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Taking a Road Trip with Ferrets

April 4, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

If you are going on vacation and cannot find a sitter for your ferret, or you are moving to a different state and are, of course, taking your furry rascal with you, then you need to learn about traveling with ferrets. There are some important considerations, so keep reading!

The first thing to do is find out if ferrets are legal in all the of the areas where you are traveling and at your destination. In the United States, ferrets are illegal in California, Hawaii, some cities in New York, and some cities in Texas, among other places. If you are traveling to an area where ferrets are illegal, find a sitter and leave your ferret at home. If you are moving to an area where ferrets are illegal, contact your local ferret rescue and a ferret rescue organization at your destination. Get all the info available so you can make the right decision about whether or not to take your ferret with you.

Prior to traveling, take a quick trip to the veterinarian. Have the vet give your ferret a quick check up, and make sure he is up-to-date on all vaccinations. If there are any medical issues, now is the time to deal with them, no when your are two days away from home, sitting on a tropical beach watching your fuzzy splashing on the surf.

Stop frequently to give your ferret a few minutes to play, eat and drink. Your ferret should be caged while traveling for his own safety, but when you stop it is a good idea to let him out of the cage to roam a bit and have a bite of food. You should have water always available, when traveling using a water bottle is usually better than having a water dish in the cage. The cage should, however, be equipped with a small litter box as your ferret undoubtedly will need to use the facilities once or twice while on the road. If you are able, put a hammock in the travel cage, or at least several old shirts or a small blanket so he can sleep comfortably.

Calling ahead to hotels where you plan to stay is vital. Make sure they allow ferrets, and find out if there are extra fees involved so you are prepared. When you arrive at the hotel, get on your hands and knees to look around the room, under the bed and desks, and in the bathroom. Make sure the room is ferret-proof before letting your ferret out to explore this new environment. If you leave the room for any reason, make sure you cage your ferret first. It would not be good for housekeeping to discover your ferret as she is vacuuming.

Traveling with ferrets is a challenge, but with proper planning, you can do it! Use what you have learned to make your vacation or moving adventure with your ferret safe and comfortable. As long as you plan carefully, a vacation with your ferret can be a pleasant experience.

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Summer Travel Tips

April 3, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

When you start planning your summer vacation, you are excited, nervous, and you are anticipating a holiday filled with fun. Make your summer holiday dreams come true by preparing for your trip properly.

If you are traveling abroad, check out immunization recommendations for the countries you plan to visit. You do not want to catch a disease that is rare in your home country while traveling, and bring it back with you. Not only does this become expensive with additional medical costs, but others could become sick as well. Even if you do not like needles, bite the bullet and take the shots.

Check your passport to make sure it has not expired and will not expire while you are traveling. An expired passport is an expensive and time-consuming delay. Take the time to check it over, and make sure you have any visas that are necessary while you are at it.

Purchase medical travel insurance to cover your family while you are traveling abroad. If you or a family member are pregnant, make sure you inform the travel insurance company. Some travel medical insurance policies do not cover pregnant travelers, so you want to be sure all potential medical issues are covered.

Spend a bit of time learning about what kind of weather you can expect at your travel destination. You want to know if you should pack sunscreen or winter boots. Many travelers assume that the weather at their destination location will be similar to the weather at home, and this is often not the case.

Trip cancellation or delay insurance is available. Get it. A delay or cancellation can be costly, so you want to be covered.

Make copies of your important documents. Keep one copy separate from your original documents, and email another copy to yourself. This way if all of your luggage is lost, you can access your documents via the internet. Virtually every country has internet access.

Check with your home country’s foreign travel department to determine if your destination country has any travel alerts. You need to be aware of travel alerts as these can delay your vacation.

Learn about the customs in the country you will be visiting. Learn how to greet someone properly, and how to address someone properly. In the United States, almost everyone is informal. In other countries, it is rude to address a stranger informally. These are a few things to be aware of when you travel. Respect the country you are visiting by learning their customs.

Give your itinerary to someone you trust at home. Make sure you tell that person of any changes, and keep in contact daily. If there is an emergency, you want someone who knows where you are and where you are supposed to be, so they can call the authorities if necessary.

Using these tips before you book your travel will help you prepare for your summer holiday. There is no need to waste time by waiting til the last minute, take the time to prepare in advance.

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Stress Reduction Tips For The Airport

April 2, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

As security at airports gets tighter, stress levels of travelers rise. When traveling by air, there are some steps you can take that will reduce the amount of stress that you experience as you make your way from the car to your flight. Read through the tips that follow to get an idea about how you can make your air travels less stressful for you and your family.

First and foremost, book a flight that is nonstop to your destination. The more times you have to board a plane, the more stress you will experience. Having to dig your luggage out of the overhead compartment and spend time waiting for flights will increase the stress you will experience before you finally reach your destination. If you cannot get a direct flight, find one that does not have a long layover time and does not stop multiple times.

As you are purchasing your airline ticket, be sure to use the name that is listed on your photo identification, exactly as it appears. If there are any alterations, you may get caught up with security as you are trying to get to your gate. The delay could cause you to miss your flight and really mess up all of your plans.

Check the things that you have put in your carry-on bags. Find the latest regulations on the airport website, to be sure that everything that you have loaded into the bag falls within the regulations. These regulations are constantly changing, so do not assume that you know what you can and cannot bring in your carry-on bag.

Get to the airport well in advance of your flight’s departure. There are many things to do in the airport, so if you find that you have arrived and checked in too early, you can always find something to keep you entertained while you wait for your boarding call.

Once you arrive at the airport, go directly through security. This is the one place that you could really get held up. Do not think that you have plenty of time because the flight does not leave for an hour. You may get caught up behind someone else having difficulties getting through security, which in turn holds you up.

If you have small children traveling with you, ask if you can board last. The less time your children have to spend on the plane, the better. If you board first, your kids may become restless before the flight even takes off. Many times the airline will be very accommodating to parents with young children, so do not be afraid to ask.

If you were not fortunate enough to book a non-stop flight, inquire about the location of the terminal for your next flight, prior to exiting the plane. This way, you will not have to scramble looking for the information and making your way to the next terminal. It may mean the difference between making the flight and missing it.

Preparation and planning can go a long way in reducing the stress you experience at the airport. Use the above information to make your plans for a stress-free trip through the airport.

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Stress-Free Traveling with Children is Possible

April 1, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

Taking a vacation together is a very exciting thing for families to do. While they can be a lot of fun, they can also be very stressful. If you carefully plan any trip that you are taking with children, you can have a ball without the added stress. This article will show you how to have a great family vacation free of hassle.

When traveling you should always bring along activities that can entertain your children along the way. Things like travel games, crossword puzzle books and magazines are great to bring along so that they will be too occupied to make a fuss over anything. You can also go online to find sites that have instructions for games you can play with your children while on your flight.

When you book your flight you need to make sure that you do it earlier enough so that you can select the seats that you want. If you wait too long, your child may have to be seated in another part of the plane, and that is not a great idea for younger children. In the event that you can not get seats that are directly next to one another, you can get seats that are close enough that you can see them.

Many times when traveling with children the destinations are beyond your control. Usually this happens if you are on a business trip or going to visit relatives. When you are booking a vacation purely for pleasure you should make sure to take your children into consideration. There are many places you can visit that are particularly good for families and you should consider one of them.

Having to share a hotel room with children is not always a pleasant experience. If you have the money, you should try booking a suite instead of a standard hotel room. That way there will be enough room for everyone to breathe and nobody will feel overcrowded. If that is not an option, you can try booking an accessible room because most of them tend to be much larger.

Plan ahead so you know what type of activities will be available when you get there. Make sure that you find activities that all of you can enjoy together. If you pick something that is more adult the children may get bored, but if you pick an activity tailored just for children then you will be bored. It is important to find something that is a good balance between the two.

Besides your luggage and yourselves, there are several other things you should bring along on your trip. Do not forget any prescribed medications, birth certificates for the children or a first aid-kit.

Now that you know several methods for assuring a great vacation for your family, you need to use them on your next trip. It is important that you have fun even though you must be responsible for so much more when children travel with you. The article above should have helped you to become better prepared.

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Stress Free Air Travel

March 31, 2008 by admin Leave a Comment

Air travel can be stressful, but there are ways to reduce your stress. With the many, varied, and often changing airport rules and restrictions, traveling on an airplane can be a hassle. If you plan ahead, you can enjoy a relaxing, stress-free flight.

Plan your flight and buy the tickets well in advance of your travel dates. Not only does this often save you money on your tickets, it also allows you to know that you have a seat on the flight that you want. When you plan in advance, you may be able to choose a non-stop flight.

Check the airline’s carry-on bag policies. Get the largest carry-on bag that you are allowed. Also check what types of extra bags are permitted. You can often take a very large purse and pack your smaller every-day purse to bring more items on board the plane with you. Now that many airlines charge for checked baggage, the fewer bags you have to check, the more money you can save.

Visit the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website. There you can find a list of items that are restricted. Make sure that you pack your carry-on luggage and checked baggage accordingly. These restrictions change often, so even if you have traveled recently, check again before your next flight.

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Wear comfortable, light, loose-fitting clothing. You may be required to submit to a pat-down when going through airport security, and you want that to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. Do not carry any metal objects in your pockets. If you have loose change, put it in your carry-on bag before going through security. If you can, only carry your identification in your pockets.

All of your important documents should stay with you at all times. Keep them on your person, except when you are going through security. As soon as you clear security, retrieve your documents and carry them in your pockets again.

Get to the airport in plenty of time to deal with long lines and wait times. It is usually good to arrive at the airport two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. Bring a book to read while you wait.

During your flight, follow all instructions issued by the flight staff. If your seatmates are annoying you, feel free to make a polite request. If your request is met with hostility or ignored, just sit back, take a breath, and remember that the flight will soon be over. Getting into any kind of altercation with flight staff or a fellow passenger, even if it involves only a few heated words, can cause the flight to return to the airport or be delayed. You could be evicted from your flight, and even arrested. Just remember- after the flight is over and you disembark, you will probably never see any of these people again.

Flying is a breeze when you use the tips you have just learned. Your next trip to the airport can go smoothly and you can avoid airport stress. Stay calm, be prepared, and enjoy your flight!

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