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Friday, November 20, 2009
JSTD: Talk to the community
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
JSTD: Advance planning
Planning your next getaway can be even more fun with Duffle Up. This visual trip planner lets you clip and organize ideas and notes from the web onto a virtual dashboard. You can even share your growing itinerary with friends.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
JSTD: Help is on the way
Hopefully, you are never, ever the victim of a crime during your travels. If something unfortunate does occur, you must contact the local police to report the crime. You should also call the nearest U.S. embassy, consulate or consular agency for assistance. And, be sure to get a copy of the police report.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
JSTD: Roll with it
Monday, November 16, 2009
JSTD: Traveling with gifts
Friday, November 13, 2009
JSTD: Customs restrictions
There are lots of restrictions about the kinds of items that you can take to and from most countries. To avoid any airport hassles, review the U.S. Customs and Border Protection booklet "Know Before You Go: Regulations for International Travel by U.S. Residents".
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
JSTD: Divide and conquer
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
JSTD: Take your meds
Although I don't have any allergies or other medical issues that require me to take prescribed medication, I do tend to carry a small container of my daily vitamins and over-the-counter pain medication (for headaches and such) whenever I travel. Luckily, most grocery stores and drugstores sell travel-sized packets. If you have prescribed medication for a pre-existing condition, it's a good idea to travel with a letter from your doctor which describes your condition and the related medication. That way, you don't run into trouble when crossing international borders. You should also travel with your meds in their original, clearly-labeled container.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
JSTD: Craft your own personal travel guide @ Stay.com
Build a free personal travel guide with restaurants, shopping areas, nightclubs, things to see, art museums and more at Stay.com. You can also find and book hotels at discounted rates. Destinations include most of the major metro cities in the world, like Beijing, Dublin, Marrakech, Miami, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Vienna.
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Monday, November 9, 2009
JSTD: Mail forward
What to do with your mail while you're away? You always have the option of having a friend or neighbor collect your mail. Also, your local post office can hold your mail until you return from your trip (up to 30 days). If you're planning to go on an extended trip (more than 1 month), you can try to have your mail forwarded to you at your hotel or overseas residence, or via the overseas office of your bank or credit card company. (You must call to see if your bank or credit card company offers this service.) Post offices in some countries will hold mail for travelers. Finally, the embassy of your destination country may offer mail processing and delivery services.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
JSTD: Learn to fly without fear
Do you have dreams of becoming a jet-setter but fear flying? That's not good. No worries though; there are lots of "fear of flying" strategies and courses that will help, including SOAR, Fear of Flying Self-Help Course and Virgin Atlantic's newly-released, inexpensive iPhone app. A recent USA Today article mentions several airlines and airports that fear of flying courses.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
JSTD: Tourism bureaus
Tourism bureaus are awesome resources before and during your trip. Many can offer hotel suggestions, maps, lists of great local restaurants and things to see, plus lots of discounts. Find them at the Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory.Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
JSTD: Live to eat, eat to live
Find cultural recipes as well as restaurant and food shopping recommendations for locations around the world @ Chowhound.com. Use their forums to share your travel finds, too.Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
JSTD: Recharge your gadgets on-the-go
So many gadgets, so few outlets. What's a jet-setter-in-training to do? Get a universal charger, that's what. IonHub, Callpod, PowerTraveller, Solio (a solar-powered charger!), and BlueLounge offer portable chargers that should definitely fit your budget and carry-on.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
JSTD: Keep your jewelry straight
Oh what a tangled mess we create when we effortlessly toss our jewelry into our luggage! Avoid this by investing in a jewelry case. LuggagePoint and eBags carry a wide assortment of travel cases for our precious valuables.Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Friday, October 30, 2009
JSTD: Family adventures
Your jet-set days don't have to come to a screeching halt because you have kids. Follow the advice of Eileen Ogintz @ TakingTheKids.com and turn your kids into junior jet-setters!Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Thursday, October 29, 2009
JSTD: Find a room at an inn
Prefer the quaint accommodations of a bed and breakfast over mega chain hotels? Use BedAndBreakfast.com to search and book any of 7,000+ locations around the world.Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
JSTD: Be a weather girl
It doesn't matter the time of year; always check out the weather forecast before you leave. Mother Nature doesn't always abide by seasonal rules. Accuweather is my fave weather site but any will do. Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
JSTD: Powder alert
Where's the snow? I don't know but SkiReport.com does. Find info on ski conditions, snow forecasts, lodging and equipment rental in cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and in the southern hemisphere.Jet Set Tip of the Day sponsored by:
Monday, October 26, 2009
JSTD: Follow the film stars
Everyone knows about the Cannes Film Festival but, did you know about the Doha-Tribeca Film Festival in Qtar or the Toronto International Film Festival? Yes indeed, there are amazing film festivals all over our wonderful planet and you can find out about them at FilmFestivals.com. Which ones are on your travel calendar?
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