,338 • 3 people found helpful If looking for an inexpensive cruise option, consider a repositioning cruise. At the end of a season, companies move their ships and these repositioning trips are generally much cheaper. Travel destinations + savings + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,152 • 9 people found helpful Pack a wetsuit by rolling it tightly and tying with string or ribbon. Travel packing + destinations + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,113 • 5 people found helpful If visiting a popular destination, you can often purchase souvenir t-shirts for lower prices at local big box stores rather than going to stores aimed at tourists. Travel destinations + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,771 • 9 people found helpful Buy postcards of places you visit when traveling and write notes on the back regarding your observations. It's a great way to always remember your trip. Travel destinations + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,605 • 14 people found helpful The best time to visit ski resorts is during the week. There will be fewer skiers and prices will often be better than on weekends. Travel resorts + destinations + vacation + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,398 • 13 people found helpful When on vacation, include at least a couple of cultural stops which may include a museum, historical landmark, cultural event, etc. Travel destinations + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,044 • 23 people found helpful • 1 List Instead of using a travel journal, buy picture postcards at all destinations and write your thoughts and impressions on the backs. Travel destinations + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,885 • 22 people found helpful • 1 List Research customs and etiquette before traveling abroad. Things like eye contact, clothing, and the way you speak to people may vary greatly from what you are accustomed to. Travel destinations + safety + learning + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,253 • 19 people found helpful Check if your hotel has a free shuttle service for transportation to and from the airport, attractions, etc. Travel destinations + hotel + vacation + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
