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How to Plan Your Trip | travelsandtreasures.com
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A comprehensive trip planning guide that is gives value to every traveler.
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What to Read
 
Transportation | Accommodation
 
Tours and Activities
 
Travel Tools
 
Travel Documents

What to Read

The most important way to prepare for and plan a trip is to do research.

 
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Having everything on your phone is a great convenience
TripIt - Highest-rated trip planner and flight tracker
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Most prefer to book direct but a site that aggregates costs can save you $
The Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets
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Transportation | Accommodation

I recommend and use these sites for researching cost and availability.

 
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This is the most widely used app in the US for travel deals
Expedia Travel: Vacation Homes, Hotels, Car Rentals, Flights
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Perfect for long-term stays or when you need to spread out as a family
VRBO | Book Your Vacation Home Rentals: Beach Houses, Cabins, Condos & More
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Call it luck, but I get an upgrade every time!
Best Car Rental Deals with Free Cancellation, Compare & Save! | Discover Cars
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I love the features of the user interface to find exactly what I need
Booking.com | The best hotels, flights, car rentals & accommodations
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Great for group travel on a budget
Hostels Worldwide - Online Bookings, Ratings and Reviews
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I have found ahh-mazing flight + hotel deals on SWA 💙❤️💛
Southwest Vacations
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Great range of hotels; join their rewards club to earn $
Hotels.com - Deals & Discounts for Hotel Reservations from Luxury Hotels to Budget Accommodations
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People rave about cheap costs on Skyscanner
Compare Cheap Flights & Book Airline Tickets to Everywhere | Skyscanner
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Tours and Activities

I make the best of my vacation with group or private tour activities

 
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I use Viator for booking experiences in the US and overseas – love it!
Viator | Travel Tours, Activities, and Things to Do
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GYG offers great experiences to elevate your vacation
GetYourGuide | Book Things To Do, Attractions, and Tours
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Big Bus is my favorite way to see the most in a destination within a short period
Sightseeing Bus Tours | Hop-On Hop-Off | Big Bus Tours
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A great way to see bundled attractions and save $
Go City® | Sightsee and Save with Go City®
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Another great way to bundle attractions and save!
CityPASS® Official Site - Save up to 50% Off Top Tourist Attractions in Major Cities
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FInd thousands of renowned museums, thrilling attractions, and hidden gems
Tiqets | For culture and entertainment from your smartphone
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Need to fly to London for a concert?  Permission granted.
TicketNetwork™ | Concert, Sports, Theater and Music Festival Tickets
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Hands down – very unique things to see and do!
Fever | Discover the Best Events in a City and Book Tickets
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Travel Tools

These topics are essential to know before you go!

 
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This will come in handy when you need to exchange currencies
Xe.com
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handy for knowing the time difference
The World Clock — Worldwide
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Check before you pack so that you are prepared for the elements
National Weather Service
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A good secondary source for weather conditions
Local, National, & Global Daily Weather Forecast | AccuWeather
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Always check health advisories
Travelers' Health | CDC
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Be prepared for crossing borders
Customs & Border Control | Know Before You Visit
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Travel Documents

Get travel documents – simple, reliable, and stress-free

 
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Amazingly fast
iVisa | Fast and easy online travel visas with 24x7 expert service
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