Use your resources
It astonishes me on how many people travel without a plan, or an idea of what they want to see at their destination. If you are one of these non-planner types, then head over to the tourist bureau when you arrive at your destination.
Tourist Bureaus are treasure chests of ideas and deals…and they usually can offer free maps and guidebooks.
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Consolidate renting
If you are planning to take part in a multi-city ski odyssey like I did, but are not bringing you own equipment…do yourselves a favor and rent your skis/snowboard in the town you will start and end in. This saves the hassle of having to wait in the rental line at each mountain and also saves expensive and precious slope time.
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Do yourself a favor, buy a map
Since vacations cost money and precious time….be smart and buy a map if you are visiting a city.
It always astonishes me that I see so many tourists wandering aimlessly on vacation and wasting precious time searching for sites, when they could save time with a map. Remember time = money….
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Inaugural vacation
Today Expedia launched a webpage solely dedicated to inauguration travel, expedia.com/inauguration
Expedia’s inauguration page is a go-to source for insider tips to help visitors make the most of their time and budget. The nation’s capital is one of the most historically rich destinations in America, and the inauguration page helps visitors navigate the dozens of museums, monuments and historical sites inside the Beltway. For example, Expedia’s travel experts recommend:
* Watching the inauguration parade along Pennsylvania Ave. where no tickets are required
* Booking a hotel close to a Metro stop to reduce travel time and avoid crowded streets
* Looking for hotels outside the D.C. city limits where there may be lower prices and more vacancy
* Booking tickets for attractions online in advance to ensure your space and avoid standing in line
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