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for this list we're looking at avoidable blunders that could ruin a travel vacation
number 10 visiting during peak season there are some places you don't want to visit during certain
seasons minnesota is a summer paradise but lake minnetonka is only good for classic ice fishing
during the winter conversely phoenix arizona is a great place to escape the snow during the winter
but summers are brutal traveling during a peak season can also backfire however you will probably
find out that a lot of tourists have the same idea as you booking their trips when the weather is at
its nicest and the most activities are available with such large crowds your experience may be
spoiled by lengthy lines and fewer resources to go around it's best to travel between peak
season and the off-season when the weather is solid and the crowds are less overwhelming
number nine failing to check visa and passport requirements if you're used to traveling within
the confines of your own country you likely have little experience with visas or passports
but you can have your flight booked be ready to board the plane and then get turned away because
you overlook the visa or passport requirements you may also land at your destination but then
run into problems with immigration because you don't have the proper credentials you need to
keep track of expiration dates well in advance if the expiration is just around the corner you might
assume you're solid if you're only staying in a country for a week even with that short window
though a lot of countries won't accept passports that are set to expire in six months or less
number eight not confirming luggage rules there are some forbidden items that most people have the
good sense not to pack in their carry-on however you might be surprised by some of the things that
can't be brought on board airports are especially picky about liquids and gels often making
travellers discard large quantities before passing security while water and shampoo bottles aren't a
huge loss what if you purchased a tall expensive bottle of wine you wanted to save for future
occasions you should be able to check it assuming the bottle doesn't exceed the 70 alcohol limit
there are also items that are accepted in some countries but aren't allowed to travel overseas
this ranges from certain fruits to vegetables to plants to gold coins and even to pet fair
number seven picking the wrong activities whether it's italy china or hollywood you might find
yourself asking what the fuss is all about if you don't select the right activities you're primed
to assume the leaning tower of pisa the forbidden city and the walk of fame are must visits because
they're on the travel brochures however many hot spots wind up being crowded repetitive and
over-hyped in some cases you'll spend more time simply getting to a tourist hotspot than
you'll spend at the destination itself seek out activities that might not be on everyone's radar
or that will appeal to you the most you shouldn't feel obligated to do something just because all
the other tourists are the best destinations will offer enough variety to appeal to everybody
number six over scheduling it's always good to travel with a schedule but even that can backfire
when you're in a place for the first time odds are you'll feel compelled to see as much
as humanly possible no matter how meticulously you plan things out though transport delays unexpected
weather and flaky travel companions are hard to account for even if you check off everything on
your to-do list you might find yourself rushing to get activities done to make time for others
and thus not fully experiencing everything if your trip mainly consists of crossing items off your
itinerary it'll feel less like a vacation and more like being back at work save some activities for
your next trip and on occasion put the schedule on hold to just go with the flow number five not
getting medical or travel insurance when you buy a car you want it for the long haul so getting
so getting insurance should be a given when you're taking a trip though travel insurance might sound
like a needless expenditure after all you'll only be gone for like a week but that would be a huge
mistake a lot can go wrong in that short amount of time you could lose your bags your passport could
get cancelled at the last minute and your credit card might not be accepted in certain places
worst of all you could come down with an illness making medical insurance especially vital the
further you travel the more essential insurance is younger travellers really do need to keep this in
mind and not skimp on this essential protection number four not checking flight times dates or
airports getting to the right airport on the right day at the right time sounds simple enough right
but we're only human it's easy to get the flight time mixed up with the boarding time
you may arrive under the impression that your flight is taking off at 7 00 am only to suddenly
realize that you purchased the ticket for 7 p.m a specific departure date might be etched
into your consciousness but it's not uncommon to accidentally book the flight for another day big
cities such as los angeles are likely to have more than one airport few things are more frustrating
than taking a taxi to burbank when you're supposed to be at lax consult your itinerary
a few times before leaving the house number three over packing even when you're traveling
you want to feel at home so we can't blame you for wanting to pack everything you use on a regular
basis when you're gone for only a week though there are many items you can do without you
can probably go without a hairdryer for example if you're camping at yellowstone national park
we get wanting to be prepared for anything but an overpacked bag will just slow you down
literally if you pack your carry-on luggage to the brim it might not fit in the plane's overhead
compartment or under the seat and then you'll have to check it at the last minute which can ruin your
whole trip if the airline loses the bag so you end up bringing everything and winding up with nothing
number two not accounting for time between connections unless you have no alternative
to find a great deal we'd suggest avoiding connecting flights when at all possible
not only does it add more steps to your journey but layovers can go wrong in so many ways if
you have a half hour between flights it might sound ideal however delays can turn that half
hour window into 20 minutes and then 10 minutes and then you miss your flight entirely and the
connecting flight may not be at the same gate where you landed either you could rush all the
way across the airport only to find that your next flight already took off stuck between your home
and desired destination you may wind up spending the night in another state or even another country
before we get to our top pick here are a few honorable mentions letting your phone roam
not securing shampoo lids
not letting your bank and credit card company know your travel plans
wearing uncomfortable shoes
number one forgetting essential items sometimes it only takes one misplaced item to make an entire
trip implode at airports be sure to have your driver's license or another valid form of id
if you're traveling out of the country double triple check that you have your passport
it's not like a boarding pass that you can print out at the airport or download on your phone
speaking of which in a digital era your phone is the last thing you want to forget
or lose while traveling aside from having your flight info
your phone might be the only way for you to access emails reservations and even currency at least for
those who have gone completely digital on top of all that you won't be able to call anybody
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