Tips for Traveling and Travel Accessories

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Before You Go

Do a hotel research on the net looking not only for the cheapest rates but also considering the amenities and services provided, location, possible references from other people.

Travel guidebooks can also be very helpful for choosing the hotel that suits you best.

Be as much flexible with your trip schedule as possible. For example, business class hotels often have lower weekend rates.

As soon as you reserved the room(s) online, document all information about the hotel(s). The easiest way is to print out the whole page off your computer screen so you will have a clear statement that you can use as evidence in case of misplacing or incorrectly entering your information by a hotel clerk. Take a copy with you, make another one for your relatives so they will know when and where you are going to stay so they can contact you in emergency cases.

When Checking-In

Learn the proper check-in and check-out times. Confirm the amenities and services the hotel provides. Ask for directions, a local map. Get a card with the hotel’s name, address and phone number so you can show it to a taxi driver or a passer-by in the street if you get lost.

Some hotels may provide extra services that you may not know about unless you ask for it:

- laundry service,
- hair dryers,
- voltage converters/ adaptors,
- newspaper service,
- complementary meals,
- access to fax machine, copier, printer, computer, Internet connection,
- cable TV, rental movies, video games,
- portable beds, baby cribs,
- complementary shuttle service to airport,
- rental safe for your money, jewellery, documents,
- telephone access charges,
- fees for using mini-bar,
- guided tours, excursions.

At The Hotel

Safety should be a priority for everybody and you have to take some precautions. We devoted a whole separate page to travel safety including hotel safety measures so we will skip this part here. When you go out for the day, leave your key at the reception desk. Confirm closing time. Some hotels do lock up at night and you’re expected to keep the key if you stay out late.

Before Leaving Your Hotel

Check out your room for left-behind items. If you need extra time for staying over the regular check-out time (usually it ranges from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m), make a request in advance or the hotel may charge you an additional night.

Review the hotel bill making sure that all charges are accurate.

We wish you a successful and safe trip!

Nights Holiday

AmerTac 75050VB Tin Star Night Light $6.50 Tin Star Auto Nite Lite…

Maxsa Color-Changing Solar-Powered Globe Path Light $39.95 Color-Changing Floating Globe ? Light gently changes through all the colors of the rainbow. ? Or choose your favorite color to create a mood. ? Floats in water or mounts on included ground stake or included table stand. ? Automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn. ? Provides up to 8 hours of light after dusk. ? Easily installs in seconds. No wiring. Includes 2 rechargeable NiCd batteri…

5 Watt Clear C7 Light Bulb / Candelabra Base / Incandescent Christmas Light Bulb / Night Light Light Bulb $0.16 130 volt incandescent products work with standard 110-120 volt household systems. The advantage of 130 volt products is that they protect the incandescent filaments from power spikes (the source of most incandescent bulb failures). 130 volt bulbs are slightly less bright than 120 volt, but offer substantially longer life….

Night Castle (2 CD) $9.94 Five years since their last release, Trans-Siberian Orchestra return with a double album of all new material, entitled ‘Nightcastle’. ‘Nightcastle’ is the Capra- esque story of someone changing their life for the better. The physical version of the album includes a 68 full color illustrated booklet….

If On A Winter’s Night… $5.99 If on a Winter’s Night presents an arc of songs that conjure the season of spirits, the eerie silences of the snow; days of solitude and reflection for some, a time of re-birth and celebration for many. With traditional music of the British Isles as their starting point, Sting and his guest musicians draw the listener in through a collection of songs, carols, and lullabies spanning the centuries -…

Bernstein Century – Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO $7.61 Happy is the composer who has an advocate as passionate and talented as Leonard Bernstein. These Copland performances have been the preferred versions since they were first issued–better even than the composer’s own, later recordings. Originally they were spread over two discs, but thanks to the extended playing time of the compact disc, you can now get all three great Copland ballets togeth…

Bob & Margaret 4-Pack: A Night In + Tale of Two Dentists + For Pete’s Sake + Holiday $11.89 Animated British TV series which follows the adventures of a married couple, Bob and Margaret Fish. Bob is a dentist and Margaret is a Chiropodist. They have no children. The show turns every-day occurrences such, as going to the grocery store, into comedic outings. 4 tape set includes A Night In + Tale of Two Dentists + For Pete’s Sake + Holiday….

Buster & Chauncy Silent Night [VHS] $9.98 A whimsical, animated Christmas tale that tells the “real” story of how the beloved hymn Silent Night was created. The story is told from the vantage point of our two heroes, Buster and Chauncey, two musical mice who accidentally create a holiday miracle and make music history….

Bob & Margaret 6-Pack: A Night In + Friends for Dinner + Tale of Two Dentists + The Burglary + For Pete’s Sake + Holiday $29.95 BOB AND MARGARET is an animated British TV series which follows the adventures of a married couple, Bob and Margaret Fish. Bob is a dentist and Margaret is a Chiropodist. They have no children. The show turns every-day occurrences such, as going to the grocery store, into comedic outings. Bob & Margaret V. 1 A Night In – Contains two episodes. “A Night In” & “Discomfort of Strangers” Bob & Margar…

Night of the Demons $5.37 On the night of halloween 10 teens decide to go to a party at an abandoned funeral parlor. Hull house rumored to be built on an evil patch of land & underground stream is the place. While starting the party the teens gather around a big mirror to perform a seance..Big mistake. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 08/24/2004 Starring: Alvin Alexis Run time: 90 minutes Rating: R Director: Kevin Te…

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Backpack Cafe

Cafe Sierra Coffee Set in Blue $64.99 SCS2033A1 Features: -Set includes 2 stainless coffee cups, 2 stainless steel spoons, 2 cotton napkins, 1 each sugar and milk containers, 1 stainless steel vacuum flask, 1 cheese knife, 1 wood cutting board. -Color: Blue. -Material: 600D Polyester canvas. -Premium coffee set. -Undisputable quality and first-class style. -Captures the essence of an active, adventurous and spirited lifestyle. -Spac…

Petit Cafe Coffee Set in Green $29.99 SCS2002A1 Features: -Set includes 2 stainless steel coffee cups, 2 stainless steel coffee spoons, 2 cotton napkins, 1 stainless steel vacuum flask. -Color: Green. -Material: 600D Polyester canvas. -Premium coffee set. -Undisputable quality and first-class style. -Captures the essence of an active, adventurous and spirited lifestyle. -Simple style. -Lightweight and has an adjustable shoulder stra…

Picnic Gift 3010-TN Cafe Deluxe Two Person Coffee/tea Pack in Tan $46.19 …

Clava Turn Lock Briefcase (Vachetta Cafe) $180.00 This sleek flap backpack features turn lock closures and plenty of interior space….

Clava Tuscan Leather Super Laptop Tote (Tuscan Cafe) $144.00 The ultimate tote bag, featuring plenty of pockets to keep you organized on the go…

Cafe David King Large Computer Backpack $184.00 This mid sized pack features a padded computer section that will accept most notebook computers. The top U-shaped zippered opening makes it easy to access the main computer section….

Cafe Pacifico Coffee Set in Green $49.99 SCS2017A3 Features: -Set includes 2 stainless coffee cups, 2 stainless steel spoons, 2 cotton napkins, 1 each sugar and milk containers, 1 stainless steel vacuum flask, 1 cheese knife, 1 wood cutting board. -Color: Green. -Material: 600D Polyester canvas. -Premium coffee set. -Undisputable quality and first-class style. -Captures the essence of an active, adventurous and spirited lifestyle. -Mes…

Le Donne Leather U-Zip Mini Back Pack $72.00 U-Zip Mini Back Pack…

Le Donne Leather Women’s Multi Pocket Back Pack Purse $89.00 Women’s Multi Pocket Back Pack Purse…

David King Vertical Laptop Messenger Bag Occasional maintenence with a high-quality conditioner is recommended for lasting performance….

It’s pretty easy to find public internet access as you travel. The major tourist destinations will have several options. Even the small city where I live in Italy has a couple of places.

Kapaa Kauai

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Map of Kaua’i $1.98 This a reference map of Kaia’i in Hawai’i….

Is ‘Chicken Skin’ a Local Delicacy? (Primo’s) $4.99 The second book in the Primo’s series. A series of interlinked short stories, humorous and a little spooky, set in and around a bar in the town of Kapa’a. Check out the offbeat characters who frequented this bar in the early 70′s. Waikane (last full-blooded menehune on Kauai), Moki and Kimo (the Hawaiian version of Laurel and Hardy), Kim Chee (pawn shop owner and nickel squeezer) and Malama Lar…

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