Archive for April, 2008

Go beyond copies of your passport docs and medical records!!!

Published April 7, 2008 in Travel Information. 0 Comments

Here some useful information for your future travel from “Smarter Travel”

In case something goes wrong on your trip, it’s always a good idea to have extra copies of your passport, itinerary, key medical records, and the like. If your bags get lost, stolen, or are simply delayed, though, having all those extra copies stashed away in your luggage may not do you much good. There are two solutions that involve a lot less paper.

One is to back up all your documents on a USB flash drive, which you can keep attached to your keychain. Prices for the most basic flash drives start at under $10. If something goes wrong once you arrive at your destination, just turn over your flash drive to the nearest embassy, hospital, or travel official to access your documentation. You can also email copies of your documents to yourself—just make sure you send them to an email address you can access from any computer.

If you want a bit more security, consider setting up an account with an “online safe deposit box” through a company such as KeepYouSafe, which enables you to upload key documents, credit card and customer service numbers, travelers’ check stubs, and more—for free. Your account will be password protected and guarded on a secure network.

Until next time. Keep Safe and Happy Traveling!!!

Spring is here!!!

Published April 6, 2008 in Travel Information. 0 Comments

Now that Spring time is coming we are getting ready to get out doors and visit the wonders of nature, I just came across this article that is perfect for the season. Enjoy

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North America’s National Parks:
The Call of the Wild.


North America’s wilderness is beckoning more and more people to leave their overly wired lives behind and get in touch with nature. The National Park Service reports that visitation to the nation’s parks and other recreational properties numbered 275 million in 2007 and beat out, “Major League Baseball, the National Football League, professional basketball, soccer and NASCAR combined,” in terms of attendance.

Two current trends are feeding the Park Service’s growing numbers: a desire to stay closer to home and a greater appreciation of the environment.

One reason the demand for domestic destinations is booming, according to Dan Austin, director of Austin-Lehman Adventures, is that travelers are staying closer to home due to economic concerns, the value of the dollar, and general election-year jitters. “But the good news is that folks are still traveling,” he added.

In addition, environmental concerns are becoming a household issue throughout the country. As more people rally behind the cause to preserve the environment, they also want to spend more time enjoying it. Families and couples are heading to see iconic natural wonders and the wide, open spaces of the United States and Canada.

This year, look for piqued interest in the following wilderness hotspots: The Grand Canyon, Alaska, Yosemite National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Banff National Park.

Get ready to travel, pack your bags, enjoy and “Go Green”. Happy Traveling!!!

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