How to Put Your Vacation on a Payment Plan

EJtheTravelDiva Blog
Do you want to vacation and travel the world but feel like you cannot drop a large sum of money, at one time, to book a vacation?  Well, you are not alone. There are many people that cannot make large lump sum payments on vacations.  Because so many of us are not able to do so, the feelings of a vacation being out of reach haunts many emotions in people. Many people are not aware that you can put your vacation on a payment plan. Here is how you can do it: 1. Plan Ahead. The key to being able to put your vacation on a payment plan is planning.  As early as you can start planning, you should get started.  This allows you to be able to make several small payments on your…
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Benefits of Using a Travel Agency

Benefits of Using a Travel Agency

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There are so many benefits of using a travel agency. Have you ever heard of "net lag" or "scroll fatigue"? Perhaps you have experienced this many times while spending countless hours searching the internet looking for information to assist you when planning your upcoming vacation. Hotels.com recently did some research and discovered that travelers are spending countless hours researching their vacation and they find this process to be extremely stressful. So why stress yourself out and spend countless hours planning your vacation when you can have a travel agent do it for you?  Don't risk having net lag or scroll fatigue when you can quickly and easily reach out to a travel agent.  Here are 6 benefits of using a travel agent for your next trip: More bang for your…
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7 Things New Travelers Should Do

7 Things New Travelers Should Do

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Are you new to the travel world? About to set off on your first international experience? Maybe you’re just looking for a nice checklist for your upcoming trip overseas? Whatever the case may be, I want to share my list of the seven most valuable things to do as a new (or returning) traveler. If you complete all of these items, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of amazing travel experiences! Apply for a passport: US passports are valid for ten years which ends up costing approximately $16-18 per year. With a passport, you can see the world and are not limiting yourself to travel only within the states. If someone calls you and says, “Hey, I won a free trip to Spain, let’s go!” you can hop…
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5 Things You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag

5 Things You Should Never Put in Your Checked Bag

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Being a travel agent, I have learned, through speaking with numerous clients, about their travels, that I take for granted that many people know.  For examples travel terms and rules.  I thought everyone knew the difference between carry-on and checked luggage.  However, I have come to realize that there are people, that don't travel often and are not familiar with those terms---knowledge some of us take for granted. Now there are rules to what you can put in your carry-on bag versus your checked bag.  The most common rule is the rule of 3, when it comes to liquids.  If you have 3 oz or less, it can go in your carry-on bag but if it is over 3 oz, it needs to go in your checked bag.  However, there…
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