As we ease our way into what is now being referred to as “the new normal” it is natural for travel addicts like us to think ahead & wonder what the new normal will look like in the landscape of travel & tourism.
I know as much as anyone that it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We hear conflicting reports in the media & dwell on numbers because there’s seemingly nothing else to do, but using the coping mechanisms above & starting each day with a positive affirmation (as hippy-dippy as that may sound) has made a huge difference in my anxiety levels already.
When you think of booking your next vacation, what are the things that you budget for immediately? Obviously flights & hotels are at the top of your list, perhaps ground transportation comes to mind & of course money for food/drinks. But what other expenses are out there that you are overlooking? Additional travel expenses can add up quickly & can easily put a damper on your trip if you are not prepared for them. Here are TL Travel's 5 most commonly overlooked travel expenses as compiled by you; our TL Travelers.
Traveling the world is an amazing thing! There is no better feeling (in my opinion) than stepping out of the airport in a brand new destination & being welcomed by new sights & sounds. More often though, I find myself hopping into business mode; find a taxi, barter a price, locate the hotel, where should I eat? etc., & before I know it that feeling is gone. Group travel makes all of these things easy & allows you to make the most of each moment without having to worry about the logistics of where to go next, how to get there & how not to get ripped off. If you are a traveler (or soon-to-be traveler) who has never experienced travel as a group, here are a few reasons why you should try it out!