4 Travel Troubles and How to Avoid Them

Many consider traveling as the best outlet for stress, and we could not agree more! When you go on a holiday, you forget the hustle and bustle of normal life and focus on the sights and experiences in front of you. You can leave all the stress and worries behind… well, almost all!

Many consider traveling as the best outlet for stress, and we could not agree more! When you go on a holiday, you forget the hustle and bustle of normal life and focus on the sights and experiences in front of you. You can leave all the stress and worries behind… well, almost all!

1. Expensive flights

There are airline companies known for offering low-cost fares all year round, but did you know that they hike up their prices the closer you get to the date of departure? Try to book your flights as early as you can while prices are still low and take advantage of seasonal promotions that airlines give. Before booking your flight, make sure to canvass properly and check out the prices of other companies first, too. Websites such as Skyscanner make it easy to contrast and compare because they display all the prices of all the airline companies in one go!

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2. Missed flights

Now that you have scored a fantastic deal on your airplane ticket, the next step is to make it to your flight on time. Pack your things early and prepare a checklist so you can easily confirm that you have all the items you need. Oddly, some people have travelled all the way to the airport only to discover they have forgotten their passport! This cannot be emphasized enough – traffic can be very unpredictable, so leave for the airport as early as you can. This rings especially true for international flights because aside from the usual security checks and check-in processes, you’ll also have to go through immigration!

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3. Jet lag

Yes, it is real, and it usually wreaks havoc after a long-haul flight and when you travel through different time zones. To prevent jet lag, sleep early and get enough rest before the trip. It is best to try to adapt to the new time zone as soon as you can. While on your flight, you can start by sleeping and eating according to the schedule of the place you are visiting. Adjust your watch on your flight and follow that schedule to help prepare your body clock.

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4. Low quality hotels

Photos on the internet can be deceiving sometimes, and more often than not, you’ll only find out how poor the quality of a hotel is once you’re checked in. By then, you most likely have shelled out money already. It is during these times that being a member of Astoria Vacation and Leisure Club, Inc. (AVLCI), the leading holiday vacation club in the Philippines, really pays off. Unlike timeshare frauds that will scam you with misleading pictures and false promises, AVLCI only offers the best accommodation at any of the Astoria properties locally and Resorts Condominium International or RCI-affiliated properties abroad. Sounds too good to be true? Check out the different AVLCI reviews here to know what our members are saying about us: www.avlci.com/testimonials.

We hope this guide helps you avoid possible mishaps on your next vacation! Hungry for more tips? We have created a second article here (hyperlink) to talk about the other travel troubles out there and how to solve them.

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