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Travel Sourcebook 2008
Here's what you need to know right now about passports (when you'll need them and how much more they'll cost you), what you can and can't carry on a plane (did you know about the lithium battery danger?), making a campsite reservation (a new company's in charge) and much, much more.
Plan and pack
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PLANNING General tips for planning your vacation Which should you book first -- hotel or airfare? What about guides? PACKING Take the load off your packing Should you lock your suitcase for flights? What's a packing cube? LUGGAGE
Keeping your bags in line Will your luggage get lost? If so, what happens then? What can you do? |
Info at your fingertips
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Need to call an airline? Reserve a hotel room or a car? Find destination information? Here are the telephone numbers and websites that will help you make the most of your trip. • Hotels and motels (for reservations or information) • Foreign tourism officies (good sources of information on your destination) • State tourism officies (for vacation information, often including maps) |
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Planes, trains and automobiles
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CRUISES Help in getting your sea legs Should you tip? How much cash should you bring on board? And what do you do if you miss the boat? TRAINS
Hints to master Amtrak Are the trains always late? Is Amtrak growing? Is it good for multi-city California trips? |
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PUBLIC TRANSIT Let someone else do the driving How do you get to LAX? How do you get around in a foreign city? How can you save money getting around? |
CAR TRIPS Tips to keep your drives smooth What if you're stopped abroad? How do you prepare for a long trip? |
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AIR TRAVEL All you need to know about flying What's safe to take aboard? What if you get bumped? What's the deal with liquids? TRAVELING ABROAD Here's the latest on passport rules Do you need a passport to leave the country? When should you apply? What about crossing the border? |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
SAFETY Avoid being an innocent victim aboard How can you avoid identity theft? What if you're a victim of a crime aboard? |
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
VEGAS Get me to the buffet on time What are "VIP options" at hotels? Do you tip the dealer? Can you smoke in Vegas? Any photo tips? PARKS Tag, you're it: Grab a pass and go What's an Adventure Pass? Do you need a you pass to drive through the forest? How do you know if you need one? |
Tying up loose ends
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MONEY MATTERS Tips for stretching dollars on your travels Where can you find the deals? Where's the most luxurious place to stay? STAYING IN TOUCH
You can roam in Rome but it'll cost ya Will your cellphone work abroad? What about SIM cards? |
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KIDS ON BOARD Be a prodigy at travel with progeny What travel documents will kids need? Do you need a car seat on a plane? |
LANGUAGE Get in a word or two What phrases do you need to know? Should you consider language school? |
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MISCELLANEOUS A few lingering matters to take address What are some things you should never leave home without? What about bathrooms? |