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Group 8
Group 8
Group 8
• Vacations
• Business Trips
• Commuting to work or school
• Research
• Study Abroad
• Visiting friends and family
Pre- Travel Planning
Expenses
• Rental cars
• Plane/ Train tickets
• Gas
• Hotels/ reservations
• Eating out
• Tolls
• Cab Fare
• Currency Exchange
How to pack
• Plan wardrobe
• Accessories- less is more do not wear
flashy jewelry that attracts attention
• Follow the weather of your destination
• Can pack less if you consider using
laundry services if available in your hotel
• Make list
– Electrical adapters, toiletries, medicine
Know what to bring
• Souvenirs
– Bring collapsible bag for purchases made while
traveling
• Valuables
– Try not to bring valuables
• Checked luggage
– Don’t bring nice clothes/luggage with you
• Carry- on luggage
– Pack light, bring essentials only, change of clothes
Stressors you will encounter
Traveling by car
• Breaking down
• Flat tire
• Running out of gas
• Accidents
• Car sickness
• Construction
• Traffic
Stressors you will encounter
Traveling by plane
• Security/ customs
• Overbooking
• Changing of flights
• Connections/ layovers
• Forgetting ID, passport, ticket
• Luggage
– Lost luggage
– Checking in (give yourself time)
Stress on Plane
• Noisy children
• Close/ uncomfortable quarters
• Weather delays
• Ears popping
• Boredom
• Turbulence
• Take off/ landing
• Terrorism
• Muscle cramps (neck, legs, back)
Stressors you will encounter
• Avoid illness
– Immunizations
– Bring medications as needed
• Food safety
– Don’t consume questionable water or food
• Jet lag
– Eat nutritiously, take vitamins, drink water,
rest before long trips
Travel services
• AAA
• Private traveling agencies
• www.travelocity.com
• www.hotwire.com
• www.expedia.com
• STA Travel
– Located in Reitz Union
– Have good deals for vacations and spring break