By Arie Boris, Editor-in-Chief CruiseGourmet.com Magazine Where does the time fly? I cannot believe it is twenty years since the Crystal Cruise brand was first introduced. It did not take long for the cruise industry and the public to recognize a real game changer! Over the last two decades, Crystal Cruises has come to set [...]
By Arie Boris, CruiseGourmet.com - Bring good walking shoes! Traveling by ship to Europe is just so much better in so many ways! What a joy not to have to deal with airport crowds, rude TSA agents and lost luggage you had the privilege to pay a fee to check. If I had the luxury [...]
Madrid is another of the great capitals of Europe to explore. It may lack the glitz of Barcelona or the popularity Seville, but it has plenty of romance of its own. It’s the home to Spanish Kings and Queens. It has a great medieval center to explore. Its museums are among the greatest in the [...]
Should you drink only bottled water when you’re traveling? Is it safe to drink tap water? Is it safe to brush your teeth with it? These questions come up no matter where you’re traveling. In most developed countries, you don’t need to drink bottled water all the time. Tap water will be safe to drink. [...]
Passports for children? Yes, minors who are traveling into or out of the United States with or without their parents need a passport. This applies for children of all ages including newborns and infants. Each child MUST have their own passport.
If you are a foreign national planning to visit the United States check with your national passport office for rules and application forms.
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Definitely plan to take credit cards with you when you travel. Even when you travel abroad.
It’s a good idea to let your card company or bank know when and where you’ll be traveling. Identity theft is such a problem these days, that if your card company sees unusual spending patterns they may grow suspicious. They might block charges on your card to protect you from fraud… You know, like a lot of charges from London when you live in Des Moines. Notifying your card company isn’t required, but it’s a good idea to protect yourself and ensure that you can use your card on your trip.
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It may seem obvious, but when you’re traveling, you want to get there on time. So why do we need to discuss this? Because so many people don’t! When you’re planing your flights for your trip, there are several things to keep in mind so this doesn’t happen to you.
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When is the best time to go on that trip you’re dreaming about? If you’re lucky, you can plan the time of year you travel and schedule your holiday ahead of time. Some people can’t get away when the company has deadlines.
You may have to plan your time around when the kids are out of school. If you’re an American, you might only have two weeks of vacation. No matter what limiting factors you might have to work with, it’s good to think about the best time to go to enjoy the activities or sites for your destination. If your vacation time is short, this is especially important!
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All over the world cash machines — ATMs — have become more and more common. You should check the tourist information website for the country you’re going to visit to make sure you can use one there, but most often these cash machines will be the best way to change money.
Make sure to check with your bank before you go. Most foreign cash machines use 4 digit pins and use numbers not letters. You want to make sure your card will work abroad, and you want to alert the bank as to where you will be using it. If they suspect an unusual transaction, they may freeze your card. They do this to protect you against fraud, not to make things hard on you… so give them a call, and let them in on your travel plans.
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