We are well into the summer season which means many people are traveling or preparing to travel. There are so many things to consider before traveling, especially abroad. There are also a lot of costs to involved, too. You will probably be tempted to cut corners in one way or another.
However, here are a few things you should not cut corners on while traveling to be sure you are not spending unnecessary money or getting scammed.
Misleading Hotel Descriptions
When searching for a hotel it is important to look at multiple sources. Photoshop and false advertisement can be very deceiving, so do not fall into that trap.
Hidden Fees
The cheapest flight or hotel price is not always the best deal. Most time the lowest prices for places come with quite a few hidden fees such as checked bags, resort or hotel fees, etc which could put you over budget.
Not Buying Travel Insurance
Many people opt out of buying even the most affordable travel insurance because they think that nothing will happen to them or overall, it is just not worth it. But, travel insurance can protect your luggage in case it is lost which happens more than you think. It can also pay for lost hotel reservations or even medical expenses you may endure.
Third-Party Discount Scams
Third party scammers typically push you to book using their services by tempting consumers with one-time only deals. Usually, these scammers take your money and do not follow through with services promised. One way to avoid this is to read the fine print and ask a lot of questions. Or just avoid third-party companies all together.
Currency Exchange Fee
Make sure to only go to credible currency exchange places and not some corner shop. Although
Free Vacation Offers
Scams on the internet and over the phone are extremely common, just remember that unless you enter some sort of credible sweepstakes there is no such thing as a free vacation in exchange for your credit card information. So, protect yourself from scammers as one of the red flags to look out for is a free vacation offer.
Packing Too Much
Make a list and pack pieces that can be made into multiple outfits. If the weather changes drastically you can always buy what you need, but depending on where you are traveling you probably will not need additional clothing, so save your money on luggage.
Planning a vacation can be stressful and a handful, but if you avoid these mistakes it can be very rewarding.
