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Travel Tips - October 27, 2009
It's hard to believe that winter and holiday travel is right
around the corner. Yikes! Where did the year go? Between the
hustle and bustle of holiday travel, and the unpredictable
winter weather that can cause delays and unexpected
challenges, going anywhere might seem like more of a hassle
than it's worth.
However, it is possible to become a smarter and happier
traveler during this winter season. Travelsense
(http://www.travelsense.org) offers winter travel tips to
make life easier as you journey to and from your destination.
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Airline Travel Tips
* Don't wait to the last minute to plan! Booking your
vacation in advance will help you avoid peak travel dates,
get lower airfare, fly direct (or minimize your connections)
and fly early or late in the day to avoid the bigger crowds.
* Leave at least an extra hour earlier. Anticipate the delays
that can occur, especially in cities with snow or ice. Give
yourself more time and remember to bring some reading material
to pass the time!
* Pack as light as possible to save yourself money and time.
If you're visiting friends and family for the holidays,
consider shopping online and having your gifts shipped to
your destination.
* Take extra steps to stay healthy. You don't want sickness
to add to your travel stress! Before you leave, visit your
doctor's office to get the flu shot or nasal spray flu
vaccine, which is only available for ages 5-49. Most germs
will spread by contact, so wash your hands or use a hand
sanitizer constantly.
* Stretch your legs often. Not only will it make you feel
better to stretch out occasionally if you're in cramped
corners or on a long flight, but it also reduces your
chances of developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), leading
to blood clotting in your legs.
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Winter Driving Tips
* Have your car examined before you leave. The last thing
you want to worry about is your car falling apart, leaving
you stranded far away from home. Take it to your local auto
shop for a quick once over, and make sure your tires are
winter ready and properly inflated.
* Be prepared for a change in course. It's very important
that you're ready for anything on the road that could
slightly change your plans, including construction, road
closings and traffic hurdles. Remember to keep the directions
as well as appropriate state map(s) handy, in case you need
to reroute your trip.
* Stay hydrated for the journey. A mere one- to two-percent
loss of body weight can quickly lead to fatigue and decreased
alertness, which could be deadly in icy winter driving. Also,
your body requires more fuel in the cold ? so rely on high-
energy food including sandwiches, a thermos filled with soup
and fruit.
* Pack a winter safety kit for the car. Don't leave without
the essentials for a safe road trip ? a cell phone (don't
forget the car charger); ice scraper; tow rope and jumper
cables; sand or cat litter to aid with traction; blankets;
flashlights, matches and emergency candles; first aid kit;
portable radio; and a good book, in case you do get stuck.
* Make frequent rest stops. Winter driving is much more
fatiguing than in the summer, so you'll want to make time to
stop and stretch your legs. Just a few minutes off the road
will make all the difference in improving your alertness
when you're back behind the wheel.
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Well, that's it for this week, group. Thanks again for
reading, and please keep those comments, complaints and
questions coming in. You can send me an e-mail message at:
mailto:pierce@gophercentral.com
Until next week, thanks for reading.
Your Tipmeister,
Pierce
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