1. GET A PASSPORT
Passports are now required for visiting most countries including Canada, Mexico and most of the Caribbean, so if you don’t have one yet you should get one. It might be time to renew your passport as it should always have at least 3 blank pages and 6 months validity when you travel. Also, getting a new stamp or visa in your passport is a great travel resolution for the new year!
2. MAKE YOUR TRAVELS STRESS FREE
With our fully escorted tours we truly take care of you. You don’t have to worry about hotel reservations, most of your meals or driving from place to place. Also our tours offer a great mix of guided sightseeing and free time, so you can enjoy your destination. Maybe take some time to just sit and people watch or sample the local flavors at lunch or enjoy a gelato while out on a stroll.
3. LEARN ANOTHER LANGUAGE
Simply learning a few key phrases in the native tongue of your destination can go a long way. People really appreciate when foreigners at least try and attempt a bit of conversation in the local dialect, and even just to know hello, good day, please and thank you will bring you closer to making new friends.
4. TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Time is of the essence, so travel with those who matter the most in your life. A lot of our clients choose to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and graduations by bringing the whole family on a tour, it’s a great way to celebrate the moment and will be a long-held memory for all.
5. SPLURGE A LITTLE AND GO FOR AN UPGRADE
Everyone has been cutting back on all kinds of things during this recession, but now that we are beginning to come out of it take the opportunity to splurge a little while the prices are good. We offer great rates when you upgrade your flights to business class.
Also, with the exchange rates the way they are now you get more bang for your buck in Europe then you do at home, so spoil yourself a bit and take a trip to Europe.
6. TAKE BETTER PHOTOS
Take a class or visit with a tech at the store, or maybe even just read the manual in order to learn all the functions of your camera and to get some tips on how to take a great picture.
7. CHAT IT UP
Make the effort to chat with a local, while in line for coffee, or at the table across from you at lunch, or shopping in a store. Not only will you meet someone new but you will come away with new insights into the local culture and probably some good recommendations on where to go and what to eat as well.
8. PACK LIGHTER
You don’t need to bring everything you own, and the smarter you pack the less you have to worry about. You can find travel tips and weather information on our website for the tour you are interested in. Keep in mind the TSA’s 3-1-1 rules for items you can pack on the plane and any baggage fees that might be charged, especially for overweight bags. We will have a future newsletter dedicated to packing tips, so keep an eye out for that.
9. EXPLORE YOUR OWN BACKYARD
Not up for a trip abroad this year? That’s ok, there is plenty to see right here in the good ol’ USA as well. From California’s beautiful coasts to our great National Parks to the historic Northeast – there are plenty of tours to pick from. We also have tours to Canada’s Rockies and Mexico’s Copper Canyon.
10. TRY SOMETHING NEW
This year step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Whether it is to visit a new place or culture, trying a new and unusual food, or maybe even zip-lining in Costa Rica. Trying something new is exciting and memorable and often leads to a new outlook on life, so go ahead and try something new!
