After a thorough review of cheap traveloptions, such as cheapairplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, discounttravel deals, and cheap vacation packages,travelers sometimes feel let down after arriving at a much anticipateddestination.
The following are tips how to get the most out of your firstfew hours after arriving at your destination, according to Samantha Brown:
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Spend afew extra minutes looking around the airport when you deplane. See if there are any interesting places toeat or shop. If traveling with kids,look for play areas. Determine howspread out the airport is and whether you want to walk or ride a tram betweenterminals.
See if security checkpoints appear calm orin chaos. Armed with the aboveinformation you can decide whether you want to arrive at the airport early andmaybe enjoy a meal or some shopping.
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Whenchecking in at your hotel ask the hotel clerk a few questions to ensure theroom he or she is planning to give you is acceptable:
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How close is the room you have initially been assignedto the elevator?
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What is this rooms view?
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Where is the closest ice machine?
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Alwaysask whether the Wi-Fi is free and if yes, request the password. If the hotel charges for Wi-Fi, compare thatexpense with the cost of turning your smartphone into a personal hot spot.
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Unpacksoon after entering your room. Livingout of a suitcase is problematic for most travelers. Packed items are often difficult to find andyou may be surprised at the last minute to discover creases in your clothes.
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Wipe offall items in your room that you will be touching (including light switches,door handles, and remote controls) with disposable cloths that kill bacteriathat you packed.
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Checkout the bathroom and evaluate the toiletries. You should consider packing nice ones since housekeeping willrestock. Unwrap all soap bars so thatyou do not later try to do this with wet hands.
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Confirmthe location of the fire exit.
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Checkout the neighborhood around your hotel to see if there are any places offeringgood, but inexpensive, food so that you can later enjoy a quick breakfast, bowlof soup, or a welcoming caf with free Wi-Fi.
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Look fora nearby drugstore and public transit and determine the best way to catch acab.
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Regardlessof how much time you spent researching your trip prior to departure; usuallyadjustments need to be made once at your destination. At the end of your first day take a break andrethink your plans.
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Makecertain you leave time in any schedule so that you can take advantage oflocals advice regarding what to do, see, or eat.
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