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Due to current economic conditions, you might be under pressure to save more money
and hold off on taking a vacation. This article is filed with useful tips you can use to
save money while traveling.
A vacation does not mean that it has to be far from home. There are plenty of vacation
spots in your state or perhaps one that is close by. This will help your local economy
and save you money at the same time. You might be surprised by the attractions that
are hidden so close to home.
When you're planning a vacation, always take the weather into consideration. By using
available weather forecasting sites, you can determine projected weather conditions at
your destination. It will be a real disappointment if you end up on a chilly Florida beach
or a Colorado ski slope with melting snow.
Make sure your dog is easily accustomed to new places if you plan on traveling
together. Your pet should be leash trained and listen well; you should always keep
them on a leash if you are around a lot of people. Controlling your pet ensures their
safety when you travel.
If you're traveling somewhere where you'll need tickets, like amusement parks or a
play, look for ways to have them ahead of time. This is more than worth the huge lines
that you will avoid. Timed entry is another option that can allow you to bypass long
lines to pay for admission.
There should be a label inside your luggage with your contact information. Place it in a
spot that anyone will be able to see it when they open it. Be sure to include your
name, home address, and phone number. Doing this can really be a lifesaver if your
luggage is separated from you, so when someone else finds it, they can contact you.
The more times you see your luggage, the more chances you have in preventing losing
your belongings.
If you plan going camping or hiking, be sure to keep a map handy of the surrounding
area. You'll need a compass to make sense of the maps, but a GPS would be the
ultimate safety tool.
One thing you can do on an international trip to make things easier is get your money
exchanged before you depart. Many countries make it hard to exchange currency after
hours, which can be a problem. The bank is your best bet for a safe exchange for
another country's currency.
If you enjoy visiting the gorgeous National Parks and plan to do so often, consider
investing in an affordable National Park Pass. These passes only need to be renewed
annually and are fifty dollars total.
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2. In this presentation we are going to demonstrate how to plan your
next vacation using resources from the Louisville Public Library to….
3. In addition, we will also be providing you with a worksheet you can use
next time you are planning a vacation and tips on how to ensure your
home is safe while you are gone
4. • Think about hobbies or areas of
interest and use these as a basis in
your search to find the optimal
destinations to visit
• Consider more than one destination
for your trip, and think about friends
or family you could visit along the way
5. Visit the library or use the online catalog to search for
books that can provide more insight places you may
like to visit.
Keyword Examples:
• Top US Destinations by category
(such as national monuments,
outdoor activities, world record
holders, National Parks, etc.)
• Traveling with children, Traveling
with Pets
• Road Trip
• Top Dining in the US
6. Use the library’s internet services to visit websites to
find out about destinations you might want to visit
Use Websites such as
TripAdvisor.com to
find reviews or
locations and
suggested attractions
7. • When choosing a date, keep in mind holidays because
costs for hotel, car rental or flights are typically increased
• Consider using a non-traditional accommodations
website such as airbnb.com
• Sign up for e-newsletters, specials and promotions from
airlines or hotels to get great deals
• If driving, using google maps to plan your route and print
or email directions
8. To determine the best method of travel for you and
your family, it might be helpful to research or check
out books on that topic.
9. Visit a variety of websites that specifically cater to
either air transportation, Hotels, or car rental
OR choose an all-in-one site and determine a bundle
package for the best deal
Air Transportation
•Kayak.com
•Expedia.com
•Hotwire.com
•Southwest.com
•AllegiantAir.com
•Travelocity.com
•Tripvigo.com, etc.
Ground Transportation:
•Car Rental: Carrentals.com,
•Individual Car Rental company
websites
•Budget
•Hertz
•Dollar
•Avis
•Enterprise
Estimating Gas and time to
drive: FuelEconomy.gov
•Bus or Train Transportation:
http://www.routefriend.com/
•Hotel/Accommodations
•Hotels.com
•AirBnB.com
Bundle or “name your own
price sites”
•Priceline.com
•BookingBuddy.com
•Dealbase.com
•TripIt.com
10. • If traveling with children, remember to pack
activities and snacks
• If traveling with multiple children of
different ages, remember to pack multiple
sets of ear phones
• Remember to think about restaurants you
would like to visit
11. In addition to checking out fiction and non-fiction
books from the library, you can also find books with
activities along your route.
Keeping kids entertained while on a long drive can be a
challenge, but the National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S.
Road Atlas can help. This book includes easy-to-read, simple
road maps of each state and Washington, D.C., and a map of
the United States. State symbols, cool things to do, boredom
busters, fun facts, wacky roadside attractions, and games
accompany the maps and provide engaging information
with stunning photographs that will keep kids engaged for
hours. In the back matter, a comprehensive index makes it
easy for kids to look up names and places.
To top it all off, everything is presented in colorful NG Kids
style, allowing kids to learn as they ride and have a blast
doing it! From the Trade Paperback edition.
12. Visit a variety of websites to find activities or find fun ideas to keep
you entertained while you travel or places to visit once you arrive at
your destination.
13. Using the library’s resources, you can rent or
download audio books, CD’s or DVD’s…..
14. Once You’ve planned your trip, you’ll also want to
make sure you pack accordingly and ensure that your
home is secure while you are traveling. You can use
the library’s resources to help with this too!!
Packing Tips Home Security
15. Use the Library to find books about packing
or use the internet to find packing checklists.
Search the library’s catalog for
books pertaining to packing
Use the internet to find
downloadable packing list.
Pinterest it one of the best
sources for this!
16. Using the library’s internet resources, find articles
and checklists to ensure that your home will be
safe while you travel
Getting you and the family ready to travel is essential, but making sure your home is ready
while you travel is equally important. Checking a few small things will help ensure that your
house is safe and sound when you return home.
These tips were found by searching the internet and using the keywords: “Home Security
while Traveling”
Lighting - To give the appearance that someone is still home, you may want to consider installing a timer that operates interior
lights at the times you would normally be home. It is also a good idea to use motion-sensing lights on the exterior and to unplug holiday
lights before you leave on vacation.
Mail - If you are going away for a week or more, you should stop your mail delivery. You may stop your mail online on the United
States Postal Service Web site. You will also want to stop delivery or have someone pick up your newspapers while you are gone.
Security- Before leaving home, you should make sure that all door and window locks are in good working order and locked. A
broom stick or dowel in the track will add security to sliding doors. It is also a good idea to keep windows covered, and keep expensive
items, like jewelry and electronics, away from sight. If your house has a security system, you should turn it on when you walk out the
door.
Today we are going to be showing you different ways you can plan your next vacation using library resources…. We are going to cover:
-- choosing your destination
-- Making your travel arrangements
--planning entertainment for your travel
And include a brief overview including a packing and home security checklist.
Again the main topics include
1– Choosing a Destination
2– Planning your travel Arrangements (Air, car, Hotel, Train/Bus, Etc.)
3- Planning Entertainment- Music, DVDs, Books, Audio books etc using the library to keep you and your family entertained while you travel
In addition to the main 3 topics we will also be briefly going over how to plan to both pack and ensure your home is safe while you are traveling
The first and most important step in planning your next vacation is to determine the destination.
Think about hobbies or areas of interest and use these as a basis in your search to find the optimal destinations to visit
Consider more than one destination for your trip, and think about friends or family you could visit along the way
Visit the library or use the online catalog to search for books that can provide more insight places you may like to visit.
The First step is to go to the library’s home page and click on the library catalogue.
Next, enter topics you like in the search field. Use search filters to ensure that the books or media that appear on your search list are available at YOUR library location. If not, see if you can get them sent to the library location of your choice.
Here is an example of a book that is available at the Southwest Library using the search keywords “Travel”…. This book is about Traveling with pets.
Use the library’s internet services to visit websites to find out about destinations you might want to visit
Our favorite is TripAdvisor.com……
[use some of the points below if needed]
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip.
TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools.
TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching 315 million unique monthly visitors**, and more than 190 million reviews and opinions covering more than 4.4 million accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.
Once you have determined the Destination, you’ll want to Plan The Travel Arrangements.
When choosing a date, keep in mind holidays because costs for hotel, car rental or flights are typically increased
Consider using a non-traditional accommodations website such as airbnb.com
Sign up for e-newsletters, specials and promotions from airlines or hotels to get great deals
If driving, using google maps to plan your route and print or email directions
Using the library search catalogue, search for books that discuss different ways to travel…..
Here is an example of a book we found titled, “How Shall We Travel”…… which discusses how travel can effect the environment and encourages use of more environmentally-friendly travel…
Visit a variety of websites that specifically cater to either air transportation, Hotels, or car rental
OR choose an all-in-one site and determine a bundle package for the best deal
[Quickly read through the list on the screen]
It’s important to think about what you will be doing to keep yourself entertained as you travel to your preferred destination.
The library offers many other resources besides just checking out books, such as renting audio books or DVDs. If traveling with children, remember to pack activities and snacks
If traveling with multiple children of different ages, remember to pack multiple sets of ear phones
Remember to think about restaurants you would like to visit
In addition to checking out fiction and non-fiction books from the library, you can also find books with activities along your route.
Here is an example of a book we found by searching the library’s catalogue, titled “Kids Ultimate Road Trip”… [see description on screen for more info on book]
Visit a variety of websites to find activities or find fun ideas to keep you entertained while you travel or places to visit once you arrive at your destination.
One of our favorites is Pinterest, where you can easily enter keywords such as “traveling with kids” to find numerous activities. You can also simple use google to find more topics and ideas.
Using the library’s resources, you can rent or download audio books, CD’s or DVD’s…..
Simply visit the library’s homepage and click on the search feature. Then you can choose from the dropdown box what type of format you would like to search for.
Once You’ve planned your trip, you’ll also want to make sure you pack accordingly and ensure that your home is secure while you are traveling.
You can use the library’s resources to help with this too!!
Again, try searching through the library’s catalogue to find books pertaining to this topic. Here’s one we found titled “The Packing Book”
You can also use google or pinterest to find multiple free downloadable packing lists.
Once you have your destination and dates chosen, arranged for your travel & entertainment, it is also important not to forget to make sure your home is secure while you are away…..
Here is a simple checklist.
Also, if possible try to let your neighbors know you are going to be gone so they can keep an eye out for any suspicious activity.
There are many more tips available on the internet.. Just search for keywords or phrases such as “home safety while traveling”
In summary, we hope this has been informative to help you plan your next vacation using the library’s resources. In review…
The first step is to Choose the Destination
Next, Plan your travel arrangements
Then Plan things to keep you and your family entertained while you travel.
Lastly, utilize the internet to find packing lists and tips on making sure your home is secure while you travel.
In summary, we hope this has been informative to help you plan your next vacation using the library’s resources. In review…
The first step is to Choose the Destination
Next, Plan your travel arrangements
Then Plan things to keep you and your family entertained while you travel.
Lastly, utilize the internet to find packing lists and tips on making sure your home is secure while you travel.