Family Travel in Your Own Neighborhood - See Your Local Parks and Museums

Have you really every explored your local neighborhoods with your family.  Who better know your local area than the Chamber of Commerce or Visitor's Center.  Family Fun or Family Exploration can be done in a town near you.  Why not spend some time close to home.  All vacations don't have to empty your wallet.

Our family loves to travel and I highly recommend to take a little time on facebook or twitter to find out some of the best Parks or Museums near your home town.  Price of Gas has dropped lately, but the secret affordable fun is to just travel as a family in an affordable way.  Not everyone can afford a Cruise or Escorted Tour this year.  Why not take a bus trip or local City Tour.  I have lived in one area for over 30 years but there are still things I am learning and taking pictures of .  Just get out as a family and have fun.

Travel Tip: traveling doesn't have to empty your wallet. Take a visit to a city near you and explore their parks and museum. There might be a new trail that you have been wanting to explore for the family day trip outing. Just enjoy your time off with your family. That is the best recipe for Healthy and Happy Family Fun.

Holiday Travel Tips - Be Prepared and Pack Ahead

Holiday Travel can be stressful.  Many of you will be traveling more than 200 miles away to visit family and friends for the Holidays.  My biggest travel tip is suggested that you always travel with safety in mind.  Watch the Gas Prices, as they dictate what prices you will pay at the pumps.  Be Prepared and Pack Ahead.

The Airlines offer Special Holiday Fares but they are very specific to dates of travel.  I suggest that you always allow approximately 21 days prior to travel to purchase your airline ticket.  There are some last minute deals but the best prices and availability are there when you plan way in advance.  Get to the airport at least 2 1/2 hours prior to you departure time.  Many delays are happening with the TSA screening.  Plan Ahead.

Are you traveling by car this year?  Depending where you travel be prepared and pack ahead of time.  My Holiday Travel Tip is: Pack and Carry Tire Chains, Extra Blankets and some snacks before you start out.  I have physically been stuck on the highway for 12 hours and it is always good  to be prepared.

Travel Safe and I hope this information is helpful.  Look forward to 2012 as the prices are starting to come down for air and gas prices.  Have a Wonderful Holiday Season and Happy Travels wherever you end up for this Christmas Season.

Hearts on the Go Travel: Holiday Shopping for Your Next Afforadable Vacatio...

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Holiday Shopping for Your Next Afforadable Vacation

I would like to help you shop for your future vacation.  It is best to plan you next vacation in the off season to get the best prices.  I realize that many people like being somewhere during The Holidays but you are paying top dollar for that vacation.  If you travel January - May and October - December 10 th you can get the best prices. Did you know that you can book your Air Flights up to 10 1/2 months in advance.  Many tour companies will let us book tours or cruises up to 2 years in advance.  Consult with a Travel Agent. We can help make your Travel Dreams a REALITY.  Happy Travels.  http://www.travelatheart.com/  www.facebook.com/travelagentjeannefelix

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Don't Miss Your Flight - Get to the Airport Early around the Holidays and Print Your Board Passes

Travel Advisory: Missing a flight is not fun. Several things happen and stress is the number #1 issue  and additional cost is #2 issue. During the Holidays the day before a holiday and the Sunday after the holiday are usually High in Demand Flight Seats. The airlines are under pressure to have the best on time performance and it become a problem when they hold a plane up for a person running late. Be prepared and get to the airports early.  BE SURE TO GET YOUR BOARDING PASSES 24 hours prior to departure.

You will have to fly standby and there is no guarantee that you will be placed on the very next flight.  Remember by having to overnight in an unexpected city can cost lots of extra travel dollars and you don't want to ruin your vacation on something that you personally can control.  Always arrive early to the airport..  The security around the holidays becomes beefed up so it will take longer to actually get to your gate. Happy Travels and be prepared.

Travel Advisory and Safety Check

Travel Advisory: Severe Weather causing delays with the airlines, lots of traffic on the roads.  It is advisable to check with your Travel Agent or Airlines Carrier before you leave for the Airport.  The weather is causing lots of delays and cancellations this holiday season.   If you are checking your bags for your flight, please make sure that you keep your medication, cell phone and charger, computer and extra set of clothes with you. This way you are Prepared and Packed.  We always pack small portions of snacks and extra clothes as many of you know that your bags can get lost or just not show up until your Vacation is over.  Nothing worse than trying to enjoy a cruise without changes of clothing.  I advise to have a day prior in the location before sailing as the airlines make no guarantees that you will get to your port of call before the ship sets sail.  Be a well informated traveller and prepared for any changes that might arise.   Always a good thing to purchase Travel Insurance.  Happy Travels and These Tips are for you.