TRAVEL TOOLS & TIPS

T R A V E L  T I P S  &  T O O L S

SHARPEN YOUR TRAVEL TOOLS

Top hotel booking sites, ground transportation services, and airlines.

This list includes a variety of options in each category, catering to different travel needs and preferences.

Hotel Booking Sites

  1. Expedia - Offers hotels, flights, car rentals, and vacation packages.

  2. Hotels.com - Focuses on hotel bookings with a rewards program.

  3. VRBO - Specializes in vacation rentals, particularly for families and groups.

  4. Booking.com - Extensive selection of hotels, apartments, and unique stays.

  5. Airbnb - Unique accommodations, including homes and experiences.

  6. Trivago - Compares hotel prices from various booking sites.

  7. Kayak - Aggregates hotel, flight, and car rental options.

  8. Agoda - Popular for hotel bookings and vacation rentals, especially in Asia.

  9. Orbitz - Offers hotel bookings along with flights and vacation packages.

  10. Hotwire - Known for discounted hotel rates and last-minute deals.

Ground Transportation Sites

  1. Viator - Offers tours and activities, often including transportation options.

  2. Uber - Popular ride-hailing service available in many cities worldwide.

  3. Lyft - Another major ride-hailing service, primarily in the U.S. and Canada.

  4. FreeNow - Ride-hailing service available in various European cities.

  5. Blacklane - Professional chauffeur service for airport transfers and other transportation needs.

  6. Getaround - Car-sharing service that allows users to rent cars from private owners.

  7. Zipcar - Car-sharing service for short-term rentals.

  8. Rome2rio - Travel planning tool showing various transportation options.

  9. FlixBus - Long-distance bus service operating in Europe and the U.S.

  10. Trainline - Platform for booking train tickets across Europe.

Airlines

  1. Delta Air Lines - Major U.S. airline with a vast domestic and international network.

  2. American Airlines - One of the largest airlines in the world.

  3. United Airlines - Major U.S. airline with a global reach.

  4. Emirates - Major international airline based in Dubai, known for luxury service.

  5. British Airways - Flag carrier of the United Kingdom with a global network.

  6. Lufthansa - Major German airline with extensive international routes.

  7. Virgin Atlantic - Renowned for its service and comfort, operating primarily between the UK and North America.

  8. Southwest Airlines - Known for low-cost fares and no-frills service in the U.S.

  9. JetBlue Airways - Low-cost airline known for customer service and amenities.

  10. Ryanair - Leading low-cost airline in Europe.

COMBAT THE EFFECTS OF JET LAG

JET LAG IS REAL...

And affects all travelers!

Without any change in routine, the human body will adjust to approximately ONE HOUR of change in time PER DAY, which means it can take our guests over a week to fully adjust to a new time zone when flying over to Spain & Portugal for your upcoming cruise - dealing with symptoms of jet lag like sleep disturbance, fatigue, irritability, digestive upset and feelings of fuzziness or fogginess.

Start to prepare your body NOW with these tips and check out the below link for more helpful tips.

TRAVEL TOOLS & SITES

Check out these most widely used tools and websites for weather, currency exchange, and
all things related to international travel. Download the apps to your mobile device and
​register your travels with Travel.State.Gov if you're a U.S. Citizen.

WORLD WEATHER

 Check out short or long-term weather forecasts, confirm time zones, & other helpful tips.

CURRENCY CONVERTER

Check live foreign currency exchange rates and download the XE app for travels.

TRAVEL.STATE.GOV

 Find international travel information including required visas, health & emergency info.