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Travel Tip Winners — 2004
Travel Tip Winners — 2003
Travel Tip Winners — 2002
Travel Tip Winners — 2001
December 2003
Many hotel chains host guest programs. Take the time to become a member of all of them! I've received
coupons for discounted rooms for my efforts.
Name withheld per request
November 2003
I like group tours, but I've found it never fails — certain fellow travelers are bound to irritate me. As a
safety valve, I always look for tours that include some private time.
J. Devens — Mountain View, California
October 2003
If you want to cut down on the hassle of international travel, avoid being the first among the general passengers
(as opposed to first or business class) to board. I recently learned this the hard way returning to the U.S. after
a visit to Canada.
The people checking through all of my things were very nice, but they appeared to be making an example of me
for the benefit of all the other passengers.
W. Rennick — Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 2003
Before you sit down at an Internet cafe to use their public terminal, ask the owner if there are security measures
in place. If you don't get a straight answer, consider going elsewhere. Software that records keystrokes can and
has been used to capture passwords.
L. Knudson — Calgary, Alberta, Canada
August 2003
Overbooking doesn't happen just with the airlines. It happens with hotels and it happened to me. The front desk
was no help. Luckily, I had friends in the area and they were able to help out.
Friends told me I gave up too quickly. If you find yourself in a similar situation, remember their advice. According
to them, I should have asked to speak with the manager and if he failed to offer to find other accommodations,
then threatened to call the Better Business Bureau and the corporate head of his company.
F. Jackson — Nashville, Tennessee
July 2003
Keep copies of your passport in your wallet, laptop case and cosmetic or toiletries bag.
J. Renfro — Houston, Texas
June 2003
If you're tempted by an antique or work of art when you're traveling outside the United States, make sure the
items can be legally exported.
Z. Brown — Peoria, Illinois
May 2003
Save up travel money by orchestrating an exchange. Invite friends to stay with you, then ask them to return
the favor. (They'll know what's going on in their area!)
B. Sampson — Chicago, Illinois
April 2003
Keep copies of your credit cards at home. If you lose them, you can ask someone to call about them.
F. May — New York, New York
March 2003
"Picnic" in your hotel room and save money when you travel. Rather than set out for a restaurant every
evening, check out the gourmet offerings in a local grocery store.
J. Arlington — Henderson, Kentucky
February 2003
Airlines cover lost or damaged luggage and clothes up to $2,500 per passenger on domestic flights. But they
don't cover jewelry, electronics, or fragile stuff like fine glassware. So add those items to your carry-ons, like
medicine and important documents.
M. Jefferson — Roanoke, Virginia
January 2003
If you're planning a trip out of the United States, do your homework. Check the State Department website (www.travel.state.gov) for safety informations and
warnings about specific countries.
J. Refro — Hillsborough, California
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