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<\/a>The best way to start any trip is to plan. Planning is key especially when flying overseas. To see that you book the best flights, make sure flight times and destinations are researched ahead of time.<\/p>\n\u201cThe biggest mistake people make when trying to travel is choosing the wrong flight too late,\u201d says Kelly Monroe, a travel agent for AAA of St. Augustine. \u201cYou want to be sure to look at possible flights at least three to four months ahead of time to be sure that you get the right flight and the best times\u201d<\/p>\n
Proper planning is a great way to save money as well. This helps each traveler set up a budget ahead of time, so no extra dollars are spent. Travel agents are also a great help when planning a trip. They know when and where to buy the best plane tickets, along with premium visitor destinations. \u00a0Most of all it\u2019s best to do as much reading and research of the destination as possible.<\/p>\n
Traveling light is another great way to strengthen the overall experience of the trip. Depending on the destination, many items commonly taken are not need. Only one piece of luggage should be taken and a travel backpack is suggested. This will limit the amount of frustration that usually accompanies a piece of rolling luggage. In the backpack should be the following: one weeks worth of clothes and undergarments, be sure not to take jeans because they are heavy and take too long to dry; two pairs of shoes, a casual and a dress shoe; and a minimal amount of toiletries, since many of the things that will be needed can be purchased at the destination. Be sure to leave room for any souvenirs that will be purchased.<\/p>\n
College student Hunter Daly, who is an avid traveler, says, \u201cTraveling light really makes the trip so much better. You feel more like a traveler and less like a tourist. You really get to experience the area and get to know the town. The less I have to carry with me the better. I know that I can always buy a shirt or shampoo if I need it. There\u2019s no sense packing a bunch of things I don\u2019t need.\u201d<\/p>\n
More important than packing the right thing or booking the right flight is to always travel as safely as possible. Never travel to a foreign place alone. Be aware of scams that are popular to the area.<\/p>\n
A money belt is always a great idea. It\u2019s a small belt, much like a fanny pack, that straps to the inside of a shirt and holds money, credit\/debit cards and passports. Know the language and know the area, do research to find the best part of town to find a hotel.<\/p>\n
Monroe says, \u201cI advise all my clients to read as much as they can before they travel. This will guarantee that they stay safe and make the most of their trip.\u201d<\/p>\n
EF Education First is one of the prominent companies that offers experiences abroad for student travelers. Founded in 1965 in Sweden, it is one of the United States\u2019 leading travel companies and nine years ago created EF College Break to offer students an alternative to the sometimes dangerous rite of passage of backpacking across foreign countries. Its website offers a wealth of information, as well as tour packages, at http:\/\/www.efcollegebreak.com\/college-tours\/college-break-travel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Daytona State College also offers summer abroad programs. This year, the College is offering four separate opportunities in Germany, Spain, Italy, and Great Britain in 2013.<\/p>\n Two, eight-day courses are being offered in Germany, which boasts the largest national economy in Europe and fifth highest Gross Domestic Product in the world.\u00a0 EUH 2905, \u201cDirected Study in European History\u201d will examine the history of this economic powerhouse, and ENG 2905, \u201cGerman Literature in Translation,\u201d will explore some of the greatest German literature of all time. These courses are offered Spring B and take advantage of the time between the Spring and Summer semesters for travel (May 10-18 in Germany). For information, contact Professor Paulette Marek at MarekP@DaytonaState.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n HUM 2740, \u201cArt Appreciation,\u201d will explore the vast Spanish collections of paintings, sculpture, and architecture by world-renowned artists in Madrid, Toledo, and Cuenca and is being taught Summer A (June 17-26). Contact Professor Ted Wygant at WygantT@DaytonaState.edu<\/a><\/p>\n Professor Samantha Stern will also be offering an independent study in theater in Italy Summer A (May 16-27).\u00a0 Students will spend time in Venice, Verona, Florence, as well as Pisa, and the tour culminates with a three-day stay at the Accademia Dell\u2019 Arte in Arezzo where they will study Commedia Dell\u2019 Arte, movement, theatre and dance.\u00a0 Inquiries can be sent to SternS@daytonastate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Summer is coming up and that means vacation time for many students. There are a lot of simple solutions for traveling light and safely this summer.<\/p>\n The best way to start any trip is to plan. Planning is key especially when flying overseas. To see that you book the best flights, make sure flight times and destinations are researched ahead of time. Continue reading Travel light, travel right this spring, summer<\/span>