Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Think Ahead When Going On Vacation

By Jason King

As the seasons get colder more people are looking for warmer climate to take a vacation. If you plan ahead you can make your travel arrangements move effortlessly and smoothly. Your whole travel experience will be a good one for you and everyone else with a bit of organization.

The first thing you should do is sit down with the people you're going on vacation with, whether it's a group of friends or a spouse, and talk about all the places you would like to go. If you're traveling on a budget, remember that going abroad is more expensive, and have additional payments once you arrive at the destination, especially if you have to exchange money. How long you want to go away for, and when you want to go should be discussed as well.

Once you have decided where and when you want to go you can go online or to your local travel agent, and get information on your hotel or villa options. If you prefer to do your research on the Internet, sites like Travelzoo, Sherman's Travel and Booking Buddy can compare multiple airline prices and offers so you can be sure to get the best deal, making travel arrangements easier.

You can even call the hotels and find out what they offer. Compare prices for several days and check to find out when the best deals are. To find the best prices on flights, don't travel on a weekend or holidays. If you can, mix up the days to see what provides the best offer.

Once you know where you're going and how you're getting there the is easy. Packing should be a walk in the park. You can easily pack for several days and only bring one bag per person.

Make sure you pick up a map of where you'll be staying and have made travel arrangements for while you're in the area. Ask about local transport, whether you plan on using taxis, local buses or driving.

If you have the time and inclination to do and see many things, keep a list of things you want to see and how much they cost. And if you're the type who just wants to lay around on the beach improving your tan, don't forget some sunscreen.

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