Given the ready supply of cheap traveloptions, such as cheapairplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, discounttravel deals, and cheap vacation packages, todayis a good time to make 2015 travel resolutions.
The following are travel suggestions from Budget Travel:
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2015 isthe year to just do it. Stop yearningfor a special trip only to put it off. Ultimately you will only regret the trips that you do not take.
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Unplugon your trip and get off the grid so that you can slow down, relax, talk, eat,sleep, and do whatever you really enjoy.
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Requestmore vacation time from your job. Bewilling to ask your employer for the extra days you need to see the world.
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Eat likea local when traveling. Stretch yourpalate, be curious, and when uncertain where to eat look for where the localsare lining up.
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Be opento traveling solo. Solo travel is agreat way to gain a worldwide network of new friends and an extraordinarycollection of travel experiences.
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Bewilling to ask. While it is important toalways be nice and polite it never hurts to ask for an upgrade, late checkout,or complimentary bottle of champagne so long as it is done with a smile.
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Buy/packthe right clothes before traveling. Bringing the appropriate clothes for your destination is important tohaving an enjoyable trip.
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Be opento talking to strangers. Research showsthat by striking up conversations with strangers travelers can expand theircircle of acquaintances, and enjoy happier trips.
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Readingan engaging book about travel (whether a well-researched guidebook, a memoir ofliving overseas, or a well written novel set abroad) can be inspiring andilluminating along your journey.
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Remove travelbarriers such as expired passports, losing touch with friends overseas, or beingfrightened of flying. By knocking downtravel barriers one at a time you can position yourself to really taken on yourtravel bucket list.
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Startputting away money for a dream trip. Thebest way to save for a special trip is to automatically set aside a portion ofeach paycheck in a dedicated travel account and reduce spending on priceyeveryday extravagances such as buying expensive lattes.
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Packsmart and remember that a light weight suitcase can save you baggage fees. Pack at least a few days before departure andcarefully match a few tops and bottoms that you roll (do not fold). When in doubt about packing something, justleave it out.
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Visit asmall town. No matter where you livethere is likely to be a one car tank escape to an interesting and welcomingsmall town within a couple of hours away.
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Maximizereward points/miles by signing up for rewards programs for your preferredairlines, sign up for a credit card that generates points on everydaypurchases, and make sure to use your points/miles before they expire.
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Dreambig when it comes to deciding where to go. Depending on your interests, consider cooking lessons in Tuscany, zip-liningin Costa Rica, or diving the Great Barrier Reef, to name just a few memorableexperiences.
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