Mini-Vacations Not "Nay-Cations" - Seven Money-Saving Travel Tips

Everyone loves to travel (almost everyone). I certainly do. Believe it or not, doing it right and doing it on a budget takes a little skill, knowledge and practice. But the required skills are not difficult, the knowledge required is easy to obtain, and the fun is in the practice!




The illegal immigration bill passed in Arizona has been controversial to say the least. However, it's impact was felt on travel as San Francisco banned travel to Arizona in protest. The controversy over illegal immigration only got bigger.

When travelling abroad, it is always a good idea to let your bank/credit card know where you are visiting so they don't block your card believing it is being used for fraudulent reasons.

Core Color is a base from which all of your accessories and tops will work. It gives support to the other actors (wardrobe pieces) in the story. Signature Color is the color that you look good and feel great in. Working with your core and signature colors will give you flexibility to change your looks (your stories) as the day changes. No, you won't have your entire closet, but you will endure a stress free, worry free wardrobe while away. It's funny but true; less is really more if you follow these six travel tips.

Several years ago, I traveled to Germany for a week. I challenged myself to see if I could pack for a week of travel and sight seeing while feeling comfortable yet put together using a small, "weekend" sized bag. The hardest part of this decision was choosing a signature color to wear for an entire week!! Rest assured it can be done.

All of the above plans include a small amount of expatriation insurance. This kicks in if the country goes to war, has civil riots, or a natural disaster makes it necessary to get you back home. This does not pay for your plane tick back to Europe or the US, but will get you quickly flown to a safe haven nearby, perhaps Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. From there, you can arrange travel home.

Finally, you need to ensure that you make the most out of your Vietnam tours. You should talk to your travel agent and organize activities to fill all your vacation days. You can go on cycling Vietnam tours for some of the days. There are also halong bay cruise ships which you can board and experience the sea life. You should also sample the local cuisine in the area. These are some of the tips that you can make use of during Vietnam tours.