{"id":1118426,"date":"2015-04-20T19:33:24","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T19:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/?p=1118426"},"modified":"2020-05-13T08:16:20","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T08:16:20","slug":"common-travel-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/common-travel-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Travel Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even frequent travelers make rookie mistakes from time to time. Have a great trip and avoid making any decisions you\u2019ll regret by following these tips.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Leaving too little connection time between flights. If your first flight gets delayed even by a little bit, you could end up missing your second flight. Running from one end of the airport to the other is no way to begin or end your trip. If you miss that connecting flight, your transportation plans at your destination could get screwed up, too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Waiting too long to apply for your passport. Don\u2019t underestimate how long it takes to process a passport. Leave twice as much time as you need. Otherwise, you could end up having to cancel your trip altogether. If you\u2019re flying domestically and won\u2019t have your passport in time, call your airline to find out if any other identification will do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Assuming your hotel is close to the city center. Find out exactly how far your hotel is from where you\u2019ll be visiting regularly, and also figure out how you\u2019ll get to and from those must-see spots. Planning a trip overseas? Save money on hotels in Dubai and take the vacation you\u2019ve already dreamed of!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Trying to squeeze too much into one trip. When you try to do too much in one trip, you can\u2019t really spend enough time doing anything. Pick one or two things to do every day, then have a list of backup ideas that you can pull from if you end up with extra time. Otherwise, you\u2019ll feel rushed throughout your vacation and like you never really got to spend time in any one place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Being dishonest about what you like and dislike. If you hate touring ancient ruins or you get seasick every time you get on a boat, take those things off your \u201cTo Do\u201d list. Don\u2019t waste time doing things you don\u2019t like just because those are the activities that most tourists do.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Only visiting tourist traps. Sure, you might want to check out famous museums or historical spots, but try to get off the beaten path, too. Take one or two days to see the area like a local does. Ask people who live in the area for their suggestions about what to do and where to eat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Choosing a hotel solely on marketing photos. These photos are meant to look attractive and appealing. They\u2019re not always a true reflection of the hotel, though. A better way to choose a hotel is by looking at reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Choosing an outlying airport just to save money. What you save in a ticket you could spend in rental car or public transportation costs. Plus, you could wind up shaving hours off of your vacation. In the end, is it really worth it? Probably not.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li>Going to timeshare pitches when you\u2019re not really interested in buying. No matter what they say, you\u2019re going to be stuck in that little room for longer than they promise. You\u2019re going to be pressured to add to your timeshare, even if you\u2019ve made it clear you don\u2019t want to.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Avoiding these mistakes can mean the difference between a disaster of a trip and a dream vacation.<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This article was written and provided by Fiona Moriarty of Hipmunk, the ultimate platform for all your travel needs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Article Submitted By Community Writer<\/p>\n<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; 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