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Some Great Tips To Remember For The Next Time You're Traveling With A Group

3/10/2014

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Group Travel Tips and Ideas
By FOMO Girl
Traveling with a group of friends can make for a really amazing vacation. Finding a group of friends to travel with and to share experiences and socialize with whilst on vacation can provide you with the most memorable experiences that can often last a lifetime. There is nothing better than going on vacation with friends, and there are lots of travel destinations that can accommodate large groups. This article will give you some ideas for maximizing your fun on your next group adventure.

Traveling to foreign lands can be fun, but it’s not always best to go it alone. Many people tend to get caught up in the wonders of being a tourist, but forget that the locals may not be as kind as they think they are. The world is vast and not everyone is nice. Traveling with a group prevents you from being the target of the next crime, as you will generally have everyone looking out for each other.

If you are going to be traveling in a group, be sure to book most things in advance. Booking in advance will make it more likely that your group will be seated together on the plane or roomed near each other at your hotel. If you are a very large group you might also need to consider booking dinner renovations and transportation in advance You certainly do not want to leave your arrangements to chance when traveling in a group, so book early and confirm your arrangements.

Keep a group journal in your hotel room while traveling. Invest in something as inexpensive as a spiral notebook, and allow the people you are traveling with to write in it during down time. This will provide an interesting read later and will be a nice keepsake from your trip.

To make sure your trip is fun for the whole group, let everyone pick out an activity. Give one person a chance to go shopping, and let another spend some quality time at the hotel pool. Don't get too caught up in the sights you want to see or what you have planned. Letting others do what they want will help them to appreciate the things you'd like to do.

If you are renting cars for a group, consider renting a large car or SUV, as it will save on gas and the cost of renting two vehicles.

As was stated in the beginning of this article, there is nothing better than going on a trip with a big group of friends. Traveling with a group opens the door to many different activities that are sure to be a great time. Apply the advice from this article for maximizing your fun the next time you and your friends travel.

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Taking Good Care Of Yourself Whilst Traveling

3/7/2014

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Medical Tips when traveling
By FOMO Girl
Although intended to be a leisurely and relaxing activity, travel can sometimes be unnecessarily stressful and fraught with disaster. A vacation can turn into a nightmare if you conduct your trip without the proper planning. To make the most of your travel plans in the future, read through these medical and first aid related tips below.

To ensure you have a pleasant and safe traveling experience, make sure you have travel insurance and that it is valid in the country you're traveling to. Doing this will make you feel more secure, and make it easier to enjoy your trip. It could prevent big problems down the line if you do fall ill.

Remote areas are often among the most interesting of possible travel destinations. Just make sure you take necessities like your prescription medicines with you. One way of looking at it is that if something isn't available for sale where you are then you probably didn't need it anyway! Items like medicines, however, can be indispensable so don't leave having them to chance.

If you take prescription medications, plan for your vacations. Carry enough of your medications with you to cover your entire trip plus an additional week. You will most likely not be able to fill prescriptions while traveling, plus you want to be covered if you are delayed at any point during your trip.

Be careful, and remember any food allergies while visiting other countries. If you experience severe reactions to certain foods, you must become fluent in the words the natives use when it comes to their food. This will allow you to communicate to others what foods you are trying to avoid.

When traveling to a country where you do not speak the language and you have diabetes, it is important to learn a few key phrases in the language of the country or countries where you will be traveling. Learn the phrases "I need sugar," "I have diabetes," and "I need a doctor."

While traveling, do not bully your body into believing you will be sick no matter what. If you suffer from motion sickness, then worrying will only exacerbate the problem. Additional stress should be avoided while traveling. Stress can lower your immune system. Try not to let delays, crying children, or your own imagination get the best of your temper.

Vacations should be fun, not another source of irritation. The tips in this article will help you get through the annoying aspects of traveling, and enjoy all the best parts of it instead. No one should have to spend their vacation worrying. Enjoy your trip, and have a great time!

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Some Great Tips For Your Next Road Trip

3/3/2014

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Road Trip Tips
By FOMO Girl
For some the road trip is the only way to travel. If you're going to be taking a road trip do these simple things before hand so you don't end up stranded half way across the country.

Number one, be sure to have your mechanic give your car a once over before you depart. The last thing you need in the middle of no where are easily preventable mechanical failures.

When planning a road trip, don't forget to budget for the cost of fuel. While many other costs can be easily calculated in advance, the cost of gas is more difficult to figure, and can also add up surprisingly quickly. Online gas calculators can show you where the cheapest prices are and help you get an idea of what you'll be spending.

GPS units can really help out when you are traveling in an unknown area. With just the touch of a few buttons they can lead you right to someone's doorstep. It's important to remember, however, that GPS units don't work in all locations. Just in case, don't forget your maps!

Driving far in a car means consistently changing radio stations for ones that a clear. To solve this, make CDs with all of the group's favorite songs so you can jam happily without distracting yourself by trying to find a clear station while driving. This also allows for you guys to listen to music non-stop rather then sit and wait for commercials to end.

When travelling on a road trip, make sure you bring a bag with you for trash. Even people who don't normally eat in the car will during long road trips, especially if you don't want to stop to eat and add more time to your trip. A trash bag can help you keep the mess and clutter to a minimum.

If you're going on a long road trip, try breaking it up into a few segments. Mark a few cities on the way to your final destination where you can stop for a bit. You can get out a stretch, get some food, and otherwise regenerate. You'd be surprised how much faster the trip goes if you break it up.

When traveling by car there are many ways to save money. First, pack your car as lightly as possible, this will help save on gas. Next, if you are renting a car for a large group, rent one SUV and it will save on gas and the cost of renting two vehicles. Also, assure your tire pressure is adequate, as this will help to save on gas, too. Last, use your cars cruise control function as it will run the engine efficiently and is yet another way to save on gas.

The tips and advice you just learned is a great place to start when thinking about your next road trip. When you're actually out traveling then all you want to worry about is having fun, so be on the look out for more traveling tips that can relieve your stress when thinking about traveling.

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The Las Fallas Festival Is A Great Way To Experience Spanish Culture

2/26/2014

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Las Fallas Festival deals
By FOMO Girl
Valencia is a great city to visit any time of year. It has all the things you would expect from a city break, like vibrant culture, museums, bars, restaurants and great nightlife. However, the most massive party in Valencia takes place in March, with the Las Fallas Festival. Las Fallas is a huge fiesta of fireworks, crazy sculpture and non-stop partying.

The Las Fallas Festival is a noisy one. The streets are filled with fireworks, flames, parades, performances and people. The population more than doubles during the festival as revellers travel from other areas of Spain to enjoy the festivities. Many people also visit from other countries, so be sure to make a reservation in advance as the city fills up quickly.

There are two main features of the Las Fallas festival - fireworks and sculpture. The fireworks are renowned as the loudest in Spain. I have heard they even banned pregnant women from the vicinity. They take place at regular intervals throughout the celebrations with a scheduled display every afternoon. The final evening has a huge fireworks party with a massive display at midnight.

The sculptures are what give the festival its name. They are incredible creations usually built around a satirical theme. The “Fallas” are placed around the city before and during the festival period and there are a few days where you can wonder around to view them all, with some of them several stories high. In previous years, there have been effigies of actors from popular Spanish soap operas and politicians. Even former US President George Bush was made one year.

The culmination of the event is the torching of these sculptures, when months of work is burned down in just a few hours. The final evening really is a pyrotechnic extravaganza with these fires and the fireworks and endless dancing in the streets. After four days of continuous celebrations, you might think people would be running out of steam, but no way, as the last night is massive.

Las Fallas in Valencia is one of the biggest, noisiest festivals in Spain. You can travel to it independently but a guided tour will enhance the experience as your guide can help you get right into the action.  An organised tour is a great way to make the most of a trip to the loudest festival in the Valencian calendar. There are some really great travel companies offering great deals to suit all budgets. Busabout is one of these great tour operators with trips to Las Fallas.  Tours will usually include accommodation, some meals, a city tour and a guided tour of the main festival sites.

Festivals travel is more and more popular these days as you get to see new places and take part in their cultural highlights.  Visiting a city during a festival is a great way to get to know the people and culture. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate with strangers and immerse yourself in their way of life. This gives a totally different, deeper perspective than just wandering around museums or eating their food, but of course, you can do that as well.

FOMO Travel are the festival and events specialists and they have extensive information on the Las Fallas Festival, as well as information on the tour options available.

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Ways To Get The Best Flights Deals And Airlines

2/24/2014

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Best Flight Deals
By FOMO Girl
Traveling is something that you want to always have as much information on as you can, you want to always know better ways to travel so you can save money and time. This article is to serve as a place where you can gain a few tips about flights and an insight into how to travel by plane better in the future.

When traveling, it is important to make sure your airline will suit your needs. Different airlines maintain different niches. Some are inexpensive, some provide superior service, and some cater to far more destinations than others. Before you book any trip by plane, research different airlines first, it might just save you a headache later.  A cheap ticket can lead to a lousy flight experience. Tall individuals can find themselves subject to extremely uncomfortable conditions if the airline provides little legroom. So, research your airline ahead of time, and learn about all the ticket and service options they provide.

Look into seasonal flight prices as you will be able to find a chart that shows when it is cheapest to fly to different destinations. Plan your trip around peak travel dates, instead of in during them, and you will likely find that you will save money on the flight as well as the hotel.

Check prices directly with the airline, as well as online travel sites, in order to save money on your trip. Although it is often small, some search engine sites add a fee to their rates. To avoid the fee, check the airline website directly. You will typically find that the rates are lower when you book directly.

If you are traveling by air, take advantage of advance seat selection. Advance seat selection can help to ensure that you have seats on the plane in the location you are most comfortable in. They can also help you to be sure that you are sitting next to your business associate, significant other, or other traveling partner. Sometimes there is a minimal charge for this feature, but it is well worth the price.

A great travel tip if you want to try to avoid flight delays is to try and take a flight that is as early as possible. Since airports are usually filled to their capacity, if one plane is delayed, more then likely the plane after that will be delayed, too, since it has to wait for the gate to open up.  Depending on your location, early morning fog can be a factor also, causing extensive flight delays, The first flight in the morning should have very limited reasons for a delay.

Most airlines will overbook their flights during busy times or seasons. In the event that too many people show up for the flight, they will need volunteers to take a different flight at a later time, in exchange for vouchers for travel, food and lodging that can be used at a later date. If you aren't in a hurry, you can pay for part of your next vacation!

The tips and advice you just learned is a great place to start when thinking about better ways you can go about traveling. When you're actually out traveling then all you want to worry about is having fun, so be on the look out for more traveling tips that can relieve your stress when thinking about traveling.

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