Traveling in a group? You are the holiday packagers dream! Imagine being able to offload bulk airline seats, rail passes and entertainment packages in one booking. A group traveling is a wanted commodity and because of this you can secure great deals for your group. But as always, beware of any hidden ‘extras’ such as cancellation policies and preferred partners when stepping outside the package. Be prepared to shop around for the best deal.
Here are some tips for the traveling group on a budget:
1. Travel insurance can be bought through some companies where savings can be ten percent or more. A group usually consists of four or more. Contact a number of travel insurance agencies and compare quotes.
2. Pack as many people as you can into your hotel room (keeping it legal). The more heads in the room, the higher the number to divide the cost by.
3. Renting a car when traveling in a group of four is usually cheaper than buying travel passes – and more convenient.
4. Food, guidebooks, taxi fares can all be split between the group bringing costs down.
5. Rail passes for groups or pairs may find discount offers in some countries.
6. Some airlines offer discount rates to groups of ten or more traveling together.
7. Group package bookings that have everything included in the price will have all expenses covered so you won’t be surprised by any extra costs, apart from shopping!
8. Discount holiday packages for large groups of travelers are offered through a number of travel agencies. Sports fans may be able to travel to big events using one of these travel packages for much cheaper than organizing it on their own.
If you want to join a group tour so you don’t have to travel alone consider all the pros and cons. Will there be like-minded people? Is there any flexibility to the travel arrangements? If not, will this outweigh the savings you’ll make on joining the tour? Some travelers like the convenience of all the travel arrangements being made for them. Group tour operators will find the best fares and reputable places to stay in. This saves you the hassle but it may mean that some of the cultural experiences you want will have to be put aside for the relatively cheaper ride.
Traveling in a family group can also benefit from a number of offers. Inform your booking agent that it is a family and ask about any special offers or deals. Can you visit any amusement parks or tourist attractions at family discount rates?
When traveling in a group, never be afraid to ask for a discounted rate. Everyone involved in the tourism trade is looking to get large numbers on seats or through doors. Groups are welcomed and catered for accordingly.
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Being a permanent resident can i get US travel documents to go abroad?
i am citizen of Russia but they will not reissue my passport to me. Now i am stuck in US without means to visit my family or elsewhere. Let me know if there is any possobility that i can get some kind of travel documents. Thank you
i should probaly add that russian government doesn't want to give renew the passport because when i left i didn't sighn out as leaving the coutry but i sight out of the address so when i called russian embassy they told me that on papers i don't live in russia but neither i sighed out to live in US. they refuse to give me a passport. And i heard that there are travel documents that one can get from US gov if you have permanent green card but don't have a valid passport.
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My dream Country to live in. I am from Croatia, but I am always amazed by Alaska.
It reminds me of when i used to live in North Russia just like that, barren and cold sun during night and the winter is awful so dark and cold and lonely
so many people suffered from depression!
is it nice living in Alaska?! i’ve wanted to move there since i was very young, plan on moving up ina few years
I live in alaska and there is bigger citys but it can get really lonely and depressing in winter with all that darkness. Then we all go crazy in the summer and stay up all night having fun. So in a way we all hibernate here lol
Must really be freezing out there in the winter…
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yes since anyone that lives in puerto rico can decide whether or not they want to claim citizenship.
See http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/glossary_1250.html
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looking at your yahoo id name… i would guess you're from somewhere in south asia or middle east. then yes, you would need a US visa.
if your home country needs a visa to gain entry into the US, then you would need a visa to go to the US irregardless of your canadian PR. the US looks towards a person's country of citizenship to allow entry into their country.
it might be tough to get a tourist visa so soon though… i applied for a US tourist visa 3 months after becoming a canadian permanent resident. i was denied. i asked the consul why and he said it's too soon. that i needed to establish myself in canada before they can give me the visa. he said it's usually around 6 months that they consider established… that and a full time job.
Contact the embassy or a government immigration office. lso check out this helpful website.
Good luck!
I know that with a PR card you can travel to and from the US without much problems (make sure you have your passport with you just in case)… but that is only if it's purely for visiting. If she is planning on moving down to Seattle with you and finding a job… I think the best thing to do for her is to help her find a job before you guys move down. Therefore, the company that hires her can issue a working permit for her as well in the States. Or.. if she finds a job after the move, depending on the company, they should probably be able to do the same… but it may be a bit more difficult in terms of finding a job there and getting the company to do all the necessary documentation to keep her there.
Otherwise, if she is planning on moving down with you with no intentions of working as well.. the chances of her being able to stay for a long period of time may be kind of slim.
Yes, there are ways around it. You need to fly to Mexico first. Then from Mexico go to Cuba, but you need to bribe the immigration officials in Cuba so that they don't stamp your passport.