Travel Tips

Ways to save money while traveling:

□ Bring fluids in a thermos

□ Stay hydrated with water, not coffee or colas,

□ Bring snacks, use cooler if appropriate

□ Eat mini snack meals

□ Don't eat large meals until ready to stop 

         for the night

□ Get hot snacks in deli of grocery store chain

□ Trade off drivers when traveling in a car

□ Plan a circular route--do not backtrack

□ Have maps/GPS or both

□ Know when attractions are open 

         and plan accordingly

□ Stop and stretch, walk around,

         keeps the blood flowing to your feet and brain

□ Pack light

□ Plan coordinated colors in washable clothing

          (many hotels have laundry areas)

□ Wear layers

□ Wear comfortable shoes

□ On a plane, everything should fit into carry-on

          that is well marked and unique

□ All meds, in prescription bottles

          and ICE information in fanny pack or purse

□ Medic alert on wrist or neck chain

□ Have phone for emergency

□ Have an extra credit card or cash

□ Plan a budget and stick to it

□ Avoid gift shops

□ Take pictures and collect memories not things

□ First aid kit

□ Blanket/Pillow