http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/G-Ma/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from G Ma en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:18:17 +0000 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:18:17 +0000 Make your hotel reservations in advance especially if you are visiting a place in peak season. Do not depend solely on the hotel's alarmwake up call service. Carry your own little alarm clock to catch an early morning flight or that predawn sightseeing trip. When you check into your hotel ask reception to give you a card with the hotel's name address and telephone number. This will come in http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-346896.html Reserve a nonstop flight. If that's not possible go direct. Pay the extra money if you can afford it. Waking a sleeping babychild should be avoided if possible. Take a night flight. Hopefully the children will sleep for most of the flight. Buy a seat for your baby. It's worth the extra price. Children under the age of two or weighing less than 40 pounds should be securely fastened in child http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-344766.html Regarding luggage identification it is strongly suggested you completely identify your luggage. It is really important to have identification tags on all your bags and carryon bags. When a piece of luggage has a bag tag missing an agent does not always have the time to completely research a city listing. Remember to cut off old luggage tags. If you want your luggage back quickly leave your pho http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/blog-342316.html Regarding luggage identification it is strongly suggested you completely identify your luggage. It is really important to have identification tags on all your bags and carryon bags. When a piece of luggage has a bag tag missing an agent does not always have the time to completely research a city listing. Remember to cut off old luggage tags. If you want your luggage back quickly leave your pho http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-342315.html Planning Your Trip Know Before You GoTravelers should familiarize themselves with their destinations both to get the most enjoyment out of the visit and to avoid known dangers. Travelers should also be aware of restrictions on items that may be taken overseas and even on items that may be brought back into your country upon your return.Customs and Import RestrictionsCustoms Restrictions of Fore http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/blog-337353.html Planning Your Trip Know Before You GoTravelers should familiarize themselves with their destinations both to get the most enjoyment out of the visit and to avoid known dangers. Travelers should also be aware of restrictions on items that may be taken overseas and even on items that may be brought back into your country upon your return.Customs and Import RestrictionsCustoms Restrictions of Fore http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-337352.html Every country has its own rules but herersquos a list of some items you may want to considerYou may need an international driverrsquos license or permit in addition to your U.S. driverrsquos license. Some countries charge a fee for a permit that allows you to drive on their roads. The rental contract may not be in English. See if they have rental contracts or at least an explanation of http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-332427.html Make a plan before you go and involve your children in the planning process. Some of the parks are so large you may not be able to see everything even if you have more than one day at the park. Some rides are so awesome you may want to try to ride them more than once. Since you may have different ideas than your children about what will be the best rides planning ahead will give you time to http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/blog-329765.html Traveling with A BabyChoose carefully what you decide to bring to minimize baggage. You need something to transport baby a place for baby to sleep and a car seat. Remember the small things like outlet covers to childproof a hotel room. Garbagebag ties can double to gather drapes and cords. Carry on enough diapers wipes and snacks for each child. Donrsquot forget extra outfits for babies http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/blog-328003.html